About The University of Dundee
The University of Dundee is one of the UK's leading universities, internationally recognised for its expertise across a range of disciplines including science, medicine, engineering and art.
In 2007, the University celebrated 40 years since it became an independent university after a 70 year relationship with the University of St. Andrews.
The University has seen some major changes in that time. The past decade has been a particularly exciting time of progression and change - since 1994 the University has more than doubled in size.
'to advance and diffuse knowledge, wisdom and understanding by teaching and research and by the example and influence of its corporate life'
Mission statement, Royal Charter 1967
The mission statement first written in 1967 continues to focus the University today as it powers forward as one of the UK's top institutions for teaching and research across a broad range of disciplines.
The medical and life sciences are 5* rated while the University is home to one of the UK's top art schools. Dundee was Scottish University of the Year 2004/2005 (Sunday Times) and was ranked top for teaching quality in 2005.
The University continues to move forward and has recently completed a £200 million redevelopment programme for the city centre campus. A major reorganisation of the academic structure was also recently introduced.
The University has been described as aspirational,
'having its head in the clouds and its feet firmly on the ground'
Nobel Prize winner Seamus Heaney, 2003
Facilities
- Campus Shops: Location and list of shops available on campus.
- Chaplaincy: The chapel, coffee bar and lounge are available for use for functions, events, exhibitions, parties, conferences, seminars and lunchtime concerts.
- Conference & Meeting Facilities: Facilities available for hire including a conference centre, training complexes, seminar rooms, foyers, and theatres. See also Residential Accommodation.
- DNA Sequencing Services - see The Sequencing Service, School of Life Sciences and the DNA Analysis Facility, Ninewells
- Duncan of Jordanstone College Materials Shop (available for internal students and staff only).
- IT Suites and IT Facilities (available for internal student and staff use only).
- John Smith & Son University Bookshop: stockists of core University course texts.
- Library: The Library has nine principal sites and a specialist Book and Paper Conservation Studio. Students, staff and external memberships are welcome to use the Library's services.
- Residential Accommodation: Residential accommodation is available during Spring & Summer vacations, including West Park Villas, built with special attention made to guest comfort, quietness and security.
- Sports Facilities: The Institute for Sport and Exercise offers facilities for hire for sporting and other events eg. company sports day; seminars; quad training sessions. Corporate membership packages are also available.
- Video Services, including Video Conferencing Facilities: The University has video services that are available for commercial use.
Services for Schools & Colleges
Medical & Scientific Services
Services for Business & Industry
- Catering Service: The Residences Office can provide quality catering, ranging from tea and coffee to formal dinners, or dinner dances.
- CEPMLP Information Service: Document supply, literature searches, and other services in the areas of oil, gas, energy law etc.
- Consultancy: Businesses can gain access to specialist consultants to work on problems or take advantage of a new opportunity - see Research and Innovation Services or email research@dundee.ac.uk.
- Language Services: Translating and interpreting services and tailor-made courses for individuals and companies, in any language.
- Goods and Services out to Tender: Invitations to tender.
- Research and Development: The University has a large research base, generating many ideas and inventions - see Research and Innovation Services.
- Sports Facilities: The Institute for Sport and Exercise offers facilities for hire for sporting and other events, eg. company sports days. Corporate membership packages are also available.
- Student and Graduate Recruitment: Assistance with recruiting students and graduates for part-time employment, work-placement or full-time work - see Careers Service or email careers@dundee.ac.uk.
- Training Courses: see the Distance Learning Prospectus, CPD Web Site, and Courses for Adults.
- Video Conferencing Services: Video conferencing facilities are available for commercial use.
- Video Production Services
Community Services (including facilities open to the public)
- Archives, Records Management and Museum Services (ARMMS): Holds a number of local history collections which are accessible to the general public.
- Book & Paper Conservation Studio: provides a conservation service for libraries, museums, churches, trusts, archives and private individuals throughout Scotland and beyond.
- Botanic Garden: Facilities include a visitor centre, coffee shop and plant sales.
- Events Service: The What's On service, published by Press and Publications, provides details of all events happening in the current month.
- Exhibitions: Free exhibitions, installations and projects at University galleries.
- Library Services: External membership subscriptions, serviced photocopying, mediated searches, inter-library loans etc.
- Museum Services: Collections consisting of material preserved during the 100 years of the institution's existence.
- Music in the University: The University has a very busy programme of concerts and other musical activities.
- Sports Facilities and Programmes: An extensive range of programmes and most extensive range of quality sports facilties in one location in Tayside.
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