University of Dundee alumni stories
Stories about our alumni community
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Scotland’s First Minister has visited a multi-million pound centre that will build on Dundee’s standing as a world leader in health and life sciences research.
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An internship at one of Scotland’s most prestigious cultural venues will prove transformative for the careers of a new generation of artists, a University of Dundee student has said.
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The University of Dundee is creating a new Sustainability Institute which will attend to the critical need for contemporary societies to confront the climate crisis and to facilitate ways of living in environmentally sustainable ways.
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A postgraduate researcher from the University of Dundee has battled through the agony of a severe double arm break, and the resulting challenges it caused her work, to win an award celebrating the art of medal making.
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The Tartan exhibition features exhibits from alumni and Vivien Westwood.
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A breast cancer survivor who has spent 20 years supporting research into the disease has been presented with a unique commemorative gift celebrating her achievement in raising £100,000 through the sale of homemade tablet.
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Securing a PhD was not Bérénice Lemoine’s original plan, but time spent studying for an LLM at the University of Dundee changed the course of her life
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Law students at the University of Dundee are set to benefit from invaluable insights into the legal profession as successful alumni offer their counsel in a new mentoring scheme
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University of Dundee graduate and tech entrepreneur Cally Russell, CEO and co-founder of the UK sustainable clothing brand This is Unfolded talks tactics for success on The Path for Potential Podcast.
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Dr Barry Klaassen’s work to save thousands of lives received recognition in this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours List.
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Eilish McColgan had her university life interrupted by the small matter of the 2012 Olympics, leading to a decade as a top-level distance runner. Now she is looking to enable the next generation of athletes to reach their full potential.
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With your help, our neurosurgeons are performing incisionless surgery using an MRI-guided focused ultrasound scanner to eliminate essential tremor with life-changing results. Peter Airey shares with us his story of taking part in the clinical trial.
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From international education to designing learning experiences in the hospitality and tourism industry, Rick tells us how the MEd influenced his career.
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Find out why Fiona recommends Dundee, and not just for what you can gain academically
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Jacqueline, MArch Architecture alumna who graduated in 2018, reflects on her time at Dundee and how it helped to get her to where she is now.