COP26
When Scotland hosted the United Nations Climate Change Conference, University of Dundee experts used this landmark event to share their knowledge and research as part of the fight to change our world for the better
In November 2021, world leaders gathered in Glasgow for the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26), the most significant discussion about the future of our planet since the signing of the Paris Climate Accord in 2015.
The University of Dundee places sustainability at the heart of our mission to transform lives locally and globally and was ranked top in the UK for climate action in the 2021 edition of the Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings.
In the lead up to COP26, the University hosted a series of events to discuss the state of our world and the research we undertake to highlight the need for humans to find a more environmentally friendly way of living. What follows is just some of the work we highlighted, and the people behind it.
Events
Event
Tuesday 7 July 2020, 00:00 - Sunday 7 July 2024, 23:59
The online iteration of a printed column of the same name in Cooper Gallery’s occasional periodical &labels.
Event
Thursday 25 February 2021, 19:30 - Wednesday 31 December 2025, 00:00
Free
A major five-chapter exhibition and event project creatively re-imagines and co-constitutes radical blueprints for a socially transformative art education.
Event
Saturday 4 February 2023, 09:00 - Sunday 4 February 2024, 17:30
Free (Requires ticket to Science Centre)
A mini-exhibition about ecosystem diversity and the impacts of climate change
Event
Saturday 7 October 2023, 10:00 - Monday 1 April 2024, 17:00
Various
This brand new exhibition at Verdant Works focuses on the past, present, and future of TB, with a focus on exciting new developments from our very own Drug Discovery Unit
Event
Saturday 7 October 2023, 11:00 - Saturday 6 January 2024, 16:00
Free
An exhibition of original artwork by the Dundee-born comics legend!
Event
Thursday 12 October 2023, 18:00 - Wednesday 13 December 2023, 20:00
Free
A curriculum of one-off in-person and online discussions, gatherings, and screenings in collaboration with DXG: The Department of Xenogenesis
Event
Friday 13 October 2023, 12:00 - Saturday 16 December 2023, 17:00
...But There Are New Suns
Event
Thursday 9 November 2023, 18:00 - Thursday 11 January 2024, 19:00
Free
Join the University of Dundee Museums for a relaxing hour of sketching, taking inspiration from artefacts in our collection.
Event
Saturday 11 November 2023, 11:00 - Saturday 3 February 2024, 16:00
Free
An exhibition showcasing art, design, science and technology from the 1950s
Event
Saturday 9 December 2023, 14:00 - 15:00
Free
Be inspired by the alien species found in Sydney Jordan's amazing artwork and then have a go at creating some of your own!
Event
Monday 11 December 2023, 10:00 - 14:50
Get your photo taken for the University website, and other professional use
Event
Tuesday 12 December 2023, 12:30 - 13:30
Join us for this free CPD online webinar to understand Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in relation to politics, policy and health
Event
Wednesday 13 December 2023, 14:30 - 16:00
Get ready to meet online and hear about the NMC OSCE prep training course at this virtual event.
Event
Wednesday 13 December 2023, 18:00 - 20:00
Free
Screening with artist response by Ashanti Harris & Sabrina Henry (In-person)
Event
Thursday 14 December 2023, 10:00 - 11:00
Discovery Lecture Seminar by by Dr George E. Winter, CeMM – Research Center for Molecular Medicine of the Austrian Academy of Science
Event
Thursday 14 December 2023, 17:00 - 18:00
A talk on Transitioning to Retirement: A Middle Eastern Adventure by Dr Susan Atkinson
Event
Sunday 17 December 2023, 13:00 - 18:00
Meet our student recruitment team to discuss our courses, scholarships, and what it is like to study in Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom
Event
Thursday 11 January 2024, 12:00 - 13:00
Joint MRC PPU / MCDB / SoM Alumni Seminar by Dr Luke Fulcher, University of Oxford
Event
Tuesday 16 January 2024, 12:00 - 12:20
Free
This short information session will give you lots of information, hints and tips to help you prepare your CV. During this session you will understand the basics of CV structure and learn how to get yourself noticed by recruiters.
Event
Tuesday 16 January 2024, 12:30 - 12:50
Free
Do I really need a cover letter? This 20-minute bitesize session explains the importance of a covering letter and how to sell yourself effectively to an employer.
Event
Wednesday 17 January 2024, 14:00 - 15:00
Free
Come along and meet Nicola a forensic psychologist who will talk about: What Forensic Psychology is (dispel myths); How she became chartered; What her role is day to day.
Event
Thursday 18 January 2024, 17:00 - 19:00
See what the Enterprise Challenge has in store! Meet people from across the University, develop important career skills, and free pizza!
Event
Thursday 25 January 2024, 12:00 - 12:40
Free
Want to know how to make the most of LinkedIn to promote yourself online and to network with relevant contacts? Did you know 60% of vacancies are never advertised? Come along to this online 40-minute workshop to find out how to tap into this hidden job market.
Event
Thursday 25 January 2024, 17:00 - 19:00
Join our second Taster session
Event
Friday 26 January 2024, 12:00 - Saturday 6 April 2024, 17:00
A group exhibition featuring moving image works by Saodat Ismailova, Grace Ndiritu and Margaret Tait
Event
Saturday 27 January 2024, 16:00 - 19:00
Alumni from Dundee and Aberdeen universities are invited to celebrate Burns Day
Event
Tuesday 30 January 2024, 13:00 - 14:00
Free
Join Anna Hunter from Hays Specialist Recruitment and understand how to use LinkedIn to make yourself more presentable to employers.
Event
Thursday 1 February 2024, 10:30 - 14:30
Free
The University of Dundee Go Global Fair provides students and graduates the opportunity to meet with employers offering global opportunities during Summer 2024 to travel abroad and gain invaluable international experiences.
Event
Thursday 1 February 2024, 12:00 - 13:00
School of Life Sciences will host a seminar on "Complex organoid models to study gut cell interactions in health and disease".
Event
Thursday 1 February 2024, 14:00 - 15:00
Free
If you are a neurodivergent student or graduate, navigating the recruitment process may feel like a minefield. This session, with our disability partner Employability, will look at the barriers you face, and provide solutions to overcome them.
Event
Wednesday 7 February 2024, 11:00 - 14:00
This flagship event is an excellent opportunity for students and graduates to speak directly to a range of employers and organisations - find out about jobs and further study opportunities on offer to you.
Event
Thursday 8 February 2024, 14:00 - 15:00
Free
This session, run by Employability, will give you a better understanding on how you should approach the subject of adjustments with a potential employer.
Event
Thursday 8 February 2024, 14:00 - 15:00
Free
Curious about AI and it’s uses for recruitment? Come along to this session to find out how employers are using AI and how you might find it helpful as a candidate.
Event
Thursday 15 February 2024, 11:30 - 14:00
Our Volunteering and Work Experience Fair will provide students and graduates with an opportunity to meet a range of organisations offering local volunteering opportunities and summer work in the UK and abroad.
Event
Thursday 15 February 2024, 12:00 - 13:00
MRC Protein Phosphorylation and Ubiquitylation Seminar by Viktor Korolchuk, Biosciences Institute, Newcastle University
Event
Thursday 22 February 2024, 12:00 - 13:00
Join us for our research seminar at the School of Life Sciences
Event
Thursday 22 February 2024, 14:00 - 15:00
Free
The session will focus on making sure that neurodivergent, disabled students, or those with mental health conditions, are given the adjustments they need so they can receive an equal playing field to excel fully during the recruitment process.
Event
Tuesday 27 February 2024, 12:00 - 12:20
Free
Oftentimes, students are competing with others with similar qualifications or work experience for the same opportunities. So how can you stand out from the crowd when everyone is coming from a similar place? Discover some tips and techniques to improve your applications and help you showcase your unique qualities.
Event
Tuesday 27 February 2024, 12:30 - 12:50
Free
This session focuses on the key areas required to ensure adequate groundwork has been put in place before tackling an interview. Learn how to prepare for interview to give you the best chance at success.
Event
Saturday 6 April 2024, 09:00 - 17:00
Alumni are invited to join us for Tartan Week in New York
Event
Sunday 19 May 2024, 12:00 - Wednesday 22 May 2024, 17:00
£95
Fostering collaboration, innovation, and knowledge exchange in the field of protein degradation and beyond at our 2024 Symposium.
Experts
The University of Dundee is home to many academics with expertise in issues relating to climate change and sustainability, including geography, law, health and wellbeing, and citizen science.
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