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ǿմý Grounds Equipment Goes Green

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ǿմý’s commitment to net zero is being reflected in the introduction of new electric grounds equipment.

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ǿմý at the Scottish party political conferences

By William Hardie, Policy Advisor to the Principal and the Executive -

Continuing the University’s engagement in the Scottish party political conferences, and aiming to inform and influence political decision making, ǿմý recently participated in the annual conferences of Scottish Labour and the Scottish Conservatives. Both fringe events were an opportunity to showcase the distinctiveness of what ǿմý has to offer, our strategic and collaborative partnerships.

CCB radio studio

ǿմý set to launch Garthdee Community Radio

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The University is going to have its very own radio channel shining a light on community stories thanks to local charity SHMU’s new DAB licence.

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New ǿմý SPORT programme proving North East hunger for basketball

By Lewis Walker & Rory Anton -

On Wednesday 14 February, ǿմý SPORT welcomed over 40 youngsters who took part in an engaging programme of basketball initiatives to widen access to the sport and grow excitement among its thriving community.

ǿմý SPORT community pose ahead of pickleball launch

Smash! Pickleball launches at ǿմý SPORT

By Kieran Matthews, Community Development Officer, ǿմý SPORT -

Pickleball is one of the fastest growing sports in the world, combining tennis, badminton, and table tennis together to make a fun and social sport for all ages and abilities.

Balmoral Castle under the snow

Explore Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire this winter

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Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire are majestic all year round, but during the winter months our setting could definitely rival a Christmas card. Do you know that there are enchanting adventures, a jam-packed programme of festive events and heart-warming foodie experiences just waiting to be experienced this festive season? Here are some of our top suggestions to get your winter wish list started.

Delegates and speakers at the event

ǿմý conference shows priority action needed to reverse biodiversity decline

By Nicolas Maulet -

Robert Gordon University's 2023 conference on biodiversity governance and Natural Capital for Scotland conclusively showed delegates why there is a case for Scotland’s biodiversity strategy to expand on local level governance; encourage partnerships and community action; and focus on soil protection strategies as key policy instruments.

Neil Cowie, Donna Morrison, Fergus Mutch, Steve Olivier and Ivan McKee speaking at the SNP conference event

A Timetable for Change as ǿմý debates skills at SNP Conference

By William Hardie -

ǿմý and North East Scotland College (NESCol) joined forces to host a joint event, A Timetable for Change: Education and Skills in Scotland at the SNP annual conference in Aberdeen on 16 October. The event discussed Scotland’s education and skills needs in the context of the Scottish Government’s plans to reform the post-16 education and skills landscape.

Image shows collection of plastic waste at the origin 'pop up' recycling hub

The Big Recycling Hunt

By Jenny Frost -

This week marks National Recycling week and this year’s theme, The Big Recycling Hunt, encourages a week of action which brings the nation together to recycle more of the right things, more often. The Big Recycling Hunt focuses on “missed capture”: recyclable items that are commonly missed in the home, including empty aerosols, food tins, plastic cleaning and toiletry bottles, pots, tubs an

Image shows Gray's graduate, Carla Smith, who has prepared exhibition 'Sugo' at Look Again with the support of peacock & the worm.

Sustaining creative practice in the North East

By Jenny Frost -

Gray’s School of Art graduate, Carla Smith, won the Peacock Prize at Gray’s Degree Show last year and as part of the award, secured a year-long Graduate Artist Residency at Aberdeen’s printmaking workshop, peacock & the worm.