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    Learning from Life placements, Education MA (Hons)

    In second year, our ‘Learning from Life’ placement on the Education MA (Hons) course, gives you the opportunity to gain experience in a different setting

    • Published on 26 March 2026
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    Reasons to start a master's degree in January

    There are lots of benefits to studying a master's degree in January - find out how you can take the next steps in your studies in January

    • Published on 9 February 2026
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    The future of the University

    In November 2024, we announced the University was facing an existential crisis. 2025 has been about coming to terms with that news and finding a way forward. But what next for our beloved institution?

    • Published on 28 November 2025
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    The reign of the Rector

    Our Winter Graduation ceremonies in November 2025 saw the formal installation of Maggie Chapman MSP as Rector. But what is a Rector? Let us explain...

    • Published on 25 November 2025
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    From mountains to media

    Geography graduate Euan McClenaghan reveals how he found his path to a career in sports media

    • Published on 24 November 2025
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    The future of medicine

    Three pioneering treatments for patients with brain disorders are being developed right here in Dundee...

    • Published on 21 November 2025
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    Strengthening employability through alumni support

    The award-winning University of Dundee Careers Service is committed to helping our students, staff, and alumni community build the skills and confidence to succeed in their chosen career.

    • Published on 19 November 2025
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    The Bridge Alumni Awards

    Celebrate your global alumni community as we relaunch The Bridge Alumni Awards

    • Published on 18 November 2025
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    From novels to nursing: a change of course and career

    Robyn Oliphant started her academic career in English, but found herself back at the University of Dundee to study for her nursing degree only a year later - and she’s not left yet!

    • Published on 11 November 2025
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    New UCAS personal statement format for 2026 entry

    UCAS is replacing the personal statement with three questions for 2026 entry. Learn what’s changing and get tips on answering the new UCAS questions.

    • Published on 24 September 2025
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    What are the benefits of studying in Scotland?

    Studying in Scotland offers high-quality education, flexible four-year degrees, strong career prospects, and a friendly, supportive culture

    • Published on 4 September 2025
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    Meet... Paul McPate

    We caught up with Paul McPate, our Co-Director of Sport and Active Health, who reminisces about sport at Dundee over his 40-year career at Dundee

    • Published on 16 July 2025
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    Your place or mine?

    In 2001, Jonathan Watson moved to Dundee to start an MA in History and English. Today, he is the University of Dundee’s Senior Press Officer. Here’s how one house in Dundee shaped his life...

    • Published on 16 July 2025
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    Meet our dedicated supporters

    We’re proudly shining a light on some of the incredible individuals and organisations whose generosity is directly supporting University of Dundee students

    • Published on 16 July 2025
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    Studying in the UK vs the USA

    Currently in the US and considering studying abroad in the UK? We explore some of the differences between US and UK universities, focusing in particular on studying in Scotland.

    • Published on 16 July 2025
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    A year of alumni group events

    Our alumni groups are at the heart of our vibrant alumni community worldwide - here's what they've been up to over the past year

    • Published on 16 July 2025
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    Continuing the legacy

    Community is at the heart of Dundee Law School - so much so, that alumni are not just staying connected, they're finding ways to give back to current students through a mentoring programme

    • Published on 16 July 2025
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    Discover love in Dundee

    The University has a history of bringing people together. Hear from some of our alumni who found love during their time here

    • Published on 15 July 2025
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    Student representation: from student exec to Rector

    Keith Harris OBE has been the University's Rector for the last three years. As he completes his final task - attending this year's summer Graduations - we caught up to reminisce

    • Published on 23 June 2025
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    Historic Ally takes us on a tour

    When Ally Heather, or Historic Ally to his 100,000 plus Instagram followers, got in touch to let us know about the launch of Historic Ally Tours this summer, we thought it too good an opportunity not to ask him to give his own unique tour of our campus

    • Published on 19 June 2025
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    Why do many Scottish degrees take four years?

    A typical undergraduate degree in Scotland takes four years, because it offers you much greater breadth and flexibility than most degree courses in the rest of the UK

    • Published on 17 June 2025
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    What is a data scientist?

    Data scientists work to develop new automated systems and methods to extract data. They build predictive models and data visualisation tools to extract meaningful insights for business.

    • Published on 14 May 2025
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    Dow Scholarships

    Making Medicine and Dentistry accessible to all

    • Published on 11 April 2025
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    Ujwal’s journey from Kerala to Dundee

    MFA Fine Art student reflects on how scholarship success set him on an artistic journey from India to Scotland, as he shares how his lived experiences influence his artwork and future plans

    • Published on 5 March 2025
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    What is astrophysics?

    Astrophysics combines principles from maths, physics, and astronomy to answer fundamental questions about the origin and development of our Universe

    • Published on 7 February 2025
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    Cultivating Communities

    A short podcast series exploring how community gardens in Tayside play a role in community wellbeing, food security, regeneration, and activism

    • Published on 20 January 2025
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    Is university right for me?

    University is a great option for many people, but the decision isn't always straightforward. We take a look at some of the things you need to consider when deciding whether you should apply to university.

    • Published on 7 January 2025
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    What should I study at university?

    Discover what to consider when choosing your university course, from your interests and career goals to practicalities and how you like to study

    • Published on 4 December 2024
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    Your drawing, good or bad, may help identify a suspect

    A forensic artist at the University has revealed witnesses who draw their own image before an interview with a composite artist are more likely to remember further details about the face they saw

    • Published on 19 August 2024
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    What do you sea?

    An elegant wing, a snail with horns or something else entirely? See the world in a new way and decide for yourself at this year’s DJCAD Masters Show.

    • Published on 1 August 2024
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    Africa Celebration Day

    We celebrated our Africa Doctoral Fellows, who are working on a wide range of thought-provoking research topics

    • Published on 13 June 2024
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    What is computer science?

    Computer science is the study of how computers work, and how to use them to solve problems and create new technologies. It is an evolving field that includes UX design, data science, and AI.

    • Published on 11 June 2024
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    Ninewells at 50

    Take a trip down memory lane with University Archives as Dundee’s Ninewells Hospital celebrates 50 years!

    • Published on 10 June 2024
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    Weightlifting, workouts, and wonder

    Here at the University, we’re not just tackling healthcare’s biggest challenges, we’re also redefining what it means to be healthy and happy.

    • Published on 10 June 2024
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    Providing crucial opportunities for a new generation

    A ten-week, fully funded internship at one of Scotland’s most prestigious cultural venues will help transform the careers of Duncan of Jordanstone (DJCAD) students.

    • Published on 10 June 2024
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    Honouring the legacy of David Smith

    In the world of civil engineering, David Smith is remembered for his innovations and his deep integrity.

    • Published on 10 June 2024
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    Fact or fiction?

    The experts correcting the criminal misconceptions of forensic science.

    • Published on 10 June 2024
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    It all started at the University’s law clinic

    The Rt Hon. Baroness Clark of Calton shares how the University sparked her interest in law reform and how she encourages students to think of the bigger picture.

    • Published on 6 June 2024
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    TIME for progress in stroke care

    Professor Iris Grunwald, Chair of Neuroradiology, shares how the University is improving patient care in Dundee and around the world.

    • Published on 5 June 2024
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    Making the ‘invisible’ visible

    Esther Mabedi aims to transform the lives of people in her home country by improving safe access to Malawi’s ‘invisible’ resource – groundwater. A fully funded PhD from the University of Dundee is helping her do just that.

    • Published on 4 June 2024
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    Living laboratory, landscape canvas

    It is a beautiful place to visit, but the Botanic Garden is also increasingly a hub of research, design, art, craft and science, with a focus on making us think about the world we live in and how we can do that more sustainably.

    • Published on 4 June 2024
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    From grey to green

    The University of Dundee wants to change the world. It’s a big ambition but two major projects led by Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design (DJCAD) are doing just that.

    • Published on 4 June 2024
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    School of Medicine lends support to World Liver Day

    As part of ongoing work to promote liver health, the School of Medicine at the University of Dundee is supporting World Liver Day 2024 today (19 April) through its latest contribution to tackling liver diseases.

    • Published on 19 April 2024
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    The first cohort of the Africa Doctoral Fellowship Scheme

    The University has launched a multi-million pound Doctoral Fellowship Scheme to develop capacity in partner universities and underpin sustainable long term collaborations between research teams in Dundee and Africa – here are the first group of awardees

    • Published on 12 April 2024
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    What is civil engineering?

    Civil engineering plays a crucial role in shaping our world. It encompasses the design, construction, and maintenance of essential infrastructure projects.

    • Published on 26 March 2024
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    What are STEM subjects?

    Turbocharge your career and tackle complex global challenges with a degree in one of the STEM subjects - science, technology, engineering, or mathematics.

    • Published on 13 March 2024
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    Oor Stories Fae Dundee

    A community project with the Kirkton ‘Young at Heart’ group, facilitated by the University of Dundee, to capture memories of Dundee in a book so that their stories can be shared with future generations.

    • Published on 13 February 2024
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    What is biomedical engineering? 

    Learn about biomedical engineering, how it differs from other types of engineering as well as career and study options.

    • Published on 30 January 2024
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    ‘I Am Ready’: The Cottage Family Centre Project

    A collaborative project between the University of Dundee and the Cottage Family Centre in Kirkcaldy, Fife that brought expectant mothers together to explore their journey of motherhood using creative arts.

    • Published on 21 December 2023
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    Green Careers Event

    On Monday 9 of October 2023, a room filled with eager and passionate individuals from the University of Dundee, Abertay University, and Dundee and Angus College, came together to explore the exciting world of green careers.

    • Published on 6 November 2023
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    Making a difference in Africa and beyond

    The University launched its Africa Initiative in November 2022, a new long-term commitment to working in equitable partnership in research, education and engagement, to enrich lives both in Scotland and Africa.

    • Published on 14 July 2023
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    Can food be the ultimate drug?

    While taking a holiday from her busy role at Spectrum Geo Ltd in London, Tamara Egbedi visited Nigeria, not realising how she was going to change millions of people’s lives across Africa.

    • Published on 14 July 2023
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    My friends thought I was crazy

    She may be the golden girl of British athletics, but Eilish McColgan has a secret.

    • Published on 14 July 2023
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    Innovating for the city

    The University’s new Centre for Targeted Protein Degradation (CeTPD) is not only raising hopes of treating diseases previously thought to be undruggable but is also part of a range of developments helping to transform the city of Dundee.

    • Published on 14 July 2023
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    Helping students during the cost of living crisis

    Rising living costs, the energy crisis and the ongoing impact of the Covid-19 pandemic have caused our student community significant challenges in recent years and this continues today.

    • Published on 14 July 2023
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    Giving back to support the future of others

    Scholarships and bursaries are a lifeline for many students who struggle financially during their academic careers. Thanks to the generosity of alumni like David Peattie, students at the University can access these life-changing opportunities.

    • Published on 14 July 2023
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    Changing lives through art

    Art can be a real source of therapy for people at any age and stage of life. For 37-year-old Euan Rutter, art helped transform his life and he’s now using it to transform the lives of others.

    • Published on 14 July 2023
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    A touch of tartan

    From Dundee to New York, tartan is a hot topic of conversation for the University and V&A Dundee this year with a celebration of the Scottish fabric at home and abroad.

    • Published on 14 July 2023
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    Finding the good in grief

    There may be few certainties in life, but one unavoidable experience that we will all deal with is death.

    • Published on 14 July 2023
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    Doubling donations, securing success

    As a Robertson Scholar, young Scots can access world-class learning experiences at the University of Dundee with a programme of support based on ability rather than financial capacity.

    • Published on 14 July 2023
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    From Dundee to Strasbourg

    English Law LLB alumnus Judge Tim Eicke KC, the UK Judge at the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR), returned to the University in February to give a lecture on Crises in Europe: a view from the Strasbourg Court.

    • Published on 14 July 2023
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    A sustainable jewellery business that sparkles

    Tara Mansell graduated from Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design (DJCAD) in 2020 with a degree in Jewellery & Metal Design amidst the first wave of the coronavirus pandemic.

    • Published on 14 July 2023
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    Lab-designed love

    A 'smelly old chemistry lab' might seem an unpromising location for romance, but it was in such a place that Professor Sir Philip Cohen met his future wife, Tricia. The couple would go on to develop what was an underappreciated field of research.

    • Published on 14 July 2023
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    Successful Saltire Scholars!

    The University of Dundee Careers Service is proud that we have several students away on international and Scotland based placements after they were successful in their applications to the Saltire Scholar Internship Programme.

    • Published on 13 July 2023
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    University to establish new Binks Institute for Sustainability

    The University of Dundee is creating a new Sustainability Institute which will attend to the critical need for contemporary societies to confront the climate crisis and to facilitate ways of living in environmentally sustainable ways.

    • Published on 3 July 2023
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    Engaging patients in data-driven chronic pain research

    The occurrence of chronic pain is highly comorbid, presenting alongside other long-term conditions, including depression, heart disease and diabetes, negatively impacting the quality of life of those affected.

    • Published on 17 May 2023
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    Data safe havens: unique longitudinal data drives healthcare innovation

    When it comes to healthcare innovation, the longitudinal data contained in Data Safe Havens such as Dundee's Health Informatics Centre provides professionals with an abundance of opportunities for research on projects considered to be of public benefit.

    • Published on 18 November 2022
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    Death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

    We are saddened to hear of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Our thoughts are with her family and those whose lives she touched.

    • Published on 8 September 2022
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    The wonder years

    Keith Harris took an unorthodox path through university, which led to a decades-long career in the music business, as the manager of Stevie Wonder among other artists. Now he is back at Dundee after being elected Rector.

    • Published on 5 August 2022
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    A new dawn for Peter

    With your help, our neurosurgeons are performing incisionless surgery using an MRI-guided focused ultrasound scanner to eliminate essential tremor with life-changing results. Peter Airey shares with us his story of taking part in the clinical trial.

    • Published on 5 August 2022
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    Spinning out

    From their inception, universities have always been centres of creativity, a gathering point for curious minds. They have also been drivers of our economy, turning ideas into application and creating new businesses

    • Published on 5 August 2022
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    Changing the world one tumour at a time

    Self-confessed failed retiree Ian Cree tells us what it means to hold the world’s top pathology job at the World Health Organisation and the lightbulb moment in his career that made him fully appreciate the positive impact of his work.

    • Published on 5 August 2022
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    Sabine’s baked in success

    Sabine Klaus-Carter, a graduate of Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design (DJCAD), has launched an award-winning business that develops ‘free from’ bread products.

    • Published on 5 August 2022
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    Tackling racism

    Despite our many policies regarding racial equality, diversity and inclusion, the results of our Race Equality survey showed that this had not been enough. We must do more.

    • Published on 5 August 2022
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    A drawn-out love affair

    The education that Simon Cooper received in Dundee was not confined to the classroom. Being taken under the wing of one of the city’s most celebrated musical sons helped propel him towards a fantasy career capturing rock’s biggest names for posterity.

    • Published on 5 August 2022
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    Shaping lives internationally

    10 Design, part of Egis Group, is an international architecture practice employing a number of University of Dundee graduates

    • Published on 5 August 2022
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    Global crisis, global impact

    Ranked as the top university in the UK for climate action – and in the top five in the world – the University of Dundee was compelled to play its part in the landmark COP26 summit, contributing its expert insight and research to the two-week event.

    • Published on 5 August 2022
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    Mining for evidence

    It wasn’t just University of Dundee experts who contributed to the COP26 summit.

    • Published on 5 August 2022
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    Giving back to track

    Eilish McColgan had her university life interrupted by the small matter of the 2012 Olympics, leading to a decade as a top-level distance runner. Now she is looking to enable the next generation of athletes to reach their full potential.

    • Published on 5 August 2022
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    From one Court to another

    Amanda Millar’s rise to the upper echelons of Scotland’s legal profession was guided by values rather than a calculated career plan. These values have led her to election as Chair of Court earlier this year.

    • Published on 5 August 2022
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    Sam Walker’s journey to success

    The Robertson Trust’s Journey to Success programme supports Scottish students from challenging backgrounds to access university education. Sam Walker, shares the impact his scholarship had on his life.

    • Published on 5 August 2022
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    News and updates from The Bridge 2022

    In our last newsletter, we asked our alumni, to share their news, updates and achievements with us. Thank you to everyone who got in touch.

    • Published on 5 August 2022
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    A trip down memory lane

    We recently asked you to send us your photos of sports teams that you were involved in as a student. Thank you to everyone who got in touch. We hope you enjoy the trip down memory lane!

    • Published on 5 August 2022
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    Rick’s Master of Education story

    From international education to designing learning experiences in the hospitality and tourism industry, Rick tells us how the MEd influenced his career.

    • Published on 29 July 2022
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    SULSA funding success for early career researchers

    Early career researchers in the School have received support from the Scottish Universities Life Sciences Alliance (SULSA) to establish new life sciences networks by providing funds towards the running of a network event.

    • Published on 28 July 2022
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    Reflections from our 2021 - 2022 Careers Ambassadors

    Katie Steele (2nd year Business Management student) and Bori Szilagyi (4th year Scots Law student) share their experiences of what they learned and gained from being our 2021 - 2022 Career Ambassadors

    • Published on 30 June 2022
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    Magnificent Microbes

    A news update about the Magnificent Microbes event featuring a weeklong programme of activities that could be done in schools, with a ‘scientist Q&A’ via Teams video at the end of the week to wrap everything up.

    • Published on 22 June 2022
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    Using data safe havens in nephrology

    How our quality data and health informatics expertise has enhanced randomised controlled trials for the benefit of clinical practice.

    • Published on 20 June 2022
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    Amphista Therapeutics

    A biopharmaceutical company, creates first-in-class therapeutics, based on targeted protein degradation (TPD), that harness the body’s natural processes to selectively and efficiently degrade and remove disease-causing proteins.

    • Published on 10 February 2022
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    Ten Bio Ltd

    Ten Bio Ltd is a spin out from the University of Dundee that aims to transform pharmaceutical and cosmetic testing by offering an alternative for many experiments currently only performed in animals

    • Published on 3 February 2022
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    The Class of 1974: Supporting the next generation

    The Robertson Scholars programme, in partnership with the Robertson Trust, supports Scottish students from challenging backgrounds to access a university education

    • Published on 17 December 2021
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    Reflecting on time in Dundee

    Parul Mishra from London, travelled to Scotland in 2017 to start her BSc Business Management degree. This was the start of an incredible journey for her. She reflects on her 4-years in Dundee.

    • Published on 16 December 2021
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    Enabling medical educators across the world

    Alumnus, Abdullah Aldahmash, shares his own story from Dundee and how he is working with CME to the benefit of his own institution in Saudi Arabia

    • Published on 14 December 2021
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    Farkhanda Sheikh's story

    Farkhanda is a fourth year student on our MA Education Course, here’s her story.

    • Published on 22 November 2021
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    Chloe Harper's story

    Chloe is a PGDE Secondary (Chemistry) student. She shares her story on how she came to be on the course, what inspired her and what her hopes for her future as a teacher.

    • Published on 22 November 2021
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    Aine Bidgood's story

    Aine is a PGDE Secondary (English) student. She shares her story on what inspired her to become a teacher, what advice she would give someone considering the PGDE course and more. 

    • Published on 22 November 2021
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    Courtney Stewart's story

    Courtney is a fourth year student in our Education MA (Hons) course and shares her story on what inspired her to get into teaching, why she initially thought she couldn’t and what her hopes are for the future.

    • Published on 22 November 2021
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    Crystal Tao – Bringing China to Dundee

    Crystal Tao was always interested in studying abroad. Little did she know just how much her time at Dundee and all that came with it would change her life.

    • Published on 18 October 2021
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    Tracey McFee: Memories of a lifetime

    Tracey McFee, Class of 1983 and Specialty Dentist for Dental A&E prepares for retirement and reflects on her time in Dundee

    • Published on 18 October 2021
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    Covid: Combat of a vicious infective disease

    Having spent 128 days in hospital Honorary Professor of Orthodontics at the University of Dundee, Grant McIntyre, has the label of being Scotland's sickest Covid-19 survivor.

    • Published on 15 October 2021
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    Sharing thoughts of Dundee

    Chris Mok from Hong Kong is a graduate of our MSc Finance degree. Now working as a Project Manager with Morgan Stanley in Hong Kong, he shares his thoughts of Dundee

    • Published on 13 October 2021
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    Meet our postgraduate researchers: Camila Biazus Dalcin

    Camila is a postgraduate researcher at the School of Education and Social Work. She moved from Brazil to Dundee because she was offered the possibility to start her interdisciplinary research focused on public health, community, learning and development.

    • Published on 3 September 2021
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    Meet our postgraduate researchers: Chidozie Ogbonnaya

    Chidozie’s research is focused on Radiogenomics in prostate cancer and the use of radiographic images to reduce invasive procedures in the management of Prostate cancer.

    • Published on 2 September 2021
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    Get to know… Dan Sayer

    Dan Sayer, Sports Union President for 2020-21 and recent Urban Planning graduate shares with us his experience as President and the impact of sports on his University journey.

    • Published on 25 August 2021
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    Meet our postgraduate researchers: Holly Keir

    Holly Keir is a postgraduate researcher in the School of Medicine. Holly has received the British Thoracic Society’s Early Career Investigator Award at this year organisation’s Winter Meeting.

    • Published on 20 August 2021
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    Meet our postgraduate researchers: Karen Westland

    Karen is working at the intersection of science and art, having joined the Physics group from a background of silversmithing in order to research solar lasers.

    • Published on 19 August 2021
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    Meet our postgraduate researchers: Lucy Smith

    Lucy is exploring the subject overlap of Art and Science and how Art - particularly kinetic sculpture and musical performance, might find pathways to visualising abstract concepts.

    • Published on 18 August 2021
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    Meet our postgraduate researchers: Theo Dupuis

    Theo Dupuis's research is focused on functional genomics. He applies methodologies to analyse how much genetic variants change how genes are read and identify new therapeutic targets to fight diseases.

    • Published on 10 August 2021
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    Meet our postgraduate researchers: Zoë Kessler

    Zoë is a postgraduate researcher in the School of Education and Social Work and has a background as a social worker. Her research focuses on emerging adults leaving care.

    • Published on 7 August 2021
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    Graeme and Tisha’s mentoring story

    Graeme Butler, supporter of the Careers Service, mentored Pharmacology student Tisha De Guzman as part of the Leadership Plus Programme. They both share their experience of the mentoring process. 

    • Published on 6 August 2021
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    Andy and Jack’s mentoring story

    Andy Smart, graduate of Politics with German in 2012, mentored student and now recent Digital Interaction Design graduate Jack Rodger as part of the Leadership Plus Programme. They both share their experience of the mentoring process. 

    • Published on 6 August 2021
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    Alan and Aalap’s mentoring story

    Alan Bainbridge, graduate of Law in 1994, mentored current medical student Aalap Asurlekar as part of the Leadership Plus Programme. They both share their experience of the mentoring process. 

    • Published on 6 August 2021
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    Double take

    Our former Rector on Succession, his ‘evil twin’ and memories of the University.

    • Published on 5 August 2021
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    A new career in Islamic Finance beckons

    The popularity of our MSc Islamic Finance degrees continues to grow as it welcomes students from around the globe

    • Published on 4 August 2021
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    Xiaoxiao’s destiny to be in Dundee

    Xiaoxiao Zhang always wanted to run her own business, and coming to Dundee saw her realising that dream, as well as meeting the love of her life.

    • Published on 19 July 2021
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    Drawing from experience

    One of the great joys of studying at university is the incredible people that you meet.

    • Published on 7 July 2021
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    Protecting communities across boundaries

    From engaging with indigenous communities to drafting legislation and policy for state governments, Harum Mukhayer talks to us about how she has used her legal skills to push for sustainable and equitable distribution of the world’s natural resources.

    • Published on 7 July 2021
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    From Student Rep to Sporting Success

    Now Senior Media Manager at Scottish Rugby, and having worked closely with Scotland’s own Andy Murray in her previous role at Tennis Scotland, sport has always played a major role in Sarah’s life.

    • Published on 7 July 2021
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    Military Precision

    The army medic transforming modern surgery.

    • Published on 7 July 2021
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    The Home of the Biscuit Cushion

    Scotland’s self-proclaimed ‘Biscuit Lady’ recounts her experiences at the University of Dundee and how they led to a hugely successful business empire.

    • Published on 7 July 2021
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    Danny Denholm’s career goals

    Danny is best known as the left winger of East Fife FC in Scottish League One. To the children of Crossford Primary School, however, he is Mr Denholm, and apparently fair game whenever things go awry on the football field.

    • Published on 7 July 2021
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    Leading our students to mentoring success

    At the University of Dundee, we believe that it is important for students to have an opportunity to take part in a wide range of extra-curricular activities. One such activity is the Leadership Plus Mentoring programme

    • Published on 6 July 2021
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    A vision for Dundee

    We caught up with Dundee City Council’s new Chief Executive Officer, Greg Colgan, to find out about his new role, his vision for Dundee and what excites him about this fantastic city that he is proud to call home.

    • Published on 6 July 2021
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    Pursuing a breakthrough for Parkinson’s

    There can be no greater example of the transformative impact of modern science than that in the developing of a Coronavirus vaccine

    • Published on 6 July 2021
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    Forensic Pioneers in Pakistan

    Falak Syed and Suman Shoro are the first and only female forensic odontologists in Pakistan. Together they used their expertise to shed light on one of the biggest airline disasters in their country’s recent history.

    • Published on 6 July 2021
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    Frame, Focus, Capture

    From being one of the only photographers to have work featured on a Scottish banknote to becoming a sell-out author, Shahbaz Majeed has come a long way from his undergraduate days in the Queen Mother Building computing labs.

    • Published on 6 July 2021
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    How a pandemic forged One Dundee

    Like the rest of the world, Covid-19 transformed life at the University of Dundee. But while much of the campus fell silent in March 2020 as the majority of students and staff returned home, the work of the University never ceased.

    • Published on 6 July 2021
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    Michael Keillor - Life Through a Lens

    As the Covid-19 pandemic and lockdown spread throughout the world millions of people turned to television and streaming services. TV and film director, Michael Keillor, talks all things TV.

    • Published on 6 July 2021
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    Innovations in Plant Sciences

    Crop genomics for food security, sustaining human and environmental health

    • Published on 16 June 2021
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    From Florida to Dundee

    From moving from Florida to Scotland at the end of high school to graduating at DJCAD with a BDes in Animation. We spoke to Faith McConnell to find out about her experience at DJCAD and what she’s enjoyed most about living in the City of Discovery.

    • Published on 13 June 2021
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    Transforming social work education in Scotland

    Social work education and workforce development practice is being transformed across Scotland based on research undertaken by Dr Trish McCulloch in the School of Education and Social Work.

    • Published on 10 June 2021
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    Global Social Justice

    Growing Up on the Streets is an innovative participatory research project following the lives of street children and youth as they grow up on the streets of African cities.

    • Published on 10 June 2021
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    Space research

    Our space research dates back to breakthroughs in aerospace engineering and space technology, such as R&D taken forward by our spinout company STAR-Dundee, which specialises in spacecraft on-board data-handling and processing technologies.

    • Published on 10 June 2021
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    Healthy Ageing by Tackling Neurodegeneration

    Parkinson's is the fastest growing neurological condition in the world, for which there is no cure. Researchers at the University of Dundee are making significant advances in its understanding.

    • Published on 10 June 2021
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    Design meets Disability

    Studio Ordinary is a meeting of design research and disability studies, of creative and critical thinking.

    • Published on 10 June 2021
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    Co-creation and Citizen Science: GROW Observatory

    With climate change affecting our soil and extreme weather events becoming more frequent, having data that can influence where and how we grow crops, as well as validating satellite models for climate change, have become increasingly important.

    • Published on 8 June 2021
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    Advanced Materials: Coloured Concrete

    We research advanced materials which can contribute to achieving the aims of the Circular economy and Net Zero with innovative technology applied in future manufacturing and construction industries

    • Published on 8 June 2021
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    Creative Industries and the Dundee Videogames Cluster

    With a prominent research-intensive School of Art & Design and research strengths in Humanities, we have a long history of research in collaboration with the creative industries, locally, nationally and internationally in a number of ways.

    • Published on 8 June 2021
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    The World’s First Forensic Jeweller

    Find out from alumna Dr Maria Maclennan how her lifelong passion allowed her to explore crime, death and disaster through the investigative lens of jewellery. 

    • Published on 4 June 2021
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    A leap of faith - Ding Wang's alumni story

    From Shanghai, to Dundee, down into England, and now to India and Singapore, Alumna Ding Wang’s time at the University has led to a superb international journey.

    • Published on 25 May 2021
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    Aishwarya’s entrepreneurship path

    Aishwarya Tipnis delivered her Masterclass entitled ‘HeritageMaking to make heritage work’ as part of the Centre’s ‘Entrepreneurship Week’ earlier this year.

    • Published on 17 May 2021
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    The Wee Discovery Book of PDT

    With major contributions from staff at the Photobiology Unit, illustrations by Dundee’s Jim Glen (The Beano, The Dandy), and accompanying clinical images, the Wee Book provides an accessible overview of PDT, how it works and what it is used for.

    • Published on 9 May 2021
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    Elias’ career journey to becoming an Energy Analyst

    After completing his MSc in Dundee, Elias signed up for a joint six-month internship programme with United Nations, where he was a research assistant focusing on energy transition in Africa

    • Published on 9 March 2021
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    Covid-19: How the pandemic forged One Dundee

    The University has always promoted a message of “One Dundee” - of a community united in good times and bad. That ethos has been exemplified by the response of the University and our community to the Covid-19 pandemic over the past year.

    • Published on 17 February 2021
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    Precision Medicine and the PICTURES study

    We are using a collection of over 30 million clinical images and applying artificial intelligence to recognise warning signs which may mean a patient's health is at risk.

    • Published on 28 January 2021
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    Using time to map space

    Scientists collaboration with artists to map structures around newborn stars

    • Published on 28 January 2021
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    Reducing global maternal and newborn mortality

    Research at the University has shown, for the first time, that midwifery is essential to improving the survival, health and well-being of mothers and infants

    • Published on 21 January 2021
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    Drug Discovery Unit: medicines of tomorrow

    Expertise from the biopharmaceutical industry combined with a powerful academic environment and outstanding facilities has created a unique environment for industry-ready drug discovery research

    • Published on 23 December 2020
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    Cameron Laws – Internship China experience

    Students studying one of our Master’s degrees listed below, get the opportunity to complete an 8-week internship, in China, Mexico, Vietnam or Manchester in the UK

    • Published on 2 November 2020
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    From Malaysia to Scotland

    Professor Chim Lang may be based 7000 miles from his homeland of Malaysia, but he is always surrounded by reminders of home thanks to the Malaysian colleagues that work alongside him in Dundee

    • Published on 21 October 2020
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    Monica Maduekwe's career empowering women

    Monica Maduekwe is building a career empowering women within the energy sector and fighting for a just transition across West Africa

    • Published on 8 October 2020
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    Celebrating Women in STEM – Ada Lovelace Day

    Over the past few decades, there has been huge advancements for women in areas such as medicine, business and law. Yet, when it comes to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), the picture is less promising.

    • Published on 5 October 2020
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    Eddie Small - in memoriam

    Everyone in the School of Humanities was devastated to hear of the death of our much-loved colleague and friend, Eddie Small

    • Published on 29 September 2020
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    Transforming our Streets

    Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design (DJCAD) graduate Callum Laird has been riding high since graduating in June with a First-Class Honours in Graphic Design

    • Published on 25 September 2020
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    Wiston’s Story – Meeting the needs of a nation

    When Wiston Mukiwa graduated from the University of Dundee and returned to Malawi, he was one of only three dentists in his country. Since then, he has spent his career driving forward dental healthcare provision across Malawi.

    • Published on 14 August 2020
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    Dundee - A city of music

    From exciting emerging artists to international rock bands, Dundee has seen its fair share of musical talent. Paul, Katie and Sam share what Dundee’s music scene means to them and how it’s going from strength to strength

    • Published on 14 August 2020
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    Celebrating our staff

    Wherever in the world the Alumni Relations team travel we always love to hear the tales of the people our alumni met at Dundee and the real sense of community that exists.

    • Published on 9 August 2020
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    Keeping it in the family

    The intimate connections between Dundee and the Indian sub-continent are well known in relation to the jute industry. However, Dundee’s international student connections have a similarly long and deep history. 

    • Published on 7 August 2020
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    Playing with Fire

    Earlier this year, viewers across the UK witnessed the magic of Dundee graduate, Kevin Quantum, on the ITV hit show Britain’s Got Talent

    • Published on 4 August 2020
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    From GP to F1

    Our graduates go on to do some exciting work once they graduate. For Robin Kerr, he has been able to combine his day job with one of his great loves – motorsport. We spoke to him prior to the start of the Covid 19 pandemic.

    • Published on 2 August 2020
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    Looking Back at Annasach

    With Dundee being famous for its journalism, it is not really surprising to learn that the University has a long history of student publications, dating back to 1888 when University College, Dundee's College first appeared

    • Published on 30 July 2020
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    Meet Jiayu Gu, a postgraduate student

    I am Jiayu Gu, a postgraduate student of the University of Dundee in 2020. My Master's degree was in Management and Entrepreneurship.

    • Published on 29 July 2020
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    Reach for the Sky(scrapers)

    Dr Sammy Chan graduated from Dundee in 1988 but his connection with the University didn’t stop there. 31 years later, he would be inspiring and equipping the next generation of civil engineering students.

    • Published on 24 July 2020
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    Dundee: The City of Many Discoveries

    While the city may historically be known as the home of ‘Jute, Jam and Journalism,’ Dundee is forging a modern day reputation as a hub for scientific research

    • Published on 23 July 2020
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    Keeping connected

    Kam, Lorinda, Feso and Rob are connected to a global community which is made up of over 100,000 alumni across the world, each with their own story

    • Published on 17 July 2020
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    Our global alumni community

    Each year, the University has the pleasure of welcoming another cohort of graduates to our ever-expanding global alumni community

    • Published on 17 July 2020
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    Looking back at sports

    From canoeing to cricket to trampoline and triathlon sport has always been a massive part of university life.

    • Published on 8 July 2020
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    Paddling to Success

    Sports can play a huge part in the overall university experience, creating friendships outside the classroom and developing skills that will help our graduates excel in the working world

    • Published on 4 July 2020
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    Gene's story

    Gene is from Singapore and discovered Dundee when she flew to Scotland for her brother’s graduation. She fell in love with the city and she describes why it is one of the best choices she has ever made.

    • Published on 3 July 2020
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    Calling Dundee Home - Filip Grzybowski

    Filip Grzybowski completed his BAcc Accountancy degree, whilst also attaining various academic achievements. He has also secured an Audit Trainee role with Henderson Loggie, starting later this year.

    • Published on 23 June 2020
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    Brexit and citizenship of the European Union

    Brexit called into question what many had based life choices on: that as citizens of the EU they could move, live, and work freely. Our research examined whether that citizenship is a fundamental right that people cannot be stripped of against their will.

    • Published on 5 June 2020
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    Collaboration with Boehringer Ingelheim

    A world-changing idea: the development a completely new class of drugs with the potential to "drug the undruggable"

    • Published on 28 May 2020
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    Division of Signal Transduction Therapy

    The University of Dundee’s Division of Signal Transduction Therapy (DSTT) is one of the world’s most significant collaborations between the commercial pharmaceutical industry and any academic research institute

    • Published on 28 May 2020
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    Collaboration with CERN

    A collaboration between the University of Dundee, The Science and Technology Facilities Council, and CERN

    • Published on 28 May 2020
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    STAR-Dundee

    STAR-Dundee are an engineering space company focussed on spacecraft onboard data-handling technology

    • Published on 25 May 2020
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    Alumni response to Covid-19

    Stories of our alumni going above and beyond during the Covid-19 pandemic

    • Published on 12 May 2020
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    Brexit and the Environment

    Professor Colin Reid has been heavily involved in work on the big impact that Brexit will have on the environment, and environmental law

    • Published on 5 May 2020
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    Early language in play settings (eLIPS)

    eLIPS is a method for observing the language development of young children during play. This research forms a partnership with early years educators to tackle the early language difficulties that are barriers to learning, social inclusion and well-being.

    • Published on 19 April 2020
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    Ardler Inventors

    Supporting creativity in Dundee communities

    • Published on 18 March 2020
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    The UPSCAPE project in India

    Sophie Sherriff, Postdoc Research Associate, spent time in India to research water use

    • Published on 17 March 2020
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    Economic Futures - Ewan Thomson

    Ewan took full advantage of the programmes offered by Economic Futures and secured a summer internship with the Fraser of Allander Institute

    • Published on 21 February 2020
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    ’Eh Rimember Tha’!

    A collaborative community engagement project, co-created between Boomerang Community Centre and the University of Dundee

    • Published on 13 February 2020
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    Giving something back - Alexei Matveyev

    Alexei Matveyev completed his BSc Business Economics with Marketing degree and is currently working as a Digital Marketing Manager for IBM UK, a role which he started in 2012.

    • Published on 4 February 2020
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    Hanad Mohamed - my career success

    After attending an employer talk on campus whilst in his final year, Hanad now finds himself working for Handelsbanken UK in a job he loves

    • Published on 29 January 2020
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    Ossama Morjani - China experience

    Our students have the opportunity to spend two-weeks in China through a partnership we have established with the South Western University of Finance and Economics

    • Published on 28 January 2020
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    Saltire Internships

    The Saltire Scholar is a world-class internship programme, which prepares students in their penultimate year of study by taking part in projects in Scotland and all over the world

    • Published on 16 December 2019
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    Discoveries of today – medicines of tomorrow

    Expertise from the biopharmaceutical industry combined with a powerful academic environment and outstanding facilities has created a unique environment for industry-ready drug discovery research

    • Published on 26 November 2019
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    Stacking the odds against cancer

    The award-winning Scottish Cancer Prevention Network, co-founded by Professor Annie Anderson and Professor Bob Steele, is built on decades of clinical experience and research in cancer care and facilitating healthier lifestyle choices

    • Published on 25 November 2019
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    Helping unlock the secrets of the universe

    Researchers at Dundee are helping take the Large Hadron Collider at CERN – the world’s largest science experiment – to a new level with pioneering laser technology.

    • Published on 4 November 2019
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    Student proves identifying sex is not a pain in the neck

    We catch up with former Anatomy and Advanced Forensic Anthropology student Yuvenya Kaeswaren after her research into identifying sex is published in Forensic Science International: Reports

    • Published on 30 October 2019
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    Dundee Parkinson's Research Campaign - Dr Tom Gilbertson

    While decades of research have resulted in small but significant breakthroughs, solving the Parkinson’s puzzle will require many more years of dedication from some of the most inquisitive minds in science

    • Published on 4 October 2019
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    Dundee Parkinson's Research Campaign - Dr Andy Howden

    The quest to develop treatments for Parkinson’s disease is a source of passion for everyone involved with the Dundee Parkinson’s Research Campaign, but for one member of that team the battle is especially personal

    • Published on 1 September 2019
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    The story behind The Great Hack

    We spoke to Sean Gooravin about his Masters Show work, which is inspired by the Cambridge Analytica scandal

    • Published on 21 August 2019
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    Social media stars to celebrate student’s startup

    A University of Dundee student who has worked for some of fashion’s biggest names is swapping the life of a catwalk model for business models with the launch of a new venture

    • Published on 25 June 2019
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    Putting the Science into Forensic Science

    The University of Dundee’s Leverhulme Research Centre for Forensic Science (LRCFS) is tasked with ‘disrupting positively’ forensic science

    • Published on 19 April 2019
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    The Retina as a Window on the Body

    The VAMPIRE (Vascular Assessment and Measurement Platform for Images of the REtina) research programme is developing image analysing software applications which can assist with prediction of serious health conditions

    • Published on 19 April 2019
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    The Science of Arguing

    Don’t pick an argument with the University of Dundee – we have our own Centre for Argument Technology (ARG-tech)

    • Published on 19 April 2019
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    Space – The Final Frontier

    STAR-Dundee, a world-leading provider of spacecraft electronics, has its roots very firmly in the University of Dundee’s School of Science and Engineering

    • Published on 19 April 2019
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    Stabilising Slopes with Vegetation

    Professor Jonathan Knappett of the Geotechnical Engineering & Fluid Mechanics Research Cluster is looking at how vegetation can protect unstable slopes from the damaging effects of threats such as earthquakes, landslides and extreme storms

    • Published on 19 April 2019
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    The Cellular ‘Mosh Pit’

    Research into the collective behaviour of cells led by Dr Rastko Sknepnek of the Mathematical & Computational Biology Research Cluster is shedding light on processes such as embryo development, wound healing and cancer development

    • Published on 19 April 2019
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    A Vision of the Future

    Students from the University of Dundee have designed and developed several innovative augmented reality apps for medical education and training

    • Published on 19 April 2019
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    Student’s scholarship success

    Civil Engineering student Callum Ritchie saw off competition from around 200 applicants from across the United Kingdom to secure a Quest Scholarship from the Institute of Civil Engineers (ICE)

    • Published on 5 February 2019
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    Making the world a more colourful place

    Would the Sydney Opera House be considered as timeless if it was turquoise, or the vast wall of the Hoover Dam as robust in red? Would Rome’s Pantheon still be regarded as resplendent if its iconic dome had been completed in pink?

    • Published on 21 January 2019
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    A world of flat screens

    The technology that made the ubiquitous LCD screen possible can be traced back to a former jute shed in Dundee

    • Published on 6 December 2018
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    Understanding America in uncertain times

    To his detractors, he has ridden roughshod over human rights and set back the cause of women and minorities by decades. But to his tens of millions of supporters, Donald Trump is the plain-speaking everyman who will Make America Great Again.

    • Published on 16 November 2018
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    Immernova - an entrepreneurial business success

    Immernova is a start-up focussing on the development of augmented and mixed reality software solutions that can be integrated into contemporary industries. Its founders give us their top tips on starting a venture in Scotland

    • Published on 8 November 2018
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    My Way Digital Health - medical school spin out venture

    An award-winning online self-management platform for people with diabetes was first developed through the University in 2008. CEO, Dr Debbie Wake, tells us her top tips for setting up a business venture in Scotland

    • Published on 25 October 2018
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    The implications of EU withdrawal

    Alan Page was commissioned to look at the implications of EU withdrawal for the devolution settlement after Brexit - in particular the relationship between Scotland and the rest of the United Kingdom

    • Published on 1 September 2018
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    William Bury - the last man hanged in Dundee

    Our students recently participated in a public mock trial in Dundee. They re-examined the medical evidence which led to the execution of William Bury, the last man to be hanged in Dundee.

    • Published on 1 September 2018
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    Dapel Zuhumnan - My Story

    A recent PhD graduate from the School of Business, Dapel is very quickly carving out a successful career for himself

    • Published on 23 August 2018
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    Intern China 2018

    This year has seen our highest number of our students undertake the Intern China programme, which offers an excellent opportunity to live and study in China for 8 weeks

    • Published on 17 August 2018
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    Centre for Education and Public Engagement in Anatomy

    To meet the increasing need for public engagement in anatomy education and the growing demand from students and external agencies for anatomical and forensic training, we are investing in additional high quality teaching and public engagement space

    • Published on 30 July 2018
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    Find your potential - Elliot Shaw

    Achieving a first class degree whilst also building his career, Elliot Shaw reflects on an exciting four years at Dundee

    • Published on 5 July 2018
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    Find your potential - Rory McAlpine

    Multi-award winning BAcc Accountancy student, Rory McAlpine achieved great success during his time at the University

    • Published on 5 July 2018
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    Tongji International Construction Festival

    The University of Dundee was invited to participate in the annual 2018 Tongji International Construction Festival in Shanghai, sponsored by the Fengyuzhu Exhibition Company Ltd and hosted by Tongji University’s architecture school.

    • Published on 15 June 2018
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    Passionate about glaciology - Adam's story

    Adam is from Scotland, and he had a passion for Physical Geography since school. He talks here about why he loves getting out in the field.

    • Published on 12 March 2018
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    Steven Brison

    Steven is a 3rd year Mechanical Engineering student who is the President of the Aeronautical Society

    • Published on 12 March 2018
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    The road to independence 1881-1967

    We track the history of the University from its beginnings as University College to 1967 when it came into formal existence by virtue of a Royal Charter

    • Published on 17 November 2017
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    Cally Russell CEO and Founder of Mallzee

    Mallzee was the most downloaded multi-retailer shopping app in the UK in 2016. CEO and Founder, Cally Russell offers us his top tips

    • Published on 27 August 2017
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    Beyond Streets: The Changing Role and Purpose of Public Space

    This collaborative event celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Academy of Urbanism, organised jointly with Architecture and Design Scotland and the University of Dundee, within the Scottish Government’s Year of Innovation, Architecture and Design.

    • Published on 20 July 2017
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    50 years of a great student experience

    2017 marks the 50th anniversary of the University becoming an independent institution. As part of our anniversary celebrations we will be looking at how the University has grown and changed over five decades, in a series of articles throughout the year

    • Published on 3 March 2017
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    Space for Practice

    Space for Practice was created to run as a fringe project alongside the 2016 Festival of Architecture, which was itself part of Scotland’s Year of Innovation and Design 2016. The project ran across three of Scotland’s architecture schools simultaneously.

    • Published on 15 July 2016
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    A high paced and challenging experience

    I'm Thomas Merritt, from London and I studied MSc International Security (Terrorism and Counter-terrorism in Europe)

    • Published on 16 March 2016