Robert Gordon University and can also be seen over the main entrance to the university's Administration Building at Schoolhill and various academic buildings at the main campus at Garthdee. The shield also formed the previous logo which still features on some older signage. On the left side of the arms, the three boars on a blue background edged in gold are taken from the arms of the Gordon family, while on the right the castle on a red background is taken from the arms of the City of Aberdeen. This symbol of the city is shared with the arms of the University of
Robert Gordon University moved to Garthdee House at the Garthdee campus). Academic activities at the university are divided into 11 schools. Each school is led by a head of school and is sub-divided into departments. There are also numerous administrative departments which support the university's activities. All academic Schools and Departments are based at the main Garthdee campus. Under the terms of the Further and Higher Education (Scotland) Act 1992 and "The Robert Gordon University (Scotland) Order of Council 1993", the university's governing body comprises a Board of Governors, consisting of 23 governors appointed to exercise the functions of management and control. The