Pupils offered chance to RAiSE their interest in STEM subjects across the North
Primary pupils have been offered the chance to become teachers in classrooms across the north of Scotland to develop their skills for learning, life and work.
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OGA must be ready to apply ‘use it or lose it’ powers
The reduced oil price over the last 2 months (down 20%) is worrying, and it looks like the price could be between $55 and $65 this year.
North-east transformation will boost key industries says business tycoon
Oil and gas tycoon Sir Ian Wood has revealed ambitions to transform the north-east as a global adventure destination - and give a boost to key industries such as fishing and hospitality.
Special event will encourage youngsters to join one of the north-east’s fastest-growing sectors
Hospitality professionals of the future are being encouraged to find out more about the industry at a special information evening next week.
North-east initiative provides learning opportunities on global stage
A north teacher has described the life-changing experience of working with children in disadvantaged countries, and encouraged others to broaden their horizons by teaching abroad.
Sir Ian Wood throws weight behind ‘exciting’ spaceport project
Sir Ian Wood has backed the creation of a new space port in the north of Scotland and compared it to the “pioneering” vision behind the discovery of North Sea oil and gas.
Day of inspiration and celebration as RGU students graduate
It was a day of relief and celebration for the Robert Gordon’s University (RGU) graduates who gathered at His Majesty’s Theatre yesterday.
RGU business graduates celebrate end of their course
His Majesty’s Theatre echoed with applause yesterday as some of the north-east’s best young business minds graduated from university.
VIDEO: Forties Field chosen as world-changing venture
It was one of the most significant projects in the history of oil exploration.
Sir Ian Wood calls for parents and teachers to help create trades job ‘prestige’
Sir Ian Wood has issued a fresh call for parents and teachers to play their part in creating a new “prestige” around vocational training, apprenticeships and the trades.
Sir Ian Wood: ‘No way’ North Sea gets 20billion barrels without ‘serious exploration’
Sir Ian Wood has warned that the industry will “need to do something dramatic” if it hopes to recover the 20 billion barrels of oil remaining in the North Sea.
Sir Ian Wood given Scotland’s highest honour
Businessman and philanthropist Sir Ian Wood has been given Scotland’s highest possible honour.
Oil tycoon’s ‘regret’ that north-east didn’t benefit more from oil boom
Oil tycoon Sir Ian Wood has expressed regret that Aberdeen didn’t benefit more from the North Sea oil boom.
In Pictures: Hundreds of school pupils have fun in the sun at Aberdeen Youth Games
Hundreds of youngsters had a ball yesterday as they celebrated another year of the Aberdeen Youth Games.
Former oil industry boss Sir Ian hits out at the City Region Deal
Sir Ian Wood has revealed his frustration at the “hell of a long time” it is taking to move forward with the City Region Deal - as it emerged £14.5million of the pot went unspent last year.
North-east needs cash to swerve cliff edge, says Sir Ian Wood
Sir Ian Wood has warned the region’s economy is headed for a “cliff edge” without a massive cash injection.
Letters of thanks flood in for Sir Ian Wood after hospital car park opens
Sir Ian Wood revealed he has received hundreds of letters of thanks from across the north-east since a new hospital car park opened.
VIDEO: Sir Ian Wood on the work of his charity foundation in Rwanda
Watch Sir Ian Wood discuss the work of his charity, the Wood Foundation, in Rwanda. Thousands of tea farmers in Rwanda have had their lives transformed by Sir Ian Wood’s charity
VIDEO: Thousands of Rwandan tea farmers congregate to celebrate partnership with Wood Foundation
The sun beats down on the field as thousands of farmers, some who have walked overnight to be there, take their seats.
Thousands of tea farmers in Rwanda have had their lives transformed by Sir Ian Wood’s charity
In the stifling early morning heat, hundreds of tea farmers work to pick leaves in Rwanda’s northern province.
‘No end in sight’ for Aberdeen Royal Infirmary car park closure
There is “no end in sight” to parking woes at the north-east’s flagship hospital, critics warned as the NHS admitted it still did not know when problems with a new £10.7million car park would be fixed.
Think global: Sir Ian Wood sends graduates off with food for thought
Hundreds of well-wishers crowded into one of Aberdeen's most cherished buildings yesterday to watch their loved ones graduate on the first day of ceremonies for Robert Gordon University.
Business firm to go digital with £4 million boost
An north-east business development body has received a £4million boost in its bid to launch an "economic renaissance" in Aberdeen city and shire.
Aberdeen changing for the good, says FG Burnett boss Richard Noble
Scottish commercial property consultancy FG Burnett has survived the past few years “unscathed” against a backdrop of economic turmoil in its home city, the company’s boss has said.
Sir Ian Wood pays tribute to ARI patients and staff as multi-story car park moves forward
Sir Ian Wood has welcomed progress to a new north-east hospital car park, made possible by a £10million donation by his family's charity.
North-east needs a Nessie, says Sir Ian
Sir Ian Wood is on the hunt for a “Loch Ness Monster” for the north-east to give the region iconic tourism appeal.
£54m financial package for Sir Ian Wood House
The developer behind an Aberdeen office complex named after Sir Ian Wood said yesterday it had secured a £54million refinancing for the building.
Sir Ian urges north-east to face future with new mindset
As Europe’s offshore oil and gas capital, our region has a well-earned reputation for enterprise and innovation, but the eventual depletion of North Sea reserves over the next 25 to 35 years gives us a serious long-term economic challenge.
“Renaissance” for Aberdeen economy as city-region deal is formally signed
A £825million "renaissance" of the north-east economy has begun to take shape as the first of the City Region Deal cash arrives in the region.
£2million secured for good causes thanks to Scottish school pupils
Sir Ian Wood hailed the "remarkable" impact of a scheme he set up to encourage social action by young people as it passed a milestone yesterday.
Oil tycoon urges Aberdeen to “stay awake” to maintain economic strengths
Aberdeen has scored above average on a number of economic indicators relative to Europe and has the highest productivity of any city in Scotland, a new report has found.
Charity injection will see primary science teaching project expand nationwide
A pioneering project to improve primary science teaching could be copied across the country through major investment from a major north-east charity.