http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ssi/2006/461/article/5/madeThe Robert Gordon University (Transfer and Closure) (Scotland) Order 2006Employment terms and conditionsFurther and higher educationUniversitiesLegislationKing's Printer for Scotland2016-08-26EDUCATION This Order is one of several instruments, being this instrument and the Robert Gordon University (Establishment) (Scotland) Order 2006, the Designation of Institutions of Higher Education (Scotland) Order 2006, the Designation of Institutions of Higher Education (Scotland) Amendment Order 2006, the Fundable Bodies (Scotland) Order 2006, the Robert Gordon University (Scotland) Order of Council 2006, the Robert Gordon University (Scotland) Amendment Order of Council 2006 and the Academic Awards and Distinctions (The Robert Gordon University) (Scotland) Order of Council 2006, which give effect to The Robert Gordon University’s (“the University”) desire that the University itself be incorporated rather than its governing body. This change necessitates the closing of the University as it is currently constituted and establishing a new institution of higher education. 5 1 On 4th October 2006 there shall be transferred to and vested in the new institution all property, rights, liabilities and obligations to which immediately before 4th October 2006 the governing body or the University were entitled or subject. 2 The vesting of property, rights, liabilities and obligations under this article shall have effect notwithstanding– a anything to the contrary in, or b any condition relating to the transfer of such property, rights, liabilities or obligations contained in, any enactment, rule of law or obligation. 3 References to the governing body or University, The Governors of The Robert Gordon Institute of Technology, The Robert Gordon Institute of Technology or any like reference– a in any agreement, deed, bond, instrument or notice or other writing; b in any action or proceeding pending or existing at 4th October 2006 by or against the governing body or University or The Governors of The Robert Gordon Institute of Technology or The Robert Gordon Institute of Technology before any court or other tribunal; and c in any document whatsoever relating to or affecting any property, right, liability, or obligation of the governing body or University or The Governors of The Robert Gordon Institute of Technology or The Robert Gordon Institute of Technology which vests by virtue of this Article in the governing body of the University; shall be taken on or after 4th October 2006 as referring to the new institution.