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Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
We’re helping to create a fairer, more equitable society through the development of our impactful research and learning and teaching, aligning with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals
Research with impact
Research in our Centre for Energy, Petroleum and Mineral Law and Policy (CEPMLP) is focused on the role played by law, economics, and international politics on the various energy and natural resources industries, with a particular emphasis on the impacts of transitions on governance, markets, sustainability and justice.
Research in Dundee Law School informs law and policy development in water law, sustainable development, biodiversity and ecosystems management, and environmental regulation as well as human rights.
Learning and teaching
We’re committed to promoting peaceful and just societies through programmes at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. For example, undergraduate Law students can study Justice, Law & Human Rights and we offer a variety of taught postgraduate programmes on the legal aspects of the environment, sustainability and the just transition.
Operations
Finances: we publish our full financial statements each year.
Governance: the University Court is the governing body of the University, responsible for the employment of staff and the management & administration of property and finance. The Senate regulates and superintends the academic work of the University, from admissions, through all its teaching activities to graduation.
Stories
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University to host author for landmark lecture
An award-winning author will examine the links between religion, sex and modern politics in a public lecture hosted at the University of Dundee.
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Europe's biggest forensic science event is confirmed for Scotland in 2028
Over 1,200 delegates - including forensic scientists, law enforcement, legal professionals, and industry representatives - will gather in Glasgow in 2028 as Scotland hosts Europe’s premier forensic science conference.
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Artemis 2 launch: space is one giant leap for lawmakers
NASA’s upcoming Artemis 2 launch will mark the first time humans will venture beyond low-Earth orbit since the Apollo 17 mission in 1972.
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Expert welcomes policing changes and hopes the mistakes of Police Scotland can be avoided
The proposed restructure of England and Wales’ police forces is needed to deal with the reality of 21st century crime but the mistakes that beset the creation of Police Scotland must be avoided, according to a University of Dundee expert in the subject.
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Spaceports present an out of this world challenge for UK legislators, says expert
Launches from the country’s first space port will require one giant leap in the abilities of UK politicians and lawmakers, a University of Dundee legal expert has warned.
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Double delight for Dundee in RSE honours
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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“Obvious weaknesses” in Labour’s political marketing
Sir Keir Starmer’s government must convince the British public that it can deliver on its key aims or risk being punished at the polls, according to a leading political analyst from the University of Dundee.
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Using science, tech and the human touch to solve crimes
One of the world’s foremost experts in forensic investigation will deliver a public lecture at the University of Dundee later this month exploring how science and technology are used in criminal investigations.
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New study asks: can we trust tech in the quest for justice?
How willing would you be to hand over your mobile phone to the police if they asked to examine its contents? Why are many suspicious of facial recognition technology, yet happy to use this to unlock their digital devices?
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Scottish event highlights support for academics at risk
The University of Dundee welcomed students and academics from across Europe in a show of support for academics experiencing imprisonment or oppression for their work.
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Maggie Chapman MSP elected next Rector of the University
Maggie will formally take up the position of Rector from 1 August 2025. The current Rector, Keith Harris, remains in position until that time
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LRCFS scientist to take her research to Parliament
Dr Victoria Marland, from the Leverhulme Research Centre for Forensic Science (LRCFS), presents her work to politicians and expert judges at the annual STEM for BRITAIN showcase in the House of Commons.
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University experts supports DNA use review
Experts from the University’s Leverhulme Research Centre for Forensic Science have contributed to a major report looking at the future of forensic science in the criminal justice system.
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Dundee project to preserve the legacy of Afghanistan’s female artists
A University of Dundee student is working to ensure that Afghanistan’s female artists are not forgotten, despite efforts from the country’s Taliban rulers to silence them.
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Volunteering with animal charity can be paws-itive for students
Helping a Scottish animal charity could help University of Dundee students become top dogs when applying for future work.
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Greenland at a crossroads as Trump returns to power
As Donald Trump prepares to return to the White House on Monday, one of the major talking points ahead of his inauguration has been his repeated focus on the future of Greenland.
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Citizen jurors sought to shape the future of digital crime fighting
A University of Dundee study will give volunteer jurors from across Scotland the opportunity to deliver their verdict on the future of digital crime fighting.
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When science fact meets crime fiction: Val McDermid to host prestigious lecture
The publishing world’s “Queen of Crime” will share some of the secrets of her best-selling novels at a special event hosted by the University of Dundee next week.
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Steroids found in Scottish prisons increase from 1% to 10% in four years
A rise in steroid drugs found in Scottish prisons has been uncovered in a study led by the University of Dundee
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Law Clinic opens offering free legal advice in Dundee
A new law clinic has opened at the University of Dundee offering free legal advice to members of the public, and a UK Judge at the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) has been appointed Patron.
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UK Judge at Strasbourg Court says Dundee 'undoubtedly' set him up for career
Even within the legal profession, to be elected to sit as judge at the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) is ‘beyond a dream’, says Tim Eicke.
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New project to identify law enforcement language barriers
A major new University of Dundee study could improve transparency and remove organisational bias from an increasingly important aspect of police and forensic scientific work.
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Report offers new policy statement and recommendations on access to public sector data in Scotland
Scotland can position itself as a leading Ethical Digital Nation by adopting new recommendations regarding private sector access to data held by the public sector, according a new independent expert report.
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Dundee expert appointed to Scottish Biometrics Commissioner advisory group
A University of Dundee expert will help play a key role how biometric data is used and safeguarded for criminal justice purposes in Scotland.
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Humanitarian Scholar excels with Dundee support
A Palestinian student who left his war-torn homeland to take up a Humanitarian Scholarship at the University of Dundee thanked all those who helped him settle in the city ahead of his Graduation.
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Dundee awarded medal of thanks from Ukrainian Medical University
The University of Dundee has been commended for its support of medical students displaced by the war in Ukraine
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Dundee awarded University of Sanctuary status
The University of Dundee has been awarded University of Sanctuary status, joining a network of institutions across the United Kingdom working to develop support for those displaced by humanitarian crises
Our policies
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Anti-bribery policy
This policy sets out the University’s approach to anti-bribery for all individuals working for, or on behalf, of the University.
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Ethical investment policy
The University’s Ethical Investment Policy forms part of the over-arching University of Dundee Strategy to 2022.
