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Research

Research and Innovation Centres

RGU’s research centres create space for collaboration on real‑world challenges.

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Aberdeen Centre for Entrepreneurship Research (ACER)

ACER sparks entrepreneurship by uniting research, enterprise education and venture support, connecting people, knowledge and opportunities to turn ideas into businesses and impactful learning that thrive in dynamic ecosystems today.

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Stories, Place, & Northern Communities Research (SPeiR)

SPeiR is driven by intellectual curiosity and enquiry. We explore how communities see themselves and understand their heritage, how we can hear hidden voices, how cultural organisations benefit society, and how the past can shape sustainable futures for people and places.