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Sustainable Cities and Communities
Our work and activity in relation to 'Sustainable Cities and Communities', one of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals.
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International research led by the University of Dundee into how those living in refugee camps engage with their environment and shape it over time is to be awarded a medal of excellence from a leading engineering body.
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The relationship between cityscapes and so-called “urban forests” is to receive a root and branch review as part of major conference hosted by the University of Dundee
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The security of the world’s water has never been more precarious, a University of Dundee scholar has warned.
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The University of Dundee will open its doors to the public and take them on a journey from ancient medicines to the future of justice for Discovery Days 2024
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A new University of Dundee design concept can help communities threatened by extreme weather events fight back in the battle against climate change.
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A planning application for Eden Project Dundee is due to be submitted this autumn, following an extensive consultation process
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It may be known as the basis of whisky but scientists at two of Scotland’s leading scientific institutions have been tasked with distilling a new future for barley.
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Dundee is one of six cities across Europe to have joined forces to enable their citizens to implement nature-based solutions to issues such as air pollution and mental health problems
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A new economic impact assessment has highlighted the contribution that the University of Dundee makes to the local, national and international economy.
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A University of Dundee student, inspired by a city initiative that allows healthcare professionals to prescribe time outdoors, has designed a seeded prescription form to encourage people to spend more time in nature.
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Reclaimed stone from a historic Dundee jute mill is to find new purpose in pointing future University of Dundee students in the right direction
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Collaborative approaches to policy implementation for social work education and workforce development.
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The protection and conservation of marine ecosystems in the waters around the Pitcairn Islands.
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Using film in care homes for physical, emotion and social benefits, and to increase social engagement.
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Widespread citizen engagement leads to Europe-wide action on climate change.
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Britain’s construction industry could be shaken to its foundations unless new, environmentally friendly cement can be produced, a University of Dundee expert has warned.
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A team of University of Dundee graduates are on the road to success after being honoured in a design competition to transform “Motor City”.
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The creation of a new urban waterfront is just one of the ideas devised by University of Dundee students challenged to envision the future of one of Scotland’s most historic cities.
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A trio of University of Dundee students are building for their futures after wowing judges at an international architecture competition.
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Professor Anita Taylor, Dean of Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design, is among the internationally renowned artists taking part in an online exhibition in support of refugees affected by Covid-19.
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An exploration of how new urban neighbourhoods can be created around controversial multi-storey buildings is one of around 300 exhibits at the University of Dundee’s Art, Design and Architecture Graduate Showcase 2020, which opens tomorrow.
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Resistance to collaboration, a lack of a shared sense of purpose, and basic professional jealously can all lead to disastrous development outcomes for communities, according to a University of Dundee expert in urban design.
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A Nursing student at the University of Dundee is calling on green-fingered locals to come together and grow healthy produce for members of their community to enjoy
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A University of Dundee student is hoping to give residents of the city’s West End food for thought by promoting an edible garden
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Soil conditions may have been responsible for hundreds of deaths following September’s deadly earthquake and tsunami in Indonesia.
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Use our cycle to work scheme at the University of Dundee to make savings on the cost of a new bike and safety equipment