University of Dundee events

Join us in-person or online for a range of events from Open Days to community events.

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Open Days and campus tours

Join us at our Dundee campus to find out more about studying with us.
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Art and Design

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    What I am Reading Now...

    Tuesday 7 July 2020, 00:00 - Tuesday 7 December 2027, 23:59

    Digital publication and learning platform

    • Exhibition | Free | No booking required
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    Traces of Care

    Monday 6 July 2026, 09:30 - Friday 25 September 2026, 19:00

    An art exhibition exploring themes of care, labour, memory, domesticity and visibility

    • Exhibition | Free | No booking required
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    Dundee and the RSA

    Monday 10 August 2026, 09:30 - Friday 23 October 2026, 19:00

    An exhibition celebrating 200 years of Dundee artists at the Royal Scottish Academy

    • Exhibition | Free | No booking required
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    Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design Masters Show 2026

    Saturday 22 August 2026, 10:00 - Sunday 30 August 2026, 16:00

    Explore innovation and creativity at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design's Masters Show, featuring graduating Masters and PhD students

    • Exhibition | Free | No booking required
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    DJCAD and the RSA

    Saturday 29 August 2026, 11:00 - 12:30

    A tour of DJCAD showcasing 200 years of RSA connections

    • Presentation | Free | Booking required

Careers and employability

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    Prepare for Your Final Year!

    Tuesday 8 September 2026, 09:30 - 15:00

    Free to attend
    Are you heading into your final year of study this September? The Careers Service is here to help you get from A to B with a full-day online careers event, designed to support you in navigating your career path through final year and beyond.

    • Presentation | Free to attend | Booking required
    Tuesday 8 September 2026 Starts at 09:30
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    Volunteering Spotlight - LINK East Fife Mental Health Befriending Project

    Tuesday 22 September 2026, 11:00 - 14:00

    Free to attend
    The Volunteering Spotlight sessions provide a fantastic opportunity for students to engage with organisations who are looking to fill a variety of volunteering opportunities including trusteeships/board memberships.

    • Drop-In | Free to attend | Booking required
    Tuesday 22 September 2026 Starts at 11:00
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    How to Get a Part-Time Job While You Study

    Wednesday 23 September 2026, 15:00 - 16:00

    Free to attend
    Looking for a part-time job alongside your studies? This friendly, practical session will help you understand where to find opportunities, how to approach applications and how to present your skills to employers.

    • Presentation | Free to attend | Booking required
    Wednesday 23 September 2026 Starts at 15:00
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    Volunteering Spotlight - Sistema Scotland

    Thursday 24 September 2026, 11:00 - 14:00

    Free to attend
    The Volunteering Spotlight sessions provide a fantastic opportunity for students to engage with organisations who are looking to fill a variety of volunteering opportunities including trusteeships/board memberships.

    • Drop-In | Free to attend | Booking required
    Thursday 24 September 2026 Starts at 11:00
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    Volunteering Spotlight - Cycling Without Age Scotland

    Tuesday 29 September 2026, 11:00 - 14:00

    Free to attend
    The Volunteering Spotlight sessions provide a fantastic opportunity for students to engage with organisations who are looking to fill a variety of volunteering opportunities including trusteeships/board memberships

    • Drop-In | Free to attend | Booking required
    Tuesday 29 September 2026 Starts at 11:00
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    Volunteering Spotlight - MF Martial Arts

    Thursday 1 October 2026, 11:00 - 14:00

    Free to attend.
    The Volunteering Spotlight sessions provide a fantastic opportunity for students to engage with organisations who are looking to fill a variety of volunteering opportunities including trusteeships/board memberships.

    • Drop-In | Free to attend. | Booking required
    Thursday 1 October 2026 Starts at 11:00
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    So What If ... You Don't Know What You Want To Do?

    Friday 2 October 2026, 12:00 - 13:30

    Free to attend.
    Not sure what you want to do after university? You are not alone. This relaxed and supportive session will help you explore your options without expecting you to have everything figured out.

    • Presentation | Free to attend. | Booking required
    Friday 2 October 2026 Starts at 12:00
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    University of Dundee Legal Recruitment Fair 2026

    Tuesday 6 October 2026, 11:00 - 14:30

    Students/Graduates - free to attend. Organisations - costs involved.
    The University of Dundee Legal Recruitment Fair provides a fantastic opportunity for students and graduates to meet organisations offering traineeships/graduate positions, internships, placements and other opportunities.

    • Fair | Students/Graduates - free to attend. Organisations - costs involved. | Booking required
    Tuesday 6 October 2026 Starts at 11:00
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    How Can I Build My Work Experience for a Humanities-related Career?

    Wednesday 7 October 2026, 12:00 - 13:00

    Free to attend
    Anna Rathband shares her experience from University of Dundee graduate (MA English) to her current role as a Filming Manager for the National Trust for Scotland.

    • Presentation | Free to attend | Booking required
    Wednesday 7 October 2026 Starts at 12:00
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    Volunteering Spotlight - DVVA Community Companions

    Thursday 8 October 2026, 11:00 - 14:00

    Free to attend.
    The Volunteering Spotlight sessions provide a fantastic opportunity for students to engage with organisations who are looking to fill a variety of volunteering opportunities including trusteeships/board memberships.

    • Drop-In | Free to attend. | Booking required
    Thursday 8 October 2026 Starts at 11:00
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    The Dundee Careers Fair 2026

    Tuesday 13 October 2026, 10:30 - 14:30

    Students/Graduates - free to attend. Organisations - costs involved.
    The Dundee Careers Fair provides a fantastic opportunity for employers to meet engaged students and graduates who are looking for internships, placements, further study options and graduate positions.

    • Fair | Students/Graduates - free to attend. Organisations - costs involved. | Booking required
    Tuesday 13 October 2026 Starts at 10:30
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    Volunteering Spotlight - Signpost International

    Tuesday 13 October 2026, 11:00 - 14:00

    Free to attend
    The Volunteering Spotlight sessions provide a fantastic opportunity for students to engage with organisations who are looking to fill a variety of volunteering opportunities including trusteeships/board memberships.

    • Drop-In | Free to attend | Booking required
    Tuesday 13 October 2026 Starts at 11:00
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    Volunteering Spotlight - Girl Guiding Dundee

    Thursday 15 October 2026, 11:00 - 14:00

    Free to attend.
    The Volunteering Spotlight sessions provide a fantastic opportunity for students to engage with organisations who are looking to fill a variety of volunteering opportunities including trusteeships/board memberships.

    • Drop-In | Free to attend. | Booking required
    Thursday 15 October 2026 Starts at 11:00
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    Volunteering Spotlight - Go Volunteer Dundee

    Tuesday 20 October 2026, 11:00 - 14:00

    Free to attend
    The Volunteering Spotlight sessions provide a fantastic opportunity for students to engage with organisations who are looking to fill a variety of volunteering opportunities including trusteeships/board memberships.

    • Drop-In | Free to attend | Booking required
    Tuesday 20 October 2026 Starts at 11:00
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    Interview Masterclass

    Tuesday 20 October 2026, 11:00 - 12:30

    Free to attend
    Interviews can feel daunting, but preparation can make a real difference. This supportive masterclass will help you understand what to expect and develop strategies for answering questions with confidence.

    • Presentation | Free to attend | Booking required
    Tuesday 20 October 2026 Starts at 11:00
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    Networking for Creative Careers: Why it matters and how to get started. With Creative Dundee.

    Wednesday 21 October 2026, 12:00 - 13:00

    Free to attend
    Not sure where to start with networking or how important it is? Hear from Creative Producer, Claire Dufour of Creative Dundee about how networking can help you meet people, gain insights, and open doors in the creative industries,right from the very beginning of your career.

    • Presentation | Free to attend | Booking required
    Wednesday 21 October 2026 Starts at 12:00
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    Volunteering Spotlight - Marie Curie

    Thursday 22 October 2026, 11:00 - 14:00

    Free to attend.
    The Volunteering Spotlight sessions provide a fantastic opportunity for students to engage with organisations who are looking to fill a variety of volunteering opportunities including trusteeships/board memberships.

    • Drop-In | Free to attend. | Booking required
    Thursday 22 October 2026 Starts at 11:00
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    Part-Time Jobs Fair - November 2026

    Tuesday 3 November 2026, 10:30 - 14:00

    Students/Graduates - free; Organisation - costs involved.
    The University of Dundee Part-Time Jobs Fair provides a fantastic opportunity for students and graduates to meet employers who have current or planned part-time and summer opportunities.

    • Fair | Students/Graduates - free; Organisation - costs involved. | Booking required
    Tuesday 3 November 2026 Starts at 10:30
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    Volunteering Spotlight - Dundee Volunteering & Voluntary Action

    Thursday 5 November 2026, 11:00 - 14:00

    Free to attend
    The Volunteering Spotlight sessions provide a fantastic opportunity for students to engage with organisations who are looking to fill a variety of volunteering opportunities including trusteeships/board memberships.

    • Drop-In | Free to attend | Booking required
    Thursday 5 November 2026 Starts at 11:00
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    Volunteering Spotlight - Barnados

    Tuesday 10 November 2026, 11:00 - 14:00

    Free to attend
    The Volunteering Spotlight sessions provide a fantastic opportunity for students to engage with organisations who are looking to fill a variety of volunteering opportunities including trusteeships/board memberships.

    • Drop-In | Free to attend | Booking required
    Tuesday 10 November 2026 Starts at 11:00
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    Volunteering Spotlight - Dundee Scouts

    Thursday 12 November 2026, 11:00 - 14:00

    Free to attend.
    The Volunteering Spotlight sessions provide a fantastic opportunity for students to engage with organisations who are looking to fill a variety of volunteering opportunities including trusteeships/board memberships.

    • Drop-In | Free to attend. | Booking required
    Thursday 12 November 2026 Starts at 11:00
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    Volunteering Spotlight - Aberlour

    Tuesday 17 November 2026, 11:00 - 14:00

    Free to attend
    The Volunteering Spotlight sessions provide a fantastic opportunity for students to engage with organisations who are looking to fill a variety of volunteering opportunities including trusteeships/board memberships.

    • Drop-In | Free to attend | Booking required
    Tuesday 17 November 2026 Starts at 11:00
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    Get Into History Teaching (and other social subjects)

    Tuesday 17 November 2026, 12:00 - 13:00

    Free to attend.
    Thinking about a career in teaching? Join Andrew McLaughlin from the University of Aberdeen for an inspiring information session designed for students interested in becoming secondary school teachers of History. While this session is aimed at History students; it will also be useful for those interesting in training to teach Modern Studies and other social subjects.

    • Presentation | Free to attend. | Booking required
    Tuesday 17 November 2026 Starts at 12:00
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    Volunteering Spotlight - Volunteering Matters

    Tuesday 24 November 2026, 11:00 - 14:00

    Free to attend
    The Volunteering Spotlight sessions provide a fantastic opportunity for students to engage with organisations who are looking to fill a variety of volunteering opportunities including trusteeships/board memberships.

    • Drop-In | Free to attend | Booking required
    Tuesday 24 November 2026 Starts at 11:00
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    Volunteering Spotlight - Blind Veterans UK

    Tuesday 1 December 2026, 11:00 - 14:00

    Free to attend
    The Volunteering Spotlight sessions provide a fantastic opportunity for students to engage with organisations who are looking to fill a variety of volunteering opportunities including trusteeships/board memberships.

    • Drop-In | Free to attend | Booking required
    Tuesday 1 December 2026 Starts at 11:00
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    University of Dundee Nursing Recruitment Fair 2027

    Wednesday 3 February 2027, 11:00 - 14:00

    Students/Graduates - free; Organisation - costs involved
    This flagship event is an excellent opportunity to speak directly to a range of employers and organisations - find out about jobs and further study opportunities on offer to you.

    • Fair | Students/Graduates - free; Organisation - costs involved | Booking required
    Wednesday 3 February 2027 Starts at 11:00

Public engagement

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    Dundee and the RSA

    Monday 10 August 2026, 09:30 - Friday 23 October 2026, 19:00

    Free
    An exhibition celebrating 200 years of Dundee artists at the Royal Scottish Academy

    • Exhibition | Free | No booking required
    Monday 10 August 2026 Starts at 09:30

Research

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    Venture Café Dundee Ignite

    Thursday 3 September 2026, 17:00 - 20:00

    Join our pop-up gathering

    • Drop-In | Free | Booking required
    Thursday 3 September 2026 Starts at 17:00
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    Planning your research career

    Monday 21 September 2026, 10:00 - 12:00

    Join us to find out how your research-developed skills and attributes can be transferred to career options

    • Workshop | Free | Booking required
    Monday 21 September 2026 Starts at 10:00
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    Neuro-Inspired leadership

    Tuesday 22 September 2026, 10:00 - 11:00

    Join us for a practical session with Dr Lisa Colledge exploring how to lead across difference, connect diverse teams and build leadership capability

    • Presentation | Free | Booking required
    Tuesday 22 September 2026 Starts at 10:00
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    Media training for researchers

    Wednesday 23 September 2026, 10:00 - 12:00

    Join us on this workshop to find out how Corporate Communications can help promote your research

    • Workshop | Free | Booking required
    Wednesday 23 September 2026 Starts at 10:00
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    Careers retreat: A deep dive into Prosper for postdoctoral researchers

    Thursday 24 September 2026, 10:00 - 16:00

    Join us for a practical retreat to explore career options, discover your strengths and create a personalised career development plan using Prosper

    • Workshop | Free | Booking required
    Thursday 24 September 2026 Starts at 10:00
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    Networking for researchers

    Friday 25 September 2026, 10:00 - 11:00

    Join us for a practical workshop to build your professional network, strengthen connections and develop confident networking skills for your research career

    • Online event | Free | Booking required
    Friday 25 September 2026 Starts at 10:00

Student community

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    Grow and Glow Summer Drop In

    Friday 29 May 2026, 13:00 - Monday 31 August 2026, 15:00

    Join us every Monday throughout the summer to help out at the campus allotments

    • Sport or activity | Free | No booking required
    Friday 29 May 2026 Starts at 13:00
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    Boardgames and Banter

    Friday 29 May 2026, 13:00 - Monday 31 August 2026, 15:00

    Join us every Thursday throughout the summer for some games

    • Sport or activity | Free | No booking required
    Friday 29 May 2026 Starts at 13:00
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    Traces of Care

    Monday 6 July 2026, 09:30 - Friday 25 September 2026, 19:00

    Free
    An art exhibition exploring themes of care, labour, memory, domesticity and visibility

    • Exhibition | Free | No booking required
    Monday 6 July 2026 Starts at 09:30
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    Dundee and the RSA

    Monday 10 August 2026, 09:30 - Friday 23 October 2026, 19:00

    Free
    An exhibition celebrating 200 years of Dundee artists at the Royal Scottish Academy

    • Exhibition | Free | No booking required
    Monday 10 August 2026 Starts at 09:30

Student recruitment - Open days

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    Undergraduate Open Day - September 2026

    Saturday 26 September 2026, 09:15 - 16:30

    Book your place on our September Open Day and discover more about our courses, campus, facilities and student experience

    • Open day | Free | Booking required
    Saturday 26 September 2026 Starts at 09:15
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    Undergraduate Medicine Open Day - September 2026

    Saturday 26 September 2026, 09:30 - 14:00

    Register for our Medicine Open Day in September and discover the course, facilities and student experience

    • Open day | Free | Booking required
    Saturday 26 September 2026 Starts at 09:30
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    Undergraduate Open Day - October 2026

    Saturday 31 October 2026, 09:15 - 16:30

    Book your place on our October Open Day and discover more about our courses, campus, facilities and student experience

    • Open day | Free | Booking required
    Saturday 31 October 2026 Starts at 09:15

Student recruitment - Open evenings

University community

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    Innovate with Industry – Advice drop-in sessions

    Wednesday 22 April 2026, 10:00 - Wednesday 16 December 2026, 12:00

    The North of Scotland KTP Centre is hosting a series of regular drop-in sessions for University of Dundee academics interested in collaborating with industry

    • Drop-In | Free | No booking required
    Wednesday 22 April 2026 Starts at 10:00
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    Traces of Care

    Monday 6 July 2026, 09:30 - Friday 25 September 2026, 19:00

    Free
    An art exhibition exploring themes of care, labour, memory, domesticity and visibility

    • Exhibition | Free | No booking required
    Monday 6 July 2026 Starts at 09:30
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    Dundee and the RSA

    Monday 10 August 2026, 09:30 - Friday 23 October 2026, 19:00

    Free
    An exhibition celebrating 200 years of Dundee artists at the Royal Scottish Academy

    • Exhibition | Free | No booking required
    Monday 10 August 2026 Starts at 09:30