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Good Health and Well Being
Our work and activity in relation to 'Good Health and Well Being', one of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.
The University of Dundee’s work in support of human health and wellbeing spans life sciences discovery research to a wide range of clinical applications. Researchers across several of our Schools, including Dentistry, Health Sciences and Medicine aim to act locally and have impact globally by improving human health and wellbeing through teaching and research.
Health and wellbeing is one of our interdisciplinary research themes and our researchers collaborate with a range of national and global health institutions to improve outcomes from the local to the global. Read more about some of these projects below.
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Dental professionals can help reduce harms associated with drug use, according to a University of Dundee researcher who headed up a Scottish Government-funded project to help improve the oral health of people who use drugs.
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Two University of Dundee projects have been shortlisted as finalists in this year’s Scottish Knowledge Exchange Awards.
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University of Dundee researchers have made a significant breakthrough in the global effort to combat tuberculosis.
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The University of Dundee will host the first UK trial of a new way of delivering an immunotherapy treatment, potentially improving access for cancer patients while saving the NHS millions of pounds each year.
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University of Dundee researchers, projects and spinout companies have been named as finalists for the 2026 Scotland’s Life Sciences Awards.
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Dietary fibre should be considered an essential nutrient for overall human health, new University of Dundee-backed research has concluded.
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A lifelong diabetes patient has spoken of how My Diabetes My Way (MDMW) has helped her take responsibility for her health as the University of Dundee-developed app celebrates a milestone anniversary.
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International study of microbiome data finds loss of beneficial bacteria and increase in bacteria from mouth lower in the gut.
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The University of Dundee's Professor Jill Belch, who has been named a CBE in the New Years Honours list.
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A University of Dundee scientist behind ground-breaking drug discovery work has received a major honour from the Royal Society of Chemistry.
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The University of Dundee has received European recognition for its ongoing efforts to enhance the welfare of animals used in biomedical research.
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A new network that brings together some of Tayside’s brightest medical minds has formally launched in Dundee.
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University of Dundee work to improve the quality of science presented within the justice system has been honoured by Scotland’s National Academy.
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A Palestinian man who has overcome conflict and a hearing disability is set to pursue his dream career when he graduates from the University of Dundee this week.
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Four University of Dundee researchers have been named on a “who’s who” list of the world’s most influential academics.
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The University of Dundee has bolstered its position as a global leader in stroke treatment and training by taking part in the world’s first robotic transatlantic thrombectomy
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The University of Dundee’s Professor Jacob George has been appointed as the first Chief Medical and Scientific Officer for the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA).
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A start-up company founded by a University of Dundee researcher has been announced as the delivery partner for a £1 million project for the UK Government’s Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA).
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A University of Dundee scientist has been named a leading figure in his field with the award of a global prize.
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The University of Dundee will host Scotland’s National Testing and Research Laboratory, a vital new instrument in the battle to reduce drug-related deaths in the country
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A comprehensive definition of loneliness will help to address one of society’s most pressing and misunderstood challenges, a University of Dundee expert has said
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University of Dundee experts have been aided in efforts to develop a vaccine that targets a deadly infection which brings misery to UK pig farmers.
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People with substance dependency may face stigmatisation when they attend community pharmacies and deserve to be treated with greater dignity and respect, according to new research.
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A genetic mutation commonly found in cancer patients may also affect how the human body develops in the womb, according to new research from the University of Dundee.
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Three Dundee projects have been recognised by the World Design Congress and will be presented at its 2025 conference in London this week
Our health and wellbeing related policies
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This policy details how the Occupational Health Service is committed to preventing and minimising work-related ill health
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This policy defines the no-smoking areas on campus, what happens if you breach the policy and how to register a complaint
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Our legal and moral obligations relating to the health and safety of staff, students and any other persons