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Keith Brymer Jones posing at summer graduation 2025

Keith Brymer Jones, a leading figure in contemporary British ceramics and expert judge on Channel 4’s hit show, The Great Pottery Throw Down, has been awarded an Honorary Degree from Robert Gordon University (RGU).

Jane Akadiri graduated with a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from RGU in 2016. She went on to found Touch of Love Outreach in Aberdeen, which helps to build strong, more inclusive communities.

Jason Schroder posing at P&J Live

A social entrepreneur based in Aberdeenshire who leads Scotland’s largest men's health charity has been awarded an Honorary Degree from Robert Gordon University (RGU).

Dr Bouziane Kies, who helped secure large numbers of international staff for Algerian Universities after the departure of French teachers in 1972 and thereby helped to keep Algeria’s universities open, has received an honorary degree from Robert Gordon University (RGU). Dr Kies has also championed RGU in Algeria for the last twenty years.

A technology entrepreneur who is committed to strengthening links between the United Kingdom and Pakistan through business innovation, education and strategic collaboration has been awarded an honorary degree by Robert Gordon University (RGU).

Dr Jo-Anne Tait posing in front of colourful flags at RGU

Robert Gordon University (RGU) is proud to announce that Dr Jo-Anne Tait, Principal Lecturer, Digital Living and Design in the School of Computing, Engineering and Technology, has been named one of the Top 50 Women in Engineering (WE50) by the Women’s Engineering Society (WES).

Gary Law and Professor Steve Olivier at RGU

A new institute based at Robert Gordon University (RGU) will be dedicated to the vast sporting legacy of the only Scottish footballer to win the prestigious Ballon d'Or award.

People at the Gray's Degree Show 2025

Students from Gray’s School of Art are celebrating their astounding achievements at the opening night of the Gray’s Degree Show.

Professor Paul de Leeuw on RGU's campus

A major new report from Robert Gordon University has warned that the UK risks losing tens of thousands of offshore energy jobs by 2030 unless urgent and coordinated action is taken immediately.

The Printfield 10 - Denis Law Legacy Trail will be officially unveiled on Saturday (24 May) in Denis’ childhood community of Printfield.

Dr Dina Martzoukou with a group of school pupils.

The impact of an innovative digital literacy project led by RGU, which aims to improve young people’s understanding of generative artificial intelligence, is to be showcased at an event held at Glasgow’s Mitchell Library.

Four adults engaging in a lively discussion while seated on colorful benches outdoors at The Generation Africa event. They are surrounded by greenery and a sign promoting positivity, new music, art, and hobbies.

Academics from Robert Gordon University (RGU) have led an innovative research project that shines a light on the responses of community groups to a vast range of significant sociocultural issues, such as economic inequality, violence, and access to water and sanitation, in Kenya’s capital city Nairobi.

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