RGU Knowledge Bites for Business

Accidents can be caused by failures in situation awareness, decision making, and team work. This webinar looks at how these non-technical skills can be identified for training and assessment.

Ageism refers to the stereotypical and prejudiced attitudes and discriminatory treatment of people based on their age. Watch the video and gain an understanding of ageism in the workforce and in the industry.

Life demands that we be prepared to adapt to change, whether we are ready for it or not, If you’re feeling overwhelmed or looking for inspiration, then this talk may well be for you.

This video will talk about how, including how we produce energy, technology continues to transform how we live and work. However, it is only valuable if people and companies use it! This webinar will discuss the people factors that influence technology adoption in upstream oil and gas.

This video will explore the key concepts for understanding mental health and basic principles of engaging with people with mental health issues. If you’re a human who engages with other humans, this is for you!

This video will suggest and debate what success in the Tourism industry, which includes hotels and hospitality, might look like in the future, which has been arguably the biggest industrial casualty from COVID-19.

This video will explore how businesses around the world utilise Online Dispute Resolution to deal efficiently with customer complaints.

Step into a time machine and consider how our world might look like in the future. What are the trends and technologies which could change our daily lives?

This webinar covers an introduction to cryptocurrency, a look at global adoption trends and then focuses on decentralised finance and accounting automation.

This video takes a look at the energy transition and the scale of the challenge; the timing of the necessary transition and how governments might engage business to make it work commercially.

Watch a discussion with Professor Paul de Leeuw held by RGU Alumni

In this video, Professor Adam Ogilvie-Smith shares some thoughts on communicating and leading change in organisations.

This video provides an overview of Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTP), the new Management KTP scheme, and how the North of Scotland KTP Centre can help you secure funding.

This video will explore the key traits of Generation Z and consider how employers can capitalise on the many positive contributions this new generation will bring to our workforce.

This video will provide some practical advice for how organisations can take effective steps to protect themselves from reputational harm during the pandemic, using established crisis communication principles and techniques.

How can HE institutions and employers work together to ensure we not only retain key talent but also offer opportunities for new recruits in what are uniquely challenging times?

Sarah Pedersen, Professor of Communication and Media at RGU's School of Creative and Cultural Business, explores how social media has been used during lockdown – and has its use been problematic or helpful?

Consider the step-by-step process for developing and delivering a virtual event and outlining practical ways of engaging an online audience.

Associate Vice Principal of Business and Economic Development at RGU, Donella Beaton, writes about how universities and colleges play a pivotal role in the recovery of the economy post Covid-19 and how these approaches must reflect regional priorities.

Professor Paul de Leeuw, Director, RGU Energy Transition Institute, discusses the 4Cs (Covid-19, Commodity prices, Climate Emergency & Confidence) and the likely implications for the energy sector for Mexico.

Dr Eyad Elyan, Reader, School of Computing gives a presentation how businesses and industries can take advantage of AI solutions to inform decision making processes and provide a more efficient working environment.

Christina Stewart, Lecturer and Course Leader for the BA(Hons) Digital Marketing and BA(Hons) Public Relations, School of Creative & Cultural Business, gives a presentation providing an introduction to building your online brand identity where importance of identity, visibility and credibility will be examined.

The greater (and greener) the challenge, the greater the opportunity. Professor Paul de Leeuw, Director, RGU Energy Transition Institute, discusses the 4Cs (COVID-19, Commodity prices, Climate Emergency & Confidence) and the likely implications for the energy sector.

Mr Ian Harris, Course Leader, School of Computing provides some practical advice and solutions on how to protect ourselves from cyber attack.

Two current Graduate Apprentices share their experiences of working and studying for a degree at the same time.

An insight into some of the ways that RGU can support your business through the use of government mechanisms.

Hints and tips on how to present with confidence to a virtual audience.

How to ensure you have the right protection in place for your ‘bright-idea’.