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Our world-class research reflects our expertise across eleven academic schools. We deliver innovative research solutions for business and industry, and provide economic, societal, environmental and cultural impact.
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Starts: Monday 13 October 2025
Developing Cross-cultural Rural Entrepreneurial Ecosystems in the North Atlantic
Aberdeen Business School and RGU Orkney are delighted to welcome Lisa Luken from University of Southern Maine, USA, to share her insight into Cross-cultural entrepreneurship in rural entrepreneurial ecosystems in the North Atlantic.
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Published: Tuesday 08 July 2025
RGU and McAlpha Inc pioneer breakthrough clean ammonia technology
RGU and McAlpha Inc. have developed an advanced Catalytic Membrane Reactor (CMR) technology, poised to revolutionise ammonia production.
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Published: Wednesday 30 April 2025
Scottish Arctic Network Hosts University of the Arctic Board Meeting
Scottish Arctic Network (ScAN) members RGU, The University of the Highlands and Islands, and Heriot-Watt University co-hosted a board meeting of the University of the Arctic (UArctic) between Tuesday 29 April and Thursday 30 April in Orkney.