Impactful Research

Shining the spotlight on intellectual property in law
It might not be obvious at first sight, but intellectual property (IP) is part of our daily lives and all around us.

Celebrating the Parkinson’s community
Each year on April 11 World Parkinson’s Day takes place to raise awareness of Parkinson’s and the challenges that it presents while also shining a light on the community that exists between those living with it.

Giving students a voice on sustainability
Giving students a voice on sustainability is at the heart of new research project, led by Dr Whitney Bevan, lecturer in Construction Management at the Scott Sutherland School of Architecture and Built Environment. The project has received funding from the Council of Heads of Built Environment (CHOBE) and shows the need for a ‘bottom up’ approach to learning, that empowers students.

Falling out of love with the UK: A visual tour of EU citizens emotions after Brexit and Covid
A team of researchers from ÑDz©ÌåÓý¹ÙÍø has carried out a unique study to explore the emotional wellbeing of EU citizens living in the UK and with care responsibilities both in the UK and in Europe. The team created a visual tour of participants’ emotions and found Brexit has caused a profound and lasting impact on EU citizen’s sense of identity, that has been heightened by the Covid imposed lockdowns.

Research Revealed, S01E01: Clean Water, Green Future
Episode one of Research Revealed highlights ÑDz©ÌåÓý¹ÙÍø's School of Pharmacy and Life Sciences, focusing on a research project to tackle the global issue of a lack of safe, reliable drinking water. In it, lead researchers to discuss the intricacies of the project, who's involved and how natural, existing material could be key to helping millions of people.

ÑDz©ÌåÓý¹ÙÍø researchers call for third sector input
Researchers at Robert Gordon University are looking to gain the perceptions and experiences of representatives of charities and public-sector service providers regarding how they accommodate female veterans.

Cabinet secretary calls ÑDz©ÌåÓý¹ÙÍø ‘best partner in taking forward’ National Subsea Centre
Scotland’s Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero, Energy and Transport has praised the Net Zero Technology Centre (NZTC) for working together with ÑDz©ÌåÓý¹ÙÍø on the National Subsea Centre (NSC).

Pioneering North East women celebrated
A series of events and activity has helped the North East shine a spotlight on some of the region's well known women.

Celebrating North-East women with a call for contributions to Quinepedia
As part of the recently launched 2022 Being Human Festival, a team from the School of Creative and Cultural Business, which includes Professors Sarah Pedersen and Peter Reid and Dr Rachael Ironside, are currently working on the construction of Quinepedia – a digital biographical dictionary focused on women in North-East Scotland.

Supporting early career development with postgraduate research
ÑDz©ÌåÓý¹Ù꿉۪s research culture has been voted the ‘best in the country’ according to a national survey of postgraduate research students. Vice Principal for Research and Community Engagement, Professor Nick Fyfe, highlights how ÑDz©ÌåÓý¹ÙÍø is enhancing and facilitating the aspirations of doctoral students and early career researchers and explains why this is so important for the University.