Stories in Development and Alumni Relations

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In our last newsletter, we asked our alumni, to share their news, updates and achievements with us. Thank you to everyone who got in touch.

Published on 5 August 2022 

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View A trip down memory lane

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We recently asked you to send us your photos of sports teams that you were involved in as a student. Thank you to everyone who got in touch. We hope you enjoy the trip down memory lane!

Published on 5 August 2022 

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Each year, The Bridge loves to highlight your stories of how love blossomed at the University. Please enjoy these tales of love from our alumni.

Published on 5 August 2022 

Dr Kieran Baxter observes some technical equipment in front of an expansive landscape
View Global crisis, global impact

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Ranked as the top university in the UK for climate action – and in the top five in the world – the University of Dundee was compelled to play its part in the landmark COP26 summit, contributing its expert insight and research to the two-week event.

Published on 5 August 2022 

Keith Harris standing talking to others
View The wonder years

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Keith Harris took an unorthodox path through university, which led to a decades-long career in the music business, as the manager of Stevie Wonder among other artists. Now he is back at Dundee after being elected Rector.

Published on 5 August 2022 

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View A new dawn for Peter

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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.

Published on 5 August 2022 

Alessio Ciulli holding a 3D model
View Spinning out

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From their inception, universities have always been centres of creativity, a gathering point for curious minds. They have also been drivers of our economy, turning ideas into application and creating new businesses.

Published on 5 August 2022 

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View Tackling racism

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Despite our many policies regarding racial equality, diversity and inclusion, the results of our Race Equality survey showed that this had not been enough. We must do more.

Published on 5 August 2022 

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View A drawn-out love affair

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The education that Simon Cooper received in Dundee was not confined to the classroom. Being taken under the wing of one of the city’s most celebrated musical sons helped propel him towards a fantasy career capturing rock’s biggest names for posterity.

Published on 5 August 2022 

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The Robertson Scholars programme, in partnership with the Robertson Trust, supports Scottish students from challenging backgrounds to access a university education

Published on 17 December 2021