University of Dundee events
Join us in-person or online for a range of events from Open Days to community events.
Black History Month
Event
Tuesday 22 October 2024, 14:00 - 15:00
On behalf of Host, Professor Faisel Khan, we are pleased to invite you to this year’s School of Medicine’s Annual Black History Month Lecture, which celebrates the scientific advances and successful careers of our colleagues from underrepresented backgrounds
Careers and employability
Event
Thursday 12 September 2024, 13:00 - 14:00
Free
Information session to explain the benefits of the School Volunteer Programme and to set the expectations of the students who have expressed an interest.
Event
Tuesday 17 September 2024, 10:00 - 10:20
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 17 September 2024, 10:20 - 10:40
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
Tuesday 17 September 2024, 12:00 - 13:00
Free
Information session to explain the benefits of the School Volunteer Programme and to set the expectations of the students who have expressed an interest.
Event
Wednesday 18 September 2024, 10:00 - 16:00
Free
The School of Science and Engineering are hosting an SSEN Welcome Event on Wednesday 18th September to promote employability across the School. SSEN employer partners will exhibit in QMB Foyer to discuss ways in which you can engage with employers throughout your time at university and showcase potential opportunities available.
Event
Wednesday 18 September 2024, 10:00 - 11:00
Free
This is a 1-hour, web-based training session exclusively for students whose academic institutions are current subscribers, including the University of Dundee, to GoingGlobal's career resources database services.
Event
Friday 20 September 2024, 12:00 - 13:00
Free
Find out more about the UK and worldwide internship opportunities offered through the Saltire Scholar programme, hear from Saltire and from some of our students who were placed last year for their top tips!
Event
Tuesday 24 September 2024, 11:00 - Wednesday 25 September 2024, 16:00
Free
AGCAS Scottish Graduate Fair 2024, the biggest graduate, postgraduate and internship recruitment event in Scotland - the opportunity to speak to employers, establish professional relationships and discuss potential job or internship opportunities.
Event
Tuesday 24 September 2024, 11:00 - 12:00
Free
In this interactive online session, Jean-Luc Marcelin, UNDP Talent Acquisition and Partnership Specialist, will share with the participants information and tips on how to join the UNDP and the UN System successfully.
Event
Tuesday 24 September 2024, 12:00 - 13:00
Free
Information session to explain the benefits of the School Volunteer Programme and to set the expectations of the students who have expressed an interest.
Event
Thursday 26 September 2024, 11:00 - 14:30
A fantastic opportunity for students and graduates to meet organisations offering traineeships/graduate positions, internships and placements
Event
Thursday 26 September 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
Thursday 26 September 2024, 12:30 - 12:50
Free
Interviews can be scary things, and it is perfectly natural to feel anxious beforehand. There are, however, certain steps one can take to prepare for interview to have the best chance at success. This session focuses on the key areas required to ensure adequate groundwork has been put in place before tackling an interview.
Event
Friday 27 September 2024, 12:00 - 13:00
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
Friday 27 September 2024, 14:00 - 14:30
Free
An opportunity to gain an in-depth understanding of The 10,000 Interns Foundation: get detailed insights into their programmes; get expert advice on creating a standout application. This is a chance to get your questions answered and maximise your chances of success.
Event
Monday 30 September 2024, 12:00 - 13:00
Free
To kickstart our Green Careers Week, the Eden Project will deliver an insightful presentation to showcase plans for the upcoming Eden Project in Dundee and how this will have a significant impact on making Dundee a more sustainable city.
Event
Tuesday 1 October 2024, 13:00 - 14:00
Free
Green Careers week aims to showcase what organisations across sectors are doing in a bid to become more sustainable and meet Net Zero targets.This session focuses on STEM based companies. Come along and hear from NCR, Wills Bros and Utili-Tay to hear about how sustainability plays an important role in engineering and STEM based organisations.
Event
Tuesday 1 October 2024, 13:00 - 14:00
Free
Information session to explain the benefits of the School Volunteer Programme and to set the expectations of the students who have expressed an interest.
Event
Wednesday 2 October 2024, 13:00 - 14:00
Free
Green Careers week aims to showcase what organisations across sectors are doing in a bid to become more sustainable and meet Net Zero targets. This session focuses on Ecotourism and environmental. Come along and hear from Dundee Leisure and Culture and Hotel Indigo to hear about how businesses work strategically to adhere to sustainability targets and ensure that tourism is environmentally sustainable.
Event
Thursday 3 October 2024, 13:00 - 14:00
Free
Green Careers week aims to showcase what organisations across sectors are doing in a bid to become more sustainable and meet Net Zero targets. This session focuses on Green business and consultancy. Come along and hear from SSE, ICAS and Tronius to hear about how businesses work strategically to adhere to sustainability targets and make the corporate world more sustainable.
Event
Thursday 3 October 2024, 13:00 - 14:00
Free
This session will give you an insight into teaching careers, how to gain appropriate work experience to determine if it is the right career for you as well as information, hints and tips on the online application and interviews you can expect to encounter during the process.
Event
Tuesday 8 October 2024, 11:00 - 11:20
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 8 October 2024, 11:30 - 11:50
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
Tuesday 8 October 2024, 13:00 - 14:00
Free
Insightful presentation on how tailored, industry relevant trainings and hands in experience can significantly enhance biomedical careers. The session will cover various approaches and programs designed to equip aspiring professionals in the biomedical science industry with necessary skills and knowledge to secure employment with the NHS and other diagnostic labs in the UK. The importance of practical experience and how it bridges the gap between academic knowledge and industry demands.
Event
Wednesday 9 October 2024, 13:00 - 13:20
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
Wednesday 9 October 2024, 13:30 - 13:50
Free
Interviews can be scary things, and it is perfectly natural to feel anxious beforehand. There are, however, certain steps one can take to prepare for interview to have the best chance at success. This session focuses on the key areas required to ensure adequate groundwork has been put in place before tackling an interview.
Event
Thursday 10 October 2024, 11:00 - 14:30
The Part-Time Jobs Fair provides a fantastic opportunity for students to meet employers who have current or planned part time or vacation based opportunities
Event
Monday 14 October 2024, 12:30 - 13:30
Free
This session will introduce to the different types of postgraduate study, discuss possible sources of funding and help you to understand the application process. Find out if postgraduate study is the next right step for you.
Event
Monday 14 October 2024, 14:00 - 15:30
Free
As Part of Employability Week, join us for an informative session to hear from 4 Charted Accountancy professional bodies. This will provide students the opportunity to decide the best route they can go down to become accredited CAs on graduation.
Event
Tuesday 15 October 2024, 15:00 - 16:00
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.
Event
Wednesday 16 October 2024, 12:00 - 13:00
Free
Autumn is a key time for applying to summer internships and placements. We will look at placement search tools, what employers and are looking for and employer, Dundee based Insights, will discuss the benefits of summer internships and how the skills and experience can prepare students for graduate opportunities in the future.
Event
Wednesday 16 October 2024, 13:00 - 14:00
Free
In this one-hour session, Fraser Hirst, Talent Acquisition Manager for top graduate employer Enterprise Mobility, will share with you the secrets of creating an effective application or CV.
Event
Wednesday 16 October 2024, 13:00 - 14:00
Free
Join our Interview Skills Workshop in collaboration with recruitment company Venesky Brown. This session will cover essential topics including: types and purpose of interviews, common interview questions, and how to present yourself confidently.
Event
Thursday 17 October 2024, 10:30 - 14:30
A fantastic opportunity for employers to meet students and graduates who are looking for internships, placements, further study options and graduate positions
Event
Friday 18 October 2024, 10:00 - 11:15
Free
Coming from different cultures, it can sometimes be difficult to understand what employers want from you. What may be customary in your own country may be completely different in the UK. Join this session to gain some useful insights on applying for work in the UK and hear from some international alumni as they discuss their success finding roles since graduating.
Event
Friday 18 October 2024, 12:00 - 13:00
Free
Hear from Dundee City Council about opportunities available within the Public Sector and how you can carve a career across sectors within public sector organisations.
Event
Friday 18 October 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
Monday 21 October 2024, 13:00 - 14:00
Free
Find out about Assessment Centres and Online Testing, part 1 with an overview of typical tasks and a focus on group exercises and part 2 focusing on common test types, tips for improving test score and highlighting free resources.
Event
Tuesday 22 October 2024, 13:00 - 14:00
Free
At this virtual skills session the Recruitment Team from Hymans Robertson will speak about their different student and graduate opportunities, and will cover how you can best prepare for their selection processes.
Event
Wednesday 30 October 2024, 12:00 - 14:00
Free
Come along to this event to find out more about the advice and support that the Careers Service and International Advice Service offer with the different steps on your career journey.
Design and Art
Event
Tuesday 7 July 2020, 00:00 - Tuesday 8 July 2025, 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
A major five-chapter exhibition and event programme creatively re-imagining and co-constituting radical blueprints for a socially transformative art education
Event
Saturday 6 July 2024, 11:00 - Saturday 28 September 2024, 16:00
An exhibition of black and white art demonstrates a range of techniques to create depth and contrast in ways that can only be found with the absence of colour
Event
Saturday 10 August 2024, 11:00 - Saturday 2 November 2024, 16:00
An exhibition of the work of photographer Alex Coupar, charting the faces and places of Dundee and beyond
Event
Wednesday 18 September 2024, 12:30 - 13:45
Griselda Pollock and Womanifesto in-conversation, chaired by Cooper Gallery Director Sophia Yadong Hao (online)
Event
Thursday 17 October 2024, 17:30 - Saturday 1 February 2025, 23:00
A curriculum of one-off in-person and online discussions, gatherings, and screenings
Event
Thursday 17 October 2024, 17:30 - 20:30
Exhibition Preview and Collective Performance (In-person)
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Friday 18 October 2024, 12:00 - Saturday 1 February 2025, 17:00
An exhibition and event programme inviting you to witness and respond to radical emancipation, resistance, survival and collective action inspired by and generated from intersectional feminist and queer movements.
Event
Saturday 26 October 2024, 11:00 - 13:00
Participatory stitching workshop introduced by Womanifesto (In-person)
Event
Thursday 31 October 2024, 18:30 - 20:30
Zine making with Akwugo Emejulu (In-person)
Event
Thursday 21 November 2024, 18:30 - 20:30
A Slide show presentation and talk by Adele Patrick (In-person)
Festival of the Future
Event
Friday 27 September 2024, 09:00 - Friday 20 December 2024, 17:00
Dundee’s history is inextricably woven into the story of Empire and colonialism
Event
Saturday 5 October 2024, 09:30 - Friday 20 December 2024, 19:00
View an exhibition of Alan Watson's work
Event
Wednesday 9 October 2024, 11:00 - 13:00
Our Family Fun Day is an engaging and interactive experience for all ages.
Event
Wednesday 9 October 2024, 13:45 - 14:30
Join our fun family games and activities session!
Event
Wednesday 9 October 2024, 14:00 - 15:00
£3.00
Have you ever wondered what goes into metalwork?
Event
Wednesday 9 October 2024, 14:30 - 15:30
£3.00
Join Cara Rooney for a workshop inspired by finding and connecting with the tiny creatures we find outside.
Event
Wednesday 9 October 2024, 17:30 - 19:00
£5.00
An evening of learning, sharing, and conversation by Urban ReLeaf.
Event
Wednesday 9 October 2024, 18:00 - 20:45
£5.00 - £10.00
Embark on a cinematic journey of discovery with an exclusive film screening event of “Arrival” at the DCA
Event
Wednesday 9 October 2024, 18:00 - 20:00
Gastromancy is a new exhibition of works by Katherine Fay Allan.
Event
Thursday 10 October 2024, 11:00 - 11:30
£3.00
Join us at Botanic Garden for Aerial Hoop workshop
Event
Thursday 10 October 2024, 12:00 - 14:00
£3.00
Embark on a thrilling journey through time with our archaeology activity for children.
Event
Thursday 10 October 2024, 14:15 - 15:15
£5.00
A cafe with a difference by Urban ReLeaf.
Event
Thursday 10 October 2024, 17:30 - 18:45
£3.00
Reflections on Political Marketing in the UK Election and connections between government and communities
Event
Thursday 10 October 2024, 19:30 - 20:30
£3.00
We tend to expect that DNA will clearly point towards a suspect, but is that really the case?
Event
Thursday 10 October 2024, 20:15 - Saturday 12 October 2024, 21:15
£7.50 - £10.00
This year's festival sees the return of Over the Garden Wall, transforming Dundee's Botanic Garden into a magical and memorable open-air performance space come nightfall.
Event
Friday 11 October 2024, 10:00 - 11:45
Art making and sensory play for children aged between 0-3.
Event
Friday 11 October 2024, 12:00 - 12:50
£3.00
Join Eden Project and a local storyteller for tales
Event
Friday 11 October 2024, 13:00 - 14:30
£5.00
Globally, chronic pain is the leading cause of years lived with disability and is a major public health challenge.
Event
Friday 11 October 2024, 13:30 - 14:30
£3.00
Learn about the pink footed geese
Event
Friday 11 October 2024, 15:00 - 17:00
£15.00
A tour of the Coupar’s Camera exhibition
Event
Friday 11 October 2024, 15:00 - 16:00
£3.00
What is it like to use speech technology as part of your communication? How could you join a flowing conversation?
Event
Friday 11 October 2024, 17:00 - 18:00
Join us to watch a film screening of "The Two Coins: Meditations on Trade"
Event
Friday 11 October 2024, 17:30 - 18:30
£3.00
Join experts for an important conversation about current research in water risk-management
Event
Friday 11 October 2024, 19:00 - 20:00
£3
Hear from leading experts in the field discuss innovative research and new technology.
Event
Friday 11 October 2024, 19:30 - 20:30
£3.00
Join us for an enlightening In Conversation event with Film and TV Costume Designer Jane Petrie and Professor Anita Taylor, Artist and Dean of Duncan and Jordanstone College of Art & Design.
Event
Saturday 12 October 2024, 10:00 - 10:45
£3
Get ready to boogie to nature-inspired beats at our silent disco in the beautiful Botanic Garden.
Event
Saturday 12 October 2024, 11:00 - 14:00
£5 (accompanying adults do not need to book or pay)
Get ready to unleash your creativity! Blend dance with technology to create your own moving meta human.
Event
Saturday 12 October 2024, 11:30 - 12:50
£4
Step into The Forgotten Orchard - a morning of storytelling and music, celebrating the joy of harvest.
Event
Saturday 12 October 2024, 13:30 - 14:30
£3
Relax and connect with nature - a rejuvenating experience for mind, body, and soul.
Event
Saturday 12 October 2024, 14:00 - 16:30
Come explore the wonders of the Zoology Museum at our monthly Open Day.
Event
Saturday 12 October 2024, 15:15 - 17:00
£3 (admits one adult and one child)
Join us for a fun-filled afternoon of hands-on science and craft activities.
Event
Sunday 13 October 2024, 12:00 - 13:15
£2
Get ready to learn, jump, play. Feel your tummy rumble with excitement at our parachute event.
Event
Sunday 13 October 2024, 15:00 - 16:00
£3
Event aimed at adults. Immerse yourself in nature and the environment through storytelling.
Event
Sunday 13 October 2024, 16:30 - 18:00
£15
Learn to trust your gut. Join researchers, scientists and local creatives as they share their knowledge at our Supper Club
Public engagement
Event
Saturday 6 July 2024, 11:00 - Saturday 28 September 2024, 16:00
Free
An exhibition of black and white art demonstrates a range of techniques to create depth and contrast in ways that can only be found with the absence of colour
Event
Saturday 10 August 2024, 11:00 - Saturday 2 November 2024, 16:00
Free
An exhibition of the work of photographer Alex Coupar, charting the faces and places of Dundee and beyond
Event
Wednesday 18 September 2024, 17:00 - 19:00
This talk will share internationally comparative findings and propose a research and policy agenda for open justice and court technologies.
Research
Event
Thursday 19 September 2024, 12:00 - 13:00
MRC Protein Phosphorylation and Ubiquitylation Seminar
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Wednesday 25 September 2024, 17:00 - 18:00
Transitions Community Compass series - June 2024
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Wednesday 2 October 2024, 12:00 - 13:00
Dr Jenna Mittelmeier outlines how time and temporalities are inherently intertwined with understandings and interpretations of transitions
Event
Wednesday 2 October 2024, 13:00 - 14:00
Join Professor Alastair Dawson who will give a talk about the recent research, cited in the last two IPCC scientific reports on sea level change
Event
Tuesday 22 October 2024, 14:00 - 15:00
On behalf of Host, Professor Faisel Khan, we are pleased to invite you to this year’s School of Medicine’s Annual Black History Month Lecture, which celebrates the scientific advances and successful careers of our colleagues from underrepresented backgrounds
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Thursday 31 October 2024, 12:00 - 13:00
Joint MRC Protein Phosphorylation and Ubiquitylation / CSI / TIG Seminar by Nuria Martinez Martin Centro de Biologia Molecular Severo Ochoa (CBM-CSIC)
Event
Thursday 14 November 2024, 13:00 - 14:00
27th Dundee Cell Signalling Seminar by Alex Toker Professor, Department of Pathology, Harvard Medical School Chief, Division of Signal Transduction, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) Associate Director, Cancer Research Institute, BIDMC Ludwig Investigator, Ludwig Center at Harvard Member, Dana Farber Harvard Cancer Center
Event
Thursday 5 December 2024, 12:00 - Thursday 12 December 2024, 13:00
MRC Protein Phosphorylation and Ubiquitylation Seminar by Maria Christophorou Babraham Institute
Student community
Event
Saturday 6 July 2024, 11:00 - Saturday 28 September 2024, 16:00
Free
An exhibition of black and white art demonstrates a range of techniques to create depth and contrast in ways that can only be found with the absence of colour
Event
Saturday 10 August 2024, 11:00 - Saturday 2 November 2024, 16:00
Free
An exhibition of the work of photographer Alex Coupar, charting the faces and places of Dundee and beyond
Event
Thursday 12 September 2024, 13:00 - 15:00
Comedy workshop all about the hilarious world of money! If you don't laugh, you'll cry.
Student recruitment - international events
Event
Saturday 14 September 2024, 11:00 - 15:00
Come along to Long Island NACAC College Fair
Event
Wednesday 25 September 2024, 09:00 - 20:30
Come along to the Los Angeles NACAC Fair
Student recruitment - online events
Event
Tuesday 24 September 2024, 17:00 - 18:00
Join the University of Dundee for an informative webinar, for prospective students and their supporters who are going through the university application process.
Event
Wednesday 25 September 2024, 17:00 - 18:00
Parents, carers and supporters of those considering higher education are fundamental components in assisting both preparing and navigating the undergraduate application cycle!
Event
Thursday 26 September 2024, 17:00 - 18:00
Crafting an outstanding personal statement requires careful consideration and attention to detail but sometimes it can be tough to know where to begin!
Student recruitment - Open days
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Saturday 21 September 2024, 09:00 - 17:00
Book now to join us on our City Campus in September to learn more about our courses
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Saturday 26 October 2024, 09:00 - 17:00
Book now to join us on our City Campus in October to learn more about our courses
Student recruitment - Open evenings
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Thursday 3 October 2024, 19:00 - Tuesday 8 October 2024, 21:00
Join us for our open evening events to and find out about the opportunities on offer
University community
Event
Saturday 6 July 2024, 11:00 - Saturday 28 September 2024, 16:00
Free
An exhibition of black and white art demonstrates a range of techniques to create depth and contrast in ways that can only be found with the absence of colour
Event
Saturday 10 August 2024, 11:00 - Saturday 2 November 2024, 16:00
Free
An exhibition of the work of photographer Alex Coupar, charting the faces and places of Dundee and beyond
Event
Thursday 12 September 2024, 10:00 - 16:30
The University Archives invites you to visit its fascinating collections
Event
Wednesday 18 September 2024, 12:30 - 13:00
Free
We celebrate the opening of the new academic year with a service led by Chaplains, students and staff
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Monday 23 September 2024, 12:30 - 13:30
Professor Jenny Gallagher MBE will be delivering the prestigious June Nunn Lecture in 2024