That the Parliament congratulates Robert Gordon University (RGU) on being shortlisted for University of the Year for The Times Higher Education (THE) Awards 2026; notes that RGU is the only Scottish university to make the shortlist; understands that RGU's submission for the shortlist showcased how teaching, research, innovation and civic engagement can work together to deliver benefits for students, employers and communities alike; notes that RGU has strengthened its research environment over the course of the past year with nine new Research and Innovation Centres, focused on areas such as artificial intelligence, health, sustainability, culture and future skills; believes that RGU's inclusion on this shortlist underlines the importance of its work-integrated approach to higher education, giving students the real-life working skills that they require to succeed in a modern work environment; further believes that principal and vice chancellor, Professor Steve Olivier, and all the staff and students at RGU should be rightly proud of this achievement, and wishes RGU all the very best when the final winners are announced in November.
Supported by: Colin Beattie, Dawn Black