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Overview of Research
Aberdeen Business School offers a supportive and stimulating research environment. Research activities underpin our teaching and further enhance the quality and relevance of our courses. The School undertakes a wide range of externally funded research projects. In the 2008 RAE a considerable amount of our research, across the departments, was determined to be either at the level of 'International Excellence' or internationally recognised in terms of its originality, significance and rigour.
Research is an integral part of the university's purpose, covering the key research themes of the Creative Industries, Health and Welfare, Energy and the Environment and Knowledge Economy. Academic depth and intellectual activity associated with the advancement of knowledge are part of the focus of RGU to "provide a professional education based on leading edge teaching and research within a supportive learning environment".
As part of our committment to furthering research we welcome enquiries from candidates who are considering studying for a PhD or professional doctorate and who want to find out more about what Research Degree Opportunities are available.
Research by Department
We have an active research culture within the School, encouraging academic publications and applied research, which feed into and strengthen our academic and research excellence. The following departmental research pages give further information on which topic areas we can offer doctoral research opportunities and supervision.
Further details on how to apply and other information can be found under RGU Research Degree Information.
The ESRC Seminar Series 2008-2009
The ESRC Seminar Series 2008-2009 entitled, 'Where next for wind? Explaining National Variations in Wind Power Deployment' was an five (5) part series of seminars led by the Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen University, Bath University, Cardiff University, Queens University Belfast and the University of St Andrews. It was sponsored by the ESRC and Scottish and Southern Energy.
You can find out more, and view the presentations from each of the seminars, on the ESRC Seminar Series.
Journals and Working Papers
The School has active links with many professional and academic journals. Not only are several of our staff on editorial boards, the Aberdeen Business School also hosts a number of journals:
Research is an increasingly important activity at the Aberdeen Business School and Working Papers by members of staff currently involved in research are available for consultation:
The Aberdeen Business School's research programmes are supplemented by various events. These are run by the School, our centres and forums, and often in conjuction with external bodies. Details of these can be seen by looking at the Business School Events pages.
