Home About the University of Dundee Information about the organisational structure, governance, and strategic vision of the University of Dundee. Section menu Overview Organisation and leadership University Executive Group Academic schools Professional Services Research centres and units Strategy and vision Governance Sustainability Keep informed On this page Chevron pointing down Our core purpose To transform lives, working locally and globally through the creation, sharing, and application of knowledge. Organisational structure and leadership Governance Strategy and vision Rankings Our accolades, awards, and league table rankings in university guides Read more about our rankings Our history On 1 August 1967, the University of Dundee came into formal existence by virtue of a Royal Charter Read more about our history