IT and digital guides
Account and password
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Can't log into your account or a system?
Run through this five-step checklist to regain access to your @dundee.ac.uk account or get into the system you need to before contacting IT
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Change and manage MFA setup
Add alternative contact methods right after setup. If you get a new mobile device, update your settings and change to using the mobile app when travelling overseas
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Change your password
Your password is the key to your account, do not share it even with someone who claims to be University staff
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Request a manual password reset
If you are unable to reset your password, you should use this form
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Request a non-standard IT account
Test, third-party, and system accounts are available on request
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Request access for visitors
Members of staff can request a Visitor account for temporary access to University IT facilities, including campus PCs, for up to one month
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Request or stop an account rename
You need to notify the University if your name changes. Once your details have been updated in our systems, your account will be renamed automatically.
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Reset your forgotten password
Follow these steps to learn how to reset a forgotten University of Dundee password using the self-service portal or a mobile device
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Set up fingerprint reader on your HP laptop
For staff who want to use their fingerprint to log in to their HP laptop instead of typing their password
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Set up multi-factor authentication on your account
To use services off-campus you'll be prompted for additional verification via a mobile app, text message, or phone call
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Update your saved network password on macOS
macOS will remember your login details, but will not prompt you to update them, even if your login fails
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Use MFA at login
When you try to log in away from the campus network, no matter what device you're using, you will often be asked to enter your second login factor.
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Absences during studies for international students with a student visa
This guide provides information for international students on how to request an absence from studies
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Academic dress of the University
Guidance on the robes worn by Chancellors, Rectors, Deans, and graduates from individual Faculties.
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Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS)
You may need to apply for an ATAS clearance certificate if you intend to study a taught postgraduate course or PhD in science, engineering, or technology subjects
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Access lecturer/admin pages of SEAtS to monitor student attendance
We have replaced paper attendance registers with a digital system for your in-person and online learning. Find out how to check-in students to your classes.
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Access support for gender-based violence
Whether you’ve experienced gender-based violence recently or in the past, the University of Dundee is here to support you to take whichever steps you want to take next
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Access the CareersPortal
You can register and access the CareersPortal to book appointments, search for jobs, and submit careers-related questions.
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Access your University of Dundee email using Outlook on the web
Learn how to check your Dundee student email (dundee.ac.uk) from any device using Outlook on the web.
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Accessibility support for Graduation
If you or your guests have accessibility requirements for Graduation, please let us know in advance so we can make your day run as smoothly as possible
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Accessing student software
There are several ways to get access to the software required for your studies whether that is on campus or on your own computer.
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Accessing your online interview
How to get set up for your online applicant interview on Blackboard Collaborate and our top tips for the day
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Add credit to your My Print account
If you are a student, you need to add credit to your My Print account before you can print using on-campus printers
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Add software to your non-managed University computer
Some licences allow staff to install software on their non-managed computer
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Add your qualifications to a Direct Application
These are the steps to complete when you are adding your qualifications to a Direct Application
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Advice for students with children
Combining studies with parenting responsibilities can be challenging, however, we have ways to support all students to achieve their full potential
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Agent Portal guidance
The following instructions explain how agents should log in and use our Agent Portal
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AI (Artificial Intelligence) in Teaching and Assessment
Guidance for staff on the use of AI in teaching with notes on practice and aspects of generative AI (GenAI) in higher education to consider.
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Alcohol dependence, substance misuse, and managing unhealthy habits
Guidance on identifying and getting support with alcohol dependence and substance misuse.
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Anxiety symptoms and support resources for students
Guidance on symptoms of anxiety, exam anxiety, strategies to help with anxiety, and support resources.
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Application guidance for PhDs in the Faculty of Life Sciences
Learn more about our application process and what we expect from you.
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Apply for a Graduate visa
A Graduate visa gives you permission to stay in the UK for at least 2 years after successfully completing a course in the UK
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Apply for a Schengen visa
If you are a Student visa holder and wish to travel to Europe you may need to apply for a Schengen visa
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Apply for a Skilled Worker visa to work in the UK
If you intend to move to the UK to take up a job offer from the University of Dundee you may need a work visa.
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Apply for a Student visa to study in the UK for six months or more
International students can check if they need a UK visa, how to get a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) number and how to apply for a visa
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Apply for entry to the UK as a visitor – family and friends
Learn how your family and friends can apply for visas to come and visit you in the UK
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Apply for entry to the UK as a visitor – students
For short courses, viva, resits, repeats and graduation
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Apply for funding support if you are a UK student
Who is eligible for funding support and how to apply
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Apply for funding support to help pay for your childcare
Who is eligible for the Higher Education Childcare Fund and how to apply.
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Apply for Recognition of Prior Certificated Learning (RPCL) in Health Sciences
RPCL transfers credit from your previous learning to your chosen course. Learn what this means and apply to transfer your previous credits.
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Apply for Recognition of Prior Informal Learning (RPIL) for BSc credit in the Health Sciences
Find out whether your previous educational and life/work experience can count as credit towards a BSc course, and apply for this credit.
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Apply for Recognition of Prior Informal Learning (RPIL) for postgraduate entry in Health Sciences
Find out whether your previous educational and life/work experience can count for entry to postgraduate study if you do not have a degree already, and apply for this credit.
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Apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) in Health Sciences
Prior learning, either through education, or from life/work experience, can be used to count for credit on one of our courses, and then apply for the credit
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Apply for student Council Tax exemption
You need to apply for exemption from Council Tax, this is not automatic. If all adults in your household are students you can get 100% exemption
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Apply for The William S. Phillips Fund
This guide provides information on who is eligible and how to apply for the The William S. Phillips Fund
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Apply for University accommodation
Find out how you can apply for University Accommodation once you've firmly accepted your conditional or unconditional course offer as your first choice and we are open for applications
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Apply to creative courses at university or college
As an ACES participant, this guide will lay out how to approach applying for a creative course
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Apply to study abroad if you are a University of Dundee student
Guidance on applying to our exchange programme if you want to spend a semester or year studying abroad.
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Applying for a research degree
How to apply for a research degree, such as a PhD or Master's by Research
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Attendance and your Student visa
This guide outlines the attendance requirements for Student visa holders
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Avoid publishing PDFs on the University website
Guidance for web editors on why we should not publish content in PDF format on the University website
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Become a student ambassador
Represent the University and support prospective students and guests at key events and gain valuable experience
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Body donation
Donating your body to medical science is incredibly generous and is valued highly by staff, students and researchers. It is a decision you need to make in advance with full and informed consent.
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Book a counselling appointment with the University Counselling Service
How to get counselling support if you a student
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Book a teaching or meeting room
Room bookings can be made by staff and students using Resource Booker to book teaching or meeting rooms outside of centrally timetabled events
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Book a University vehicle
Book a vehicle for University business and read the rules for using it.
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Book an appointment with an academic skills tutor
Book an appointment with one of the tutors at Academic Skills to help improve your general academic skills.
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Book your applicant interview on My Applications
When you are invited to attend an applicant interview, you need to select a date and time to attend
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Borrow assistive hardware and other technology from the library
How students can access digital equipment to help support their needs
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Borrow material via inter-library loans
The resources of libraries throughout the UK and the world are made available through the Inter-Library Loan (ILL) network.
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Borrowing from the library
Guidance on what you can borrow from our libraries, for how long, and when you will need to return it.
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Brian Cox Award for Excellence in Public Engagement with Research: Application guidelines and form
Individuals or groups of people working at the Faculty of Life Sciences can apply for the Brian Cox Prize for Excellence in Public Engagement with Research. This recognises and rewards the Faculty's outstanding communicators in improving understanding of the Faculty's research to a wider audience.
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BSc degree - Level 2 Direct Entry module choice guidance
Module choices for BSc Level 2 direct-entry students, credit requirements, compulsory modules and discussing options with an adviser
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Buy graduation souvenirs and scroll holders
Find where to buy a University of Dundee scroll holder, official souvenirs, unique University tartan gifts, and Dundee landmark prints by local artist Pamela Scott
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Can't log into your account or a system?
Run through this five-step checklist to regain access to your @dundee.ac.uk account or get into the system you need to before contacting IT
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Car parking
Car parking on City campus between 08:00 - 17:30 Monday to Friday is limited to permit holders
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Careers and employability support for disabled students
How the Careers Service can provide career support for students with a disability
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Caring for children or dependents when working from home
Support and flexible working when caring for children and/or dependants when you are working from home
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Change and manage MFA setup
Add alternative contact methods right after setup. If you get a new mobile device, update your settings and change to using the mobile app when travelling overseas
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Change of personal details (staff)
If you wish to update your address, emergency contact, bank details, or other details this is now available in OneUniversity.
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Change settings or troubleshoot MyDesktop
You can alter settings on the MyDesktop client to make it easier to use, plus tips for troubleshooting some common issues
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Change your name, address, or personal details (students)
It's important we have up to date details for our students, it's easy to keep these correct
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Change your password
Your password is the key to your account, do not share it even with someone who claims to be University staff
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Changing your course once you have started studying
Find out if you can transfer your course and what options are available
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Changing your course or study method
Check if any changes to your course will affect your Student visa status
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Charge your electric car on campus
We have over twenty publicly accessible electric charging points on City Campus and the Botanic Gardens
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Close Personal Relationships – Procedure
The steps to be taken after a Close Personal Relationship, as defined in the Close Personal Relationship Policy (“the CPR policy”), has been disclosed or reported in terms of the CPR policy.
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Collaborating with Web Services to deliver content projects
This guide helps you understand how Web Services engage and work with teams across the University to deliver web content projects
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Complaints handling procedure guide for students
How to raise a complaint, how we will handle the complaint, and what you can expect from us.
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Completing an application form for a job
Learn how to make a high quality application, whether this is for a graduate job, an internship, or a postgraduate degree.
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Connect to Connect Tunnel VPN on Windows
How to install and use the VPN to get remote access to secure services on your Windows computer. The VPN is only for use when off campus.
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Connect to eduroam wifi
Find out how to connect to eduroam wifi for staff, students living in accommodation, visitors and guests on campus
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Connect to eduroam wifi at other institutions
Follow the instructions to get your One Dundee Desktop connected to eduroam when accessing it away from our campuses
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Connect to MyDesktop
Our virtual desktop system provides you access to a University Windows desktop, just like a student PC in the Library.
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Connect to SonicWall Mobile Connect VPN app on phone or tablet
How to install and use the VPN to get remote access to secure services on your mobile device. The VPN is only for use when off campus.
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Connect to SonicWall VPN on Linux
How to install and use the VPN to get remote access to secure services on your Linux device. The VPN is only for use when off campus
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Connect to the University's wired (via ethernet cable)
For anyone not using a Staff Windows Desktop (a non-managed device), including students in accommodation
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Connect your gaming and streaming devices to the student residences network
How to register and connect Smart TV's, Games Consoles, Wireless Printers, Amazon Alexa and other smart devices. to Student Residences network
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Consultancy and service work
Consultancy is an effective way for you to share your expert knowledge to assist companies in solving problems, ultimately helping your research make an impact.
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Contact the University Service Desk using Help4U
Find out how to contact various Professional Services teams, such as IT, Web and HR, using Help4U
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Cover letter guidance for International students
Advice for International students on how to write a well written and tailored cover letter.
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Creating a corporate information page
Guidance for CMS editors on how to write and publish corporate information content on the University website
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Creating a group page
Guidance for CMS editors on how to write and publish group content on the University website
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Creating a guide
Guidance for staff on creating guide content for the University website.
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Creating a landing page
Best practice for website editors on creating landing pages on the University website.
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Creating a PhD opportunity - guidance for website editors
Guidance for CMS editors on how to write and publish a PhD opportunity on the University website.
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Creating a project
Guidance for CMS editors on how to write and publish project content on the University website
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Creating accessible documents
This guide offers practical help so you can make inclusive Word documents and PDFs that are easy to read and understand by your entire audience.
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Creating an announcement
Guidance for CMS editors on how to write and publish announcement content on the University website
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Creating and publishing a story
Guidance for how to write and publish story content on the University website
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Creating and running a Jisc Online Survey
Learn the different steps involved in creating, running, and accessing your survey.
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Creating inclusive teaching materials
This guide offers practical help so you can make inclusive teaching materials, including Word documents, PDFs, presentations, and videos
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Creating UTMs to track campaigns
Learn how to create UTMs to track how well your marketing campaigns are performing
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CV writing guidance for international students
This guide offers advice on writing a CV for the UK jobs market, and describes the expected format of a UK CV.
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Data access statements
Guidance for researchers on the requirement for and creation of a data access statement
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Data Management Plans
This guide covers the necessary steps to take when managing your research data
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Dealing with homesickness at university
Missing home whilst you’re at university is a very normal thing, and can affect students at any stage of their studies.
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Dependant visas for family
Guidance for current Student visa holders on applying for dependants to join them in the UK during studies
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Depositing your research data
Guidance for researchers on depositing research data on Discovery or using an external provider.
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Developing your networking skills
Enhance your networking abilities to uncover opportunities, refine existing skills, and acquire new ones
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Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA)
Find out how to apply for Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA), the types of allowance available and the assessment process
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Dyslexia support for students
Get dyslexia support if you are a student including specialist dyslexia tuition and dyslexia screening
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Edit and save files on your USB or external hard drive
You will be prompted to encrypt removable media on a Windows 10 One Dundee Desktop with Bitlocker making it password protected
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Employing a member of staff who requires sponsorship for visa purposes (advice for managers)
If you intend to employ a member of staff who is not a UK/Irish National, it is likely they will need a work visa.
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Energy saving at work
Simple changes you can make for a more environmentally sustainable workplace.
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English language requirements
Find out how you can meet the University of Dundee’s English language requirements, including the tests and qualifications we accept
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Enhancing the Profession of Nursing Award
This award aims to recognise a nursing student who has enhanced the profession of nursing in any way. This award is in memory of the late Mrs Valerie Crabb
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Entry to university workbook
A workbook for teachers to help pupils who are thinking about applying for University.
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Epilepsy seizure guidance
Guidance for staff regarding the course of action should a person experience an epileptic seizure
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Equality monitoring - why do we do it?
By completing your Equality Monitoring form you help us, your colleagues and fellow students ensure a culture that benefits and supports us all
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Exam support for students with a disability
Guidance for staff regarding the provision of exam support for students with a disability.
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Facilities for breastfeeding, expressing, and storing breastmilk
Find out where on campus you can breastfeed, express, and store breastmilk and how to access these facilities
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Financial considerations after you graduate
Information about repaying your student/tuition fee loan and other financial considerations after you graduate.
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Find a job using JobShop
The JobShop advertises jobs, internships, volunteering, work experience opportunities, and is updated daily.
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Find a student printer on campus
We have student accessible My Print printers locations throughout our three campuses offering printing from 5p per page
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Find graduate jobs
An overview of the different resources you can use to find a graduate job.
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Find part-time work in support worker and social care roles
Find part-time work as Support Worker, Healthcare Support Worker, Support Practitioner and Social Care Officer roles
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Find temporary employment at the University with DUTE
Find temporary, paid, employment within the University. Information for potential candidates and recruiting managers.
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Finding out you’re pregnant during your studies
Guidance on support available for pregnant students
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Finding private accommodation: advice for international students
Advice for if you're moving to the UK and are not using University arranged accommodation, or are moving from University housing to private
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Free up hard drive space on your Windows managed device
This guide is for users who are on a managed Windows device and do not have elevated privileges
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Get a letter that says I am a current student
To confirm your enrolment status, you can download a letter from eVision or request a letter from Registry
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Get books in accessible formats if you have qualifying disability (visual, learning, or physical)
RNIB Bookshare and the Alternative Formats Service allow you to freely access eBooks in your preferred format.
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Get help with acknowledging and using AI responsibly in assessment and study
How to accurately and appropriately use and acknowledge generative artificial intelligence (GAI) in assessments and assignments
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Get help with mental health
Around one in four people will experience a mental health difficulty at some point, so some students and staff may experience this while at university
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Get Microsoft 365 for free on your own devices
Use your dundee.ac.uk email to get Microsoft 365 free on up to 15 of your own devices
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Get something stamped or signed by the University
Get documentation such as a council tax letter or pension certificate signed by the University.
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Get student dental treatment from Dundee Dental Hospital
Free dental treatment is provided by our undergraduate clinical students and for adults and children
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Get support from a mentor/buddy (Peer Connector)
Get support and information from experienced students to help you settle in to University life.
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Get support from external service EmployAbility
Find out what services are available and register with EmployAbility.
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Get support from the Citizens Advice Bureau on campus
How students and staff can book an appointment with the Citizens Advice Bureau
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Get your staff ID card
Get your staff ID card for access to the library, DUSA The Union, and to access discounts at shops and services.
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Getting started with IT at Dundee
Digital and Technology Services (DTS) have put this guide together to help get you set up and running with our main IT tools as quickly as possible
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Getting started with the Library
Whether you're diving into research, looking for a quiet study spot, or just need a cosy place to get some work done, our library is here for you
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GoinGlobal
Find international jobs and internships, employer profiles, and other resources.
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Good housekeeping practices to save your department carbon and money
Some ideas on efficient work practises and help stop unnecessary wastage within your department
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Graduate Apprenticeships information for applicants
Find out how a Graduate Apprenticeship can benefit you, our entry requirements, the funding that is available, how you can apply, and more!
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Graduate Apprenticeships information for employers
Find out how Graduate Apprenticeships can benefit your business, the costs involved, what support you can provide, how you can apply, and more!
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Graduation photography and photowall
Capture precious memories of your special day with professional graduation photography - available in the Ustinov Room within the Bonar Hall - or share a photo/message with the audience before the ceremony begins
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Graduation week: what to expect
Find out more about your ceremony and how to get extra tickets for it and your Reception Party
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Guidance for researchers on data storage and security
The University provides researchers with various options for data storage, sharing and archiving.
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Guidance on Digital Object identifiers (DOI) and International Standard Book Numbers (ISBN)
Guidance for researchers on which unique identifiers to use and how to obtain one for a publication or dataset.
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Guidance on scams for international students
This page explains common scams affecting international students and how to recognise and avoid them, so you can make informed decisions and stay safe
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Guidance on writing a Data Management Plan (DMP)
Guidance on who should complete and how to write a Data Management Plan.
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Guide to building closures due to Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete
Parts of DUSA, the Fulton Building and Crawford Building are temporarily closed as a precautionary measure due to RAAC concrete within their roofs
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Guide to digitisation
Find out how teaching staff can arrange for book chapters, articles and printed materials to be made available to students through My Dundee.
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Handling a complaint against you
Guidance for staff and students who have been accused of bullying or harassment
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Health and safety guidance when home/remote working
Find out about steps you can take to make your home set up as safe and comfortable as possible while working from home
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Hire your academic gown for Graduation
Learn how to hire your academic gown for your graduation ceremony and find the official suppliers for your robes and hood
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How students can report absences due to ill health
You can use a self-certificate for the first 7 days of an absence for absence reporting purposes
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How to apply for a course
For most undergraduate courses you will apply through UCAS. Postgraduate courses are applied to through our website
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How to pay library charges
Details of the costs related to the use of library services including fines and refunds.
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How to request information about our students: guidance for parents or guardians
Information for parents and guardians who wish to request information about a student or to raise a concern.
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How to use LapSafe lockers
Find out how to borrow a university-managed laptop from our self service lockers.
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How to volunteer and develop your skills
Volunteering is a great way to build your skills and enhance your employability, while at the same time giving something back to a great cause or charity.
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How to write a cover letter for a job application
This guide provides information on what content to provide in your cover letter when applying for a job
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How to write your best postgraduate research proposal
What your research proposal should include and guidance on what we look for when selecting our research students.
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How we choose your room
We try to match up people in our residences to create well balanced flats
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Install the SafeZone app on your mobile
SafeZone will be used to communicate with our University community in an emergency. Users will also be able to check in if they feel unsafe or are lone working
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Intellectual Property and the invention disclosure form
How to let us know if you have an invention or idea that you think could make an impact beyond your immediate research activities
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Internships for postgraduate business students
Apply for a global internship if you are a postgraduate business student at the University of Dundee
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Interviews and placements for MSc Psychological Therapy in Primary Care
This is both a course and a job in NHS Scotland where you work on placement. This guide provides information on how interviews and placements will operate
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Join the Library: membership information
Learn how to join the library and about the different categories of membership
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Knowledge Transfer Partnerships
Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTP) is an Innovate UK initiative to enable companies to create collaborative partnerships with universities
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Learning and assistive technology support for staff and students
Learning technology is the broad range of communication, information, and related technologies that can be used to support learning, teaching, and assessment as well as work-related activities.
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Learning to manage social anxiety and loneliness
A guide to help students overcome loneliness, recognise symptoms of anxiety and when to get help
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Leaving your university studies early
Leaving your studies early can be a big step. There’s support available to help you make the best decision and point you in the right direction.
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Library postal delivery service
The Library's postal delivery service is available to students and academics for our standard loan books.
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Living in residences
We encourage our students to have a fun experience while at University, and wish them to be able to do so safely and responsibly
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Log in to your shared mailbox
You don't need to log into your shared mailbox with a password, instead you get to it through your own email account
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MA degree - Level 2 Direct Entry module choice guidance
Module choices for MA Level 2 direct-entry students, credit requirements, compulsory modules and discussing options with an adviser
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Making your data FAIR
This guide outlines how to use FAIR principles for your research project
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Manage your information and records
Guidance on creating, storing, using, sharing, archiving, and deleting the records that you produce.
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Manage your Junk Email folder
Sometimes the filter in Outlook moves messages that matter into your Junk Email folder. You can quickly reclassify messages if you need to
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Managing stress, guidance for students
Guidance on approaches to identifying triggers and managing stress.
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Managing your money as a student
Find out about banking, borrowing and budgeting and make sure you're managing your finances effectively.
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Map your School of Life Sciences shared drives
Map your School of Life Sciences shared drives to your desktop and access the files you have stored there. Launch a script from AppsAnywhere to do this
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Material Transfer Agreements
A material transfer agreement (MTA) is a contract that governs the transfer of material between researchers.
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Matriculation for new and continuing students
Advice on how to matriculate for new and continuing students.
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Mentoring for students with mental health difficulties
Disability Services offer specialist one-to-one support if you are experiencing ongoing mental heath issues.
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Moving in to student accommodation
What you need to know when moving into student accommodation.
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Moving out of your room
This year, there’s lots of different circumstances you might face when moving out of your room in University accommodation.
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No detriment - what does it mean?
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Nominate someone for an Honorary Degree
Learn how to nominate someone for an Honorary Degree if you think they have made an outstanding contribution to their field.
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Order an official document or letter from Registry
If you need evidence that you studied at the University of Dundee or a transcript of your marks, you can order these from Registry
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Organising an event with Equality and Diversity
When you are organising an event, meeting or function, equality plays a big part of the planning, even though you may not think about it
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Pay your tuition fees for International students
Find out how to pay your tuition fees, including via credit/debit card or bank transfer. We accept payments in over 140 currencies. Direct Debit is available for UK bank accounts.
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Pay your tuition fees for Scottish and Rest of UK postgraduate students
Pay using Direct Debit, credit/debit card, or bank transfer. If you have funding from an external source, provide evidence from your funding body
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Pay your tuition fees for Scottish and Rest of UK undergraduate students
A guide on understanding and applying for tuition fee funding, paying your tuition fees and tuition fee payment terms
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Pay your university accommodation fees
You can pay your Advance Rental Payment by credit/debit card or bank transfer. You can also pay the remaining fees using Direct Debit from a UK bank account.
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Performing an accessibility self-audit
How to perform an accessibility self-audit on your website to find and fix problems so your website meets the UK's public sector accessibility regulations
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Postgraduate Research Essentials: finding support and making changes to your degree
Withdrawals, extensions, terminations and the Postgraduate Appeals Process
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Postgraduate Research Essentials: finishing your research degree
How to declare your intention to submit, how thesis submission and examination work, and finishing up all the final bits before graduation
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Postgraduate Research Essentials: outside your research degree
The process for booking annual leave and medical absences, and information about undertaking additional work alongside your research degree, including teaching
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Postgraduate Research Essentials: research degree planning, progress and monitoring
How long your research degree might take, Thesis Monitoring Committees, Upgrade Review and re-matriculation
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Postgraduate Research Essentials: research environment
Learn about researcher development opportunities, research integrity and the ethics approval process, and what happens if you are involved in a misconduct case
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Postgraduate Research Essentials: starting your research degree
Information for international and disabled postgraduate researchers, your new starter tasks and the responsibilities of you and your supervisory team
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Postgraduate Researcher Experience Survey
The Postgraduate Research Experience Survey (PRES) enables the University to gather information about the experience of any research student.
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Practice for job interviews using Shortlist.Me
Practice your video interviewing skills using Shortlist.Me
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Pre-Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) credibility assessments
Guidance for applicants who have been asked to undertake extra pre-CAS checks relating to bank statements and credibility interviews.
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Preparing a Research Degree Proposal for DJCAD
Guidance notes to help you to prepare your proposal
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Preparing for a job interview
Guidance for preparing for a job interview including example interview questions
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Preparing for a recruitment test
Information about the different types of psychometric and aptitude tests you might face when applying for a job.
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Preparing for an art school interview
As an ACES participant, get some tips on how to get ready for an interview for art school
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Print a US election absentee ballot on a University printer
If you need to print a ballot paper and envelope to vote in a US election, you can use University printers to do so
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Print from a staff computer (new HP printers)
Our new HP printers make it easy to print securely from your staff laptop anywhere on our campuses
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Print larger than A3 using the large format plotter printer
You can print items such as architecture plans on 90gsm plain paper using your My Print account
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Print to a University printer from your own iOS and Android device
Print from your own device on-campus using MyPrint - Mobility Print
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Print to a University printer from your own Windows or Mac laptop
Print from your own device on-campus using MyPrint - Mobility Print
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Print Unit guidelines
The Print Unit provides a full range of professional print and finishing services for all university staff, students and the general public.
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Print using My Print (for students)
Learn how to use the My Print service at Dundee. You can send documents to the SecurePrint queue from a PC or mobile, then tap your Student ID card to release and pay.
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Private rented accommodation for continuing students
A guide for continuing students who want to move into private rented accommodation after their first year
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Progress to Fellowship through the Professional Learning Framework
A continuing professional development (CPD) route for teaching staff and students to become an Associate, Fellow, or Senior Fellow of Advance HE.
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Promote a healthy working and learning environment
Learn what you can do to contribute to a healthy working and learning environment, and prevent harassment and bullying
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Proposing a partnership with us
If you are interested in proposing a partnership with us get in touch and a member of the Global Partnerships team will discuss the next steps.
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Publishing events on the University website
Guidance for website editors who create events content for the University website and publish it with our content management system
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Pupil's guide to law student shadowing
Important guidance and advice for pupils who shadow a University of Dundee Law student.
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Pupil's guide to medicine student shadowing
Important guidance and advice for pupils who shadow a University of Dundee medicine student.
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Pupil’s guide to dentistry student shadowing
Important guidance and advice for pupils who shadow a University of Dundee Dentistry student.
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Recommend new resource purchases for the library
Guidance for students and members of staff who wish to recommend that the Library purchases a new resource.
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Recycling and disposal of waste
Find out the types of waste that can be recycled and disposed of on campus, who to contact and other available recycling centres
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Reduce document and image file sizes
This guide provides information on how to reduce file sizes for Word documents, PDFs and images
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Reducing digital distraction and improving your focus when studying
How to remove digital distractions during your study time, improve your focus, and manage your workload.
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Refer a student to the Counselling Service
Learn when and how to refer a student to the Counselling Service if you are a member of staff
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Refer a student to the Student Support Team if you are a member of staff
If you are a member of staff and are concerned about a student’s wellbeing, you can use this form to refer them to the Student Support Team
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Register attendance at classes and get support with the SEAtS mobile app
We use the SEAtS app to monitor attendance across our classes to help you get the best outcomes. Find out how to get the app, use it, and solve any common issues
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Register for Graduation Class of 2026
Find out how to register for your graduation ceremony, book your tickets for the reception, and hire your gown
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Register for NHS medical care, including registering with a doctor and dentist
Guidance on the National Health Services (NHS), pharmacies, opticians, and registering with a doctor or dentist.
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Register for Sustainable Labs
Designed to suit people who are not based in conventional office environments, such as teaching labs or research labs but still want to participate in the Green Impact Awards.
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Register on Contractor Tracker if you are a contractor
Find out what you need to do if you are working on campus as a contractor and register on our Contractor Tracker system.
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Remove software from your Windows Staff Desktop
Uninstall a piece of software you no longer need using the Request administrator access tool
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Replace a lost or worn out ID card
What to do if you need a replacement student or staff ID card or want to change your photo
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Replacing a lost or stolen passport
Find out what to do if your passport has been lost or stolen
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Report an incident of harassment or bullying
Use the online form to report an incident of harassment or bullying, for yourself, a student, or colleague
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Report phishing emails
Help us detect and prevent suspicious messages that may be trying to scam you.
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Request a letter confirming your right to work in the UK
If your employer requests a letter to evidence your right to work you can request a letter using this form
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Request a manual password reset
If you are unable to reset your password, you should use this form
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Request a non-standard IT account
Test, third-party, and system accounts are available on request
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Request a refund of your tuition fee deposit
If you decline your offer or have been unable to secure a visa, you may be able to request a full or partial refund on your tuition fee deposit
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Request access for visitors
Members of staff can request a Visitor account for temporary access to University IT facilities, including campus PCs, for up to one month
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Request an Associate Staff account
If you are working in and at the University but are not employed by it, and require access to IT or Library facilities, request an Associate Staff account
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Request an update to a course page
Guidance for academic and Professional Services staff on how to request updates to course page content on the University website
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Request and manage your shared mailbox
A shared mailbox allows your team, department, or society to jointly operate an email account.
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Request environmental information about the University of Dundee
How to access or request environmental information about the University under the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004
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Request for a report or set of mailing labels
Complete the relevant forms in Topdesk to request either historic data from P3 or current data from 1U.
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Request or stop an account rename
You need to notify the University if your name changes. Once your details have been updated in our systems, your account will be renamed automatically.
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Request photography or video services
If you require photos or a video taken within the University you can request the services of our in-house photographers and videographers.
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Request repairs to a University building or part of campus
How to report an issue with a room, building, or the external environment of the University campus.
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Researching universities, colleges, and courses
As an ACES participant, learn what you need to look for when investigating what and where you want to do
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Reset your forgotten password
Follow these steps to learn how to reset a forgotten University of Dundee password using the self-service portal or a mobile device
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SafePod Network
Information for researchers about the Safepod Network and how to gain access to the service.
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Scan or copy using a University printer
Staff and students can use our HP multifunction devices (printer and scanner) to scan and copy documents
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Search our museum collections online
Find out exactly what we have in our museum collections by using our online catalogue
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Secure access to data - Assured Organisational Connectivity
Information about accessing secure research data as an accredited researcher using the Assured Organisational Connectivity (AOC) service.
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Set up external examiner accounts on My Dundee
External examiners will need to have access to your module in My Dundee. Learn how to add examiners to your Blackboard (Original) modules.
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Set up fingerprint reader on your HP laptop
For staff who want to use their fingerprint to log in to their HP laptop instead of typing their password
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Set up multi-factor authentication on your account
To use services off-campus you'll be prompted for additional verification via a mobile app, text message, or phone call
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Set up Secure Mobile Working (Company Portal app) on android
Find out how to install and use the Company Portal app to access your staff email.
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Set up Secure Mobile Working (Company Portal app) on iOS
Find out how to install and use the Company Portal app to access your staff email.
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Setting up a bank account
This guide provides information on opening a bank account for students and what documents you will need to provide
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Setting up inward or outward partnership visits
The Global Partnerships team lead the coordination of any partnership visits. Complete the form if you are planning a visit.
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Setting up your Jisc Online Surveys account
Learn how to request and get started with your Online Surveys account
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Sexual health and contraception
Information for students about emergency contraception and booking sexual health appointments.
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Special recognition student nurse award
This award recognises any pre-registration student nurse who deserves special recognition. They may have overcome significant challenges or adversity, or they may have inspired his or her peers in some way.
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Staff and student discounts on computers and software
Make the most of your dundee.ac.uk email when buying new tech and apps
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Staying compliant with your Student Visa
This guide provides information on complying with the conditions of your Student visa
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Staying safe online
Our cyber specialists have put together these tips as a guide for keeping you and the University safe while online.
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Stephen Fry Public Engagement Awards application guidance
This guide describes the conditions and requirements for applying to the Stephen Fry Awards
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Student guide to mitigating circumstances and/or recurring circumstances
Learn how to report problems which have negatively affected your studies, get support, and make your exam board aware of your situation
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Submit a design brief to Creative Services
Processes and guidelines for projects for creation of digital or print graphic design work
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Submit your content for the Undergraduate Degree Show webpages
How to submit your links and profile image if you are a student at DJCAD
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Suitable photographs for your staff or student ID card
Examples of good photographs for your ID card.
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Support a colleague who has been bullied or harassed
Guidance for staff members who are supporting colleagues who have been bullied or harassed
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Support a student who has been bullied or harassed
Guidance for staff when supporting a student who has been bullied or harassed
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Support for mature students
Get help with finance, funding, and adjusting to university life if you are a mature student.
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Support for students from a Care-Experienced background, who have caring responsibilities, or who are estranged
Find out what personal and financial support is available for students with a background in care, who have caring responsibilities, or who are estranged
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Tell us about your disability if you are an applicant
Find out how to inform us about your disability, and what to do if you have already made your application
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The IT at-risk periods
Issues experienced on a Tue or Thu from 07:00-09:00 may be due to IT works and upgrades.
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The University of Dundee Mace
Learn about the origins of the University mace, and what the symbolic elements on it represent.
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Touch a Life Award
This award aims to recognise a nursing student who demonstrates the heart of nursing through the impact they have on either an individual, a family or a community. It is sponsored by the Brittle Bone Society in memory of the late Mrs Margaret Grant MBE.
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Transferring ownership and deletion of Jisc Online Surveys
Learn about the deletion and retention process, and how to transfer ownership of your Jisc Online Survey
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Travel from Aberdeen Airport
Dundee is approximately 70 miles from Aberdeen Airport, and can be reached by taxi, train, or bus
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Travel from Edinburgh International Airport
Dundee is approximately 60 miles from Edinburgh International Airport, and can be reached by taxi, train, or bus.
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Travel from Glasgow International Airport
Dundee is approximately 80 miles from Glasgow International Airport, and can be reached by taxi, train, or bus
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Travel from Prestwick International Airport
Dundee is approximately 115 miles from Prestwick International Airport, and can be reached by taxi, train, or bus
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Travelling to the University of Dundee
How to travel to the University of Dundee by car, train, bus, or plane
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Tuition fee status assessment
Find out how the University determines your fee status and the criteria used to decide if you pay home or overseas tuition fees
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Turning an idea into a grant
This guide will help you take your idea and start to develop a plan, write your proposal and put your idea into a project format
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Understanding how to tackle low mood and depression
Symptoms, increasing self-esteem and resilience, and support resources
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Understanding your rights as a disabled applicant
Learn how the Equality Act protects you throughout the job application and employment process, including your rights to adjustments and disclosure.
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Understanding your tuition fee balance as current student
Your tuition fee balance is shown in eVision however may appear different than you expect due to the way funding bodies pay the University
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Uninstall Secure Mobile Working (Company Portal app)
Do you no longer want the app on your personal phone or tablet? Are you leaving the University and handing your device back to your manager?
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University of Dundee app
Access your timetable, book a study desk, keep track of your library loans, renew and reserve books and much more.
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Update your contact details for the Graduate Outcomes National Survey
Help us to ensure we have accurate information for you
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Update your saved network password on macOS
macOS will remember your login details, but will not prompt you to update them, even if your login fails
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Update your staff profile on the people pages
Learn about the information displayed on staff pages and who to contact to get your profile updated
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Update your staff record
Update your personal details by completing the staff record form.
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Upload your digital portfolio to My Applications
How to upload your digital portfolio to My Applications on eVision for assessment
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Upload your documents to My Applications
What documents you need to add to your application, what we accept, and how to upload these to My Applications on eVision
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URL standards
This guide explains the practices that we follow when we publish URLs on dundee.ac.uk and any other website affiliated with the University of Dundee.
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Use MFA at login
When you try to log in away from the campus network, no matter what device you're using, you will often be asked to enter your second login factor.
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Using AI in recruitment and job hunting if you are a student or graduate
Using AI (artificial intelligence) in the different stages of recruitment in an ethical way to find a job.
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Using an assessment centre for a job application
Find out what activities an assessment centre will ask you to do and how to prepare for them
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Using recruitment agencies to find a job
Find out more information about recruitment agencies, how they work and how to find and register with an agency
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Using the Digital Asset Manager (DAM)
Learn how to find images, documents, and other media by using our Digital Asset Manager
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Using the library click and collect service
How to order an item from one of our libraries for collection.
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Video accessibility: Captioning, subtitles and transcripts
How to ensure everyone can enjoy your video by providing alternative text.
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View and edit your teaching commitments in Outlook calendar
Timetabling Into Calendars allows academic staff to see their teaching schedule in their Outlook calendar. This is continually updated by the timetable system
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View and understand your timetable
Find out how to view your personalised Dundee student timetable, understand your class schedule, and locate your teaching rooms
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View your exam timetable and exam results
Find out when and where your exams are, and when and how you will get your results.
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VIP visitors
This guide outlines the steps and who to contact for all high-profile visits to the University
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Volunteer as a Peer Connector
Peer Connectors are trained student volunteers help other students get used to university life and provide support and information.
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Volunteer on the School Volunteering Programme
The Careers Service are excited to offer students the opportunity to volunteer in either a primary or secondary school in Dundee and the surrounding area
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What equipment is available in a centrally-managed teaching room?
This is an overview of the type of equipment available in our bookable rooms
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What happens after your Clearing application to Dundee?
If you've got an offer from us, congratulations! This page will let you know everything you need to do next. Find out how to formally accept your place, secure your student accommodation, and get ready for arrival.
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What is Secure Mobile Working (Company Portal app)?
A service that helps you and the University ensure information is safe and secure on phones and tablets
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What to do after you've interacted with a spam or phishing email
Follow these steps if you've clicked, replied to, or downloaded an attachment from a spam or phishing email
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What to do if your visa application is refused
If your application for a Student or Visitor visa is refused you should contact us. You may be able to re-apply if we are able to issue a second CAS
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What to include in a digital portfolio
As an ACES participant, learn how to develop, organise, and assemble your portfolio for submitting as part of an application to a creative course
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What you need to bring to University
Which documents you need to bring depends on your tuition fee status. Some items everyone needs to bring, and others only apply if you need a visa to study here
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When to use the VPN
The VPN (Virtual Private Network) allows staff who are offsite, or are working from home to access certain University systems
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Where to store your files on a student computer
You should store your files in the cloud using OneDrive when using one of the campus computers available to you.
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Winter vacation information for applicants
The University closes over the Christmas and New Year period. Find out when we reopen, and how to avoid delays to your application.
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Withdrawals, deferrals and changes in immigration status
If you withdraw, defer or change your studies your Student visa could be affected
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Work experience and internships
Learn why work experience can help you when it comes to applying for a job, and how to find a relevant opportunity.
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Working after study
If you have a Student visa there are several visa options to work in the UK after you have completed your studies
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Working during study as Student visa holder
This guide provides information on working in the UK as a Student visa holder
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Writing a good module description for the University website
This guide details best practice in producing content for the University module pages
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Writing a personal statement
This guide provides information on what content to include in a good personal statement
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Writing a personal statements for creative subjects
This guide explores writing your personal statement. It offers tips on using your personal statement as opportunity to tell universities more about yourself
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Writing a Postgraduate Teacher Education personal statement
Guidance on how to write a PGDE/CE personal statement and an example to help demonstrate your skills, experience and motivation for teaching.
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Writing a research proposal for postgraduate research in Islamic finance
This guide was created by the School of Business to help you apply for Islamic finance research degrees and in particular a PhD in Islamic Finance.
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Writing alt text
How to write effective alt text that helps visitors who rely on assistive technologies like screen readers
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Writing useful and accessible link text for websites
How to write clear, purposeful, and accessible link text if you are a website editor
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Your Student visa after completing your studies
This guide covers some questions that you may have once you have completed your studies with us
Printing
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Absences during studies for international students with a student visa
This guide provides information for international students on how to request an absence from studies
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Academic dress of the University
Guidance on the robes worn by Chancellors, Rectors, Deans, and graduates from individual Faculties.
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Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS)
You may need to apply for an ATAS clearance certificate if you intend to study a taught postgraduate course or PhD in science, engineering, or technology subjects
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Access lecturer/admin pages of SEAtS to monitor student attendance
We have replaced paper attendance registers with a digital system for your in-person and online learning. Find out how to check-in students to your classes.
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Access support for gender-based violence
Whether you’ve experienced gender-based violence recently or in the past, the University of Dundee is here to support you to take whichever steps you want to take next
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Access the CareersPortal
You can register and access the CareersPortal to book appointments, search for jobs, and submit careers-related questions.
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Access your University of Dundee email using Outlook on the web
Learn how to check your Dundee student email (dundee.ac.uk) from any device using Outlook on the web.
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Accessibility support for Graduation
If you or your guests have accessibility requirements for Graduation, please let us know in advance so we can make your day run as smoothly as possible
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Accessing student software
There are several ways to get access to the software required for your studies whether that is on campus or on your own computer.
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Accessing your online interview
How to get set up for your online applicant interview on Blackboard Collaborate and our top tips for the day
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Add credit to your My Print account
If you are a student, you need to add credit to your My Print account before you can print using on-campus printers
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Add software to your non-managed University computer
Some licences allow staff to install software on their non-managed computer
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Add your qualifications to a Direct Application
These are the steps to complete when you are adding your qualifications to a Direct Application
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Advice for students with children
Combining studies with parenting responsibilities can be challenging, however, we have ways to support all students to achieve their full potential
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Agent Portal guidance
The following instructions explain how agents should log in and use our Agent Portal
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AI (Artificial Intelligence) in Teaching and Assessment
Guidance for staff on the use of AI in teaching with notes on practice and aspects of generative AI (GenAI) in higher education to consider.
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Alcohol dependence, substance misuse, and managing unhealthy habits
Guidance on identifying and getting support with alcohol dependence and substance misuse.
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Anxiety symptoms and support resources for students
Guidance on symptoms of anxiety, exam anxiety, strategies to help with anxiety, and support resources.
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Application guidance for PhDs in the Faculty of Life Sciences
Learn more about our application process and what we expect from you.
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Apply for a Graduate visa
A Graduate visa gives you permission to stay in the UK for at least 2 years after successfully completing a course in the UK
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Apply for a Schengen visa
If you are a Student visa holder and wish to travel to Europe you may need to apply for a Schengen visa
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Apply for a Skilled Worker visa to work in the UK
If you intend to move to the UK to take up a job offer from the University of Dundee you may need a work visa.
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Apply for a Student visa to study in the UK for six months or more
International students can check if they need a UK visa, how to get a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) number and how to apply for a visa
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Apply for entry to the UK as a visitor – family and friends
Learn how your family and friends can apply for visas to come and visit you in the UK
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Apply for entry to the UK as a visitor – students
For short courses, viva, resits, repeats and graduation
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Apply for funding support if you are a UK student
Who is eligible for funding support and how to apply
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Apply for funding support to help pay for your childcare
Who is eligible for the Higher Education Childcare Fund and how to apply.
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Apply for Recognition of Prior Certificated Learning (RPCL) in Health Sciences
RPCL transfers credit from your previous learning to your chosen course. Learn what this means and apply to transfer your previous credits.
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Apply for Recognition of Prior Informal Learning (RPIL) for BSc credit in the Health Sciences
Find out whether your previous educational and life/work experience can count as credit towards a BSc course, and apply for this credit.
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Apply for Recognition of Prior Informal Learning (RPIL) for postgraduate entry in Health Sciences
Find out whether your previous educational and life/work experience can count for entry to postgraduate study if you do not have a degree already, and apply for this credit.
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Apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) in Health Sciences
Prior learning, either through education, or from life/work experience, can be used to count for credit on one of our courses, and then apply for the credit
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Apply for student Council Tax exemption
You need to apply for exemption from Council Tax, this is not automatic. If all adults in your household are students you can get 100% exemption
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Apply for The William S. Phillips Fund
This guide provides information on who is eligible and how to apply for the The William S. Phillips Fund
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Apply for University accommodation
Find out how you can apply for University Accommodation once you've firmly accepted your conditional or unconditional course offer as your first choice and we are open for applications
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Apply to creative courses at university or college
As an ACES participant, this guide will lay out how to approach applying for a creative course
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Apply to study abroad if you are a University of Dundee student
Guidance on applying to our exchange programme if you want to spend a semester or year studying abroad.
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Applying for a research degree
How to apply for a research degree, such as a PhD or Master's by Research
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Attendance and your Student visa
This guide outlines the attendance requirements for Student visa holders
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Avoid publishing PDFs on the University website
Guidance for web editors on why we should not publish content in PDF format on the University website
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Become a student ambassador
Represent the University and support prospective students and guests at key events and gain valuable experience
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Body donation
Donating your body to medical science is incredibly generous and is valued highly by staff, students and researchers. It is a decision you need to make in advance with full and informed consent.
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Book a counselling appointment with the University Counselling Service
How to get counselling support if you a student
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Book a teaching or meeting room
Room bookings can be made by staff and students using Resource Booker to book teaching or meeting rooms outside of centrally timetabled events
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Book a University vehicle
Book a vehicle for University business and read the rules for using it.
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Book an appointment with an academic skills tutor
Book an appointment with one of the tutors at Academic Skills to help improve your general academic skills.
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Book your applicant interview on My Applications
When you are invited to attend an applicant interview, you need to select a date and time to attend
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Borrow assistive hardware and other technology from the library
How students can access digital equipment to help support their needs
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Borrow material via inter-library loans
The resources of libraries throughout the UK and the world are made available through the Inter-Library Loan (ILL) network.
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Borrowing from the library
Guidance on what you can borrow from our libraries, for how long, and when you will need to return it.
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Brian Cox Award for Excellence in Public Engagement with Research: Application guidelines and form
Individuals or groups of people working at the Faculty of Life Sciences can apply for the Brian Cox Prize for Excellence in Public Engagement with Research. This recognises and rewards the Faculty's outstanding communicators in improving understanding of the Faculty's research to a wider audience.
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BSc degree - Level 2 Direct Entry module choice guidance
Module choices for BSc Level 2 direct-entry students, credit requirements, compulsory modules and discussing options with an adviser
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Buy graduation souvenirs and scroll holders
Find where to buy a University of Dundee scroll holder, official souvenirs, unique University tartan gifts, and Dundee landmark prints by local artist Pamela Scott
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Can't log into your account or a system?
Run through this five-step checklist to regain access to your @dundee.ac.uk account or get into the system you need to before contacting IT
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Car parking
Car parking on City campus between 08:00 - 17:30 Monday to Friday is limited to permit holders
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Careers and employability support for disabled students
How the Careers Service can provide career support for students with a disability
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Caring for children or dependents when working from home
Support and flexible working when caring for children and/or dependants when you are working from home
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Change and manage MFA setup
Add alternative contact methods right after setup. If you get a new mobile device, update your settings and change to using the mobile app when travelling overseas
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Change of personal details (staff)
If you wish to update your address, emergency contact, bank details, or other details this is now available in OneUniversity.
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Change settings or troubleshoot MyDesktop
You can alter settings on the MyDesktop client to make it easier to use, plus tips for troubleshooting some common issues
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Change your name, address, or personal details (students)
It's important we have up to date details for our students, it's easy to keep these correct
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Change your password
Your password is the key to your account, do not share it even with someone who claims to be University staff
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Changing your course once you have started studying
Find out if you can transfer your course and what options are available
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Changing your course or study method
Check if any changes to your course will affect your Student visa status
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Charge your electric car on campus
We have over twenty publicly accessible electric charging points on City Campus and the Botanic Gardens
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Close Personal Relationships – Procedure
The steps to be taken after a Close Personal Relationship, as defined in the Close Personal Relationship Policy (“the CPR policy”), has been disclosed or reported in terms of the CPR policy.
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Collaborating with Web Services to deliver content projects
This guide helps you understand how Web Services engage and work with teams across the University to deliver web content projects
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Complaints handling procedure guide for students
How to raise a complaint, how we will handle the complaint, and what you can expect from us.
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Completing an application form for a job
Learn how to make a high quality application, whether this is for a graduate job, an internship, or a postgraduate degree.
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Connect to Connect Tunnel VPN on Windows
How to install and use the VPN to get remote access to secure services on your Windows computer. The VPN is only for use when off campus.
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Connect to eduroam wifi
Find out how to connect to eduroam wifi for staff, students living in accommodation, visitors and guests on campus
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Connect to eduroam wifi at other institutions
Follow the instructions to get your One Dundee Desktop connected to eduroam when accessing it away from our campuses
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Connect to MyDesktop
Our virtual desktop system provides you access to a University Windows desktop, just like a student PC in the Library.
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Connect to SonicWall Mobile Connect VPN app on phone or tablet
How to install and use the VPN to get remote access to secure services on your mobile device. The VPN is only for use when off campus.
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Connect to SonicWall VPN on Linux
How to install and use the VPN to get remote access to secure services on your Linux device. The VPN is only for use when off campus
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Connect to the University's wired (via ethernet cable)
For anyone not using a Staff Windows Desktop (a non-managed device), including students in accommodation
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Connect your gaming and streaming devices to the student residences network
How to register and connect Smart TV's, Games Consoles, Wireless Printers, Amazon Alexa and other smart devices. to Student Residences network
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Consultancy and service work
Consultancy is an effective way for you to share your expert knowledge to assist companies in solving problems, ultimately helping your research make an impact.
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Contact the University Service Desk using Help4U
Find out how to contact various Professional Services teams, such as IT, Web and HR, using Help4U
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Cover letter guidance for International students
Advice for International students on how to write a well written and tailored cover letter.
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Creating a corporate information page
Guidance for CMS editors on how to write and publish corporate information content on the University website
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Creating a group page
Guidance for CMS editors on how to write and publish group content on the University website
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Creating a guide
Guidance for staff on creating guide content for the University website.
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Creating a landing page
Best practice for website editors on creating landing pages on the University website.
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Creating a PhD opportunity - guidance for website editors
Guidance for CMS editors on how to write and publish a PhD opportunity on the University website.
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Creating a project
Guidance for CMS editors on how to write and publish project content on the University website
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Creating accessible documents
This guide offers practical help so you can make inclusive Word documents and PDFs that are easy to read and understand by your entire audience.
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Creating an announcement
Guidance for CMS editors on how to write and publish announcement content on the University website
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Creating and publishing a story
Guidance for how to write and publish story content on the University website
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Creating and running a Jisc Online Survey
Learn the different steps involved in creating, running, and accessing your survey.
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Creating inclusive teaching materials
This guide offers practical help so you can make inclusive teaching materials, including Word documents, PDFs, presentations, and videos
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Creating UTMs to track campaigns
Learn how to create UTMs to track how well your marketing campaigns are performing
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CV writing guidance for international students
This guide offers advice on writing a CV for the UK jobs market, and describes the expected format of a UK CV.
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Data access statements
Guidance for researchers on the requirement for and creation of a data access statement
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Data Management Plans
This guide covers the necessary steps to take when managing your research data
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Dealing with homesickness at university
Missing home whilst you’re at university is a very normal thing, and can affect students at any stage of their studies.
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Dependant visas for family
Guidance for current Student visa holders on applying for dependants to join them in the UK during studies
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Depositing your research data
Guidance for researchers on depositing research data on Discovery or using an external provider.
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Developing your networking skills
Enhance your networking abilities to uncover opportunities, refine existing skills, and acquire new ones
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Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA)
Find out how to apply for Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA), the types of allowance available and the assessment process
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Dyslexia support for students
Get dyslexia support if you are a student including specialist dyslexia tuition and dyslexia screening
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Edit and save files on your USB or external hard drive
You will be prompted to encrypt removable media on a Windows 10 One Dundee Desktop with Bitlocker making it password protected
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Employing a member of staff who requires sponsorship for visa purposes (advice for managers)
If you intend to employ a member of staff who is not a UK/Irish National, it is likely they will need a work visa.
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Energy saving at work
Simple changes you can make for a more environmentally sustainable workplace.
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English language requirements
Find out how you can meet the University of Dundee’s English language requirements, including the tests and qualifications we accept
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Enhancing the Profession of Nursing Award
This award aims to recognise a nursing student who has enhanced the profession of nursing in any way. This award is in memory of the late Mrs Valerie Crabb
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Entry to university workbook
A workbook for teachers to help pupils who are thinking about applying for University.
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Epilepsy seizure guidance
Guidance for staff regarding the course of action should a person experience an epileptic seizure
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Equality monitoring - why do we do it?
By completing your Equality Monitoring form you help us, your colleagues and fellow students ensure a culture that benefits and supports us all
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Exam support for students with a disability
Guidance for staff regarding the provision of exam support for students with a disability.
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Facilities for breastfeeding, expressing, and storing breastmilk
Find out where on campus you can breastfeed, express, and store breastmilk and how to access these facilities
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Financial considerations after you graduate
Information about repaying your student/tuition fee loan and other financial considerations after you graduate.
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Find a job using JobShop
The JobShop advertises jobs, internships, volunteering, work experience opportunities, and is updated daily.
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Find a student printer on campus
We have student accessible My Print printers locations throughout our three campuses offering printing from 5p per page
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Find graduate jobs
An overview of the different resources you can use to find a graduate job.
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Find part-time work in support worker and social care roles
Find part-time work as Support Worker, Healthcare Support Worker, Support Practitioner and Social Care Officer roles
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Find temporary employment at the University with DUTE
Find temporary, paid, employment within the University. Information for potential candidates and recruiting managers.
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Finding out you’re pregnant during your studies
Guidance on support available for pregnant students
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Finding private accommodation: advice for international students
Advice for if you're moving to the UK and are not using University arranged accommodation, or are moving from University housing to private
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Free up hard drive space on your Windows managed device
This guide is for users who are on a managed Windows device and do not have elevated privileges
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Get a letter that says I am a current student
To confirm your enrolment status, you can download a letter from eVision or request a letter from Registry
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Get books in accessible formats if you have qualifying disability (visual, learning, or physical)
RNIB Bookshare and the Alternative Formats Service allow you to freely access eBooks in your preferred format.
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Get help with acknowledging and using AI responsibly in assessment and study
How to accurately and appropriately use and acknowledge generative artificial intelligence (GAI) in assessments and assignments
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Get help with mental health
Around one in four people will experience a mental health difficulty at some point, so some students and staff may experience this while at university
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Get Microsoft 365 for free on your own devices
Use your dundee.ac.uk email to get Microsoft 365 free on up to 15 of your own devices
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Get something stamped or signed by the University
Get documentation such as a council tax letter or pension certificate signed by the University.
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Get student dental treatment from Dundee Dental Hospital
Free dental treatment is provided by our undergraduate clinical students and for adults and children
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Get support from a mentor/buddy (Peer Connector)
Get support and information from experienced students to help you settle in to University life.
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Get support from external service EmployAbility
Find out what services are available and register with EmployAbility.
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Get support from the Citizens Advice Bureau on campus
How students and staff can book an appointment with the Citizens Advice Bureau
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Get your staff ID card
Get your staff ID card for access to the library, DUSA The Union, and to access discounts at shops and services.
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Getting started with IT at Dundee
Digital and Technology Services (DTS) have put this guide together to help get you set up and running with our main IT tools as quickly as possible
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Getting started with the Library
Whether you're diving into research, looking for a quiet study spot, or just need a cosy place to get some work done, our library is here for you
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GoinGlobal
Find international jobs and internships, employer profiles, and other resources.
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Good housekeeping practices to save your department carbon and money
Some ideas on efficient work practises and help stop unnecessary wastage within your department
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Graduate Apprenticeships information for applicants
Find out how a Graduate Apprenticeship can benefit you, our entry requirements, the funding that is available, how you can apply, and more!
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Graduate Apprenticeships information for employers
Find out how Graduate Apprenticeships can benefit your business, the costs involved, what support you can provide, how you can apply, and more!
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Graduation photography and photowall
Capture precious memories of your special day with professional graduation photography - available in the Ustinov Room within the Bonar Hall - or share a photo/message with the audience before the ceremony begins
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Graduation week: what to expect
Find out more about your ceremony and how to get extra tickets for it and your Reception Party
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Guidance for researchers on data storage and security
The University provides researchers with various options for data storage, sharing and archiving.
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Guidance on Digital Object identifiers (DOI) and International Standard Book Numbers (ISBN)
Guidance for researchers on which unique identifiers to use and how to obtain one for a publication or dataset.
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Guidance on scams for international students
This page explains common scams affecting international students and how to recognise and avoid them, so you can make informed decisions and stay safe
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Guidance on writing a Data Management Plan (DMP)
Guidance on who should complete and how to write a Data Management Plan.
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Guide to building closures due to Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete
Parts of DUSA, the Fulton Building and Crawford Building are temporarily closed as a precautionary measure due to RAAC concrete within their roofs
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Guide to digitisation
Find out how teaching staff can arrange for book chapters, articles and printed materials to be made available to students through My Dundee.
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Handling a complaint against you
Guidance for staff and students who have been accused of bullying or harassment
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Health and safety guidance when home/remote working
Find out about steps you can take to make your home set up as safe and comfortable as possible while working from home
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Hire your academic gown for Graduation
Learn how to hire your academic gown for your graduation ceremony and find the official suppliers for your robes and hood
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How students can report absences due to ill health
You can use a self-certificate for the first 7 days of an absence for absence reporting purposes
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How to apply for a course
For most undergraduate courses you will apply through UCAS. Postgraduate courses are applied to through our website
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How to pay library charges
Details of the costs related to the use of library services including fines and refunds.
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How to request information about our students: guidance for parents or guardians
Information for parents and guardians who wish to request information about a student or to raise a concern.
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How to use LapSafe lockers
Find out how to borrow a university-managed laptop from our self service lockers.
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How to volunteer and develop your skills
Volunteering is a great way to build your skills and enhance your employability, while at the same time giving something back to a great cause or charity.
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How to write a cover letter for a job application
This guide provides information on what content to provide in your cover letter when applying for a job
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How to write your best postgraduate research proposal
What your research proposal should include and guidance on what we look for when selecting our research students.
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How we choose your room
We try to match up people in our residences to create well balanced flats
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Install the SafeZone app on your mobile
SafeZone will be used to communicate with our University community in an emergency. Users will also be able to check in if they feel unsafe or are lone working
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Intellectual Property and the invention disclosure form
How to let us know if you have an invention or idea that you think could make an impact beyond your immediate research activities
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Internships for postgraduate business students
Apply for a global internship if you are a postgraduate business student at the University of Dundee
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Interviews and placements for MSc Psychological Therapy in Primary Care
This is both a course and a job in NHS Scotland where you work on placement. This guide provides information on how interviews and placements will operate
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Join the Library: membership information
Learn how to join the library and about the different categories of membership
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Knowledge Transfer Partnerships
Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTP) is an Innovate UK initiative to enable companies to create collaborative partnerships with universities
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Learning and assistive technology support for staff and students
Learning technology is the broad range of communication, information, and related technologies that can be used to support learning, teaching, and assessment as well as work-related activities.
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Learning to manage social anxiety and loneliness
A guide to help students overcome loneliness, recognise symptoms of anxiety and when to get help
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Leaving your university studies early
Leaving your studies early can be a big step. There’s support available to help you make the best decision and point you in the right direction.
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Library postal delivery service
The Library's postal delivery service is available to students and academics for our standard loan books.
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Living in residences
We encourage our students to have a fun experience while at University, and wish them to be able to do so safely and responsibly
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Log in to your shared mailbox
You don't need to log into your shared mailbox with a password, instead you get to it through your own email account
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MA degree - Level 2 Direct Entry module choice guidance
Module choices for MA Level 2 direct-entry students, credit requirements, compulsory modules and discussing options with an adviser
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Making your data FAIR
This guide outlines how to use FAIR principles for your research project
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Manage your information and records
Guidance on creating, storing, using, sharing, archiving, and deleting the records that you produce.
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Manage your Junk Email folder
Sometimes the filter in Outlook moves messages that matter into your Junk Email folder. You can quickly reclassify messages if you need to
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Managing stress, guidance for students
Guidance on approaches to identifying triggers and managing stress.
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Managing your money as a student
Find out about banking, borrowing and budgeting and make sure you're managing your finances effectively.
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Map your School of Life Sciences shared drives
Map your School of Life Sciences shared drives to your desktop and access the files you have stored there. Launch a script from AppsAnywhere to do this
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Material Transfer Agreements
A material transfer agreement (MTA) is a contract that governs the transfer of material between researchers.
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Matriculation for new and continuing students
Advice on how to matriculate for new and continuing students.
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Mentoring for students with mental health difficulties
Disability Services offer specialist one-to-one support if you are experiencing ongoing mental heath issues.
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Moving in to student accommodation
What you need to know when moving into student accommodation.
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Moving out of your room
This year, there’s lots of different circumstances you might face when moving out of your room in University accommodation.
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No detriment - what does it mean?
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Nominate someone for an Honorary Degree
Learn how to nominate someone for an Honorary Degree if you think they have made an outstanding contribution to their field.
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Order an official document or letter from Registry
If you need evidence that you studied at the University of Dundee or a transcript of your marks, you can order these from Registry
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Organising an event with Equality and Diversity
When you are organising an event, meeting or function, equality plays a big part of the planning, even though you may not think about it
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Pay your tuition fees for International students
Find out how to pay your tuition fees, including via credit/debit card or bank transfer. We accept payments in over 140 currencies. Direct Debit is available for UK bank accounts.
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Pay your tuition fees for Scottish and Rest of UK postgraduate students
Pay using Direct Debit, credit/debit card, or bank transfer. If you have funding from an external source, provide evidence from your funding body
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Pay your tuition fees for Scottish and Rest of UK undergraduate students
A guide on understanding and applying for tuition fee funding, paying your tuition fees and tuition fee payment terms
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Pay your university accommodation fees
You can pay your Advance Rental Payment by credit/debit card or bank transfer. You can also pay the remaining fees using Direct Debit from a UK bank account.
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Performing an accessibility self-audit
How to perform an accessibility self-audit on your website to find and fix problems so your website meets the UK's public sector accessibility regulations
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Postgraduate Research Essentials: finding support and making changes to your degree
Withdrawals, extensions, terminations and the Postgraduate Appeals Process
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Postgraduate Research Essentials: finishing your research degree
How to declare your intention to submit, how thesis submission and examination work, and finishing up all the final bits before graduation
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Postgraduate Research Essentials: outside your research degree
The process for booking annual leave and medical absences, and information about undertaking additional work alongside your research degree, including teaching
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Postgraduate Research Essentials: research degree planning, progress and monitoring
How long your research degree might take, Thesis Monitoring Committees, Upgrade Review and re-matriculation
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Postgraduate Research Essentials: research environment
Learn about researcher development opportunities, research integrity and the ethics approval process, and what happens if you are involved in a misconduct case
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Postgraduate Research Essentials: starting your research degree
Information for international and disabled postgraduate researchers, your new starter tasks and the responsibilities of you and your supervisory team
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Postgraduate Researcher Experience Survey
The Postgraduate Research Experience Survey (PRES) enables the University to gather information about the experience of any research student.
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Practice for job interviews using Shortlist.Me
Practice your video interviewing skills using Shortlist.Me
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Pre-Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) credibility assessments
Guidance for applicants who have been asked to undertake extra pre-CAS checks relating to bank statements and credibility interviews.
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Preparing a Research Degree Proposal for DJCAD
Guidance notes to help you to prepare your proposal
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Preparing for a job interview
Guidance for preparing for a job interview including example interview questions
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Preparing for a recruitment test
Information about the different types of psychometric and aptitude tests you might face when applying for a job.
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Preparing for an art school interview
As an ACES participant, get some tips on how to get ready for an interview for art school
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Print a US election absentee ballot on a University printer
If you need to print a ballot paper and envelope to vote in a US election, you can use University printers to do so
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Print from a staff computer (new HP printers)
Our new HP printers make it easy to print securely from your staff laptop anywhere on our campuses
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Print larger than A3 using the large format plotter printer
You can print items such as architecture plans on 90gsm plain paper using your My Print account
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Print to a University printer from your own iOS and Android device
Print from your own device on-campus using MyPrint - Mobility Print
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Print to a University printer from your own Windows or Mac laptop
Print from your own device on-campus using MyPrint - Mobility Print
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Print Unit guidelines
The Print Unit provides a full range of professional print and finishing services for all university staff, students and the general public.
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Print using My Print (for students)
Learn how to use the My Print service at Dundee. You can send documents to the SecurePrint queue from a PC or mobile, then tap your Student ID card to release and pay.
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Private rented accommodation for continuing students
A guide for continuing students who want to move into private rented accommodation after their first year
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Progress to Fellowship through the Professional Learning Framework
A continuing professional development (CPD) route for teaching staff and students to become an Associate, Fellow, or Senior Fellow of Advance HE.
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Promote a healthy working and learning environment
Learn what you can do to contribute to a healthy working and learning environment, and prevent harassment and bullying
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Proposing a partnership with us
If you are interested in proposing a partnership with us get in touch and a member of the Global Partnerships team will discuss the next steps.
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Publishing events on the University website
Guidance for website editors who create events content for the University website and publish it with our content management system
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Pupil's guide to law student shadowing
Important guidance and advice for pupils who shadow a University of Dundee Law student.
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Pupil's guide to medicine student shadowing
Important guidance and advice for pupils who shadow a University of Dundee medicine student.
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Pupil’s guide to dentistry student shadowing
Important guidance and advice for pupils who shadow a University of Dundee Dentistry student.
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Recommend new resource purchases for the library
Guidance for students and members of staff who wish to recommend that the Library purchases a new resource.
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Recycling and disposal of waste
Find out the types of waste that can be recycled and disposed of on campus, who to contact and other available recycling centres
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Reduce document and image file sizes
This guide provides information on how to reduce file sizes for Word documents, PDFs and images
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Reducing digital distraction and improving your focus when studying
How to remove digital distractions during your study time, improve your focus, and manage your workload.
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Refer a student to the Counselling Service
Learn when and how to refer a student to the Counselling Service if you are a member of staff
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Refer a student to the Student Support Team if you are a member of staff
If you are a member of staff and are concerned about a student’s wellbeing, you can use this form to refer them to the Student Support Team
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Register attendance at classes and get support with the SEAtS mobile app
We use the SEAtS app to monitor attendance across our classes to help you get the best outcomes. Find out how to get the app, use it, and solve any common issues
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Register for Graduation Class of 2026
Find out how to register for your graduation ceremony, book your tickets for the reception, and hire your gown
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Register for NHS medical care, including registering with a doctor and dentist
Guidance on the National Health Services (NHS), pharmacies, opticians, and registering with a doctor or dentist.
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Register for Sustainable Labs
Designed to suit people who are not based in conventional office environments, such as teaching labs or research labs but still want to participate in the Green Impact Awards.
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Register on Contractor Tracker if you are a contractor
Find out what you need to do if you are working on campus as a contractor and register on our Contractor Tracker system.
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Remove software from your Windows Staff Desktop
Uninstall a piece of software you no longer need using the Request administrator access tool
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Replace a lost or worn out ID card
What to do if you need a replacement student or staff ID card or want to change your photo
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Replacing a lost or stolen passport
Find out what to do if your passport has been lost or stolen
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Report an incident of harassment or bullying
Use the online form to report an incident of harassment or bullying, for yourself, a student, or colleague
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Report phishing emails
Help us detect and prevent suspicious messages that may be trying to scam you.
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Request a letter confirming your right to work in the UK
If your employer requests a letter to evidence your right to work you can request a letter using this form
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Request a manual password reset
If you are unable to reset your password, you should use this form
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Request a non-standard IT account
Test, third-party, and system accounts are available on request
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Request a refund of your tuition fee deposit
If you decline your offer or have been unable to secure a visa, you may be able to request a full or partial refund on your tuition fee deposit
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Request access for visitors
Members of staff can request a Visitor account for temporary access to University IT facilities, including campus PCs, for up to one month
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Request an Associate Staff account
If you are working in and at the University but are not employed by it, and require access to IT or Library facilities, request an Associate Staff account
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Request an update to a course page
Guidance for academic and Professional Services staff on how to request updates to course page content on the University website
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Request and manage your shared mailbox
A shared mailbox allows your team, department, or society to jointly operate an email account.
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Request environmental information about the University of Dundee
How to access or request environmental information about the University under the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004
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Request for a report or set of mailing labels
Complete the relevant forms in Topdesk to request either historic data from P3 or current data from 1U.
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Request or stop an account rename
You need to notify the University if your name changes. Once your details have been updated in our systems, your account will be renamed automatically.
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Request photography or video services
If you require photos or a video taken within the University you can request the services of our in-house photographers and videographers.
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Request repairs to a University building or part of campus
How to report an issue with a room, building, or the external environment of the University campus.
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Researching universities, colleges, and courses
As an ACES participant, learn what you need to look for when investigating what and where you want to do
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Reset your forgotten password
Follow these steps to learn how to reset a forgotten University of Dundee password using the self-service portal or a mobile device
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SafePod Network
Information for researchers about the Safepod Network and how to gain access to the service.
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Scan or copy using a University printer
Staff and students can use our HP multifunction devices (printer and scanner) to scan and copy documents
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Search our museum collections online
Find out exactly what we have in our museum collections by using our online catalogue
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Secure access to data - Assured Organisational Connectivity
Information about accessing secure research data as an accredited researcher using the Assured Organisational Connectivity (AOC) service.
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Set up external examiner accounts on My Dundee
External examiners will need to have access to your module in My Dundee. Learn how to add examiners to your Blackboard (Original) modules.
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Set up fingerprint reader on your HP laptop
For staff who want to use their fingerprint to log in to their HP laptop instead of typing their password
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Set up multi-factor authentication on your account
To use services off-campus you'll be prompted for additional verification via a mobile app, text message, or phone call
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Set up Secure Mobile Working (Company Portal app) on android
Find out how to install and use the Company Portal app to access your staff email.
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Set up Secure Mobile Working (Company Portal app) on iOS
Find out how to install and use the Company Portal app to access your staff email.
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Setting up a bank account
This guide provides information on opening a bank account for students and what documents you will need to provide
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Setting up inward or outward partnership visits
The Global Partnerships team lead the coordination of any partnership visits. Complete the form if you are planning a visit.
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Setting up your Jisc Online Surveys account
Learn how to request and get started with your Online Surveys account
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Sexual health and contraception
Information for students about emergency contraception and booking sexual health appointments.
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Special recognition student nurse award
This award recognises any pre-registration student nurse who deserves special recognition. They may have overcome significant challenges or adversity, or they may have inspired his or her peers in some way.
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Staff and student discounts on computers and software
Make the most of your dundee.ac.uk email when buying new tech and apps
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Staying compliant with your Student Visa
This guide provides information on complying with the conditions of your Student visa
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Staying safe online
Our cyber specialists have put together these tips as a guide for keeping you and the University safe while online.
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Stephen Fry Public Engagement Awards application guidance
This guide describes the conditions and requirements for applying to the Stephen Fry Awards
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Student guide to mitigating circumstances and/or recurring circumstances
Learn how to report problems which have negatively affected your studies, get support, and make your exam board aware of your situation
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Submit a design brief to Creative Services
Processes and guidelines for projects for creation of digital or print graphic design work
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Submit your content for the Undergraduate Degree Show webpages
How to submit your links and profile image if you are a student at DJCAD
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Suitable photographs for your staff or student ID card
Examples of good photographs for your ID card.
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Support a colleague who has been bullied or harassed
Guidance for staff members who are supporting colleagues who have been bullied or harassed
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Support a student who has been bullied or harassed
Guidance for staff when supporting a student who has been bullied or harassed
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Support for mature students
Get help with finance, funding, and adjusting to university life if you are a mature student.
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Support for students from a Care-Experienced background, who have caring responsibilities, or who are estranged
Find out what personal and financial support is available for students with a background in care, who have caring responsibilities, or who are estranged
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Tell us about your disability if you are an applicant
Find out how to inform us about your disability, and what to do if you have already made your application
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The IT at-risk periods
Issues experienced on a Tue or Thu from 07:00-09:00 may be due to IT works and upgrades.
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The University of Dundee Mace
Learn about the origins of the University mace, and what the symbolic elements on it represent.
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Touch a Life Award
This award aims to recognise a nursing student who demonstrates the heart of nursing through the impact they have on either an individual, a family or a community. It is sponsored by the Brittle Bone Society in memory of the late Mrs Margaret Grant MBE.
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Transferring ownership and deletion of Jisc Online Surveys
Learn about the deletion and retention process, and how to transfer ownership of your Jisc Online Survey
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Travel from Aberdeen Airport
Dundee is approximately 70 miles from Aberdeen Airport, and can be reached by taxi, train, or bus
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Travel from Edinburgh International Airport
Dundee is approximately 60 miles from Edinburgh International Airport, and can be reached by taxi, train, or bus.
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Travel from Glasgow International Airport
Dundee is approximately 80 miles from Glasgow International Airport, and can be reached by taxi, train, or bus
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Travel from Prestwick International Airport
Dundee is approximately 115 miles from Prestwick International Airport, and can be reached by taxi, train, or bus
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Travelling to the University of Dundee
How to travel to the University of Dundee by car, train, bus, or plane
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Tuition fee status assessment
Find out how the University determines your fee status and the criteria used to decide if you pay home or overseas tuition fees
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Turning an idea into a grant
This guide will help you take your idea and start to develop a plan, write your proposal and put your idea into a project format
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Understanding how to tackle low mood and depression
Symptoms, increasing self-esteem and resilience, and support resources
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Understanding your rights as a disabled applicant
Learn how the Equality Act protects you throughout the job application and employment process, including your rights to adjustments and disclosure.
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Understanding your tuition fee balance as current student
Your tuition fee balance is shown in eVision however may appear different than you expect due to the way funding bodies pay the University
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Uninstall Secure Mobile Working (Company Portal app)
Do you no longer want the app on your personal phone or tablet? Are you leaving the University and handing your device back to your manager?
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University of Dundee app
Access your timetable, book a study desk, keep track of your library loans, renew and reserve books and much more.
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Update your contact details for the Graduate Outcomes National Survey
Help us to ensure we have accurate information for you
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Update your saved network password on macOS
macOS will remember your login details, but will not prompt you to update them, even if your login fails
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Update your staff profile on the people pages
Learn about the information displayed on staff pages and who to contact to get your profile updated
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Update your staff record
Update your personal details by completing the staff record form.
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Upload your digital portfolio to My Applications
How to upload your digital portfolio to My Applications on eVision for assessment
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Upload your documents to My Applications
What documents you need to add to your application, what we accept, and how to upload these to My Applications on eVision
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URL standards
This guide explains the practices that we follow when we publish URLs on dundee.ac.uk and any other website affiliated with the University of Dundee.
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Use MFA at login
When you try to log in away from the campus network, no matter what device you're using, you will often be asked to enter your second login factor.
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Using AI in recruitment and job hunting if you are a student or graduate
Using AI (artificial intelligence) in the different stages of recruitment in an ethical way to find a job.
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Using an assessment centre for a job application
Find out what activities an assessment centre will ask you to do and how to prepare for them
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Using recruitment agencies to find a job
Find out more information about recruitment agencies, how they work and how to find and register with an agency
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Using the Digital Asset Manager (DAM)
Learn how to find images, documents, and other media by using our Digital Asset Manager
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Using the library click and collect service
How to order an item from one of our libraries for collection.
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Video accessibility: Captioning, subtitles and transcripts
How to ensure everyone can enjoy your video by providing alternative text.
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View and edit your teaching commitments in Outlook calendar
Timetabling Into Calendars allows academic staff to see their teaching schedule in their Outlook calendar. This is continually updated by the timetable system
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View and understand your timetable
Find out how to view your personalised Dundee student timetable, understand your class schedule, and locate your teaching rooms
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View your exam timetable and exam results
Find out when and where your exams are, and when and how you will get your results.
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VIP visitors
This guide outlines the steps and who to contact for all high-profile visits to the University
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Volunteer as a Peer Connector
Peer Connectors are trained student volunteers help other students get used to university life and provide support and information.
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Volunteer on the School Volunteering Programme
The Careers Service are excited to offer students the opportunity to volunteer in either a primary or secondary school in Dundee and the surrounding area
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What equipment is available in a centrally-managed teaching room?
This is an overview of the type of equipment available in our bookable rooms
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What happens after your Clearing application to Dundee?
If you've got an offer from us, congratulations! This page will let you know everything you need to do next. Find out how to formally accept your place, secure your student accommodation, and get ready for arrival.
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What is Secure Mobile Working (Company Portal app)?
A service that helps you and the University ensure information is safe and secure on phones and tablets
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What to do after you've interacted with a spam or phishing email
Follow these steps if you've clicked, replied to, or downloaded an attachment from a spam or phishing email
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What to do if your visa application is refused
If your application for a Student or Visitor visa is refused you should contact us. You may be able to re-apply if we are able to issue a second CAS
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What to include in a digital portfolio
As an ACES participant, learn how to develop, organise, and assemble your portfolio for submitting as part of an application to a creative course
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What you need to bring to University
Which documents you need to bring depends on your tuition fee status. Some items everyone needs to bring, and others only apply if you need a visa to study here
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When to use the VPN
The VPN (Virtual Private Network) allows staff who are offsite, or are working from home to access certain University systems
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Where to store your files on a student computer
You should store your files in the cloud using OneDrive when using one of the campus computers available to you.
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Winter vacation information for applicants
The University closes over the Christmas and New Year period. Find out when we reopen, and how to avoid delays to your application.
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Withdrawals, deferrals and changes in immigration status
If you withdraw, defer or change your studies your Student visa could be affected
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Work experience and internships
Learn why work experience can help you when it comes to applying for a job, and how to find a relevant opportunity.
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Working after study
If you have a Student visa there are several visa options to work in the UK after you have completed your studies
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Working during study as Student visa holder
This guide provides information on working in the UK as a Student visa holder
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Writing a good module description for the University website
This guide details best practice in producing content for the University module pages
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Writing a personal statement
This guide provides information on what content to include in a good personal statement
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Writing a personal statements for creative subjects
This guide explores writing your personal statement. It offers tips on using your personal statement as opportunity to tell universities more about yourself
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Writing a Postgraduate Teacher Education personal statement
Guidance on how to write a PGDE/CE personal statement and an example to help demonstrate your skills, experience and motivation for teaching.
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Writing a research proposal for postgraduate research in Islamic finance
This guide was created by the School of Business to help you apply for Islamic finance research degrees and in particular a PhD in Islamic Finance.
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Writing alt text
How to write effective alt text that helps visitors who rely on assistive technologies like screen readers
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Writing useful and accessible link text for websites
How to write clear, purposeful, and accessible link text if you are a website editor
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Your Student visa after completing your studies
This guide covers some questions that you may have once you have completed your studies with us
Security
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Absences during studies for international students with a student visa
This guide provides information for international students on how to request an absence from studies
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Academic dress of the University
Guidance on the robes worn by Chancellors, Rectors, Deans, and graduates from individual Faculties.
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Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS)
You may need to apply for an ATAS clearance certificate if you intend to study a taught postgraduate course or PhD in science, engineering, or technology subjects
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Access lecturer/admin pages of SEAtS to monitor student attendance
We have replaced paper attendance registers with a digital system for your in-person and online learning. Find out how to check-in students to your classes.
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Access support for gender-based violence
Whether you’ve experienced gender-based violence recently or in the past, the University of Dundee is here to support you to take whichever steps you want to take next
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Access the CareersPortal
You can register and access the CareersPortal to book appointments, search for jobs, and submit careers-related questions.
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Access your University of Dundee email using Outlook on the web
Learn how to check your Dundee student email (dundee.ac.uk) from any device using Outlook on the web.
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Accessibility support for Graduation
If you or your guests have accessibility requirements for Graduation, please let us know in advance so we can make your day run as smoothly as possible
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Accessing student software
There are several ways to get access to the software required for your studies whether that is on campus or on your own computer.
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Accessing your online interview
How to get set up for your online applicant interview on Blackboard Collaborate and our top tips for the day
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Add credit to your My Print account
If you are a student, you need to add credit to your My Print account before you can print using on-campus printers
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Add software to your non-managed University computer
Some licences allow staff to install software on their non-managed computer
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Add your qualifications to a Direct Application
These are the steps to complete when you are adding your qualifications to a Direct Application
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Advice for students with children
Combining studies with parenting responsibilities can be challenging, however, we have ways to support all students to achieve their full potential
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Agent Portal guidance
The following instructions explain how agents should log in and use our Agent Portal
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AI (Artificial Intelligence) in Teaching and Assessment
Guidance for staff on the use of AI in teaching with notes on practice and aspects of generative AI (GenAI) in higher education to consider.
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Alcohol dependence, substance misuse, and managing unhealthy habits
Guidance on identifying and getting support with alcohol dependence and substance misuse.
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Anxiety symptoms and support resources for students
Guidance on symptoms of anxiety, exam anxiety, strategies to help with anxiety, and support resources.
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Application guidance for PhDs in the Faculty of Life Sciences
Learn more about our application process and what we expect from you.
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Apply for a Graduate visa
A Graduate visa gives you permission to stay in the UK for at least 2 years after successfully completing a course in the UK
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Apply for a Schengen visa
If you are a Student visa holder and wish to travel to Europe you may need to apply for a Schengen visa
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Apply for a Skilled Worker visa to work in the UK
If you intend to move to the UK to take up a job offer from the University of Dundee you may need a work visa.
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Apply for a Student visa to study in the UK for six months or more
International students can check if they need a UK visa, how to get a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) number and how to apply for a visa
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Apply for entry to the UK as a visitor – family and friends
Learn how your family and friends can apply for visas to come and visit you in the UK
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Apply for entry to the UK as a visitor – students
For short courses, viva, resits, repeats and graduation
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Apply for funding support if you are a UK student
Who is eligible for funding support and how to apply
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Apply for funding support to help pay for your childcare
Who is eligible for the Higher Education Childcare Fund and how to apply.
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Apply for Recognition of Prior Certificated Learning (RPCL) in Health Sciences
RPCL transfers credit from your previous learning to your chosen course. Learn what this means and apply to transfer your previous credits.
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Apply for Recognition of Prior Informal Learning (RPIL) for BSc credit in the Health Sciences
Find out whether your previous educational and life/work experience can count as credit towards a BSc course, and apply for this credit.
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Apply for Recognition of Prior Informal Learning (RPIL) for postgraduate entry in Health Sciences
Find out whether your previous educational and life/work experience can count for entry to postgraduate study if you do not have a degree already, and apply for this credit.
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Apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) in Health Sciences
Prior learning, either through education, or from life/work experience, can be used to count for credit on one of our courses, and then apply for the credit
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Apply for student Council Tax exemption
You need to apply for exemption from Council Tax, this is not automatic. If all adults in your household are students you can get 100% exemption
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Apply for The William S. Phillips Fund
This guide provides information on who is eligible and how to apply for the The William S. Phillips Fund
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Apply for University accommodation
Find out how you can apply for University Accommodation once you've firmly accepted your conditional or unconditional course offer as your first choice and we are open for applications
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Apply to creative courses at university or college
As an ACES participant, this guide will lay out how to approach applying for a creative course
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Apply to study abroad if you are a University of Dundee student
Guidance on applying to our exchange programme if you want to spend a semester or year studying abroad.
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Applying for a research degree
How to apply for a research degree, such as a PhD or Master's by Research
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Attendance and your Student visa
This guide outlines the attendance requirements for Student visa holders
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Avoid publishing PDFs on the University website
Guidance for web editors on why we should not publish content in PDF format on the University website
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Become a student ambassador
Represent the University and support prospective students and guests at key events and gain valuable experience
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Body donation
Donating your body to medical science is incredibly generous and is valued highly by staff, students and researchers. It is a decision you need to make in advance with full and informed consent.
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Book a counselling appointment with the University Counselling Service
How to get counselling support if you a student
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Book a teaching or meeting room
Room bookings can be made by staff and students using Resource Booker to book teaching or meeting rooms outside of centrally timetabled events
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Book a University vehicle
Book a vehicle for University business and read the rules for using it.
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Book an appointment with an academic skills tutor
Book an appointment with one of the tutors at Academic Skills to help improve your general academic skills.
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Book your applicant interview on My Applications
When you are invited to attend an applicant interview, you need to select a date and time to attend
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Borrow assistive hardware and other technology from the library
How students can access digital equipment to help support their needs
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Borrow material via inter-library loans
The resources of libraries throughout the UK and the world are made available through the Inter-Library Loan (ILL) network.
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Borrowing from the library
Guidance on what you can borrow from our libraries, for how long, and when you will need to return it.
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Brian Cox Award for Excellence in Public Engagement with Research: Application guidelines and form
Individuals or groups of people working at the Faculty of Life Sciences can apply for the Brian Cox Prize for Excellence in Public Engagement with Research. This recognises and rewards the Faculty's outstanding communicators in improving understanding of the Faculty's research to a wider audience.
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BSc degree - Level 2 Direct Entry module choice guidance
Module choices for BSc Level 2 direct-entry students, credit requirements, compulsory modules and discussing options with an adviser
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Buy graduation souvenirs and scroll holders
Find where to buy a University of Dundee scroll holder, official souvenirs, unique University tartan gifts, and Dundee landmark prints by local artist Pamela Scott
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Can't log into your account or a system?
Run through this five-step checklist to regain access to your @dundee.ac.uk account or get into the system you need to before contacting IT
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Car parking
Car parking on City campus between 08:00 - 17:30 Monday to Friday is limited to permit holders
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Careers and employability support for disabled students
How the Careers Service can provide career support for students with a disability
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Caring for children or dependents when working from home
Support and flexible working when caring for children and/or dependants when you are working from home
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Change and manage MFA setup
Add alternative contact methods right after setup. If you get a new mobile device, update your settings and change to using the mobile app when travelling overseas
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Change of personal details (staff)
If you wish to update your address, emergency contact, bank details, or other details this is now available in OneUniversity.
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Change settings or troubleshoot MyDesktop
You can alter settings on the MyDesktop client to make it easier to use, plus tips for troubleshooting some common issues
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Change your name, address, or personal details (students)
It's important we have up to date details for our students, it's easy to keep these correct
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Change your password
Your password is the key to your account, do not share it even with someone who claims to be University staff
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Changing your course once you have started studying
Find out if you can transfer your course and what options are available
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Changing your course or study method
Check if any changes to your course will affect your Student visa status
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Charge your electric car on campus
We have over twenty publicly accessible electric charging points on City Campus and the Botanic Gardens
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Close Personal Relationships – Procedure
The steps to be taken after a Close Personal Relationship, as defined in the Close Personal Relationship Policy (“the CPR policy”), has been disclosed or reported in terms of the CPR policy.
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Collaborating with Web Services to deliver content projects
This guide helps you understand how Web Services engage and work with teams across the University to deliver web content projects
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Complaints handling procedure guide for students
How to raise a complaint, how we will handle the complaint, and what you can expect from us.
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Completing an application form for a job
Learn how to make a high quality application, whether this is for a graduate job, an internship, or a postgraduate degree.
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Connect to Connect Tunnel VPN on Windows
How to install and use the VPN to get remote access to secure services on your Windows computer. The VPN is only for use when off campus.
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Connect to eduroam wifi
Find out how to connect to eduroam wifi for staff, students living in accommodation, visitors and guests on campus
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Connect to eduroam wifi at other institutions
Follow the instructions to get your One Dundee Desktop connected to eduroam when accessing it away from our campuses
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Connect to MyDesktop
Our virtual desktop system provides you access to a University Windows desktop, just like a student PC in the Library.
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Connect to SonicWall Mobile Connect VPN app on phone or tablet
How to install and use the VPN to get remote access to secure services on your mobile device. The VPN is only for use when off campus.
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Connect to SonicWall VPN on Linux
How to install and use the VPN to get remote access to secure services on your Linux device. The VPN is only for use when off campus
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Connect to the University's wired (via ethernet cable)
For anyone not using a Staff Windows Desktop (a non-managed device), including students in accommodation
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Connect your gaming and streaming devices to the student residences network
How to register and connect Smart TV's, Games Consoles, Wireless Printers, Amazon Alexa and other smart devices. to Student Residences network
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Consultancy and service work
Consultancy is an effective way for you to share your expert knowledge to assist companies in solving problems, ultimately helping your research make an impact.
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Contact the University Service Desk using Help4U
Find out how to contact various Professional Services teams, such as IT, Web and HR, using Help4U
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Cover letter guidance for International students
Advice for International students on how to write a well written and tailored cover letter.
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Creating a corporate information page
Guidance for CMS editors on how to write and publish corporate information content on the University website
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Creating a group page
Guidance for CMS editors on how to write and publish group content on the University website
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Creating a guide
Guidance for staff on creating guide content for the University website.
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Creating a landing page
Best practice for website editors on creating landing pages on the University website.
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Creating a PhD opportunity - guidance for website editors
Guidance for CMS editors on how to write and publish a PhD opportunity on the University website.
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Creating a project
Guidance for CMS editors on how to write and publish project content on the University website
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Creating accessible documents
This guide offers practical help so you can make inclusive Word documents and PDFs that are easy to read and understand by your entire audience.
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Creating an announcement
Guidance for CMS editors on how to write and publish announcement content on the University website
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Creating and publishing a story
Guidance for how to write and publish story content on the University website
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Creating and running a Jisc Online Survey
Learn the different steps involved in creating, running, and accessing your survey.
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Creating inclusive teaching materials
This guide offers practical help so you can make inclusive teaching materials, including Word documents, PDFs, presentations, and videos
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Creating UTMs to track campaigns
Learn how to create UTMs to track how well your marketing campaigns are performing
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CV writing guidance for international students
This guide offers advice on writing a CV for the UK jobs market, and describes the expected format of a UK CV.
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Data access statements
Guidance for researchers on the requirement for and creation of a data access statement
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Data Management Plans
This guide covers the necessary steps to take when managing your research data
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Dealing with homesickness at university
Missing home whilst you’re at university is a very normal thing, and can affect students at any stage of their studies.
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Dependant visas for family
Guidance for current Student visa holders on applying for dependants to join them in the UK during studies
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Depositing your research data
Guidance for researchers on depositing research data on Discovery or using an external provider.
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Developing your networking skills
Enhance your networking abilities to uncover opportunities, refine existing skills, and acquire new ones
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Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA)
Find out how to apply for Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA), the types of allowance available and the assessment process
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Dyslexia support for students
Get dyslexia support if you are a student including specialist dyslexia tuition and dyslexia screening
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Edit and save files on your USB or external hard drive
You will be prompted to encrypt removable media on a Windows 10 One Dundee Desktop with Bitlocker making it password protected
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Employing a member of staff who requires sponsorship for visa purposes (advice for managers)
If you intend to employ a member of staff who is not a UK/Irish National, it is likely they will need a work visa.
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Energy saving at work
Simple changes you can make for a more environmentally sustainable workplace.
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English language requirements
Find out how you can meet the University of Dundee’s English language requirements, including the tests and qualifications we accept
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Enhancing the Profession of Nursing Award
This award aims to recognise a nursing student who has enhanced the profession of nursing in any way. This award is in memory of the late Mrs Valerie Crabb
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Entry to university workbook
A workbook for teachers to help pupils who are thinking about applying for University.
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Epilepsy seizure guidance
Guidance for staff regarding the course of action should a person experience an epileptic seizure
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Equality monitoring - why do we do it?
By completing your Equality Monitoring form you help us, your colleagues and fellow students ensure a culture that benefits and supports us all
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Exam support for students with a disability
Guidance for staff regarding the provision of exam support for students with a disability.
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Facilities for breastfeeding, expressing, and storing breastmilk
Find out where on campus you can breastfeed, express, and store breastmilk and how to access these facilities
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Financial considerations after you graduate
Information about repaying your student/tuition fee loan and other financial considerations after you graduate.
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Find a job using JobShop
The JobShop advertises jobs, internships, volunteering, work experience opportunities, and is updated daily.
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Find a student printer on campus
We have student accessible My Print printers locations throughout our three campuses offering printing from 5p per page
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Find graduate jobs
An overview of the different resources you can use to find a graduate job.
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Find part-time work in support worker and social care roles
Find part-time work as Support Worker, Healthcare Support Worker, Support Practitioner and Social Care Officer roles
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Find temporary employment at the University with DUTE
Find temporary, paid, employment within the University. Information for potential candidates and recruiting managers.
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Finding out you’re pregnant during your studies
Guidance on support available for pregnant students
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Finding private accommodation: advice for international students
Advice for if you're moving to the UK and are not using University arranged accommodation, or are moving from University housing to private
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Free up hard drive space on your Windows managed device
This guide is for users who are on a managed Windows device and do not have elevated privileges
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Get a letter that says I am a current student
To confirm your enrolment status, you can download a letter from eVision or request a letter from Registry
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Get books in accessible formats if you have qualifying disability (visual, learning, or physical)
RNIB Bookshare and the Alternative Formats Service allow you to freely access eBooks in your preferred format.
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Get help with acknowledging and using AI responsibly in assessment and study
How to accurately and appropriately use and acknowledge generative artificial intelligence (GAI) in assessments and assignments
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Get help with mental health
Around one in four people will experience a mental health difficulty at some point, so some students and staff may experience this while at university
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Get Microsoft 365 for free on your own devices
Use your dundee.ac.uk email to get Microsoft 365 free on up to 15 of your own devices
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Get something stamped or signed by the University
Get documentation such as a council tax letter or pension certificate signed by the University.
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Get student dental treatment from Dundee Dental Hospital
Free dental treatment is provided by our undergraduate clinical students and for adults and children
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Get support from a mentor/buddy (Peer Connector)
Get support and information from experienced students to help you settle in to University life.
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Get support from external service EmployAbility
Find out what services are available and register with EmployAbility.
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Get support from the Citizens Advice Bureau on campus
How students and staff can book an appointment with the Citizens Advice Bureau
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Get your staff ID card
Get your staff ID card for access to the library, DUSA The Union, and to access discounts at shops and services.
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Getting started with IT at Dundee
Digital and Technology Services (DTS) have put this guide together to help get you set up and running with our main IT tools as quickly as possible
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Getting started with the Library
Whether you're diving into research, looking for a quiet study spot, or just need a cosy place to get some work done, our library is here for you
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GoinGlobal
Find international jobs and internships, employer profiles, and other resources.
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Good housekeeping practices to save your department carbon and money
Some ideas on efficient work practises and help stop unnecessary wastage within your department
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Graduate Apprenticeships information for applicants
Find out how a Graduate Apprenticeship can benefit you, our entry requirements, the funding that is available, how you can apply, and more!
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Graduate Apprenticeships information for employers
Find out how Graduate Apprenticeships can benefit your business, the costs involved, what support you can provide, how you can apply, and more!
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Graduation photography and photowall
Capture precious memories of your special day with professional graduation photography - available in the Ustinov Room within the Bonar Hall - or share a photo/message with the audience before the ceremony begins
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Graduation week: what to expect
Find out more about your ceremony and how to get extra tickets for it and your Reception Party
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Guidance for researchers on data storage and security
The University provides researchers with various options for data storage, sharing and archiving.
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Guidance on Digital Object identifiers (DOI) and International Standard Book Numbers (ISBN)
Guidance for researchers on which unique identifiers to use and how to obtain one for a publication or dataset.
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Guidance on scams for international students
This page explains common scams affecting international students and how to recognise and avoid them, so you can make informed decisions and stay safe
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Guidance on writing a Data Management Plan (DMP)
Guidance on who should complete and how to write a Data Management Plan.
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Guide to building closures due to Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete
Parts of DUSA, the Fulton Building and Crawford Building are temporarily closed as a precautionary measure due to RAAC concrete within their roofs
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Guide to digitisation
Find out how teaching staff can arrange for book chapters, articles and printed materials to be made available to students through My Dundee.
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Handling a complaint against you
Guidance for staff and students who have been accused of bullying or harassment
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Health and safety guidance when home/remote working
Find out about steps you can take to make your home set up as safe and comfortable as possible while working from home
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Hire your academic gown for Graduation
Learn how to hire your academic gown for your graduation ceremony and find the official suppliers for your robes and hood
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How students can report absences due to ill health
You can use a self-certificate for the first 7 days of an absence for absence reporting purposes
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How to apply for a course
For most undergraduate courses you will apply through UCAS. Postgraduate courses are applied to through our website
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How to pay library charges
Details of the costs related to the use of library services including fines and refunds.
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How to request information about our students: guidance for parents or guardians
Information for parents and guardians who wish to request information about a student or to raise a concern.
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How to use LapSafe lockers
Find out how to borrow a university-managed laptop from our self service lockers.
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How to volunteer and develop your skills
Volunteering is a great way to build your skills and enhance your employability, while at the same time giving something back to a great cause or charity.
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How to write a cover letter for a job application
This guide provides information on what content to provide in your cover letter when applying for a job
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How to write your best postgraduate research proposal
What your research proposal should include and guidance on what we look for when selecting our research students.
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How we choose your room
We try to match up people in our residences to create well balanced flats
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Install the SafeZone app on your mobile
SafeZone will be used to communicate with our University community in an emergency. Users will also be able to check in if they feel unsafe or are lone working
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Intellectual Property and the invention disclosure form
How to let us know if you have an invention or idea that you think could make an impact beyond your immediate research activities
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Internships for postgraduate business students
Apply for a global internship if you are a postgraduate business student at the University of Dundee
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Interviews and placements for MSc Psychological Therapy in Primary Care
This is both a course and a job in NHS Scotland where you work on placement. This guide provides information on how interviews and placements will operate
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Join the Library: membership information
Learn how to join the library and about the different categories of membership
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Knowledge Transfer Partnerships
Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTP) is an Innovate UK initiative to enable companies to create collaborative partnerships with universities
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Learning and assistive technology support for staff and students
Learning technology is the broad range of communication, information, and related technologies that can be used to support learning, teaching, and assessment as well as work-related activities.
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Learning to manage social anxiety and loneliness
A guide to help students overcome loneliness, recognise symptoms of anxiety and when to get help
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Leaving your university studies early
Leaving your studies early can be a big step. There’s support available to help you make the best decision and point you in the right direction.
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Library postal delivery service
The Library's postal delivery service is available to students and academics for our standard loan books.
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Living in residences
We encourage our students to have a fun experience while at University, and wish them to be able to do so safely and responsibly
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Log in to your shared mailbox
You don't need to log into your shared mailbox with a password, instead you get to it through your own email account
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MA degree - Level 2 Direct Entry module choice guidance
Module choices for MA Level 2 direct-entry students, credit requirements, compulsory modules and discussing options with an adviser
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Making your data FAIR
This guide outlines how to use FAIR principles for your research project
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Manage your information and records
Guidance on creating, storing, using, sharing, archiving, and deleting the records that you produce.
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Manage your Junk Email folder
Sometimes the filter in Outlook moves messages that matter into your Junk Email folder. You can quickly reclassify messages if you need to
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Managing stress, guidance for students
Guidance on approaches to identifying triggers and managing stress.
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Managing your money as a student
Find out about banking, borrowing and budgeting and make sure you're managing your finances effectively.
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Map your School of Life Sciences shared drives
Map your School of Life Sciences shared drives to your desktop and access the files you have stored there. Launch a script from AppsAnywhere to do this
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Material Transfer Agreements
A material transfer agreement (MTA) is a contract that governs the transfer of material between researchers.
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Matriculation for new and continuing students
Advice on how to matriculate for new and continuing students.
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Mentoring for students with mental health difficulties
Disability Services offer specialist one-to-one support if you are experiencing ongoing mental heath issues.
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Moving in to student accommodation
What you need to know when moving into student accommodation.
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Moving out of your room
This year, there’s lots of different circumstances you might face when moving out of your room in University accommodation.
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No detriment - what does it mean?
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Nominate someone for an Honorary Degree
Learn how to nominate someone for an Honorary Degree if you think they have made an outstanding contribution to their field.
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Order an official document or letter from Registry
If you need evidence that you studied at the University of Dundee or a transcript of your marks, you can order these from Registry
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Organising an event with Equality and Diversity
When you are organising an event, meeting or function, equality plays a big part of the planning, even though you may not think about it
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Pay your tuition fees for International students
Find out how to pay your tuition fees, including via credit/debit card or bank transfer. We accept payments in over 140 currencies. Direct Debit is available for UK bank accounts.
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Pay your tuition fees for Scottish and Rest of UK postgraduate students
Pay using Direct Debit, credit/debit card, or bank transfer. If you have funding from an external source, provide evidence from your funding body
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Pay your tuition fees for Scottish and Rest of UK undergraduate students
A guide on understanding and applying for tuition fee funding, paying your tuition fees and tuition fee payment terms
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Pay your university accommodation fees
You can pay your Advance Rental Payment by credit/debit card or bank transfer. You can also pay the remaining fees using Direct Debit from a UK bank account.
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Performing an accessibility self-audit
How to perform an accessibility self-audit on your website to find and fix problems so your website meets the UK's public sector accessibility regulations
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Postgraduate Research Essentials: finding support and making changes to your degree
Withdrawals, extensions, terminations and the Postgraduate Appeals Process
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Postgraduate Research Essentials: finishing your research degree
How to declare your intention to submit, how thesis submission and examination work, and finishing up all the final bits before graduation
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Postgraduate Research Essentials: outside your research degree
The process for booking annual leave and medical absences, and information about undertaking additional work alongside your research degree, including teaching
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Postgraduate Research Essentials: research degree planning, progress and monitoring
How long your research degree might take, Thesis Monitoring Committees, Upgrade Review and re-matriculation
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Postgraduate Research Essentials: research environment
Learn about researcher development opportunities, research integrity and the ethics approval process, and what happens if you are involved in a misconduct case
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Postgraduate Research Essentials: starting your research degree
Information for international and disabled postgraduate researchers, your new starter tasks and the responsibilities of you and your supervisory team
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Postgraduate Researcher Experience Survey
The Postgraduate Research Experience Survey (PRES) enables the University to gather information about the experience of any research student.
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Practice for job interviews using Shortlist.Me
Practice your video interviewing skills using Shortlist.Me
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Pre-Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) credibility assessments
Guidance for applicants who have been asked to undertake extra pre-CAS checks relating to bank statements and credibility interviews.
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Preparing a Research Degree Proposal for DJCAD
Guidance notes to help you to prepare your proposal
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Preparing for a job interview
Guidance for preparing for a job interview including example interview questions
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Preparing for a recruitment test
Information about the different types of psychometric and aptitude tests you might face when applying for a job.
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Preparing for an art school interview
As an ACES participant, get some tips on how to get ready for an interview for art school
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Print a US election absentee ballot on a University printer
If you need to print a ballot paper and envelope to vote in a US election, you can use University printers to do so
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Print from a staff computer (new HP printers)
Our new HP printers make it easy to print securely from your staff laptop anywhere on our campuses
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Print larger than A3 using the large format plotter printer
You can print items such as architecture plans on 90gsm plain paper using your My Print account
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Print to a University printer from your own iOS and Android device
Print from your own device on-campus using MyPrint - Mobility Print
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Print to a University printer from your own Windows or Mac laptop
Print from your own device on-campus using MyPrint - Mobility Print
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Print Unit guidelines
The Print Unit provides a full range of professional print and finishing services for all university staff, students and the general public.
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Print using My Print (for students)
Learn how to use the My Print service at Dundee. You can send documents to the SecurePrint queue from a PC or mobile, then tap your Student ID card to release and pay.
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Private rented accommodation for continuing students
A guide for continuing students who want to move into private rented accommodation after their first year
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Progress to Fellowship through the Professional Learning Framework
A continuing professional development (CPD) route for teaching staff and students to become an Associate, Fellow, or Senior Fellow of Advance HE.
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Promote a healthy working and learning environment
Learn what you can do to contribute to a healthy working and learning environment, and prevent harassment and bullying
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Proposing a partnership with us
If you are interested in proposing a partnership with us get in touch and a member of the Global Partnerships team will discuss the next steps.
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Publishing events on the University website
Guidance for website editors who create events content for the University website and publish it with our content management system
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Pupil's guide to law student shadowing
Important guidance and advice for pupils who shadow a University of Dundee Law student.
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Pupil's guide to medicine student shadowing
Important guidance and advice for pupils who shadow a University of Dundee medicine student.
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Pupil’s guide to dentistry student shadowing
Important guidance and advice for pupils who shadow a University of Dundee Dentistry student.
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Recommend new resource purchases for the library
Guidance for students and members of staff who wish to recommend that the Library purchases a new resource.
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Recycling and disposal of waste
Find out the types of waste that can be recycled and disposed of on campus, who to contact and other available recycling centres
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Reduce document and image file sizes
This guide provides information on how to reduce file sizes for Word documents, PDFs and images
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Reducing digital distraction and improving your focus when studying
How to remove digital distractions during your study time, improve your focus, and manage your workload.
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Refer a student to the Counselling Service
Learn when and how to refer a student to the Counselling Service if you are a member of staff
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Refer a student to the Student Support Team if you are a member of staff
If you are a member of staff and are concerned about a student’s wellbeing, you can use this form to refer them to the Student Support Team
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Register attendance at classes and get support with the SEAtS mobile app
We use the SEAtS app to monitor attendance across our classes to help you get the best outcomes. Find out how to get the app, use it, and solve any common issues
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Register for Graduation Class of 2026
Find out how to register for your graduation ceremony, book your tickets for the reception, and hire your gown
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Register for NHS medical care, including registering with a doctor and dentist
Guidance on the National Health Services (NHS), pharmacies, opticians, and registering with a doctor or dentist.
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Register for Sustainable Labs
Designed to suit people who are not based in conventional office environments, such as teaching labs or research labs but still want to participate in the Green Impact Awards.
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Register on Contractor Tracker if you are a contractor
Find out what you need to do if you are working on campus as a contractor and register on our Contractor Tracker system.
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Remove software from your Windows Staff Desktop
Uninstall a piece of software you no longer need using the Request administrator access tool
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Replace a lost or worn out ID card
What to do if you need a replacement student or staff ID card or want to change your photo
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Replacing a lost or stolen passport
Find out what to do if your passport has been lost or stolen
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Report an incident of harassment or bullying
Use the online form to report an incident of harassment or bullying, for yourself, a student, or colleague
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Report phishing emails
Help us detect and prevent suspicious messages that may be trying to scam you.
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Request a letter confirming your right to work in the UK
If your employer requests a letter to evidence your right to work you can request a letter using this form
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Request a manual password reset
If you are unable to reset your password, you should use this form
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Request a non-standard IT account
Test, third-party, and system accounts are available on request
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Request a refund of your tuition fee deposit
If you decline your offer or have been unable to secure a visa, you may be able to request a full or partial refund on your tuition fee deposit
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Request access for visitors
Members of staff can request a Visitor account for temporary access to University IT facilities, including campus PCs, for up to one month
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Request an Associate Staff account
If you are working in and at the University but are not employed by it, and require access to IT or Library facilities, request an Associate Staff account
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Request an update to a course page
Guidance for academic and Professional Services staff on how to request updates to course page content on the University website
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Request and manage your shared mailbox
A shared mailbox allows your team, department, or society to jointly operate an email account.
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Request environmental information about the University of Dundee
How to access or request environmental information about the University under the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004
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Request for a report or set of mailing labels
Complete the relevant forms in Topdesk to request either historic data from P3 or current data from 1U.
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Request or stop an account rename
You need to notify the University if your name changes. Once your details have been updated in our systems, your account will be renamed automatically.
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Request photography or video services
If you require photos or a video taken within the University you can request the services of our in-house photographers and videographers.
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Request repairs to a University building or part of campus
How to report an issue with a room, building, or the external environment of the University campus.
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Researching universities, colleges, and courses
As an ACES participant, learn what you need to look for when investigating what and where you want to do
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Reset your forgotten password
Follow these steps to learn how to reset a forgotten University of Dundee password using the self-service portal or a mobile device
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SafePod Network
Information for researchers about the Safepod Network and how to gain access to the service.
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Scan or copy using a University printer
Staff and students can use our HP multifunction devices (printer and scanner) to scan and copy documents
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Search our museum collections online
Find out exactly what we have in our museum collections by using our online catalogue
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Secure access to data - Assured Organisational Connectivity
Information about accessing secure research data as an accredited researcher using the Assured Organisational Connectivity (AOC) service.
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Set up external examiner accounts on My Dundee
External examiners will need to have access to your module in My Dundee. Learn how to add examiners to your Blackboard (Original) modules.
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Set up fingerprint reader on your HP laptop
For staff who want to use their fingerprint to log in to their HP laptop instead of typing their password
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Set up multi-factor authentication on your account
To use services off-campus you'll be prompted for additional verification via a mobile app, text message, or phone call
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Set up Secure Mobile Working (Company Portal app) on android
Find out how to install and use the Company Portal app to access your staff email.
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Set up Secure Mobile Working (Company Portal app) on iOS
Find out how to install and use the Company Portal app to access your staff email.
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Setting up a bank account
This guide provides information on opening a bank account for students and what documents you will need to provide
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Setting up inward or outward partnership visits
The Global Partnerships team lead the coordination of any partnership visits. Complete the form if you are planning a visit.
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Setting up your Jisc Online Surveys account
Learn how to request and get started with your Online Surveys account
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Sexual health and contraception
Information for students about emergency contraception and booking sexual health appointments.
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Special recognition student nurse award
This award recognises any pre-registration student nurse who deserves special recognition. They may have overcome significant challenges or adversity, or they may have inspired his or her peers in some way.
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Staff and student discounts on computers and software
Make the most of your dundee.ac.uk email when buying new tech and apps
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Staying compliant with your Student Visa
This guide provides information on complying with the conditions of your Student visa
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Staying safe online
Our cyber specialists have put together these tips as a guide for keeping you and the University safe while online.
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Stephen Fry Public Engagement Awards application guidance
This guide describes the conditions and requirements for applying to the Stephen Fry Awards
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Student guide to mitigating circumstances and/or recurring circumstances
Learn how to report problems which have negatively affected your studies, get support, and make your exam board aware of your situation
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Submit a design brief to Creative Services
Processes and guidelines for projects for creation of digital or print graphic design work
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Submit your content for the Undergraduate Degree Show webpages
How to submit your links and profile image if you are a student at DJCAD
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Suitable photographs for your staff or student ID card
Examples of good photographs for your ID card.
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Support a colleague who has been bullied or harassed
Guidance for staff members who are supporting colleagues who have been bullied or harassed
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Support a student who has been bullied or harassed
Guidance for staff when supporting a student who has been bullied or harassed
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Support for mature students
Get help with finance, funding, and adjusting to university life if you are a mature student.
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Support for students from a Care-Experienced background, who have caring responsibilities, or who are estranged
Find out what personal and financial support is available for students with a background in care, who have caring responsibilities, or who are estranged
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Tell us about your disability if you are an applicant
Find out how to inform us about your disability, and what to do if you have already made your application
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The IT at-risk periods
Issues experienced on a Tue or Thu from 07:00-09:00 may be due to IT works and upgrades.
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The University of Dundee Mace
Learn about the origins of the University mace, and what the symbolic elements on it represent.
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Touch a Life Award
This award aims to recognise a nursing student who demonstrates the heart of nursing through the impact they have on either an individual, a family or a community. It is sponsored by the Brittle Bone Society in memory of the late Mrs Margaret Grant MBE.
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Transferring ownership and deletion of Jisc Online Surveys
Learn about the deletion and retention process, and how to transfer ownership of your Jisc Online Survey
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Travel from Aberdeen Airport
Dundee is approximately 70 miles from Aberdeen Airport, and can be reached by taxi, train, or bus
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Travel from Edinburgh International Airport
Dundee is approximately 60 miles from Edinburgh International Airport, and can be reached by taxi, train, or bus.
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Travel from Glasgow International Airport
Dundee is approximately 80 miles from Glasgow International Airport, and can be reached by taxi, train, or bus
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Travel from Prestwick International Airport
Dundee is approximately 115 miles from Prestwick International Airport, and can be reached by taxi, train, or bus
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Travelling to the University of Dundee
How to travel to the University of Dundee by car, train, bus, or plane
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Tuition fee status assessment
Find out how the University determines your fee status and the criteria used to decide if you pay home or overseas tuition fees
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Turning an idea into a grant
This guide will help you take your idea and start to develop a plan, write your proposal and put your idea into a project format
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Understanding how to tackle low mood and depression
Symptoms, increasing self-esteem and resilience, and support resources
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Understanding your rights as a disabled applicant
Learn how the Equality Act protects you throughout the job application and employment process, including your rights to adjustments and disclosure.
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Understanding your tuition fee balance as current student
Your tuition fee balance is shown in eVision however may appear different than you expect due to the way funding bodies pay the University
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Uninstall Secure Mobile Working (Company Portal app)
Do you no longer want the app on your personal phone or tablet? Are you leaving the University and handing your device back to your manager?
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University of Dundee app
Access your timetable, book a study desk, keep track of your library loans, renew and reserve books and much more.
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Update your contact details for the Graduate Outcomes National Survey
Help us to ensure we have accurate information for you
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Update your saved network password on macOS
macOS will remember your login details, but will not prompt you to update them, even if your login fails
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Update your staff profile on the people pages
Learn about the information displayed on staff pages and who to contact to get your profile updated
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Update your staff record
Update your personal details by completing the staff record form.
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Upload your digital portfolio to My Applications
How to upload your digital portfolio to My Applications on eVision for assessment
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Upload your documents to My Applications
What documents you need to add to your application, what we accept, and how to upload these to My Applications on eVision
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URL standards
This guide explains the practices that we follow when we publish URLs on dundee.ac.uk and any other website affiliated with the University of Dundee.
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Use MFA at login
When you try to log in away from the campus network, no matter what device you're using, you will often be asked to enter your second login factor.
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Using AI in recruitment and job hunting if you are a student or graduate
Using AI (artificial intelligence) in the different stages of recruitment in an ethical way to find a job.
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Using an assessment centre for a job application
Find out what activities an assessment centre will ask you to do and how to prepare for them
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Using recruitment agencies to find a job
Find out more information about recruitment agencies, how they work and how to find and register with an agency
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Using the Digital Asset Manager (DAM)
Learn how to find images, documents, and other media by using our Digital Asset Manager
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Using the library click and collect service
How to order an item from one of our libraries for collection.
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Video accessibility: Captioning, subtitles and transcripts
How to ensure everyone can enjoy your video by providing alternative text.
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View and edit your teaching commitments in Outlook calendar
Timetabling Into Calendars allows academic staff to see their teaching schedule in their Outlook calendar. This is continually updated by the timetable system
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View and understand your timetable
Find out how to view your personalised Dundee student timetable, understand your class schedule, and locate your teaching rooms
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View your exam timetable and exam results
Find out when and where your exams are, and when and how you will get your results.
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VIP visitors
This guide outlines the steps and who to contact for all high-profile visits to the University
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Volunteer as a Peer Connector
Peer Connectors are trained student volunteers help other students get used to university life and provide support and information.
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Volunteer on the School Volunteering Programme
The Careers Service are excited to offer students the opportunity to volunteer in either a primary or secondary school in Dundee and the surrounding area
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What equipment is available in a centrally-managed teaching room?
This is an overview of the type of equipment available in our bookable rooms
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What happens after your Clearing application to Dundee?
If you've got an offer from us, congratulations! This page will let you know everything you need to do next. Find out how to formally accept your place, secure your student accommodation, and get ready for arrival.
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What is Secure Mobile Working (Company Portal app)?
A service that helps you and the University ensure information is safe and secure on phones and tablets
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What to do after you've interacted with a spam or phishing email
Follow these steps if you've clicked, replied to, or downloaded an attachment from a spam or phishing email
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What to do if your visa application is refused
If your application for a Student or Visitor visa is refused you should contact us. You may be able to re-apply if we are able to issue a second CAS
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What to include in a digital portfolio
As an ACES participant, learn how to develop, organise, and assemble your portfolio for submitting as part of an application to a creative course
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What you need to bring to University
Which documents you need to bring depends on your tuition fee status. Some items everyone needs to bring, and others only apply if you need a visa to study here
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When to use the VPN
The VPN (Virtual Private Network) allows staff who are offsite, or are working from home to access certain University systems
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Where to store your files on a student computer
You should store your files in the cloud using OneDrive when using one of the campus computers available to you.
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Winter vacation information for applicants
The University closes over the Christmas and New Year period. Find out when we reopen, and how to avoid delays to your application.
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Withdrawals, deferrals and changes in immigration status
If you withdraw, defer or change your studies your Student visa could be affected
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Work experience and internships
Learn why work experience can help you when it comes to applying for a job, and how to find a relevant opportunity.
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Working after study
If you have a Student visa there are several visa options to work in the UK after you have completed your studies
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Working during study as Student visa holder
This guide provides information on working in the UK as a Student visa holder
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Writing a good module description for the University website
This guide details best practice in producing content for the University module pages
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Writing a personal statement
This guide provides information on what content to include in a good personal statement
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Writing a personal statements for creative subjects
This guide explores writing your personal statement. It offers tips on using your personal statement as opportunity to tell universities more about yourself
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Writing a Postgraduate Teacher Education personal statement
Guidance on how to write a PGDE/CE personal statement and an example to help demonstrate your skills, experience and motivation for teaching.
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Writing a research proposal for postgraduate research in Islamic finance
This guide was created by the School of Business to help you apply for Islamic finance research degrees and in particular a PhD in Islamic Finance.
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Writing alt text
How to write effective alt text that helps visitors who rely on assistive technologies like screen readers
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Writing useful and accessible link text for websites
How to write clear, purposeful, and accessible link text if you are a website editor
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Your Student visa after completing your studies
This guide covers some questions that you may have once you have completed your studies with us
Software
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Absences during studies for international students with a student visa
This guide provides information for international students on how to request an absence from studies
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Academic dress of the University
Guidance on the robes worn by Chancellors, Rectors, Deans, and graduates from individual Faculties.
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Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS)
You may need to apply for an ATAS clearance certificate if you intend to study a taught postgraduate course or PhD in science, engineering, or technology subjects
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Access lecturer/admin pages of SEAtS to monitor student attendance
We have replaced paper attendance registers with a digital system for your in-person and online learning. Find out how to check-in students to your classes.
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Access support for gender-based violence
Whether you’ve experienced gender-based violence recently or in the past, the University of Dundee is here to support you to take whichever steps you want to take next
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Access the CareersPortal
You can register and access the CareersPortal to book appointments, search for jobs, and submit careers-related questions.
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Access your University of Dundee email using Outlook on the web
Learn how to check your Dundee student email (dundee.ac.uk) from any device using Outlook on the web.
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Accessibility support for Graduation
If you or your guests have accessibility requirements for Graduation, please let us know in advance so we can make your day run as smoothly as possible
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Accessing student software
There are several ways to get access to the software required for your studies whether that is on campus or on your own computer.
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Accessing your online interview
How to get set up for your online applicant interview on Blackboard Collaborate and our top tips for the day
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Add credit to your My Print account
If you are a student, you need to add credit to your My Print account before you can print using on-campus printers
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Add software to your non-managed University computer
Some licences allow staff to install software on their non-managed computer
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Add your qualifications to a Direct Application
These are the steps to complete when you are adding your qualifications to a Direct Application
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Advice for students with children
Combining studies with parenting responsibilities can be challenging, however, we have ways to support all students to achieve their full potential
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Agent Portal guidance
The following instructions explain how agents should log in and use our Agent Portal
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AI (Artificial Intelligence) in Teaching and Assessment
Guidance for staff on the use of AI in teaching with notes on practice and aspects of generative AI (GenAI) in higher education to consider.
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Alcohol dependence, substance misuse, and managing unhealthy habits
Guidance on identifying and getting support with alcohol dependence and substance misuse.
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Anxiety symptoms and support resources for students
Guidance on symptoms of anxiety, exam anxiety, strategies to help with anxiety, and support resources.
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Application guidance for PhDs in the Faculty of Life Sciences
Learn more about our application process and what we expect from you.
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Apply for a Graduate visa
A Graduate visa gives you permission to stay in the UK for at least 2 years after successfully completing a course in the UK
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Apply for a Schengen visa
If you are a Student visa holder and wish to travel to Europe you may need to apply for a Schengen visa
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Apply for a Skilled Worker visa to work in the UK
If you intend to move to the UK to take up a job offer from the University of Dundee you may need a work visa.
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Apply for a Student visa to study in the UK for six months or more
International students can check if they need a UK visa, how to get a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) number and how to apply for a visa
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Apply for entry to the UK as a visitor – family and friends
Learn how your family and friends can apply for visas to come and visit you in the UK
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Apply for entry to the UK as a visitor – students
For short courses, viva, resits, repeats and graduation
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Apply for funding support if you are a UK student
Who is eligible for funding support and how to apply
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Apply for funding support to help pay for your childcare
Who is eligible for the Higher Education Childcare Fund and how to apply.
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Apply for Recognition of Prior Certificated Learning (RPCL) in Health Sciences
RPCL transfers credit from your previous learning to your chosen course. Learn what this means and apply to transfer your previous credits.
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Apply for Recognition of Prior Informal Learning (RPIL) for BSc credit in the Health Sciences
Find out whether your previous educational and life/work experience can count as credit towards a BSc course, and apply for this credit.
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Apply for Recognition of Prior Informal Learning (RPIL) for postgraduate entry in Health Sciences
Find out whether your previous educational and life/work experience can count for entry to postgraduate study if you do not have a degree already, and apply for this credit.
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Apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) in Health Sciences
Prior learning, either through education, or from life/work experience, can be used to count for credit on one of our courses, and then apply for the credit
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Apply for student Council Tax exemption
You need to apply for exemption from Council Tax, this is not automatic. If all adults in your household are students you can get 100% exemption
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Apply for The William S. Phillips Fund
This guide provides information on who is eligible and how to apply for the The William S. Phillips Fund
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Apply for University accommodation
Find out how you can apply for University Accommodation once you've firmly accepted your conditional or unconditional course offer as your first choice and we are open for applications
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Apply to creative courses at university or college
As an ACES participant, this guide will lay out how to approach applying for a creative course
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Apply to study abroad if you are a University of Dundee student
Guidance on applying to our exchange programme if you want to spend a semester or year studying abroad.
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Applying for a research degree
How to apply for a research degree, such as a PhD or Master's by Research
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Attendance and your Student visa
This guide outlines the attendance requirements for Student visa holders
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Avoid publishing PDFs on the University website
Guidance for web editors on why we should not publish content in PDF format on the University website
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Become a student ambassador
Represent the University and support prospective students and guests at key events and gain valuable experience
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Body donation
Donating your body to medical science is incredibly generous and is valued highly by staff, students and researchers. It is a decision you need to make in advance with full and informed consent.
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Book a counselling appointment with the University Counselling Service
How to get counselling support if you a student
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Book a teaching or meeting room
Room bookings can be made by staff and students using Resource Booker to book teaching or meeting rooms outside of centrally timetabled events
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Book a University vehicle
Book a vehicle for University business and read the rules for using it.
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Book an appointment with an academic skills tutor
Book an appointment with one of the tutors at Academic Skills to help improve your general academic skills.
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Book your applicant interview on My Applications
When you are invited to attend an applicant interview, you need to select a date and time to attend
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Borrow assistive hardware and other technology from the library
How students can access digital equipment to help support their needs
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Borrow material via inter-library loans
The resources of libraries throughout the UK and the world are made available through the Inter-Library Loan (ILL) network.
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Borrowing from the library
Guidance on what you can borrow from our libraries, for how long, and when you will need to return it.
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Brian Cox Award for Excellence in Public Engagement with Research: Application guidelines and form
Individuals or groups of people working at the Faculty of Life Sciences can apply for the Brian Cox Prize for Excellence in Public Engagement with Research. This recognises and rewards the Faculty's outstanding communicators in improving understanding of the Faculty's research to a wider audience.
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BSc degree - Level 2 Direct Entry module choice guidance
Module choices for BSc Level 2 direct-entry students, credit requirements, compulsory modules and discussing options with an adviser
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Buy graduation souvenirs and scroll holders
Find where to buy a University of Dundee scroll holder, official souvenirs, unique University tartan gifts, and Dundee landmark prints by local artist Pamela Scott
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Can't log into your account or a system?
Run through this five-step checklist to regain access to your @dundee.ac.uk account or get into the system you need to before contacting IT
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Car parking
Car parking on City campus between 08:00 - 17:30 Monday to Friday is limited to permit holders
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Careers and employability support for disabled students
How the Careers Service can provide career support for students with a disability
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Caring for children or dependents when working from home
Support and flexible working when caring for children and/or dependants when you are working from home
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Change and manage MFA setup
Add alternative contact methods right after setup. If you get a new mobile device, update your settings and change to using the mobile app when travelling overseas
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Change of personal details (staff)
If you wish to update your address, emergency contact, bank details, or other details this is now available in OneUniversity.
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Change settings or troubleshoot MyDesktop
You can alter settings on the MyDesktop client to make it easier to use, plus tips for troubleshooting some common issues
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Change your name, address, or personal details (students)
It's important we have up to date details for our students, it's easy to keep these correct
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Change your password
Your password is the key to your account, do not share it even with someone who claims to be University staff
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Changing your course once you have started studying
Find out if you can transfer your course and what options are available
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Changing your course or study method
Check if any changes to your course will affect your Student visa status
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Charge your electric car on campus
We have over twenty publicly accessible electric charging points on City Campus and the Botanic Gardens
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Close Personal Relationships – Procedure
The steps to be taken after a Close Personal Relationship, as defined in the Close Personal Relationship Policy (“the CPR policy”), has been disclosed or reported in terms of the CPR policy.
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Collaborating with Web Services to deliver content projects
This guide helps you understand how Web Services engage and work with teams across the University to deliver web content projects
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Complaints handling procedure guide for students
How to raise a complaint, how we will handle the complaint, and what you can expect from us.
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Completing an application form for a job
Learn how to make a high quality application, whether this is for a graduate job, an internship, or a postgraduate degree.
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Connect to Connect Tunnel VPN on Windows
How to install and use the VPN to get remote access to secure services on your Windows computer. The VPN is only for use when off campus.
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Connect to eduroam wifi
Find out how to connect to eduroam wifi for staff, students living in accommodation, visitors and guests on campus
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Connect to eduroam wifi at other institutions
Follow the instructions to get your One Dundee Desktop connected to eduroam when accessing it away from our campuses
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Connect to MyDesktop
Our virtual desktop system provides you access to a University Windows desktop, just like a student PC in the Library.
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Connect to SonicWall Mobile Connect VPN app on phone or tablet
How to install and use the VPN to get remote access to secure services on your mobile device. The VPN is only for use when off campus.
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Connect to SonicWall VPN on Linux
How to install and use the VPN to get remote access to secure services on your Linux device. The VPN is only for use when off campus
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Connect to the University's wired (via ethernet cable)
For anyone not using a Staff Windows Desktop (a non-managed device), including students in accommodation
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Connect your gaming and streaming devices to the student residences network
How to register and connect Smart TV's, Games Consoles, Wireless Printers, Amazon Alexa and other smart devices. to Student Residences network
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Consultancy and service work
Consultancy is an effective way for you to share your expert knowledge to assist companies in solving problems, ultimately helping your research make an impact.
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Contact the University Service Desk using Help4U
Find out how to contact various Professional Services teams, such as IT, Web and HR, using Help4U
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Cover letter guidance for International students
Advice for International students on how to write a well written and tailored cover letter.
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Creating a corporate information page
Guidance for CMS editors on how to write and publish corporate information content on the University website
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Creating a group page
Guidance for CMS editors on how to write and publish group content on the University website
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Creating a guide
Guidance for staff on creating guide content for the University website.
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Creating a landing page
Best practice for website editors on creating landing pages on the University website.
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Creating a PhD opportunity - guidance for website editors
Guidance for CMS editors on how to write and publish a PhD opportunity on the University website.
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Creating a project
Guidance for CMS editors on how to write and publish project content on the University website
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Creating accessible documents
This guide offers practical help so you can make inclusive Word documents and PDFs that are easy to read and understand by your entire audience.
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Creating an announcement
Guidance for CMS editors on how to write and publish announcement content on the University website
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Creating and publishing a story
Guidance for how to write and publish story content on the University website
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Creating and running a Jisc Online Survey
Learn the different steps involved in creating, running, and accessing your survey.
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Creating inclusive teaching materials
This guide offers practical help so you can make inclusive teaching materials, including Word documents, PDFs, presentations, and videos
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Creating UTMs to track campaigns
Learn how to create UTMs to track how well your marketing campaigns are performing
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CV writing guidance for international students
This guide offers advice on writing a CV for the UK jobs market, and describes the expected format of a UK CV.
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Data access statements
Guidance for researchers on the requirement for and creation of a data access statement
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Data Management Plans
This guide covers the necessary steps to take when managing your research data
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Dealing with homesickness at university
Missing home whilst you’re at university is a very normal thing, and can affect students at any stage of their studies.
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Dependant visas for family
Guidance for current Student visa holders on applying for dependants to join them in the UK during studies
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Depositing your research data
Guidance for researchers on depositing research data on Discovery or using an external provider.
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Developing your networking skills
Enhance your networking abilities to uncover opportunities, refine existing skills, and acquire new ones
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Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA)
Find out how to apply for Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA), the types of allowance available and the assessment process
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Dyslexia support for students
Get dyslexia support if you are a student including specialist dyslexia tuition and dyslexia screening
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Edit and save files on your USB or external hard drive
You will be prompted to encrypt removable media on a Windows 10 One Dundee Desktop with Bitlocker making it password protected
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Employing a member of staff who requires sponsorship for visa purposes (advice for managers)
If you intend to employ a member of staff who is not a UK/Irish National, it is likely they will need a work visa.
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Energy saving at work
Simple changes you can make for a more environmentally sustainable workplace.
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English language requirements
Find out how you can meet the University of Dundee’s English language requirements, including the tests and qualifications we accept
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Enhancing the Profession of Nursing Award
This award aims to recognise a nursing student who has enhanced the profession of nursing in any way. This award is in memory of the late Mrs Valerie Crabb
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Entry to university workbook
A workbook for teachers to help pupils who are thinking about applying for University.
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Epilepsy seizure guidance
Guidance for staff regarding the course of action should a person experience an epileptic seizure
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Equality monitoring - why do we do it?
By completing your Equality Monitoring form you help us, your colleagues and fellow students ensure a culture that benefits and supports us all
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Exam support for students with a disability
Guidance for staff regarding the provision of exam support for students with a disability.
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Facilities for breastfeeding, expressing, and storing breastmilk
Find out where on campus you can breastfeed, express, and store breastmilk and how to access these facilities
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Financial considerations after you graduate
Information about repaying your student/tuition fee loan and other financial considerations after you graduate.
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Find a job using JobShop
The JobShop advertises jobs, internships, volunteering, work experience opportunities, and is updated daily.
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Find a student printer on campus
We have student accessible My Print printers locations throughout our three campuses offering printing from 5p per page
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Find graduate jobs
An overview of the different resources you can use to find a graduate job.
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Find part-time work in support worker and social care roles
Find part-time work as Support Worker, Healthcare Support Worker, Support Practitioner and Social Care Officer roles
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Find temporary employment at the University with DUTE
Find temporary, paid, employment within the University. Information for potential candidates and recruiting managers.
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Finding out you’re pregnant during your studies
Guidance on support available for pregnant students
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Finding private accommodation: advice for international students
Advice for if you're moving to the UK and are not using University arranged accommodation, or are moving from University housing to private
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Free up hard drive space on your Windows managed device
This guide is for users who are on a managed Windows device and do not have elevated privileges
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Get a letter that says I am a current student
To confirm your enrolment status, you can download a letter from eVision or request a letter from Registry
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Get books in accessible formats if you have qualifying disability (visual, learning, or physical)
RNIB Bookshare and the Alternative Formats Service allow you to freely access eBooks in your preferred format.
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Get help with acknowledging and using AI responsibly in assessment and study
How to accurately and appropriately use and acknowledge generative artificial intelligence (GAI) in assessments and assignments
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Get help with mental health
Around one in four people will experience a mental health difficulty at some point, so some students and staff may experience this while at university
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Get Microsoft 365 for free on your own devices
Use your dundee.ac.uk email to get Microsoft 365 free on up to 15 of your own devices
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Get something stamped or signed by the University
Get documentation such as a council tax letter or pension certificate signed by the University.
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Get student dental treatment from Dundee Dental Hospital
Free dental treatment is provided by our undergraduate clinical students and for adults and children
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Get support from a mentor/buddy (Peer Connector)
Get support and information from experienced students to help you settle in to University life.
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Get support from external service EmployAbility
Find out what services are available and register with EmployAbility.
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Get support from the Citizens Advice Bureau on campus
How students and staff can book an appointment with the Citizens Advice Bureau
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Get your staff ID card
Get your staff ID card for access to the library, DUSA The Union, and to access discounts at shops and services.
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Getting started with IT at Dundee
Digital and Technology Services (DTS) have put this guide together to help get you set up and running with our main IT tools as quickly as possible
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Getting started with the Library
Whether you're diving into research, looking for a quiet study spot, or just need a cosy place to get some work done, our library is here for you
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GoinGlobal
Find international jobs and internships, employer profiles, and other resources.
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Good housekeeping practices to save your department carbon and money
Some ideas on efficient work practises and help stop unnecessary wastage within your department
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Graduate Apprenticeships information for applicants
Find out how a Graduate Apprenticeship can benefit you, our entry requirements, the funding that is available, how you can apply, and more!
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Graduate Apprenticeships information for employers
Find out how Graduate Apprenticeships can benefit your business, the costs involved, what support you can provide, how you can apply, and more!
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Graduation photography and photowall
Capture precious memories of your special day with professional graduation photography - available in the Ustinov Room within the Bonar Hall - or share a photo/message with the audience before the ceremony begins
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Graduation week: what to expect
Find out more about your ceremony and how to get extra tickets for it and your Reception Party
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Guidance for researchers on data storage and security
The University provides researchers with various options for data storage, sharing and archiving.
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Guidance on Digital Object identifiers (DOI) and International Standard Book Numbers (ISBN)
Guidance for researchers on which unique identifiers to use and how to obtain one for a publication or dataset.
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Guidance on scams for international students
This page explains common scams affecting international students and how to recognise and avoid them, so you can make informed decisions and stay safe
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Guidance on writing a Data Management Plan (DMP)
Guidance on who should complete and how to write a Data Management Plan.
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Guide to building closures due to Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete
Parts of DUSA, the Fulton Building and Crawford Building are temporarily closed as a precautionary measure due to RAAC concrete within their roofs
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Guide to digitisation
Find out how teaching staff can arrange for book chapters, articles and printed materials to be made available to students through My Dundee.
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Handling a complaint against you
Guidance for staff and students who have been accused of bullying or harassment
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Health and safety guidance when home/remote working
Find out about steps you can take to make your home set up as safe and comfortable as possible while working from home
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Hire your academic gown for Graduation
Learn how to hire your academic gown for your graduation ceremony and find the official suppliers for your robes and hood
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How students can report absences due to ill health
You can use a self-certificate for the first 7 days of an absence for absence reporting purposes
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How to apply for a course
For most undergraduate courses you will apply through UCAS. Postgraduate courses are applied to through our website
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How to pay library charges
Details of the costs related to the use of library services including fines and refunds.
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How to request information about our students: guidance for parents or guardians
Information for parents and guardians who wish to request information about a student or to raise a concern.
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How to use LapSafe lockers
Find out how to borrow a university-managed laptop from our self service lockers.
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How to volunteer and develop your skills
Volunteering is a great way to build your skills and enhance your employability, while at the same time giving something back to a great cause or charity.
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How to write a cover letter for a job application
This guide provides information on what content to provide in your cover letter when applying for a job
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How to write your best postgraduate research proposal
What your research proposal should include and guidance on what we look for when selecting our research students.
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How we choose your room
We try to match up people in our residences to create well balanced flats
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Install the SafeZone app on your mobile
SafeZone will be used to communicate with our University community in an emergency. Users will also be able to check in if they feel unsafe or are lone working
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Intellectual Property and the invention disclosure form
How to let us know if you have an invention or idea that you think could make an impact beyond your immediate research activities
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Internships for postgraduate business students
Apply for a global internship if you are a postgraduate business student at the University of Dundee
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Interviews and placements for MSc Psychological Therapy in Primary Care
This is both a course and a job in NHS Scotland where you work on placement. This guide provides information on how interviews and placements will operate
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Join the Library: membership information
Learn how to join the library and about the different categories of membership
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Knowledge Transfer Partnerships
Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTP) is an Innovate UK initiative to enable companies to create collaborative partnerships with universities
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Learning and assistive technology support for staff and students
Learning technology is the broad range of communication, information, and related technologies that can be used to support learning, teaching, and assessment as well as work-related activities.
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Learning to manage social anxiety and loneliness
A guide to help students overcome loneliness, recognise symptoms of anxiety and when to get help
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Leaving your university studies early
Leaving your studies early can be a big step. There’s support available to help you make the best decision and point you in the right direction.
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Library postal delivery service
The Library's postal delivery service is available to students and academics for our standard loan books.
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Living in residences
We encourage our students to have a fun experience while at University, and wish them to be able to do so safely and responsibly
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Log in to your shared mailbox
You don't need to log into your shared mailbox with a password, instead you get to it through your own email account
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MA degree - Level 2 Direct Entry module choice guidance
Module choices for MA Level 2 direct-entry students, credit requirements, compulsory modules and discussing options with an adviser
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Making your data FAIR
This guide outlines how to use FAIR principles for your research project
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Manage your information and records
Guidance on creating, storing, using, sharing, archiving, and deleting the records that you produce.
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Manage your Junk Email folder
Sometimes the filter in Outlook moves messages that matter into your Junk Email folder. You can quickly reclassify messages if you need to
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Managing stress, guidance for students
Guidance on approaches to identifying triggers and managing stress.
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Managing your money as a student
Find out about banking, borrowing and budgeting and make sure you're managing your finances effectively.
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Map your School of Life Sciences shared drives
Map your School of Life Sciences shared drives to your desktop and access the files you have stored there. Launch a script from AppsAnywhere to do this
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Material Transfer Agreements
A material transfer agreement (MTA) is a contract that governs the transfer of material between researchers.
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Matriculation for new and continuing students
Advice on how to matriculate for new and continuing students.
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Mentoring for students with mental health difficulties
Disability Services offer specialist one-to-one support if you are experiencing ongoing mental heath issues.
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Moving in to student accommodation
What you need to know when moving into student accommodation.
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Moving out of your room
This year, there’s lots of different circumstances you might face when moving out of your room in University accommodation.
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No detriment - what does it mean?
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Nominate someone for an Honorary Degree
Learn how to nominate someone for an Honorary Degree if you think they have made an outstanding contribution to their field.
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Order an official document or letter from Registry
If you need evidence that you studied at the University of Dundee or a transcript of your marks, you can order these from Registry
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Organising an event with Equality and Diversity
When you are organising an event, meeting or function, equality plays a big part of the planning, even though you may not think about it
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Pay your tuition fees for International students
Find out how to pay your tuition fees, including via credit/debit card or bank transfer. We accept payments in over 140 currencies. Direct Debit is available for UK bank accounts.
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Pay your tuition fees for Scottish and Rest of UK postgraduate students
Pay using Direct Debit, credit/debit card, or bank transfer. If you have funding from an external source, provide evidence from your funding body
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Pay your tuition fees for Scottish and Rest of UK undergraduate students
A guide on understanding and applying for tuition fee funding, paying your tuition fees and tuition fee payment terms
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Pay your university accommodation fees
You can pay your Advance Rental Payment by credit/debit card or bank transfer. You can also pay the remaining fees using Direct Debit from a UK bank account.
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Performing an accessibility self-audit
How to perform an accessibility self-audit on your website to find and fix problems so your website meets the UK's public sector accessibility regulations
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Postgraduate Research Essentials: finding support and making changes to your degree
Withdrawals, extensions, terminations and the Postgraduate Appeals Process
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Postgraduate Research Essentials: finishing your research degree
How to declare your intention to submit, how thesis submission and examination work, and finishing up all the final bits before graduation
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Postgraduate Research Essentials: outside your research degree
The process for booking annual leave and medical absences, and information about undertaking additional work alongside your research degree, including teaching
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Postgraduate Research Essentials: research degree planning, progress and monitoring
How long your research degree might take, Thesis Monitoring Committees, Upgrade Review and re-matriculation
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Postgraduate Research Essentials: research environment
Learn about researcher development opportunities, research integrity and the ethics approval process, and what happens if you are involved in a misconduct case
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Postgraduate Research Essentials: starting your research degree
Information for international and disabled postgraduate researchers, your new starter tasks and the responsibilities of you and your supervisory team
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Postgraduate Researcher Experience Survey
The Postgraduate Research Experience Survey (PRES) enables the University to gather information about the experience of any research student.
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Practice for job interviews using Shortlist.Me
Practice your video interviewing skills using Shortlist.Me
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Pre-Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) credibility assessments
Guidance for applicants who have been asked to undertake extra pre-CAS checks relating to bank statements and credibility interviews.
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Preparing a Research Degree Proposal for DJCAD
Guidance notes to help you to prepare your proposal
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Preparing for a job interview
Guidance for preparing for a job interview including example interview questions
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Preparing for a recruitment test
Information about the different types of psychometric and aptitude tests you might face when applying for a job.
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Preparing for an art school interview
As an ACES participant, get some tips on how to get ready for an interview for art school
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Print a US election absentee ballot on a University printer
If you need to print a ballot paper and envelope to vote in a US election, you can use University printers to do so
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Print from a staff computer (new HP printers)
Our new HP printers make it easy to print securely from your staff laptop anywhere on our campuses
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Print larger than A3 using the large format plotter printer
You can print items such as architecture plans on 90gsm plain paper using your My Print account
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Print to a University printer from your own iOS and Android device
Print from your own device on-campus using MyPrint - Mobility Print
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Print to a University printer from your own Windows or Mac laptop
Print from your own device on-campus using MyPrint - Mobility Print
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Print Unit guidelines
The Print Unit provides a full range of professional print and finishing services for all university staff, students and the general public.
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Print using My Print (for students)
Learn how to use the My Print service at Dundee. You can send documents to the SecurePrint queue from a PC or mobile, then tap your Student ID card to release and pay.
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Private rented accommodation for continuing students
A guide for continuing students who want to move into private rented accommodation after their first year
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Progress to Fellowship through the Professional Learning Framework
A continuing professional development (CPD) route for teaching staff and students to become an Associate, Fellow, or Senior Fellow of Advance HE.
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Promote a healthy working and learning environment
Learn what you can do to contribute to a healthy working and learning environment, and prevent harassment and bullying
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Proposing a partnership with us
If you are interested in proposing a partnership with us get in touch and a member of the Global Partnerships team will discuss the next steps.
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Publishing events on the University website
Guidance for website editors who create events content for the University website and publish it with our content management system
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Pupil's guide to law student shadowing
Important guidance and advice for pupils who shadow a University of Dundee Law student.
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Pupil's guide to medicine student shadowing
Important guidance and advice for pupils who shadow a University of Dundee medicine student.
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Pupil’s guide to dentistry student shadowing
Important guidance and advice for pupils who shadow a University of Dundee Dentistry student.
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Recommend new resource purchases for the library
Guidance for students and members of staff who wish to recommend that the Library purchases a new resource.
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Recycling and disposal of waste
Find out the types of waste that can be recycled and disposed of on campus, who to contact and other available recycling centres
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Reduce document and image file sizes
This guide provides information on how to reduce file sizes for Word documents, PDFs and images
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Reducing digital distraction and improving your focus when studying
How to remove digital distractions during your study time, improve your focus, and manage your workload.
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Refer a student to the Counselling Service
Learn when and how to refer a student to the Counselling Service if you are a member of staff
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Refer a student to the Student Support Team if you are a member of staff
If you are a member of staff and are concerned about a student’s wellbeing, you can use this form to refer them to the Student Support Team
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Register attendance at classes and get support with the SEAtS mobile app
We use the SEAtS app to monitor attendance across our classes to help you get the best outcomes. Find out how to get the app, use it, and solve any common issues
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Register for Graduation Class of 2026
Find out how to register for your graduation ceremony, book your tickets for the reception, and hire your gown
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Register for NHS medical care, including registering with a doctor and dentist
Guidance on the National Health Services (NHS), pharmacies, opticians, and registering with a doctor or dentist.
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Register for Sustainable Labs
Designed to suit people who are not based in conventional office environments, such as teaching labs or research labs but still want to participate in the Green Impact Awards.
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Register on Contractor Tracker if you are a contractor
Find out what you need to do if you are working on campus as a contractor and register on our Contractor Tracker system.
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Remove software from your Windows Staff Desktop
Uninstall a piece of software you no longer need using the Request administrator access tool
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Replace a lost or worn out ID card
What to do if you need a replacement student or staff ID card or want to change your photo
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Replacing a lost or stolen passport
Find out what to do if your passport has been lost or stolen
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Report an incident of harassment or bullying
Use the online form to report an incident of harassment or bullying, for yourself, a student, or colleague
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Report phishing emails
Help us detect and prevent suspicious messages that may be trying to scam you.
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Request a letter confirming your right to work in the UK
If your employer requests a letter to evidence your right to work you can request a letter using this form
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Request a manual password reset
If you are unable to reset your password, you should use this form
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Request a non-standard IT account
Test, third-party, and system accounts are available on request
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Request a refund of your tuition fee deposit
If you decline your offer or have been unable to secure a visa, you may be able to request a full or partial refund on your tuition fee deposit
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Request access for visitors
Members of staff can request a Visitor account for temporary access to University IT facilities, including campus PCs, for up to one month
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Request an Associate Staff account
If you are working in and at the University but are not employed by it, and require access to IT or Library facilities, request an Associate Staff account
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Request an update to a course page
Guidance for academic and Professional Services staff on how to request updates to course page content on the University website
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Request and manage your shared mailbox
A shared mailbox allows your team, department, or society to jointly operate an email account.
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Request environmental information about the University of Dundee
How to access or request environmental information about the University under the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004
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Request for a report or set of mailing labels
Complete the relevant forms in Topdesk to request either historic data from P3 or current data from 1U.
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Request or stop an account rename
You need to notify the University if your name changes. Once your details have been updated in our systems, your account will be renamed automatically.
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Request photography or video services
If you require photos or a video taken within the University you can request the services of our in-house photographers and videographers.
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Request repairs to a University building or part of campus
How to report an issue with a room, building, or the external environment of the University campus.
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Researching universities, colleges, and courses
As an ACES participant, learn what you need to look for when investigating what and where you want to do
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Reset your forgotten password
Follow these steps to learn how to reset a forgotten University of Dundee password using the self-service portal or a mobile device
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SafePod Network
Information for researchers about the Safepod Network and how to gain access to the service.
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Scan or copy using a University printer
Staff and students can use our HP multifunction devices (printer and scanner) to scan and copy documents
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Search our museum collections online
Find out exactly what we have in our museum collections by using our online catalogue
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Secure access to data - Assured Organisational Connectivity
Information about accessing secure research data as an accredited researcher using the Assured Organisational Connectivity (AOC) service.
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Set up external examiner accounts on My Dundee
External examiners will need to have access to your module in My Dundee. Learn how to add examiners to your Blackboard (Original) modules.
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Set up fingerprint reader on your HP laptop
For staff who want to use their fingerprint to log in to their HP laptop instead of typing their password
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Set up multi-factor authentication on your account
To use services off-campus you'll be prompted for additional verification via a mobile app, text message, or phone call
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Set up Secure Mobile Working (Company Portal app) on android
Find out how to install and use the Company Portal app to access your staff email.
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Set up Secure Mobile Working (Company Portal app) on iOS
Find out how to install and use the Company Portal app to access your staff email.
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Setting up a bank account
This guide provides information on opening a bank account for students and what documents you will need to provide
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Setting up inward or outward partnership visits
The Global Partnerships team lead the coordination of any partnership visits. Complete the form if you are planning a visit.
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Setting up your Jisc Online Surveys account
Learn how to request and get started with your Online Surveys account
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Sexual health and contraception
Information for students about emergency contraception and booking sexual health appointments.
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Special recognition student nurse award
This award recognises any pre-registration student nurse who deserves special recognition. They may have overcome significant challenges or adversity, or they may have inspired his or her peers in some way.
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Staff and student discounts on computers and software
Make the most of your dundee.ac.uk email when buying new tech and apps
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Staying compliant with your Student Visa
This guide provides information on complying with the conditions of your Student visa
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Staying safe online
Our cyber specialists have put together these tips as a guide for keeping you and the University safe while online.
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Stephen Fry Public Engagement Awards application guidance
This guide describes the conditions and requirements for applying to the Stephen Fry Awards
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Student guide to mitigating circumstances and/or recurring circumstances
Learn how to report problems which have negatively affected your studies, get support, and make your exam board aware of your situation
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Submit a design brief to Creative Services
Processes and guidelines for projects for creation of digital or print graphic design work
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Submit your content for the Undergraduate Degree Show webpages
How to submit your links and profile image if you are a student at DJCAD
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Suitable photographs for your staff or student ID card
Examples of good photographs for your ID card.
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Support a colleague who has been bullied or harassed
Guidance for staff members who are supporting colleagues who have been bullied or harassed
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Support a student who has been bullied or harassed
Guidance for staff when supporting a student who has been bullied or harassed
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Support for mature students
Get help with finance, funding, and adjusting to university life if you are a mature student.
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Support for students from a Care-Experienced background, who have caring responsibilities, or who are estranged
Find out what personal and financial support is available for students with a background in care, who have caring responsibilities, or who are estranged
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Tell us about your disability if you are an applicant
Find out how to inform us about your disability, and what to do if you have already made your application
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The IT at-risk periods
Issues experienced on a Tue or Thu from 07:00-09:00 may be due to IT works and upgrades.
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The University of Dundee Mace
Learn about the origins of the University mace, and what the symbolic elements on it represent.
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Touch a Life Award
This award aims to recognise a nursing student who demonstrates the heart of nursing through the impact they have on either an individual, a family or a community. It is sponsored by the Brittle Bone Society in memory of the late Mrs Margaret Grant MBE.
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Transferring ownership and deletion of Jisc Online Surveys
Learn about the deletion and retention process, and how to transfer ownership of your Jisc Online Survey
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Travel from Aberdeen Airport
Dundee is approximately 70 miles from Aberdeen Airport, and can be reached by taxi, train, or bus
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Travel from Edinburgh International Airport
Dundee is approximately 60 miles from Edinburgh International Airport, and can be reached by taxi, train, or bus.
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Travel from Glasgow International Airport
Dundee is approximately 80 miles from Glasgow International Airport, and can be reached by taxi, train, or bus
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Travel from Prestwick International Airport
Dundee is approximately 115 miles from Prestwick International Airport, and can be reached by taxi, train, or bus
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Travelling to the University of Dundee
How to travel to the University of Dundee by car, train, bus, or plane
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Tuition fee status assessment
Find out how the University determines your fee status and the criteria used to decide if you pay home or overseas tuition fees
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Turning an idea into a grant
This guide will help you take your idea and start to develop a plan, write your proposal and put your idea into a project format
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Understanding how to tackle low mood and depression
Symptoms, increasing self-esteem and resilience, and support resources
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Understanding your rights as a disabled applicant
Learn how the Equality Act protects you throughout the job application and employment process, including your rights to adjustments and disclosure.
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Understanding your tuition fee balance as current student
Your tuition fee balance is shown in eVision however may appear different than you expect due to the way funding bodies pay the University
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Uninstall Secure Mobile Working (Company Portal app)
Do you no longer want the app on your personal phone or tablet? Are you leaving the University and handing your device back to your manager?
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University of Dundee app
Access your timetable, book a study desk, keep track of your library loans, renew and reserve books and much more.
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Update your contact details for the Graduate Outcomes National Survey
Help us to ensure we have accurate information for you
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Update your saved network password on macOS
macOS will remember your login details, but will not prompt you to update them, even if your login fails
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Update your staff profile on the people pages
Learn about the information displayed on staff pages and who to contact to get your profile updated
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Update your staff record
Update your personal details by completing the staff record form.
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Upload your digital portfolio to My Applications
How to upload your digital portfolio to My Applications on eVision for assessment
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Upload your documents to My Applications
What documents you need to add to your application, what we accept, and how to upload these to My Applications on eVision
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URL standards
This guide explains the practices that we follow when we publish URLs on dundee.ac.uk and any other website affiliated with the University of Dundee.
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Use MFA at login
When you try to log in away from the campus network, no matter what device you're using, you will often be asked to enter your second login factor.
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Using AI in recruitment and job hunting if you are a student or graduate
Using AI (artificial intelligence) in the different stages of recruitment in an ethical way to find a job.
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Using an assessment centre for a job application
Find out what activities an assessment centre will ask you to do and how to prepare for them
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Using recruitment agencies to find a job
Find out more information about recruitment agencies, how they work and how to find and register with an agency
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Using the Digital Asset Manager (DAM)
Learn how to find images, documents, and other media by using our Digital Asset Manager
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Using the library click and collect service
How to order an item from one of our libraries for collection.
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Video accessibility: Captioning, subtitles and transcripts
How to ensure everyone can enjoy your video by providing alternative text.
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View and edit your teaching commitments in Outlook calendar
Timetabling Into Calendars allows academic staff to see their teaching schedule in their Outlook calendar. This is continually updated by the timetable system
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View and understand your timetable
Find out how to view your personalised Dundee student timetable, understand your class schedule, and locate your teaching rooms
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View your exam timetable and exam results
Find out when and where your exams are, and when and how you will get your results.
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VIP visitors
This guide outlines the steps and who to contact for all high-profile visits to the University
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Volunteer as a Peer Connector
Peer Connectors are trained student volunteers help other students get used to university life and provide support and information.
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Volunteer on the School Volunteering Programme
The Careers Service are excited to offer students the opportunity to volunteer in either a primary or secondary school in Dundee and the surrounding area
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What equipment is available in a centrally-managed teaching room?
This is an overview of the type of equipment available in our bookable rooms
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What happens after your Clearing application to Dundee?
If you've got an offer from us, congratulations! This page will let you know everything you need to do next. Find out how to formally accept your place, secure your student accommodation, and get ready for arrival.
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What is Secure Mobile Working (Company Portal app)?
A service that helps you and the University ensure information is safe and secure on phones and tablets
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What to do after you've interacted with a spam or phishing email
Follow these steps if you've clicked, replied to, or downloaded an attachment from a spam or phishing email
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What to do if your visa application is refused
If your application for a Student or Visitor visa is refused you should contact us. You may be able to re-apply if we are able to issue a second CAS
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What to include in a digital portfolio
As an ACES participant, learn how to develop, organise, and assemble your portfolio for submitting as part of an application to a creative course
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What you need to bring to University
Which documents you need to bring depends on your tuition fee status. Some items everyone needs to bring, and others only apply if you need a visa to study here
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When to use the VPN
The VPN (Virtual Private Network) allows staff who are offsite, or are working from home to access certain University systems
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Where to store your files on a student computer
You should store your files in the cloud using OneDrive when using one of the campus computers available to you.
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Winter vacation information for applicants
The University closes over the Christmas and New Year period. Find out when we reopen, and how to avoid delays to your application.
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Withdrawals, deferrals and changes in immigration status
If you withdraw, defer or change your studies your Student visa could be affected
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Work experience and internships
Learn why work experience can help you when it comes to applying for a job, and how to find a relevant opportunity.
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Working after study
If you have a Student visa there are several visa options to work in the UK after you have completed your studies
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Working during study as Student visa holder
This guide provides information on working in the UK as a Student visa holder
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Writing a good module description for the University website
This guide details best practice in producing content for the University module pages
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Writing a personal statement
This guide provides information on what content to include in a good personal statement
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Writing a personal statements for creative subjects
This guide explores writing your personal statement. It offers tips on using your personal statement as opportunity to tell universities more about yourself
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Writing a Postgraduate Teacher Education personal statement
Guidance on how to write a PGDE/CE personal statement and an example to help demonstrate your skills, experience and motivation for teaching.
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Writing a research proposal for postgraduate research in Islamic finance
This guide was created by the School of Business to help you apply for Islamic finance research degrees and in particular a PhD in Islamic Finance.
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Writing alt text
How to write effective alt text that helps visitors who rely on assistive technologies like screen readers
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Writing useful and accessible link text for websites
How to write clear, purposeful, and accessible link text if you are a website editor
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Your Student visa after completing your studies
This guide covers some questions that you may have once you have completed your studies with us
Storage
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Absences during studies for international students with a student visa
This guide provides information for international students on how to request an absence from studies
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Academic dress of the University
Guidance on the robes worn by Chancellors, Rectors, Deans, and graduates from individual Faculties.
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Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS)
You may need to apply for an ATAS clearance certificate if you intend to study a taught postgraduate course or PhD in science, engineering, or technology subjects
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Access lecturer/admin pages of SEAtS to monitor student attendance
We have replaced paper attendance registers with a digital system for your in-person and online learning. Find out how to check-in students to your classes.
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Access support for gender-based violence
Whether you’ve experienced gender-based violence recently or in the past, the University of Dundee is here to support you to take whichever steps you want to take next
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Access the CareersPortal
You can register and access the CareersPortal to book appointments, search for jobs, and submit careers-related questions.
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Access your University of Dundee email using Outlook on the web
Learn how to check your Dundee student email (dundee.ac.uk) from any device using Outlook on the web.
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Accessibility support for Graduation
If you or your guests have accessibility requirements for Graduation, please let us know in advance so we can make your day run as smoothly as possible
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Accessing student software
There are several ways to get access to the software required for your studies whether that is on campus or on your own computer.
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Accessing your online interview
How to get set up for your online applicant interview on Blackboard Collaborate and our top tips for the day
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Add credit to your My Print account
If you are a student, you need to add credit to your My Print account before you can print using on-campus printers
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Add software to your non-managed University computer
Some licences allow staff to install software on their non-managed computer
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Add your qualifications to a Direct Application
These are the steps to complete when you are adding your qualifications to a Direct Application
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Advice for students with children
Combining studies with parenting responsibilities can be challenging, however, we have ways to support all students to achieve their full potential
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Agent Portal guidance
The following instructions explain how agents should log in and use our Agent Portal
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AI (Artificial Intelligence) in Teaching and Assessment
Guidance for staff on the use of AI in teaching with notes on practice and aspects of generative AI (GenAI) in higher education to consider.
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Alcohol dependence, substance misuse, and managing unhealthy habits
Guidance on identifying and getting support with alcohol dependence and substance misuse.
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Anxiety symptoms and support resources for students
Guidance on symptoms of anxiety, exam anxiety, strategies to help with anxiety, and support resources.
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Application guidance for PhDs in the Faculty of Life Sciences
Learn more about our application process and what we expect from you.
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Apply for a Graduate visa
A Graduate visa gives you permission to stay in the UK for at least 2 years after successfully completing a course in the UK
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Apply for a Schengen visa
If you are a Student visa holder and wish to travel to Europe you may need to apply for a Schengen visa
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Apply for a Skilled Worker visa to work in the UK
If you intend to move to the UK to take up a job offer from the University of Dundee you may need a work visa.
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Apply for a Student visa to study in the UK for six months or more
International students can check if they need a UK visa, how to get a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) number and how to apply for a visa
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Apply for entry to the UK as a visitor – family and friends
Learn how your family and friends can apply for visas to come and visit you in the UK
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Apply for entry to the UK as a visitor – students
For short courses, viva, resits, repeats and graduation
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Apply for funding support if you are a UK student
Who is eligible for funding support and how to apply
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Apply for funding support to help pay for your childcare
Who is eligible for the Higher Education Childcare Fund and how to apply.
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Apply for Recognition of Prior Certificated Learning (RPCL) in Health Sciences
RPCL transfers credit from your previous learning to your chosen course. Learn what this means and apply to transfer your previous credits.
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Apply for Recognition of Prior Informal Learning (RPIL) for BSc credit in the Health Sciences
Find out whether your previous educational and life/work experience can count as credit towards a BSc course, and apply for this credit.
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Apply for Recognition of Prior Informal Learning (RPIL) for postgraduate entry in Health Sciences
Find out whether your previous educational and life/work experience can count for entry to postgraduate study if you do not have a degree already, and apply for this credit.
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Apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) in Health Sciences
Prior learning, either through education, or from life/work experience, can be used to count for credit on one of our courses, and then apply for the credit
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Apply for student Council Tax exemption
You need to apply for exemption from Council Tax, this is not automatic. If all adults in your household are students you can get 100% exemption
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Apply for The William S. Phillips Fund
This guide provides information on who is eligible and how to apply for the The William S. Phillips Fund
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Apply for University accommodation
Find out how you can apply for University Accommodation once you've firmly accepted your conditional or unconditional course offer as your first choice and we are open for applications
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Apply to creative courses at university or college
As an ACES participant, this guide will lay out how to approach applying for a creative course
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Apply to study abroad if you are a University of Dundee student
Guidance on applying to our exchange programme if you want to spend a semester or year studying abroad.
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Applying for a research degree
How to apply for a research degree, such as a PhD or Master's by Research
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Attendance and your Student visa
This guide outlines the attendance requirements for Student visa holders
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Avoid publishing PDFs on the University website
Guidance for web editors on why we should not publish content in PDF format on the University website
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Become a student ambassador
Represent the University and support prospective students and guests at key events and gain valuable experience
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Body donation
Donating your body to medical science is incredibly generous and is valued highly by staff, students and researchers. It is a decision you need to make in advance with full and informed consent.
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Book a counselling appointment with the University Counselling Service
How to get counselling support if you a student
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Book a teaching or meeting room
Room bookings can be made by staff and students using Resource Booker to book teaching or meeting rooms outside of centrally timetabled events
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Book a University vehicle
Book a vehicle for University business and read the rules for using it.
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Book an appointment with an academic skills tutor
Book an appointment with one of the tutors at Academic Skills to help improve your general academic skills.
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Book your applicant interview on My Applications
When you are invited to attend an applicant interview, you need to select a date and time to attend
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Borrow assistive hardware and other technology from the library
How students can access digital equipment to help support their needs
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Borrow material via inter-library loans
The resources of libraries throughout the UK and the world are made available through the Inter-Library Loan (ILL) network.
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Borrowing from the library
Guidance on what you can borrow from our libraries, for how long, and when you will need to return it.
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Brian Cox Award for Excellence in Public Engagement with Research: Application guidelines and form
Individuals or groups of people working at the Faculty of Life Sciences can apply for the Brian Cox Prize for Excellence in Public Engagement with Research. This recognises and rewards the Faculty's outstanding communicators in improving understanding of the Faculty's research to a wider audience.
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BSc degree - Level 2 Direct Entry module choice guidance
Module choices for BSc Level 2 direct-entry students, credit requirements, compulsory modules and discussing options with an adviser
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Buy graduation souvenirs and scroll holders
Find where to buy a University of Dundee scroll holder, official souvenirs, unique University tartan gifts, and Dundee landmark prints by local artist Pamela Scott
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Can't log into your account or a system?
Run through this five-step checklist to regain access to your @dundee.ac.uk account or get into the system you need to before contacting IT
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Car parking
Car parking on City campus between 08:00 - 17:30 Monday to Friday is limited to permit holders
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Careers and employability support for disabled students
How the Careers Service can provide career support for students with a disability
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Caring for children or dependents when working from home
Support and flexible working when caring for children and/or dependants when you are working from home
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Change and manage MFA setup
Add alternative contact methods right after setup. If you get a new mobile device, update your settings and change to using the mobile app when travelling overseas
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Change of personal details (staff)
If you wish to update your address, emergency contact, bank details, or other details this is now available in OneUniversity.
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Change settings or troubleshoot MyDesktop
You can alter settings on the MyDesktop client to make it easier to use, plus tips for troubleshooting some common issues
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Change your name, address, or personal details (students)
It's important we have up to date details for our students, it's easy to keep these correct
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Change your password
Your password is the key to your account, do not share it even with someone who claims to be University staff
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Changing your course once you have started studying
Find out if you can transfer your course and what options are available
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Changing your course or study method
Check if any changes to your course will affect your Student visa status
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Charge your electric car on campus
We have over twenty publicly accessible electric charging points on City Campus and the Botanic Gardens
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Close Personal Relationships – Procedure
The steps to be taken after a Close Personal Relationship, as defined in the Close Personal Relationship Policy (“the CPR policy”), has been disclosed or reported in terms of the CPR policy.
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Collaborating with Web Services to deliver content projects
This guide helps you understand how Web Services engage and work with teams across the University to deliver web content projects
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Complaints handling procedure guide for students
How to raise a complaint, how we will handle the complaint, and what you can expect from us.
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Completing an application form for a job
Learn how to make a high quality application, whether this is for a graduate job, an internship, or a postgraduate degree.
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Connect to Connect Tunnel VPN on Windows
How to install and use the VPN to get remote access to secure services on your Windows computer. The VPN is only for use when off campus.
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Connect to eduroam wifi
Find out how to connect to eduroam wifi for staff, students living in accommodation, visitors and guests on campus
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Connect to eduroam wifi at other institutions
Follow the instructions to get your One Dundee Desktop connected to eduroam when accessing it away from our campuses
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Connect to MyDesktop
Our virtual desktop system provides you access to a University Windows desktop, just like a student PC in the Library.
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Connect to SonicWall Mobile Connect VPN app on phone or tablet
How to install and use the VPN to get remote access to secure services on your mobile device. The VPN is only for use when off campus.
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Connect to SonicWall VPN on Linux
How to install and use the VPN to get remote access to secure services on your Linux device. The VPN is only for use when off campus
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Connect to the University's wired (via ethernet cable)
For anyone not using a Staff Windows Desktop (a non-managed device), including students in accommodation
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Connect your gaming and streaming devices to the student residences network
How to register and connect Smart TV's, Games Consoles, Wireless Printers, Amazon Alexa and other smart devices. to Student Residences network
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Consultancy and service work
Consultancy is an effective way for you to share your expert knowledge to assist companies in solving problems, ultimately helping your research make an impact.
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Contact the University Service Desk using Help4U
Find out how to contact various Professional Services teams, such as IT, Web and HR, using Help4U
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Cover letter guidance for International students
Advice for International students on how to write a well written and tailored cover letter.
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Creating a corporate information page
Guidance for CMS editors on how to write and publish corporate information content on the University website
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Creating a group page
Guidance for CMS editors on how to write and publish group content on the University website
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Creating a guide
Guidance for staff on creating guide content for the University website.
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Creating a landing page
Best practice for website editors on creating landing pages on the University website.
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Creating a PhD opportunity - guidance for website editors
Guidance for CMS editors on how to write and publish a PhD opportunity on the University website.
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Creating a project
Guidance for CMS editors on how to write and publish project content on the University website
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Creating accessible documents
This guide offers practical help so you can make inclusive Word documents and PDFs that are easy to read and understand by your entire audience.
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Creating an announcement
Guidance for CMS editors on how to write and publish announcement content on the University website
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Creating and publishing a story
Guidance for how to write and publish story content on the University website
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Creating and running a Jisc Online Survey
Learn the different steps involved in creating, running, and accessing your survey.
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Creating inclusive teaching materials
This guide offers practical help so you can make inclusive teaching materials, including Word documents, PDFs, presentations, and videos
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Creating UTMs to track campaigns
Learn how to create UTMs to track how well your marketing campaigns are performing
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CV writing guidance for international students
This guide offers advice on writing a CV for the UK jobs market, and describes the expected format of a UK CV.
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Data access statements
Guidance for researchers on the requirement for and creation of a data access statement
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Data Management Plans
This guide covers the necessary steps to take when managing your research data
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Dealing with homesickness at university
Missing home whilst you’re at university is a very normal thing, and can affect students at any stage of their studies.
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Dependant visas for family
Guidance for current Student visa holders on applying for dependants to join them in the UK during studies
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Depositing your research data
Guidance for researchers on depositing research data on Discovery or using an external provider.
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Developing your networking skills
Enhance your networking abilities to uncover opportunities, refine existing skills, and acquire new ones
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Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA)
Find out how to apply for Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA), the types of allowance available and the assessment process
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Dyslexia support for students
Get dyslexia support if you are a student including specialist dyslexia tuition and dyslexia screening
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Edit and save files on your USB or external hard drive
You will be prompted to encrypt removable media on a Windows 10 One Dundee Desktop with Bitlocker making it password protected
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Employing a member of staff who requires sponsorship for visa purposes (advice for managers)
If you intend to employ a member of staff who is not a UK/Irish National, it is likely they will need a work visa.
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Energy saving at work
Simple changes you can make for a more environmentally sustainable workplace.
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English language requirements
Find out how you can meet the University of Dundee’s English language requirements, including the tests and qualifications we accept
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Enhancing the Profession of Nursing Award
This award aims to recognise a nursing student who has enhanced the profession of nursing in any way. This award is in memory of the late Mrs Valerie Crabb
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Entry to university workbook
A workbook for teachers to help pupils who are thinking about applying for University.
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Epilepsy seizure guidance
Guidance for staff regarding the course of action should a person experience an epileptic seizure
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Equality monitoring - why do we do it?
By completing your Equality Monitoring form you help us, your colleagues and fellow students ensure a culture that benefits and supports us all
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Exam support for students with a disability
Guidance for staff regarding the provision of exam support for students with a disability.
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Facilities for breastfeeding, expressing, and storing breastmilk
Find out where on campus you can breastfeed, express, and store breastmilk and how to access these facilities
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Financial considerations after you graduate
Information about repaying your student/tuition fee loan and other financial considerations after you graduate.
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Find a job using JobShop
The JobShop advertises jobs, internships, volunteering, work experience opportunities, and is updated daily.
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Find a student printer on campus
We have student accessible My Print printers locations throughout our three campuses offering printing from 5p per page
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Find graduate jobs
An overview of the different resources you can use to find a graduate job.
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Find part-time work in support worker and social care roles
Find part-time work as Support Worker, Healthcare Support Worker, Support Practitioner and Social Care Officer roles
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Find temporary employment at the University with DUTE
Find temporary, paid, employment within the University. Information for potential candidates and recruiting managers.
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Finding out you’re pregnant during your studies
Guidance on support available for pregnant students
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Finding private accommodation: advice for international students
Advice for if you're moving to the UK and are not using University arranged accommodation, or are moving from University housing to private
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Free up hard drive space on your Windows managed device
This guide is for users who are on a managed Windows device and do not have elevated privileges
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Get a letter that says I am a current student
To confirm your enrolment status, you can download a letter from eVision or request a letter from Registry
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Get books in accessible formats if you have qualifying disability (visual, learning, or physical)
RNIB Bookshare and the Alternative Formats Service allow you to freely access eBooks in your preferred format.
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Get help with acknowledging and using AI responsibly in assessment and study
How to accurately and appropriately use and acknowledge generative artificial intelligence (GAI) in assessments and assignments
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Get help with mental health
Around one in four people will experience a mental health difficulty at some point, so some students and staff may experience this while at university
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Get Microsoft 365 for free on your own devices
Use your dundee.ac.uk email to get Microsoft 365 free on up to 15 of your own devices
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Get something stamped or signed by the University
Get documentation such as a council tax letter or pension certificate signed by the University.
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Get student dental treatment from Dundee Dental Hospital
Free dental treatment is provided by our undergraduate clinical students and for adults and children
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Get support from a mentor/buddy (Peer Connector)
Get support and information from experienced students to help you settle in to University life.
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Get support from external service EmployAbility
Find out what services are available and register with EmployAbility.
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Get support from the Citizens Advice Bureau on campus
How students and staff can book an appointment with the Citizens Advice Bureau
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Get your staff ID card
Get your staff ID card for access to the library, DUSA The Union, and to access discounts at shops and services.
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Getting started with IT at Dundee
Digital and Technology Services (DTS) have put this guide together to help get you set up and running with our main IT tools as quickly as possible
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Getting started with the Library
Whether you're diving into research, looking for a quiet study spot, or just need a cosy place to get some work done, our library is here for you
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GoinGlobal
Find international jobs and internships, employer profiles, and other resources.
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Good housekeeping practices to save your department carbon and money
Some ideas on efficient work practises and help stop unnecessary wastage within your department
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Graduate Apprenticeships information for applicants
Find out how a Graduate Apprenticeship can benefit you, our entry requirements, the funding that is available, how you can apply, and more!
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Graduate Apprenticeships information for employers
Find out how Graduate Apprenticeships can benefit your business, the costs involved, what support you can provide, how you can apply, and more!
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Graduation photography and photowall
Capture precious memories of your special day with professional graduation photography - available in the Ustinov Room within the Bonar Hall - or share a photo/message with the audience before the ceremony begins
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Graduation week: what to expect
Find out more about your ceremony and how to get extra tickets for it and your Reception Party
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Guidance for researchers on data storage and security
The University provides researchers with various options for data storage, sharing and archiving.
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Guidance on Digital Object identifiers (DOI) and International Standard Book Numbers (ISBN)
Guidance for researchers on which unique identifiers to use and how to obtain one for a publication or dataset.
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Guidance on scams for international students
This page explains common scams affecting international students and how to recognise and avoid them, so you can make informed decisions and stay safe
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Guidance on writing a Data Management Plan (DMP)
Guidance on who should complete and how to write a Data Management Plan.
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Guide to building closures due to Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete
Parts of DUSA, the Fulton Building and Crawford Building are temporarily closed as a precautionary measure due to RAAC concrete within their roofs
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Guide to digitisation
Find out how teaching staff can arrange for book chapters, articles and printed materials to be made available to students through My Dundee.
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Handling a complaint against you
Guidance for staff and students who have been accused of bullying or harassment
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Health and safety guidance when home/remote working
Find out about steps you can take to make your home set up as safe and comfortable as possible while working from home
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Hire your academic gown for Graduation
Learn how to hire your academic gown for your graduation ceremony and find the official suppliers for your robes and hood
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How students can report absences due to ill health
You can use a self-certificate for the first 7 days of an absence for absence reporting purposes
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How to apply for a course
For most undergraduate courses you will apply through UCAS. Postgraduate courses are applied to through our website
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How to pay library charges
Details of the costs related to the use of library services including fines and refunds.
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How to request information about our students: guidance for parents or guardians
Information for parents and guardians who wish to request information about a student or to raise a concern.
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How to use LapSafe lockers
Find out how to borrow a university-managed laptop from our self service lockers.
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How to volunteer and develop your skills
Volunteering is a great way to build your skills and enhance your employability, while at the same time giving something back to a great cause or charity.
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How to write a cover letter for a job application
This guide provides information on what content to provide in your cover letter when applying for a job
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How to write your best postgraduate research proposal
What your research proposal should include and guidance on what we look for when selecting our research students.
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How we choose your room
We try to match up people in our residences to create well balanced flats
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Install the SafeZone app on your mobile
SafeZone will be used to communicate with our University community in an emergency. Users will also be able to check in if they feel unsafe or are lone working
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Intellectual Property and the invention disclosure form
How to let us know if you have an invention or idea that you think could make an impact beyond your immediate research activities
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Internships for postgraduate business students
Apply for a global internship if you are a postgraduate business student at the University of Dundee
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Interviews and placements for MSc Psychological Therapy in Primary Care
This is both a course and a job in NHS Scotland where you work on placement. This guide provides information on how interviews and placements will operate
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Join the Library: membership information
Learn how to join the library and about the different categories of membership
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Knowledge Transfer Partnerships
Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTP) is an Innovate UK initiative to enable companies to create collaborative partnerships with universities
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Learning and assistive technology support for staff and students
Learning technology is the broad range of communication, information, and related technologies that can be used to support learning, teaching, and assessment as well as work-related activities.
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Learning to manage social anxiety and loneliness
A guide to help students overcome loneliness, recognise symptoms of anxiety and when to get help
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Leaving your university studies early
Leaving your studies early can be a big step. There’s support available to help you make the best decision and point you in the right direction.
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Library postal delivery service
The Library's postal delivery service is available to students and academics for our standard loan books.
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Living in residences
We encourage our students to have a fun experience while at University, and wish them to be able to do so safely and responsibly
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Log in to your shared mailbox
You don't need to log into your shared mailbox with a password, instead you get to it through your own email account
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MA degree - Level 2 Direct Entry module choice guidance
Module choices for MA Level 2 direct-entry students, credit requirements, compulsory modules and discussing options with an adviser
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Making your data FAIR
This guide outlines how to use FAIR principles for your research project
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Manage your information and records
Guidance on creating, storing, using, sharing, archiving, and deleting the records that you produce.
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Manage your Junk Email folder
Sometimes the filter in Outlook moves messages that matter into your Junk Email folder. You can quickly reclassify messages if you need to
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Managing stress, guidance for students
Guidance on approaches to identifying triggers and managing stress.
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Managing your money as a student
Find out about banking, borrowing and budgeting and make sure you're managing your finances effectively.
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Map your School of Life Sciences shared drives
Map your School of Life Sciences shared drives to your desktop and access the files you have stored there. Launch a script from AppsAnywhere to do this
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Material Transfer Agreements
A material transfer agreement (MTA) is a contract that governs the transfer of material between researchers.
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Matriculation for new and continuing students
Advice on how to matriculate for new and continuing students.
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Mentoring for students with mental health difficulties
Disability Services offer specialist one-to-one support if you are experiencing ongoing mental heath issues.
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Moving in to student accommodation
What you need to know when moving into student accommodation.
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Moving out of your room
This year, there’s lots of different circumstances you might face when moving out of your room in University accommodation.
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No detriment - what does it mean?
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Nominate someone for an Honorary Degree
Learn how to nominate someone for an Honorary Degree if you think they have made an outstanding contribution to their field.
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Order an official document or letter from Registry
If you need evidence that you studied at the University of Dundee or a transcript of your marks, you can order these from Registry
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Organising an event with Equality and Diversity
When you are organising an event, meeting or function, equality plays a big part of the planning, even though you may not think about it
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Pay your tuition fees for International students
Find out how to pay your tuition fees, including via credit/debit card or bank transfer. We accept payments in over 140 currencies. Direct Debit is available for UK bank accounts.
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Pay your tuition fees for Scottish and Rest of UK postgraduate students
Pay using Direct Debit, credit/debit card, or bank transfer. If you have funding from an external source, provide evidence from your funding body
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Pay your tuition fees for Scottish and Rest of UK undergraduate students
A guide on understanding and applying for tuition fee funding, paying your tuition fees and tuition fee payment terms
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Pay your university accommodation fees
You can pay your Advance Rental Payment by credit/debit card or bank transfer. You can also pay the remaining fees using Direct Debit from a UK bank account.
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Performing an accessibility self-audit
How to perform an accessibility self-audit on your website to find and fix problems so your website meets the UK's public sector accessibility regulations
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Postgraduate Research Essentials: finding support and making changes to your degree
Withdrawals, extensions, terminations and the Postgraduate Appeals Process
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Postgraduate Research Essentials: finishing your research degree
How to declare your intention to submit, how thesis submission and examination work, and finishing up all the final bits before graduation
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Postgraduate Research Essentials: outside your research degree
The process for booking annual leave and medical absences, and information about undertaking additional work alongside your research degree, including teaching
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Postgraduate Research Essentials: research degree planning, progress and monitoring
How long your research degree might take, Thesis Monitoring Committees, Upgrade Review and re-matriculation
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Postgraduate Research Essentials: research environment
Learn about researcher development opportunities, research integrity and the ethics approval process, and what happens if you are involved in a misconduct case
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Postgraduate Research Essentials: starting your research degree
Information for international and disabled postgraduate researchers, your new starter tasks and the responsibilities of you and your supervisory team
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Postgraduate Researcher Experience Survey
The Postgraduate Research Experience Survey (PRES) enables the University to gather information about the experience of any research student.
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Practice for job interviews using Shortlist.Me
Practice your video interviewing skills using Shortlist.Me
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Pre-Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) credibility assessments
Guidance for applicants who have been asked to undertake extra pre-CAS checks relating to bank statements and credibility interviews.
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Preparing a Research Degree Proposal for DJCAD
Guidance notes to help you to prepare your proposal
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Preparing for a job interview
Guidance for preparing for a job interview including example interview questions
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Preparing for a recruitment test
Information about the different types of psychometric and aptitude tests you might face when applying for a job.
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Preparing for an art school interview
As an ACES participant, get some tips on how to get ready for an interview for art school
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Print a US election absentee ballot on a University printer
If you need to print a ballot paper and envelope to vote in a US election, you can use University printers to do so
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Print from a staff computer (new HP printers)
Our new HP printers make it easy to print securely from your staff laptop anywhere on our campuses
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Print larger than A3 using the large format plotter printer
You can print items such as architecture plans on 90gsm plain paper using your My Print account
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Print to a University printer from your own iOS and Android device
Print from your own device on-campus using MyPrint - Mobility Print
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Print to a University printer from your own Windows or Mac laptop
Print from your own device on-campus using MyPrint - Mobility Print
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Print Unit guidelines
The Print Unit provides a full range of professional print and finishing services for all university staff, students and the general public.
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Print using My Print (for students)
Learn how to use the My Print service at Dundee. You can send documents to the SecurePrint queue from a PC or mobile, then tap your Student ID card to release and pay.
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Private rented accommodation for continuing students
A guide for continuing students who want to move into private rented accommodation after their first year
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Progress to Fellowship through the Professional Learning Framework
A continuing professional development (CPD) route for teaching staff and students to become an Associate, Fellow, or Senior Fellow of Advance HE.
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Promote a healthy working and learning environment
Learn what you can do to contribute to a healthy working and learning environment, and prevent harassment and bullying
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Proposing a partnership with us
If you are interested in proposing a partnership with us get in touch and a member of the Global Partnerships team will discuss the next steps.
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Publishing events on the University website
Guidance for website editors who create events content for the University website and publish it with our content management system
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Pupil's guide to law student shadowing
Important guidance and advice for pupils who shadow a University of Dundee Law student.
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Pupil's guide to medicine student shadowing
Important guidance and advice for pupils who shadow a University of Dundee medicine student.
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Pupil’s guide to dentistry student shadowing
Important guidance and advice for pupils who shadow a University of Dundee Dentistry student.
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Recommend new resource purchases for the library
Guidance for students and members of staff who wish to recommend that the Library purchases a new resource.
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Recycling and disposal of waste
Find out the types of waste that can be recycled and disposed of on campus, who to contact and other available recycling centres
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Reduce document and image file sizes
This guide provides information on how to reduce file sizes for Word documents, PDFs and images
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Reducing digital distraction and improving your focus when studying
How to remove digital distractions during your study time, improve your focus, and manage your workload.
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Refer a student to the Counselling Service
Learn when and how to refer a student to the Counselling Service if you are a member of staff
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Refer a student to the Student Support Team if you are a member of staff
If you are a member of staff and are concerned about a student’s wellbeing, you can use this form to refer them to the Student Support Team
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Register attendance at classes and get support with the SEAtS mobile app
We use the SEAtS app to monitor attendance across our classes to help you get the best outcomes. Find out how to get the app, use it, and solve any common issues
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Register for Graduation Class of 2026
Find out how to register for your graduation ceremony, book your tickets for the reception, and hire your gown
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Register for NHS medical care, including registering with a doctor and dentist
Guidance on the National Health Services (NHS), pharmacies, opticians, and registering with a doctor or dentist.
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Register for Sustainable Labs
Designed to suit people who are not based in conventional office environments, such as teaching labs or research labs but still want to participate in the Green Impact Awards.
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Register on Contractor Tracker if you are a contractor
Find out what you need to do if you are working on campus as a contractor and register on our Contractor Tracker system.
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Remove software from your Windows Staff Desktop
Uninstall a piece of software you no longer need using the Request administrator access tool
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Replace a lost or worn out ID card
What to do if you need a replacement student or staff ID card or want to change your photo
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Replacing a lost or stolen passport
Find out what to do if your passport has been lost or stolen
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Report an incident of harassment or bullying
Use the online form to report an incident of harassment or bullying, for yourself, a student, or colleague
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Report phishing emails
Help us detect and prevent suspicious messages that may be trying to scam you.
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Request a letter confirming your right to work in the UK
If your employer requests a letter to evidence your right to work you can request a letter using this form
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Request a manual password reset
If you are unable to reset your password, you should use this form
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Request a non-standard IT account
Test, third-party, and system accounts are available on request
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Request a refund of your tuition fee deposit
If you decline your offer or have been unable to secure a visa, you may be able to request a full or partial refund on your tuition fee deposit
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Request access for visitors
Members of staff can request a Visitor account for temporary access to University IT facilities, including campus PCs, for up to one month
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Request an Associate Staff account
If you are working in and at the University but are not employed by it, and require access to IT or Library facilities, request an Associate Staff account
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Request an update to a course page
Guidance for academic and Professional Services staff on how to request updates to course page content on the University website
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Request and manage your shared mailbox
A shared mailbox allows your team, department, or society to jointly operate an email account.
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Request environmental information about the University of Dundee
How to access or request environmental information about the University under the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004
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Request for a report or set of mailing labels
Complete the relevant forms in Topdesk to request either historic data from P3 or current data from 1U.
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Request or stop an account rename
You need to notify the University if your name changes. Once your details have been updated in our systems, your account will be renamed automatically.
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Request photography or video services
If you require photos or a video taken within the University you can request the services of our in-house photographers and videographers.
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Request repairs to a University building or part of campus
How to report an issue with a room, building, or the external environment of the University campus.
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Researching universities, colleges, and courses
As an ACES participant, learn what you need to look for when investigating what and where you want to do
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Reset your forgotten password
Follow these steps to learn how to reset a forgotten University of Dundee password using the self-service portal or a mobile device
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SafePod Network
Information for researchers about the Safepod Network and how to gain access to the service.
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Scan or copy using a University printer
Staff and students can use our HP multifunction devices (printer and scanner) to scan and copy documents
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Search our museum collections online
Find out exactly what we have in our museum collections by using our online catalogue
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Secure access to data - Assured Organisational Connectivity
Information about accessing secure research data as an accredited researcher using the Assured Organisational Connectivity (AOC) service.
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Set up external examiner accounts on My Dundee
External examiners will need to have access to your module in My Dundee. Learn how to add examiners to your Blackboard (Original) modules.
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Set up fingerprint reader on your HP laptop
For staff who want to use their fingerprint to log in to their HP laptop instead of typing their password
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Set up multi-factor authentication on your account
To use services off-campus you'll be prompted for additional verification via a mobile app, text message, or phone call
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Set up Secure Mobile Working (Company Portal app) on android
Find out how to install and use the Company Portal app to access your staff email.
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Set up Secure Mobile Working (Company Portal app) on iOS
Find out how to install and use the Company Portal app to access your staff email.
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Setting up a bank account
This guide provides information on opening a bank account for students and what documents you will need to provide
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Setting up inward or outward partnership visits
The Global Partnerships team lead the coordination of any partnership visits. Complete the form if you are planning a visit.
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Setting up your Jisc Online Surveys account
Learn how to request and get started with your Online Surveys account
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Sexual health and contraception
Information for students about emergency contraception and booking sexual health appointments.
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Special recognition student nurse award
This award recognises any pre-registration student nurse who deserves special recognition. They may have overcome significant challenges or adversity, or they may have inspired his or her peers in some way.
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Staff and student discounts on computers and software
Make the most of your dundee.ac.uk email when buying new tech and apps
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Staying compliant with your Student Visa
This guide provides information on complying with the conditions of your Student visa
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Staying safe online
Our cyber specialists have put together these tips as a guide for keeping you and the University safe while online.
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Stephen Fry Public Engagement Awards application guidance
This guide describes the conditions and requirements for applying to the Stephen Fry Awards
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Student guide to mitigating circumstances and/or recurring circumstances
Learn how to report problems which have negatively affected your studies, get support, and make your exam board aware of your situation
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Submit a design brief to Creative Services
Processes and guidelines for projects for creation of digital or print graphic design work
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Submit your content for the Undergraduate Degree Show webpages
How to submit your links and profile image if you are a student at DJCAD
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Suitable photographs for your staff or student ID card
Examples of good photographs for your ID card.
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Support a colleague who has been bullied or harassed
Guidance for staff members who are supporting colleagues who have been bullied or harassed
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Support a student who has been bullied or harassed
Guidance for staff when supporting a student who has been bullied or harassed
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Support for mature students
Get help with finance, funding, and adjusting to university life if you are a mature student.
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Support for students from a Care-Experienced background, who have caring responsibilities, or who are estranged
Find out what personal and financial support is available for students with a background in care, who have caring responsibilities, or who are estranged
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Tell us about your disability if you are an applicant
Find out how to inform us about your disability, and what to do if you have already made your application
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The IT at-risk periods
Issues experienced on a Tue or Thu from 07:00-09:00 may be due to IT works and upgrades.
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The University of Dundee Mace
Learn about the origins of the University mace, and what the symbolic elements on it represent.
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Touch a Life Award
This award aims to recognise a nursing student who demonstrates the heart of nursing through the impact they have on either an individual, a family or a community. It is sponsored by the Brittle Bone Society in memory of the late Mrs Margaret Grant MBE.
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Transferring ownership and deletion of Jisc Online Surveys
Learn about the deletion and retention process, and how to transfer ownership of your Jisc Online Survey
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Travel from Aberdeen Airport
Dundee is approximately 70 miles from Aberdeen Airport, and can be reached by taxi, train, or bus
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Travel from Edinburgh International Airport
Dundee is approximately 60 miles from Edinburgh International Airport, and can be reached by taxi, train, or bus.
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Travel from Glasgow International Airport
Dundee is approximately 80 miles from Glasgow International Airport, and can be reached by taxi, train, or bus
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Travel from Prestwick International Airport
Dundee is approximately 115 miles from Prestwick International Airport, and can be reached by taxi, train, or bus
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Travelling to the University of Dundee
How to travel to the University of Dundee by car, train, bus, or plane
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Tuition fee status assessment
Find out how the University determines your fee status and the criteria used to decide if you pay home or overseas tuition fees
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Turning an idea into a grant
This guide will help you take your idea and start to develop a plan, write your proposal and put your idea into a project format
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Understanding how to tackle low mood and depression
Symptoms, increasing self-esteem and resilience, and support resources
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Understanding your rights as a disabled applicant
Learn how the Equality Act protects you throughout the job application and employment process, including your rights to adjustments and disclosure.
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Understanding your tuition fee balance as current student
Your tuition fee balance is shown in eVision however may appear different than you expect due to the way funding bodies pay the University
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Uninstall Secure Mobile Working (Company Portal app)
Do you no longer want the app on your personal phone or tablet? Are you leaving the University and handing your device back to your manager?
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University of Dundee app
Access your timetable, book a study desk, keep track of your library loans, renew and reserve books and much more.
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Update your contact details for the Graduate Outcomes National Survey
Help us to ensure we have accurate information for you
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Update your saved network password on macOS
macOS will remember your login details, but will not prompt you to update them, even if your login fails
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Update your staff profile on the people pages
Learn about the information displayed on staff pages and who to contact to get your profile updated
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Update your staff record
Update your personal details by completing the staff record form.
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Upload your digital portfolio to My Applications
How to upload your digital portfolio to My Applications on eVision for assessment
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Upload your documents to My Applications
What documents you need to add to your application, what we accept, and how to upload these to My Applications on eVision
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URL standards
This guide explains the practices that we follow when we publish URLs on dundee.ac.uk and any other website affiliated with the University of Dundee.
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Use MFA at login
When you try to log in away from the campus network, no matter what device you're using, you will often be asked to enter your second login factor.
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Using AI in recruitment and job hunting if you are a student or graduate
Using AI (artificial intelligence) in the different stages of recruitment in an ethical way to find a job.
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Using an assessment centre for a job application
Find out what activities an assessment centre will ask you to do and how to prepare for them
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Using recruitment agencies to find a job
Find out more information about recruitment agencies, how they work and how to find and register with an agency
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Using the Digital Asset Manager (DAM)
Learn how to find images, documents, and other media by using our Digital Asset Manager
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Using the library click and collect service
How to order an item from one of our libraries for collection.
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Video accessibility: Captioning, subtitles and transcripts
How to ensure everyone can enjoy your video by providing alternative text.
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View and edit your teaching commitments in Outlook calendar
Timetabling Into Calendars allows academic staff to see their teaching schedule in their Outlook calendar. This is continually updated by the timetable system
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View and understand your timetable
Find out how to view your personalised Dundee student timetable, understand your class schedule, and locate your teaching rooms
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View your exam timetable and exam results
Find out when and where your exams are, and when and how you will get your results.
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VIP visitors
This guide outlines the steps and who to contact for all high-profile visits to the University
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Volunteer as a Peer Connector
Peer Connectors are trained student volunteers help other students get used to university life and provide support and information.
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Volunteer on the School Volunteering Programme
The Careers Service are excited to offer students the opportunity to volunteer in either a primary or secondary school in Dundee and the surrounding area
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What equipment is available in a centrally-managed teaching room?
This is an overview of the type of equipment available in our bookable rooms
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What happens after your Clearing application to Dundee?
If you've got an offer from us, congratulations! This page will let you know everything you need to do next. Find out how to formally accept your place, secure your student accommodation, and get ready for arrival.
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What is Secure Mobile Working (Company Portal app)?
A service that helps you and the University ensure information is safe and secure on phones and tablets
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What to do after you've interacted with a spam or phishing email
Follow these steps if you've clicked, replied to, or downloaded an attachment from a spam or phishing email
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What to do if your visa application is refused
If your application for a Student or Visitor visa is refused you should contact us. You may be able to re-apply if we are able to issue a second CAS
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What to include in a digital portfolio
As an ACES participant, learn how to develop, organise, and assemble your portfolio for submitting as part of an application to a creative course
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What you need to bring to University
Which documents you need to bring depends on your tuition fee status. Some items everyone needs to bring, and others only apply if you need a visa to study here
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When to use the VPN
The VPN (Virtual Private Network) allows staff who are offsite, or are working from home to access certain University systems
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Where to store your files on a student computer
You should store your files in the cloud using OneDrive when using one of the campus computers available to you.
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Winter vacation information for applicants
The University closes over the Christmas and New Year period. Find out when we reopen, and how to avoid delays to your application.
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Withdrawals, deferrals and changes in immigration status
If you withdraw, defer or change your studies your Student visa could be affected
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Work experience and internships
Learn why work experience can help you when it comes to applying for a job, and how to find a relevant opportunity.
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Working after study
If you have a Student visa there are several visa options to work in the UK after you have completed your studies
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Working during study as Student visa holder
This guide provides information on working in the UK as a Student visa holder
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Writing a good module description for the University website
This guide details best practice in producing content for the University module pages
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Writing a personal statement
This guide provides information on what content to include in a good personal statement
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Writing a personal statements for creative subjects
This guide explores writing your personal statement. It offers tips on using your personal statement as opportunity to tell universities more about yourself
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Writing a Postgraduate Teacher Education personal statement
Guidance on how to write a PGDE/CE personal statement and an example to help demonstrate your skills, experience and motivation for teaching.
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Writing a research proposal for postgraduate research in Islamic finance
This guide was created by the School of Business to help you apply for Islamic finance research degrees and in particular a PhD in Islamic Finance.
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Writing alt text
How to write effective alt text that helps visitors who rely on assistive technologies like screen readers
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Writing useful and accessible link text for websites
How to write clear, purposeful, and accessible link text if you are a website editor
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Your Student visa after completing your studies
This guide covers some questions that you may have once you have completed your studies with us
VPN (for remote working)
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Absences during studies for international students with a student visa
This guide provides information for international students on how to request an absence from studies
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Academic dress of the University
Guidance on the robes worn by Chancellors, Rectors, Deans, and graduates from individual Faculties.
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Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS)
You may need to apply for an ATAS clearance certificate if you intend to study a taught postgraduate course or PhD in science, engineering, or technology subjects
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Access lecturer/admin pages of SEAtS to monitor student attendance
We have replaced paper attendance registers with a digital system for your in-person and online learning. Find out how to check-in students to your classes.
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Access support for gender-based violence
Whether you’ve experienced gender-based violence recently or in the past, the University of Dundee is here to support you to take whichever steps you want to take next
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Access the CareersPortal
You can register and access the CareersPortal to book appointments, search for jobs, and submit careers-related questions.
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Access your University of Dundee email using Outlook on the web
Learn how to check your Dundee student email (dundee.ac.uk) from any device using Outlook on the web.
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Accessibility support for Graduation
If you or your guests have accessibility requirements for Graduation, please let us know in advance so we can make your day run as smoothly as possible
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Accessing student software
There are several ways to get access to the software required for your studies whether that is on campus or on your own computer.
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Accessing your online interview
How to get set up for your online applicant interview on Blackboard Collaborate and our top tips for the day
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Add credit to your My Print account
If you are a student, you need to add credit to your My Print account before you can print using on-campus printers
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Add software to your non-managed University computer
Some licences allow staff to install software on their non-managed computer
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Add your qualifications to a Direct Application
These are the steps to complete when you are adding your qualifications to a Direct Application
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Advice for students with children
Combining studies with parenting responsibilities can be challenging, however, we have ways to support all students to achieve their full potential
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Agent Portal guidance
The following instructions explain how agents should log in and use our Agent Portal
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AI (Artificial Intelligence) in Teaching and Assessment
Guidance for staff on the use of AI in teaching with notes on practice and aspects of generative AI (GenAI) in higher education to consider.
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Alcohol dependence, substance misuse, and managing unhealthy habits
Guidance on identifying and getting support with alcohol dependence and substance misuse.
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Anxiety symptoms and support resources for students
Guidance on symptoms of anxiety, exam anxiety, strategies to help with anxiety, and support resources.
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Application guidance for PhDs in the Faculty of Life Sciences
Learn more about our application process and what we expect from you.
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Apply for a Graduate visa
A Graduate visa gives you permission to stay in the UK for at least 2 years after successfully completing a course in the UK
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Apply for a Schengen visa
If you are a Student visa holder and wish to travel to Europe you may need to apply for a Schengen visa
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Apply for a Skilled Worker visa to work in the UK
If you intend to move to the UK to take up a job offer from the University of Dundee you may need a work visa.
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Apply for a Student visa to study in the UK for six months or more
International students can check if they need a UK visa, how to get a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) number and how to apply for a visa
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Apply for entry to the UK as a visitor – family and friends
Learn how your family and friends can apply for visas to come and visit you in the UK
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Apply for entry to the UK as a visitor – students
For short courses, viva, resits, repeats and graduation
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Apply for funding support if you are a UK student
Who is eligible for funding support and how to apply
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Apply for funding support to help pay for your childcare
Who is eligible for the Higher Education Childcare Fund and how to apply.
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Apply for Recognition of Prior Certificated Learning (RPCL) in Health Sciences
RPCL transfers credit from your previous learning to your chosen course. Learn what this means and apply to transfer your previous credits.
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Apply for Recognition of Prior Informal Learning (RPIL) for BSc credit in the Health Sciences
Find out whether your previous educational and life/work experience can count as credit towards a BSc course, and apply for this credit.
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Apply for Recognition of Prior Informal Learning (RPIL) for postgraduate entry in Health Sciences
Find out whether your previous educational and life/work experience can count for entry to postgraduate study if you do not have a degree already, and apply for this credit.
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Apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) in Health Sciences
Prior learning, either through education, or from life/work experience, can be used to count for credit on one of our courses, and then apply for the credit
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Apply for student Council Tax exemption
You need to apply for exemption from Council Tax, this is not automatic. If all adults in your household are students you can get 100% exemption
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Apply for The William S. Phillips Fund
This guide provides information on who is eligible and how to apply for the The William S. Phillips Fund
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Apply for University accommodation
Find out how you can apply for University Accommodation once you've firmly accepted your conditional or unconditional course offer as your first choice and we are open for applications
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Apply to creative courses at university or college
As an ACES participant, this guide will lay out how to approach applying for a creative course
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Apply to study abroad if you are a University of Dundee student
Guidance on applying to our exchange programme if you want to spend a semester or year studying abroad.
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Applying for a research degree
How to apply for a research degree, such as a PhD or Master's by Research
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Attendance and your Student visa
This guide outlines the attendance requirements for Student visa holders
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Avoid publishing PDFs on the University website
Guidance for web editors on why we should not publish content in PDF format on the University website
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Become a student ambassador
Represent the University and support prospective students and guests at key events and gain valuable experience
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Body donation
Donating your body to medical science is incredibly generous and is valued highly by staff, students and researchers. It is a decision you need to make in advance with full and informed consent.
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Book a counselling appointment with the University Counselling Service
How to get counselling support if you a student
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Book a teaching or meeting room
Room bookings can be made by staff and students using Resource Booker to book teaching or meeting rooms outside of centrally timetabled events
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Book a University vehicle
Book a vehicle for University business and read the rules for using it.
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Book an appointment with an academic skills tutor
Book an appointment with one of the tutors at Academic Skills to help improve your general academic skills.
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Book your applicant interview on My Applications
When you are invited to attend an applicant interview, you need to select a date and time to attend
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Borrow assistive hardware and other technology from the library
How students can access digital equipment to help support their needs
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Borrow material via inter-library loans
The resources of libraries throughout the UK and the world are made available through the Inter-Library Loan (ILL) network.
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Borrowing from the library
Guidance on what you can borrow from our libraries, for how long, and when you will need to return it.
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Brian Cox Award for Excellence in Public Engagement with Research: Application guidelines and form
Individuals or groups of people working at the Faculty of Life Sciences can apply for the Brian Cox Prize for Excellence in Public Engagement with Research. This recognises and rewards the Faculty's outstanding communicators in improving understanding of the Faculty's research to a wider audience.
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BSc degree - Level 2 Direct Entry module choice guidance
Module choices for BSc Level 2 direct-entry students, credit requirements, compulsory modules and discussing options with an adviser
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Buy graduation souvenirs and scroll holders
Find where to buy a University of Dundee scroll holder, official souvenirs, unique University tartan gifts, and Dundee landmark prints by local artist Pamela Scott
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Can't log into your account or a system?
Run through this five-step checklist to regain access to your @dundee.ac.uk account or get into the system you need to before contacting IT
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Car parking
Car parking on City campus between 08:00 - 17:30 Monday to Friday is limited to permit holders
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Careers and employability support for disabled students
How the Careers Service can provide career support for students with a disability
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Caring for children or dependents when working from home
Support and flexible working when caring for children and/or dependants when you are working from home
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Change and manage MFA setup
Add alternative contact methods right after setup. If you get a new mobile device, update your settings and change to using the mobile app when travelling overseas
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Change of personal details (staff)
If you wish to update your address, emergency contact, bank details, or other details this is now available in OneUniversity.
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Change settings or troubleshoot MyDesktop
You can alter settings on the MyDesktop client to make it easier to use, plus tips for troubleshooting some common issues
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Change your name, address, or personal details (students)
It's important we have up to date details for our students, it's easy to keep these correct
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Change your password
Your password is the key to your account, do not share it even with someone who claims to be University staff
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Changing your course once you have started studying
Find out if you can transfer your course and what options are available
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Changing your course or study method
Check if any changes to your course will affect your Student visa status
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Charge your electric car on campus
We have over twenty publicly accessible electric charging points on City Campus and the Botanic Gardens
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Close Personal Relationships – Procedure
The steps to be taken after a Close Personal Relationship, as defined in the Close Personal Relationship Policy (“the CPR policy”), has been disclosed or reported in terms of the CPR policy.
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Collaborating with Web Services to deliver content projects
This guide helps you understand how Web Services engage and work with teams across the University to deliver web content projects
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Complaints handling procedure guide for students
How to raise a complaint, how we will handle the complaint, and what you can expect from us.
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Completing an application form for a job
Learn how to make a high quality application, whether this is for a graduate job, an internship, or a postgraduate degree.
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Connect to Connect Tunnel VPN on Windows
How to install and use the VPN to get remote access to secure services on your Windows computer. The VPN is only for use when off campus.
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Connect to eduroam wifi
Find out how to connect to eduroam wifi for staff, students living in accommodation, visitors and guests on campus
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Connect to eduroam wifi at other institutions
Follow the instructions to get your One Dundee Desktop connected to eduroam when accessing it away from our campuses
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Connect to MyDesktop
Our virtual desktop system provides you access to a University Windows desktop, just like a student PC in the Library.
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Connect to SonicWall Mobile Connect VPN app on phone or tablet
How to install and use the VPN to get remote access to secure services on your mobile device. The VPN is only for use when off campus.
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Connect to SonicWall VPN on Linux
How to install and use the VPN to get remote access to secure services on your Linux device. The VPN is only for use when off campus
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Connect to the University's wired (via ethernet cable)
For anyone not using a Staff Windows Desktop (a non-managed device), including students in accommodation
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Connect your gaming and streaming devices to the student residences network
How to register and connect Smart TV's, Games Consoles, Wireless Printers, Amazon Alexa and other smart devices. to Student Residences network
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Consultancy and service work
Consultancy is an effective way for you to share your expert knowledge to assist companies in solving problems, ultimately helping your research make an impact.
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Contact the University Service Desk using Help4U
Find out how to contact various Professional Services teams, such as IT, Web and HR, using Help4U
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Cover letter guidance for International students
Advice for International students on how to write a well written and tailored cover letter.
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Creating a corporate information page
Guidance for CMS editors on how to write and publish corporate information content on the University website
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Creating a group page
Guidance for CMS editors on how to write and publish group content on the University website
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Creating a guide
Guidance for staff on creating guide content for the University website.
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Creating a landing page
Best practice for website editors on creating landing pages on the University website.
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Creating a PhD opportunity - guidance for website editors
Guidance for CMS editors on how to write and publish a PhD opportunity on the University website.
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Creating a project
Guidance for CMS editors on how to write and publish project content on the University website
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Creating accessible documents
This guide offers practical help so you can make inclusive Word documents and PDFs that are easy to read and understand by your entire audience.
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Creating an announcement
Guidance for CMS editors on how to write and publish announcement content on the University website
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Creating and publishing a story
Guidance for how to write and publish story content on the University website
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Creating and running a Jisc Online Survey
Learn the different steps involved in creating, running, and accessing your survey.
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Creating inclusive teaching materials
This guide offers practical help so you can make inclusive teaching materials, including Word documents, PDFs, presentations, and videos
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Creating UTMs to track campaigns
Learn how to create UTMs to track how well your marketing campaigns are performing
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CV writing guidance for international students
This guide offers advice on writing a CV for the UK jobs market, and describes the expected format of a UK CV.
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Data access statements
Guidance for researchers on the requirement for and creation of a data access statement
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Data Management Plans
This guide covers the necessary steps to take when managing your research data
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Dealing with homesickness at university
Missing home whilst you’re at university is a very normal thing, and can affect students at any stage of their studies.
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Dependant visas for family
Guidance for current Student visa holders on applying for dependants to join them in the UK during studies
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Depositing your research data
Guidance for researchers on depositing research data on Discovery or using an external provider.
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Developing your networking skills
Enhance your networking abilities to uncover opportunities, refine existing skills, and acquire new ones
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Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA)
Find out how to apply for Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA), the types of allowance available and the assessment process
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Dyslexia support for students
Get dyslexia support if you are a student including specialist dyslexia tuition and dyslexia screening
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Edit and save files on your USB or external hard drive
You will be prompted to encrypt removable media on a Windows 10 One Dundee Desktop with Bitlocker making it password protected
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Employing a member of staff who requires sponsorship for visa purposes (advice for managers)
If you intend to employ a member of staff who is not a UK/Irish National, it is likely they will need a work visa.
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Energy saving at work
Simple changes you can make for a more environmentally sustainable workplace.
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English language requirements
Find out how you can meet the University of Dundee’s English language requirements, including the tests and qualifications we accept
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Enhancing the Profession of Nursing Award
This award aims to recognise a nursing student who has enhanced the profession of nursing in any way. This award is in memory of the late Mrs Valerie Crabb
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Entry to university workbook
A workbook for teachers to help pupils who are thinking about applying for University.
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Epilepsy seizure guidance
Guidance for staff regarding the course of action should a person experience an epileptic seizure
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Equality monitoring - why do we do it?
By completing your Equality Monitoring form you help us, your colleagues and fellow students ensure a culture that benefits and supports us all
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Exam support for students with a disability
Guidance for staff regarding the provision of exam support for students with a disability.
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Facilities for breastfeeding, expressing, and storing breastmilk
Find out where on campus you can breastfeed, express, and store breastmilk and how to access these facilities
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Financial considerations after you graduate
Information about repaying your student/tuition fee loan and other financial considerations after you graduate.
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Find a job using JobShop
The JobShop advertises jobs, internships, volunteering, work experience opportunities, and is updated daily.
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Find a student printer on campus
We have student accessible My Print printers locations throughout our three campuses offering printing from 5p per page
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Find graduate jobs
An overview of the different resources you can use to find a graduate job.
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Find part-time work in support worker and social care roles
Find part-time work as Support Worker, Healthcare Support Worker, Support Practitioner and Social Care Officer roles
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Find temporary employment at the University with DUTE
Find temporary, paid, employment within the University. Information for potential candidates and recruiting managers.
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Finding out you’re pregnant during your studies
Guidance on support available for pregnant students
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Finding private accommodation: advice for international students
Advice for if you're moving to the UK and are not using University arranged accommodation, or are moving from University housing to private
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Free up hard drive space on your Windows managed device
This guide is for users who are on a managed Windows device and do not have elevated privileges
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Get a letter that says I am a current student
To confirm your enrolment status, you can download a letter from eVision or request a letter from Registry
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Get books in accessible formats if you have qualifying disability (visual, learning, or physical)
RNIB Bookshare and the Alternative Formats Service allow you to freely access eBooks in your preferred format.
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Get help with acknowledging and using AI responsibly in assessment and study
How to accurately and appropriately use and acknowledge generative artificial intelligence (GAI) in assessments and assignments
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Get help with mental health
Around one in four people will experience a mental health difficulty at some point, so some students and staff may experience this while at university
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Get Microsoft 365 for free on your own devices
Use your dundee.ac.uk email to get Microsoft 365 free on up to 15 of your own devices
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Get something stamped or signed by the University
Get documentation such as a council tax letter or pension certificate signed by the University.
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Get student dental treatment from Dundee Dental Hospital
Free dental treatment is provided by our undergraduate clinical students and for adults and children
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Get support from a mentor/buddy (Peer Connector)
Get support and information from experienced students to help you settle in to University life.
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Get support from external service EmployAbility
Find out what services are available and register with EmployAbility.
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Get support from the Citizens Advice Bureau on campus
How students and staff can book an appointment with the Citizens Advice Bureau
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Get your staff ID card
Get your staff ID card for access to the library, DUSA The Union, and to access discounts at shops and services.
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Getting started with IT at Dundee
Digital and Technology Services (DTS) have put this guide together to help get you set up and running with our main IT tools as quickly as possible
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Getting started with the Library
Whether you're diving into research, looking for a quiet study spot, or just need a cosy place to get some work done, our library is here for you
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GoinGlobal
Find international jobs and internships, employer profiles, and other resources.
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Good housekeeping practices to save your department carbon and money
Some ideas on efficient work practises and help stop unnecessary wastage within your department
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Graduate Apprenticeships information for applicants
Find out how a Graduate Apprenticeship can benefit you, our entry requirements, the funding that is available, how you can apply, and more!
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Graduate Apprenticeships information for employers
Find out how Graduate Apprenticeships can benefit your business, the costs involved, what support you can provide, how you can apply, and more!
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Graduation photography and photowall
Capture precious memories of your special day with professional graduation photography - available in the Ustinov Room within the Bonar Hall - or share a photo/message with the audience before the ceremony begins
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Graduation week: what to expect
Find out more about your ceremony and how to get extra tickets for it and your Reception Party
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Guidance for researchers on data storage and security
The University provides researchers with various options for data storage, sharing and archiving.
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Guidance on Digital Object identifiers (DOI) and International Standard Book Numbers (ISBN)
Guidance for researchers on which unique identifiers to use and how to obtain one for a publication or dataset.
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Guidance on scams for international students
This page explains common scams affecting international students and how to recognise and avoid them, so you can make informed decisions and stay safe
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Guidance on writing a Data Management Plan (DMP)
Guidance on who should complete and how to write a Data Management Plan.
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Guide to building closures due to Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete
Parts of DUSA, the Fulton Building and Crawford Building are temporarily closed as a precautionary measure due to RAAC concrete within their roofs
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Guide to digitisation
Find out how teaching staff can arrange for book chapters, articles and printed materials to be made available to students through My Dundee.
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Handling a complaint against you
Guidance for staff and students who have been accused of bullying or harassment
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Health and safety guidance when home/remote working
Find out about steps you can take to make your home set up as safe and comfortable as possible while working from home
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Hire your academic gown for Graduation
Learn how to hire your academic gown for your graduation ceremony and find the official suppliers for your robes and hood
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How students can report absences due to ill health
You can use a self-certificate for the first 7 days of an absence for absence reporting purposes
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How to apply for a course
For most undergraduate courses you will apply through UCAS. Postgraduate courses are applied to through our website
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How to pay library charges
Details of the costs related to the use of library services including fines and refunds.
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How to request information about our students: guidance for parents or guardians
Information for parents and guardians who wish to request information about a student or to raise a concern.
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How to use LapSafe lockers
Find out how to borrow a university-managed laptop from our self service lockers.
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How to volunteer and develop your skills
Volunteering is a great way to build your skills and enhance your employability, while at the same time giving something back to a great cause or charity.
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How to write a cover letter for a job application
This guide provides information on what content to provide in your cover letter when applying for a job
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How to write your best postgraduate research proposal
What your research proposal should include and guidance on what we look for when selecting our research students.
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How we choose your room
We try to match up people in our residences to create well balanced flats
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Install the SafeZone app on your mobile
SafeZone will be used to communicate with our University community in an emergency. Users will also be able to check in if they feel unsafe or are lone working
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Intellectual Property and the invention disclosure form
How to let us know if you have an invention or idea that you think could make an impact beyond your immediate research activities
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Internships for postgraduate business students
Apply for a global internship if you are a postgraduate business student at the University of Dundee
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Interviews and placements for MSc Psychological Therapy in Primary Care
This is both a course and a job in NHS Scotland where you work on placement. This guide provides information on how interviews and placements will operate
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Join the Library: membership information
Learn how to join the library and about the different categories of membership
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Knowledge Transfer Partnerships
Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTP) is an Innovate UK initiative to enable companies to create collaborative partnerships with universities
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Learning and assistive technology support for staff and students
Learning technology is the broad range of communication, information, and related technologies that can be used to support learning, teaching, and assessment as well as work-related activities.
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Learning to manage social anxiety and loneliness
A guide to help students overcome loneliness, recognise symptoms of anxiety and when to get help
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Leaving your university studies early
Leaving your studies early can be a big step. There’s support available to help you make the best decision and point you in the right direction.
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Library postal delivery service
The Library's postal delivery service is available to students and academics for our standard loan books.
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Living in residences
We encourage our students to have a fun experience while at University, and wish them to be able to do so safely and responsibly
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Log in to your shared mailbox
You don't need to log into your shared mailbox with a password, instead you get to it through your own email account
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MA degree - Level 2 Direct Entry module choice guidance
Module choices for MA Level 2 direct-entry students, credit requirements, compulsory modules and discussing options with an adviser
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Making your data FAIR
This guide outlines how to use FAIR principles for your research project
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Manage your information and records
Guidance on creating, storing, using, sharing, archiving, and deleting the records that you produce.
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Manage your Junk Email folder
Sometimes the filter in Outlook moves messages that matter into your Junk Email folder. You can quickly reclassify messages if you need to
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Managing stress, guidance for students
Guidance on approaches to identifying triggers and managing stress.
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Managing your money as a student
Find out about banking, borrowing and budgeting and make sure you're managing your finances effectively.
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Map your School of Life Sciences shared drives
Map your School of Life Sciences shared drives to your desktop and access the files you have stored there. Launch a script from AppsAnywhere to do this
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Material Transfer Agreements
A material transfer agreement (MTA) is a contract that governs the transfer of material between researchers.
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Matriculation for new and continuing students
Advice on how to matriculate for new and continuing students.
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Mentoring for students with mental health difficulties
Disability Services offer specialist one-to-one support if you are experiencing ongoing mental heath issues.
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Moving in to student accommodation
What you need to know when moving into student accommodation.
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Moving out of your room
This year, there’s lots of different circumstances you might face when moving out of your room in University accommodation.
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No detriment - what does it mean?
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Nominate someone for an Honorary Degree
Learn how to nominate someone for an Honorary Degree if you think they have made an outstanding contribution to their field.
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Order an official document or letter from Registry
If you need evidence that you studied at the University of Dundee or a transcript of your marks, you can order these from Registry
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Organising an event with Equality and Diversity
When you are organising an event, meeting or function, equality plays a big part of the planning, even though you may not think about it
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Pay your tuition fees for International students
Find out how to pay your tuition fees, including via credit/debit card or bank transfer. We accept payments in over 140 currencies. Direct Debit is available for UK bank accounts.
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Pay your tuition fees for Scottish and Rest of UK postgraduate students
Pay using Direct Debit, credit/debit card, or bank transfer. If you have funding from an external source, provide evidence from your funding body
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Pay your tuition fees for Scottish and Rest of UK undergraduate students
A guide on understanding and applying for tuition fee funding, paying your tuition fees and tuition fee payment terms
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Pay your university accommodation fees
You can pay your Advance Rental Payment by credit/debit card or bank transfer. You can also pay the remaining fees using Direct Debit from a UK bank account.
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Performing an accessibility self-audit
How to perform an accessibility self-audit on your website to find and fix problems so your website meets the UK's public sector accessibility regulations
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Postgraduate Research Essentials: finding support and making changes to your degree
Withdrawals, extensions, terminations and the Postgraduate Appeals Process
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Postgraduate Research Essentials: finishing your research degree
How to declare your intention to submit, how thesis submission and examination work, and finishing up all the final bits before graduation
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Postgraduate Research Essentials: outside your research degree
The process for booking annual leave and medical absences, and information about undertaking additional work alongside your research degree, including teaching
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Postgraduate Research Essentials: research degree planning, progress and monitoring
How long your research degree might take, Thesis Monitoring Committees, Upgrade Review and re-matriculation
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Postgraduate Research Essentials: research environment
Learn about researcher development opportunities, research integrity and the ethics approval process, and what happens if you are involved in a misconduct case
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Postgraduate Research Essentials: starting your research degree
Information for international and disabled postgraduate researchers, your new starter tasks and the responsibilities of you and your supervisory team
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Postgraduate Researcher Experience Survey
The Postgraduate Research Experience Survey (PRES) enables the University to gather information about the experience of any research student.
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Practice for job interviews using Shortlist.Me
Practice your video interviewing skills using Shortlist.Me
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Pre-Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) credibility assessments
Guidance for applicants who have been asked to undertake extra pre-CAS checks relating to bank statements and credibility interviews.
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Preparing a Research Degree Proposal for DJCAD
Guidance notes to help you to prepare your proposal
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Preparing for a job interview
Guidance for preparing for a job interview including example interview questions
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Preparing for a recruitment test
Information about the different types of psychometric and aptitude tests you might face when applying for a job.
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Preparing for an art school interview
As an ACES participant, get some tips on how to get ready for an interview for art school
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Print a US election absentee ballot on a University printer
If you need to print a ballot paper and envelope to vote in a US election, you can use University printers to do so
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Print from a staff computer (new HP printers)
Our new HP printers make it easy to print securely from your staff laptop anywhere on our campuses
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Print larger than A3 using the large format plotter printer
You can print items such as architecture plans on 90gsm plain paper using your My Print account
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Print to a University printer from your own iOS and Android device
Print from your own device on-campus using MyPrint - Mobility Print
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Print to a University printer from your own Windows or Mac laptop
Print from your own device on-campus using MyPrint - Mobility Print
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Print Unit guidelines
The Print Unit provides a full range of professional print and finishing services for all university staff, students and the general public.
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Print using My Print (for students)
Learn how to use the My Print service at Dundee. You can send documents to the SecurePrint queue from a PC or mobile, then tap your Student ID card to release and pay.
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Private rented accommodation for continuing students
A guide for continuing students who want to move into private rented accommodation after their first year
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Progress to Fellowship through the Professional Learning Framework
A continuing professional development (CPD) route for teaching staff and students to become an Associate, Fellow, or Senior Fellow of Advance HE.
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Promote a healthy working and learning environment
Learn what you can do to contribute to a healthy working and learning environment, and prevent harassment and bullying
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Proposing a partnership with us
If you are interested in proposing a partnership with us get in touch and a member of the Global Partnerships team will discuss the next steps.
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Publishing events on the University website
Guidance for website editors who create events content for the University website and publish it with our content management system
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Pupil's guide to law student shadowing
Important guidance and advice for pupils who shadow a University of Dundee Law student.
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Pupil's guide to medicine student shadowing
Important guidance and advice for pupils who shadow a University of Dundee medicine student.
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Pupil’s guide to dentistry student shadowing
Important guidance and advice for pupils who shadow a University of Dundee Dentistry student.
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Recommend new resource purchases for the library
Guidance for students and members of staff who wish to recommend that the Library purchases a new resource.
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Recycling and disposal of waste
Find out the types of waste that can be recycled and disposed of on campus, who to contact and other available recycling centres
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Reduce document and image file sizes
This guide provides information on how to reduce file sizes for Word documents, PDFs and images
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Reducing digital distraction and improving your focus when studying
How to remove digital distractions during your study time, improve your focus, and manage your workload.
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Refer a student to the Counselling Service
Learn when and how to refer a student to the Counselling Service if you are a member of staff
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Refer a student to the Student Support Team if you are a member of staff
If you are a member of staff and are concerned about a student’s wellbeing, you can use this form to refer them to the Student Support Team
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Register attendance at classes and get support with the SEAtS mobile app
We use the SEAtS app to monitor attendance across our classes to help you get the best outcomes. Find out how to get the app, use it, and solve any common issues
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Register for Graduation Class of 2026
Find out how to register for your graduation ceremony, book your tickets for the reception, and hire your gown
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Register for NHS medical care, including registering with a doctor and dentist
Guidance on the National Health Services (NHS), pharmacies, opticians, and registering with a doctor or dentist.
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Register for Sustainable Labs
Designed to suit people who are not based in conventional office environments, such as teaching labs or research labs but still want to participate in the Green Impact Awards.
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Register on Contractor Tracker if you are a contractor
Find out what you need to do if you are working on campus as a contractor and register on our Contractor Tracker system.
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Remove software from your Windows Staff Desktop
Uninstall a piece of software you no longer need using the Request administrator access tool
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Replace a lost or worn out ID card
What to do if you need a replacement student or staff ID card or want to change your photo
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Replacing a lost or stolen passport
Find out what to do if your passport has been lost or stolen
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Report an incident of harassment or bullying
Use the online form to report an incident of harassment or bullying, for yourself, a student, or colleague
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Report phishing emails
Help us detect and prevent suspicious messages that may be trying to scam you.
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Request a letter confirming your right to work in the UK
If your employer requests a letter to evidence your right to work you can request a letter using this form
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Request a manual password reset
If you are unable to reset your password, you should use this form
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Request a non-standard IT account
Test, third-party, and system accounts are available on request
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Request a refund of your tuition fee deposit
If you decline your offer or have been unable to secure a visa, you may be able to request a full or partial refund on your tuition fee deposit
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Request access for visitors
Members of staff can request a Visitor account for temporary access to University IT facilities, including campus PCs, for up to one month
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Request an Associate Staff account
If you are working in and at the University but are not employed by it, and require access to IT or Library facilities, request an Associate Staff account
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Request an update to a course page
Guidance for academic and Professional Services staff on how to request updates to course page content on the University website
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Request and manage your shared mailbox
A shared mailbox allows your team, department, or society to jointly operate an email account.
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Request environmental information about the University of Dundee
How to access or request environmental information about the University under the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004
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Request for a report or set of mailing labels
Complete the relevant forms in Topdesk to request either historic data from P3 or current data from 1U.
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Request or stop an account rename
You need to notify the University if your name changes. Once your details have been updated in our systems, your account will be renamed automatically.
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Request photography or video services
If you require photos or a video taken within the University you can request the services of our in-house photographers and videographers.
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Request repairs to a University building or part of campus
How to report an issue with a room, building, or the external environment of the University campus.
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Researching universities, colleges, and courses
As an ACES participant, learn what you need to look for when investigating what and where you want to do
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Reset your forgotten password
Follow these steps to learn how to reset a forgotten University of Dundee password using the self-service portal or a mobile device
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SafePod Network
Information for researchers about the Safepod Network and how to gain access to the service.
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Scan or copy using a University printer
Staff and students can use our HP multifunction devices (printer and scanner) to scan and copy documents
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Search our museum collections online
Find out exactly what we have in our museum collections by using our online catalogue
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Secure access to data - Assured Organisational Connectivity
Information about accessing secure research data as an accredited researcher using the Assured Organisational Connectivity (AOC) service.
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Set up external examiner accounts on My Dundee
External examiners will need to have access to your module in My Dundee. Learn how to add examiners to your Blackboard (Original) modules.
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Set up fingerprint reader on your HP laptop
For staff who want to use their fingerprint to log in to their HP laptop instead of typing their password
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Set up multi-factor authentication on your account
To use services off-campus you'll be prompted for additional verification via a mobile app, text message, or phone call
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Set up Secure Mobile Working (Company Portal app) on android
Find out how to install and use the Company Portal app to access your staff email.
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Set up Secure Mobile Working (Company Portal app) on iOS
Find out how to install and use the Company Portal app to access your staff email.
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Setting up a bank account
This guide provides information on opening a bank account for students and what documents you will need to provide
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Setting up inward or outward partnership visits
The Global Partnerships team lead the coordination of any partnership visits. Complete the form if you are planning a visit.
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Setting up your Jisc Online Surveys account
Learn how to request and get started with your Online Surveys account
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Sexual health and contraception
Information for students about emergency contraception and booking sexual health appointments.
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Special recognition student nurse award
This award recognises any pre-registration student nurse who deserves special recognition. They may have overcome significant challenges or adversity, or they may have inspired his or her peers in some way.
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Staff and student discounts on computers and software
Make the most of your dundee.ac.uk email when buying new tech and apps
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Staying compliant with your Student Visa
This guide provides information on complying with the conditions of your Student visa
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Staying safe online
Our cyber specialists have put together these tips as a guide for keeping you and the University safe while online.
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Stephen Fry Public Engagement Awards application guidance
This guide describes the conditions and requirements for applying to the Stephen Fry Awards
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Student guide to mitigating circumstances and/or recurring circumstances
Learn how to report problems which have negatively affected your studies, get support, and make your exam board aware of your situation
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Submit a design brief to Creative Services
Processes and guidelines for projects for creation of digital or print graphic design work
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Submit your content for the Undergraduate Degree Show webpages
How to submit your links and profile image if you are a student at DJCAD
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Suitable photographs for your staff or student ID card
Examples of good photographs for your ID card.
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Support a colleague who has been bullied or harassed
Guidance for staff members who are supporting colleagues who have been bullied or harassed
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Support a student who has been bullied or harassed
Guidance for staff when supporting a student who has been bullied or harassed
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Support for mature students
Get help with finance, funding, and adjusting to university life if you are a mature student.
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Support for students from a Care-Experienced background, who have caring responsibilities, or who are estranged
Find out what personal and financial support is available for students with a background in care, who have caring responsibilities, or who are estranged
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Tell us about your disability if you are an applicant
Find out how to inform us about your disability, and what to do if you have already made your application
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The IT at-risk periods
Issues experienced on a Tue or Thu from 07:00-09:00 may be due to IT works and upgrades.
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The University of Dundee Mace
Learn about the origins of the University mace, and what the symbolic elements on it represent.
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Touch a Life Award
This award aims to recognise a nursing student who demonstrates the heart of nursing through the impact they have on either an individual, a family or a community. It is sponsored by the Brittle Bone Society in memory of the late Mrs Margaret Grant MBE.
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Transferring ownership and deletion of Jisc Online Surveys
Learn about the deletion and retention process, and how to transfer ownership of your Jisc Online Survey
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Travel from Aberdeen Airport
Dundee is approximately 70 miles from Aberdeen Airport, and can be reached by taxi, train, or bus
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Travel from Edinburgh International Airport
Dundee is approximately 60 miles from Edinburgh International Airport, and can be reached by taxi, train, or bus.
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Travel from Glasgow International Airport
Dundee is approximately 80 miles from Glasgow International Airport, and can be reached by taxi, train, or bus
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Travel from Prestwick International Airport
Dundee is approximately 115 miles from Prestwick International Airport, and can be reached by taxi, train, or bus
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Travelling to the University of Dundee
How to travel to the University of Dundee by car, train, bus, or plane
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Tuition fee status assessment
Find out how the University determines your fee status and the criteria used to decide if you pay home or overseas tuition fees
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Turning an idea into a grant
This guide will help you take your idea and start to develop a plan, write your proposal and put your idea into a project format
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Understanding how to tackle low mood and depression
Symptoms, increasing self-esteem and resilience, and support resources
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Understanding your rights as a disabled applicant
Learn how the Equality Act protects you throughout the job application and employment process, including your rights to adjustments and disclosure.
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Understanding your tuition fee balance as current student
Your tuition fee balance is shown in eVision however may appear different than you expect due to the way funding bodies pay the University
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Uninstall Secure Mobile Working (Company Portal app)
Do you no longer want the app on your personal phone or tablet? Are you leaving the University and handing your device back to your manager?
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University of Dundee app
Access your timetable, book a study desk, keep track of your library loans, renew and reserve books and much more.
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Update your contact details for the Graduate Outcomes National Survey
Help us to ensure we have accurate information for you
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Update your saved network password on macOS
macOS will remember your login details, but will not prompt you to update them, even if your login fails
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Update your staff profile on the people pages
Learn about the information displayed on staff pages and who to contact to get your profile updated
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Update your staff record
Update your personal details by completing the staff record form.
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Upload your digital portfolio to My Applications
How to upload your digital portfolio to My Applications on eVision for assessment
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Upload your documents to My Applications
What documents you need to add to your application, what we accept, and how to upload these to My Applications on eVision
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URL standards
This guide explains the practices that we follow when we publish URLs on dundee.ac.uk and any other website affiliated with the University of Dundee.
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Use MFA at login
When you try to log in away from the campus network, no matter what device you're using, you will often be asked to enter your second login factor.
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Using AI in recruitment and job hunting if you are a student or graduate
Using AI (artificial intelligence) in the different stages of recruitment in an ethical way to find a job.
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Using an assessment centre for a job application
Find out what activities an assessment centre will ask you to do and how to prepare for them
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Using recruitment agencies to find a job
Find out more information about recruitment agencies, how they work and how to find and register with an agency
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Using the Digital Asset Manager (DAM)
Learn how to find images, documents, and other media by using our Digital Asset Manager
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Using the library click and collect service
How to order an item from one of our libraries for collection.
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Video accessibility: Captioning, subtitles and transcripts
How to ensure everyone can enjoy your video by providing alternative text.
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View and edit your teaching commitments in Outlook calendar
Timetabling Into Calendars allows academic staff to see their teaching schedule in their Outlook calendar. This is continually updated by the timetable system
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View and understand your timetable
Find out how to view your personalised Dundee student timetable, understand your class schedule, and locate your teaching rooms
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View your exam timetable and exam results
Find out when and where your exams are, and when and how you will get your results.
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VIP visitors
This guide outlines the steps and who to contact for all high-profile visits to the University
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Volunteer as a Peer Connector
Peer Connectors are trained student volunteers help other students get used to university life and provide support and information.
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Volunteer on the School Volunteering Programme
The Careers Service are excited to offer students the opportunity to volunteer in either a primary or secondary school in Dundee and the surrounding area
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What equipment is available in a centrally-managed teaching room?
This is an overview of the type of equipment available in our bookable rooms
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What happens after your Clearing application to Dundee?
If you've got an offer from us, congratulations! This page will let you know everything you need to do next. Find out how to formally accept your place, secure your student accommodation, and get ready for arrival.
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What is Secure Mobile Working (Company Portal app)?
A service that helps you and the University ensure information is safe and secure on phones and tablets
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What to do after you've interacted with a spam or phishing email
Follow these steps if you've clicked, replied to, or downloaded an attachment from a spam or phishing email
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What to do if your visa application is refused
If your application for a Student or Visitor visa is refused you should contact us. You may be able to re-apply if we are able to issue a second CAS
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What to include in a digital portfolio
As an ACES participant, learn how to develop, organise, and assemble your portfolio for submitting as part of an application to a creative course
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What you need to bring to University
Which documents you need to bring depends on your tuition fee status. Some items everyone needs to bring, and others only apply if you need a visa to study here
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When to use the VPN
The VPN (Virtual Private Network) allows staff who are offsite, or are working from home to access certain University systems
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Where to store your files on a student computer
You should store your files in the cloud using OneDrive when using one of the campus computers available to you.
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Winter vacation information for applicants
The University closes over the Christmas and New Year period. Find out when we reopen, and how to avoid delays to your application.
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Withdrawals, deferrals and changes in immigration status
If you withdraw, defer or change your studies your Student visa could be affected
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Work experience and internships
Learn why work experience can help you when it comes to applying for a job, and how to find a relevant opportunity.
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Working after study
If you have a Student visa there are several visa options to work in the UK after you have completed your studies
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Working during study as Student visa holder
This guide provides information on working in the UK as a Student visa holder
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Writing a good module description for the University website
This guide details best practice in producing content for the University module pages
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Writing a personal statement
This guide provides information on what content to include in a good personal statement
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Writing a personal statements for creative subjects
This guide explores writing your personal statement. It offers tips on using your personal statement as opportunity to tell universities more about yourself
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Writing a Postgraduate Teacher Education personal statement
Guidance on how to write a PGDE/CE personal statement and an example to help demonstrate your skills, experience and motivation for teaching.
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Writing a research proposal for postgraduate research in Islamic finance
This guide was created by the School of Business to help you apply for Islamic finance research degrees and in particular a PhD in Islamic Finance.
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Writing alt text
How to write effective alt text that helps visitors who rely on assistive technologies like screen readers
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Writing useful and accessible link text for websites
How to write clear, purposeful, and accessible link text if you are a website editor
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Your Student visa after completing your studies
This guide covers some questions that you may have once you have completed your studies with us
Wifi
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Absences during studies for international students with a student visa
This guide provides information for international students on how to request an absence from studies
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Academic dress of the University
Guidance on the robes worn by Chancellors, Rectors, Deans, and graduates from individual Faculties.
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Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS)
You may need to apply for an ATAS clearance certificate if you intend to study a taught postgraduate course or PhD in science, engineering, or technology subjects
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Access lecturer/admin pages of SEAtS to monitor student attendance
We have replaced paper attendance registers with a digital system for your in-person and online learning. Find out how to check-in students to your classes.
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Access support for gender-based violence
Whether you’ve experienced gender-based violence recently or in the past, the University of Dundee is here to support you to take whichever steps you want to take next
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Access the CareersPortal
You can register and access the CareersPortal to book appointments, search for jobs, and submit careers-related questions.
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Access your University of Dundee email using Outlook on the web
Learn how to check your Dundee student email (dundee.ac.uk) from any device using Outlook on the web.
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Accessibility support for Graduation
If you or your guests have accessibility requirements for Graduation, please let us know in advance so we can make your day run as smoothly as possible
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Accessing student software
There are several ways to get access to the software required for your studies whether that is on campus or on your own computer.
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Accessing your online interview
How to get set up for your online applicant interview on Blackboard Collaborate and our top tips for the day
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Add credit to your My Print account
If you are a student, you need to add credit to your My Print account before you can print using on-campus printers
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Add software to your non-managed University computer
Some licences allow staff to install software on their non-managed computer
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Add your qualifications to a Direct Application
These are the steps to complete when you are adding your qualifications to a Direct Application
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Advice for students with children
Combining studies with parenting responsibilities can be challenging, however, we have ways to support all students to achieve their full potential
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Agent Portal guidance
The following instructions explain how agents should log in and use our Agent Portal
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AI (Artificial Intelligence) in Teaching and Assessment
Guidance for staff on the use of AI in teaching with notes on practice and aspects of generative AI (GenAI) in higher education to consider.
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Alcohol dependence, substance misuse, and managing unhealthy habits
Guidance on identifying and getting support with alcohol dependence and substance misuse.
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Anxiety symptoms and support resources for students
Guidance on symptoms of anxiety, exam anxiety, strategies to help with anxiety, and support resources.
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Application guidance for PhDs in the Faculty of Life Sciences
Learn more about our application process and what we expect from you.
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Apply for a Graduate visa
A Graduate visa gives you permission to stay in the UK for at least 2 years after successfully completing a course in the UK
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Apply for a Schengen visa
If you are a Student visa holder and wish to travel to Europe you may need to apply for a Schengen visa
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Apply for a Skilled Worker visa to work in the UK
If you intend to move to the UK to take up a job offer from the University of Dundee you may need a work visa.
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Apply for a Student visa to study in the UK for six months or more
International students can check if they need a UK visa, how to get a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) number and how to apply for a visa
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Apply for entry to the UK as a visitor – family and friends
Learn how your family and friends can apply for visas to come and visit you in the UK
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Apply for entry to the UK as a visitor – students
For short courses, viva, resits, repeats and graduation
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Apply for funding support if you are a UK student
Who is eligible for funding support and how to apply
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Apply for funding support to help pay for your childcare
Who is eligible for the Higher Education Childcare Fund and how to apply.
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Apply for Recognition of Prior Certificated Learning (RPCL) in Health Sciences
RPCL transfers credit from your previous learning to your chosen course. Learn what this means and apply to transfer your previous credits.
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Apply for Recognition of Prior Informal Learning (RPIL) for BSc credit in the Health Sciences
Find out whether your previous educational and life/work experience can count as credit towards a BSc course, and apply for this credit.
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Apply for Recognition of Prior Informal Learning (RPIL) for postgraduate entry in Health Sciences
Find out whether your previous educational and life/work experience can count for entry to postgraduate study if you do not have a degree already, and apply for this credit.
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Apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) in Health Sciences
Prior learning, either through education, or from life/work experience, can be used to count for credit on one of our courses, and then apply for the credit
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Apply for student Council Tax exemption
You need to apply for exemption from Council Tax, this is not automatic. If all adults in your household are students you can get 100% exemption
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Apply for The William S. Phillips Fund
This guide provides information on who is eligible and how to apply for the The William S. Phillips Fund
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Apply for University accommodation
Find out how you can apply for University Accommodation once you've firmly accepted your conditional or unconditional course offer as your first choice and we are open for applications
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Apply to creative courses at university or college
As an ACES participant, this guide will lay out how to approach applying for a creative course
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Apply to study abroad if you are a University of Dundee student
Guidance on applying to our exchange programme if you want to spend a semester or year studying abroad.
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Applying for a research degree
How to apply for a research degree, such as a PhD or Master's by Research
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Attendance and your Student visa
This guide outlines the attendance requirements for Student visa holders
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Avoid publishing PDFs on the University website
Guidance for web editors on why we should not publish content in PDF format on the University website
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Become a student ambassador
Represent the University and support prospective students and guests at key events and gain valuable experience
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Body donation
Donating your body to medical science is incredibly generous and is valued highly by staff, students and researchers. It is a decision you need to make in advance with full and informed consent.
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Book a counselling appointment with the University Counselling Service
How to get counselling support if you a student
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Book a teaching or meeting room
Room bookings can be made by staff and students using Resource Booker to book teaching or meeting rooms outside of centrally timetabled events
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Book a University vehicle
Book a vehicle for University business and read the rules for using it.
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Book an appointment with an academic skills tutor
Book an appointment with one of the tutors at Academic Skills to help improve your general academic skills.
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Book your applicant interview on My Applications
When you are invited to attend an applicant interview, you need to select a date and time to attend
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Borrow assistive hardware and other technology from the library
How students can access digital equipment to help support their needs
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Borrow material via inter-library loans
The resources of libraries throughout the UK and the world are made available through the Inter-Library Loan (ILL) network.
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Borrowing from the library
Guidance on what you can borrow from our libraries, for how long, and when you will need to return it.
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Brian Cox Award for Excellence in Public Engagement with Research: Application guidelines and form
Individuals or groups of people working at the Faculty of Life Sciences can apply for the Brian Cox Prize for Excellence in Public Engagement with Research. This recognises and rewards the Faculty's outstanding communicators in improving understanding of the Faculty's research to a wider audience.
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BSc degree - Level 2 Direct Entry module choice guidance
Module choices for BSc Level 2 direct-entry students, credit requirements, compulsory modules and discussing options with an adviser
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Buy graduation souvenirs and scroll holders
Find where to buy a University of Dundee scroll holder, official souvenirs, unique University tartan gifts, and Dundee landmark prints by local artist Pamela Scott
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Can't log into your account or a system?
Run through this five-step checklist to regain access to your @dundee.ac.uk account or get into the system you need to before contacting IT
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Car parking
Car parking on City campus between 08:00 - 17:30 Monday to Friday is limited to permit holders
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Careers and employability support for disabled students
How the Careers Service can provide career support for students with a disability
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Caring for children or dependents when working from home
Support and flexible working when caring for children and/or dependants when you are working from home
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Change and manage MFA setup
Add alternative contact methods right after setup. If you get a new mobile device, update your settings and change to using the mobile app when travelling overseas
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Change of personal details (staff)
If you wish to update your address, emergency contact, bank details, or other details this is now available in OneUniversity.
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Change settings or troubleshoot MyDesktop
You can alter settings on the MyDesktop client to make it easier to use, plus tips for troubleshooting some common issues
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Change your name, address, or personal details (students)
It's important we have up to date details for our students, it's easy to keep these correct
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Change your password
Your password is the key to your account, do not share it even with someone who claims to be University staff
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Changing your course once you have started studying
Find out if you can transfer your course and what options are available
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Changing your course or study method
Check if any changes to your course will affect your Student visa status
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Charge your electric car on campus
We have over twenty publicly accessible electric charging points on City Campus and the Botanic Gardens
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Close Personal Relationships – Procedure
The steps to be taken after a Close Personal Relationship, as defined in the Close Personal Relationship Policy (“the CPR policy”), has been disclosed or reported in terms of the CPR policy.
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Collaborating with Web Services to deliver content projects
This guide helps you understand how Web Services engage and work with teams across the University to deliver web content projects
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Complaints handling procedure guide for students
How to raise a complaint, how we will handle the complaint, and what you can expect from us.
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Completing an application form for a job
Learn how to make a high quality application, whether this is for a graduate job, an internship, or a postgraduate degree.
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Connect to Connect Tunnel VPN on Windows
How to install and use the VPN to get remote access to secure services on your Windows computer. The VPN is only for use when off campus.
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Connect to eduroam wifi
Find out how to connect to eduroam wifi for staff, students living in accommodation, visitors and guests on campus
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Connect to eduroam wifi at other institutions
Follow the instructions to get your One Dundee Desktop connected to eduroam when accessing it away from our campuses
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Connect to MyDesktop
Our virtual desktop system provides you access to a University Windows desktop, just like a student PC in the Library.
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Connect to SonicWall Mobile Connect VPN app on phone or tablet
How to install and use the VPN to get remote access to secure services on your mobile device. The VPN is only for use when off campus.
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Connect to SonicWall VPN on Linux
How to install and use the VPN to get remote access to secure services on your Linux device. The VPN is only for use when off campus
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Connect to the University's wired (via ethernet cable)
For anyone not using a Staff Windows Desktop (a non-managed device), including students in accommodation
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Connect your gaming and streaming devices to the student residences network
How to register and connect Smart TV's, Games Consoles, Wireless Printers, Amazon Alexa and other smart devices. to Student Residences network
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Consultancy and service work
Consultancy is an effective way for you to share your expert knowledge to assist companies in solving problems, ultimately helping your research make an impact.
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Contact the University Service Desk using Help4U
Find out how to contact various Professional Services teams, such as IT, Web and HR, using Help4U
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Cover letter guidance for International students
Advice for International students on how to write a well written and tailored cover letter.
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Creating a corporate information page
Guidance for CMS editors on how to write and publish corporate information content on the University website
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Creating a group page
Guidance for CMS editors on how to write and publish group content on the University website
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Creating a guide
Guidance for staff on creating guide content for the University website.
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Creating a landing page
Best practice for website editors on creating landing pages on the University website.
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Creating a PhD opportunity - guidance for website editors
Guidance for CMS editors on how to write and publish a PhD opportunity on the University website.
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Creating a project
Guidance for CMS editors on how to write and publish project content on the University website
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Creating accessible documents
This guide offers practical help so you can make inclusive Word documents and PDFs that are easy to read and understand by your entire audience.
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Creating an announcement
Guidance for CMS editors on how to write and publish announcement content on the University website
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Creating and publishing a story
Guidance for how to write and publish story content on the University website
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Creating and running a Jisc Online Survey
Learn the different steps involved in creating, running, and accessing your survey.
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Creating inclusive teaching materials
This guide offers practical help so you can make inclusive teaching materials, including Word documents, PDFs, presentations, and videos
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Creating UTMs to track campaigns
Learn how to create UTMs to track how well your marketing campaigns are performing
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CV writing guidance for international students
This guide offers advice on writing a CV for the UK jobs market, and describes the expected format of a UK CV.
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Data access statements
Guidance for researchers on the requirement for and creation of a data access statement
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Data Management Plans
This guide covers the necessary steps to take when managing your research data
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Dealing with homesickness at university
Missing home whilst you’re at university is a very normal thing, and can affect students at any stage of their studies.
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Dependant visas for family
Guidance for current Student visa holders on applying for dependants to join them in the UK during studies
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Depositing your research data
Guidance for researchers on depositing research data on Discovery or using an external provider.
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Developing your networking skills
Enhance your networking abilities to uncover opportunities, refine existing skills, and acquire new ones
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Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA)
Find out how to apply for Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA), the types of allowance available and the assessment process
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Dyslexia support for students
Get dyslexia support if you are a student including specialist dyslexia tuition and dyslexia screening
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Edit and save files on your USB or external hard drive
You will be prompted to encrypt removable media on a Windows 10 One Dundee Desktop with Bitlocker making it password protected
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Employing a member of staff who requires sponsorship for visa purposes (advice for managers)
If you intend to employ a member of staff who is not a UK/Irish National, it is likely they will need a work visa.
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Energy saving at work
Simple changes you can make for a more environmentally sustainable workplace.
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English language requirements
Find out how you can meet the University of Dundee’s English language requirements, including the tests and qualifications we accept
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Enhancing the Profession of Nursing Award
This award aims to recognise a nursing student who has enhanced the profession of nursing in any way. This award is in memory of the late Mrs Valerie Crabb
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Entry to university workbook
A workbook for teachers to help pupils who are thinking about applying for University.
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Epilepsy seizure guidance
Guidance for staff regarding the course of action should a person experience an epileptic seizure
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Equality monitoring - why do we do it?
By completing your Equality Monitoring form you help us, your colleagues and fellow students ensure a culture that benefits and supports us all
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Exam support for students with a disability
Guidance for staff regarding the provision of exam support for students with a disability.
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Facilities for breastfeeding, expressing, and storing breastmilk
Find out where on campus you can breastfeed, express, and store breastmilk and how to access these facilities
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Financial considerations after you graduate
Information about repaying your student/tuition fee loan and other financial considerations after you graduate.
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Find a job using JobShop
The JobShop advertises jobs, internships, volunteering, work experience opportunities, and is updated daily.
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Find a student printer on campus
We have student accessible My Print printers locations throughout our three campuses offering printing from 5p per page
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Find graduate jobs
An overview of the different resources you can use to find a graduate job.
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Find part-time work in support worker and social care roles
Find part-time work as Support Worker, Healthcare Support Worker, Support Practitioner and Social Care Officer roles
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Find temporary employment at the University with DUTE
Find temporary, paid, employment within the University. Information for potential candidates and recruiting managers.
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Finding out you’re pregnant during your studies
Guidance on support available for pregnant students
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Finding private accommodation: advice for international students
Advice for if you're moving to the UK and are not using University arranged accommodation, or are moving from University housing to private
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Free up hard drive space on your Windows managed device
This guide is for users who are on a managed Windows device and do not have elevated privileges
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Get a letter that says I am a current student
To confirm your enrolment status, you can download a letter from eVision or request a letter from Registry
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Get books in accessible formats if you have qualifying disability (visual, learning, or physical)
RNIB Bookshare and the Alternative Formats Service allow you to freely access eBooks in your preferred format.
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Get help with acknowledging and using AI responsibly in assessment and study
How to accurately and appropriately use and acknowledge generative artificial intelligence (GAI) in assessments and assignments
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Get help with mental health
Around one in four people will experience a mental health difficulty at some point, so some students and staff may experience this while at university
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Get Microsoft 365 for free on your own devices
Use your dundee.ac.uk email to get Microsoft 365 free on up to 15 of your own devices
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Get something stamped or signed by the University
Get documentation such as a council tax letter or pension certificate signed by the University.
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Get student dental treatment from Dundee Dental Hospital
Free dental treatment is provided by our undergraduate clinical students and for adults and children
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Get support from a mentor/buddy (Peer Connector)
Get support and information from experienced students to help you settle in to University life.
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Get support from external service EmployAbility
Find out what services are available and register with EmployAbility.
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Get support from the Citizens Advice Bureau on campus
How students and staff can book an appointment with the Citizens Advice Bureau
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Get your staff ID card
Get your staff ID card for access to the library, DUSA The Union, and to access discounts at shops and services.
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Getting started with IT at Dundee
Digital and Technology Services (DTS) have put this guide together to help get you set up and running with our main IT tools as quickly as possible
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Getting started with the Library
Whether you're diving into research, looking for a quiet study spot, or just need a cosy place to get some work done, our library is here for you
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GoinGlobal
Find international jobs and internships, employer profiles, and other resources.
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Good housekeeping practices to save your department carbon and money
Some ideas on efficient work practises and help stop unnecessary wastage within your department
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Graduate Apprenticeships information for applicants
Find out how a Graduate Apprenticeship can benefit you, our entry requirements, the funding that is available, how you can apply, and more!
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Graduate Apprenticeships information for employers
Find out how Graduate Apprenticeships can benefit your business, the costs involved, what support you can provide, how you can apply, and more!
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Graduation photography and photowall
Capture precious memories of your special day with professional graduation photography - available in the Ustinov Room within the Bonar Hall - or share a photo/message with the audience before the ceremony begins
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Graduation week: what to expect
Find out more about your ceremony and how to get extra tickets for it and your Reception Party
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Guidance for researchers on data storage and security
The University provides researchers with various options for data storage, sharing and archiving.
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Guidance on Digital Object identifiers (DOI) and International Standard Book Numbers (ISBN)
Guidance for researchers on which unique identifiers to use and how to obtain one for a publication or dataset.
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Guidance on scams for international students
This page explains common scams affecting international students and how to recognise and avoid them, so you can make informed decisions and stay safe
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Guidance on writing a Data Management Plan (DMP)
Guidance on who should complete and how to write a Data Management Plan.
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Guide to building closures due to Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete
Parts of DUSA, the Fulton Building and Crawford Building are temporarily closed as a precautionary measure due to RAAC concrete within their roofs
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Guide to digitisation
Find out how teaching staff can arrange for book chapters, articles and printed materials to be made available to students through My Dundee.
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Handling a complaint against you
Guidance for staff and students who have been accused of bullying or harassment
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Health and safety guidance when home/remote working
Find out about steps you can take to make your home set up as safe and comfortable as possible while working from home
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Hire your academic gown for Graduation
Learn how to hire your academic gown for your graduation ceremony and find the official suppliers for your robes and hood
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How students can report absences due to ill health
You can use a self-certificate for the first 7 days of an absence for absence reporting purposes
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How to apply for a course
For most undergraduate courses you will apply through UCAS. Postgraduate courses are applied to through our website
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How to pay library charges
Details of the costs related to the use of library services including fines and refunds.
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How to request information about our students: guidance for parents or guardians
Information for parents and guardians who wish to request information about a student or to raise a concern.
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How to use LapSafe lockers
Find out how to borrow a university-managed laptop from our self service lockers.
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How to volunteer and develop your skills
Volunteering is a great way to build your skills and enhance your employability, while at the same time giving something back to a great cause or charity.
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How to write a cover letter for a job application
This guide provides information on what content to provide in your cover letter when applying for a job
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How to write your best postgraduate research proposal
What your research proposal should include and guidance on what we look for when selecting our research students.
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How we choose your room
We try to match up people in our residences to create well balanced flats
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Install the SafeZone app on your mobile
SafeZone will be used to communicate with our University community in an emergency. Users will also be able to check in if they feel unsafe or are lone working
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Intellectual Property and the invention disclosure form
How to let us know if you have an invention or idea that you think could make an impact beyond your immediate research activities
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Internships for postgraduate business students
Apply for a global internship if you are a postgraduate business student at the University of Dundee
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Interviews and placements for MSc Psychological Therapy in Primary Care
This is both a course and a job in NHS Scotland where you work on placement. This guide provides information on how interviews and placements will operate
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Join the Library: membership information
Learn how to join the library and about the different categories of membership
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Knowledge Transfer Partnerships
Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTP) is an Innovate UK initiative to enable companies to create collaborative partnerships with universities
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Learning and assistive technology support for staff and students
Learning technology is the broad range of communication, information, and related technologies that can be used to support learning, teaching, and assessment as well as work-related activities.
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Learning to manage social anxiety and loneliness
A guide to help students overcome loneliness, recognise symptoms of anxiety and when to get help
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Leaving your university studies early
Leaving your studies early can be a big step. There’s support available to help you make the best decision and point you in the right direction.
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Library postal delivery service
The Library's postal delivery service is available to students and academics for our standard loan books.
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Living in residences
We encourage our students to have a fun experience while at University, and wish them to be able to do so safely and responsibly
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Log in to your shared mailbox
You don't need to log into your shared mailbox with a password, instead you get to it through your own email account
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MA degree - Level 2 Direct Entry module choice guidance
Module choices for MA Level 2 direct-entry students, credit requirements, compulsory modules and discussing options with an adviser
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Making your data FAIR
This guide outlines how to use FAIR principles for your research project
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Manage your information and records
Guidance on creating, storing, using, sharing, archiving, and deleting the records that you produce.
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Manage your Junk Email folder
Sometimes the filter in Outlook moves messages that matter into your Junk Email folder. You can quickly reclassify messages if you need to
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Managing stress, guidance for students
Guidance on approaches to identifying triggers and managing stress.
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Managing your money as a student
Find out about banking, borrowing and budgeting and make sure you're managing your finances effectively.
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Map your School of Life Sciences shared drives
Map your School of Life Sciences shared drives to your desktop and access the files you have stored there. Launch a script from AppsAnywhere to do this
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Material Transfer Agreements
A material transfer agreement (MTA) is a contract that governs the transfer of material between researchers.
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Matriculation for new and continuing students
Advice on how to matriculate for new and continuing students.
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Mentoring for students with mental health difficulties
Disability Services offer specialist one-to-one support if you are experiencing ongoing mental heath issues.
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Moving in to student accommodation
What you need to know when moving into student accommodation.
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Moving out of your room
This year, there’s lots of different circumstances you might face when moving out of your room in University accommodation.
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No detriment - what does it mean?
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Nominate someone for an Honorary Degree
Learn how to nominate someone for an Honorary Degree if you think they have made an outstanding contribution to their field.
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Order an official document or letter from Registry
If you need evidence that you studied at the University of Dundee or a transcript of your marks, you can order these from Registry
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Organising an event with Equality and Diversity
When you are organising an event, meeting or function, equality plays a big part of the planning, even though you may not think about it
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Pay your tuition fees for International students
Find out how to pay your tuition fees, including via credit/debit card or bank transfer. We accept payments in over 140 currencies. Direct Debit is available for UK bank accounts.
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Pay your tuition fees for Scottish and Rest of UK postgraduate students
Pay using Direct Debit, credit/debit card, or bank transfer. If you have funding from an external source, provide evidence from your funding body
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Pay your tuition fees for Scottish and Rest of UK undergraduate students
A guide on understanding and applying for tuition fee funding, paying your tuition fees and tuition fee payment terms
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Pay your university accommodation fees
You can pay your Advance Rental Payment by credit/debit card or bank transfer. You can also pay the remaining fees using Direct Debit from a UK bank account.
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Performing an accessibility self-audit
How to perform an accessibility self-audit on your website to find and fix problems so your website meets the UK's public sector accessibility regulations
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Postgraduate Research Essentials: finding support and making changes to your degree
Withdrawals, extensions, terminations and the Postgraduate Appeals Process
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Postgraduate Research Essentials: finishing your research degree
How to declare your intention to submit, how thesis submission and examination work, and finishing up all the final bits before graduation
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Postgraduate Research Essentials: outside your research degree
The process for booking annual leave and medical absences, and information about undertaking additional work alongside your research degree, including teaching
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Postgraduate Research Essentials: research degree planning, progress and monitoring
How long your research degree might take, Thesis Monitoring Committees, Upgrade Review and re-matriculation
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Postgraduate Research Essentials: research environment
Learn about researcher development opportunities, research integrity and the ethics approval process, and what happens if you are involved in a misconduct case
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Postgraduate Research Essentials: starting your research degree
Information for international and disabled postgraduate researchers, your new starter tasks and the responsibilities of you and your supervisory team
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Postgraduate Researcher Experience Survey
The Postgraduate Research Experience Survey (PRES) enables the University to gather information about the experience of any research student.
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Practice for job interviews using Shortlist.Me
Practice your video interviewing skills using Shortlist.Me
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Pre-Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) credibility assessments
Guidance for applicants who have been asked to undertake extra pre-CAS checks relating to bank statements and credibility interviews.
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Preparing a Research Degree Proposal for DJCAD
Guidance notes to help you to prepare your proposal
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Preparing for a job interview
Guidance for preparing for a job interview including example interview questions
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Preparing for a recruitment test
Information about the different types of psychometric and aptitude tests you might face when applying for a job.
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Preparing for an art school interview
As an ACES participant, get some tips on how to get ready for an interview for art school
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Print a US election absentee ballot on a University printer
If you need to print a ballot paper and envelope to vote in a US election, you can use University printers to do so
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Print from a staff computer (new HP printers)
Our new HP printers make it easy to print securely from your staff laptop anywhere on our campuses
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Print larger than A3 using the large format plotter printer
You can print items such as architecture plans on 90gsm plain paper using your My Print account
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Print to a University printer from your own iOS and Android device
Print from your own device on-campus using MyPrint - Mobility Print
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Print to a University printer from your own Windows or Mac laptop
Print from your own device on-campus using MyPrint - Mobility Print
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Print Unit guidelines
The Print Unit provides a full range of professional print and finishing services for all university staff, students and the general public.
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Print using My Print (for students)
Learn how to use the My Print service at Dundee. You can send documents to the SecurePrint queue from a PC or mobile, then tap your Student ID card to release and pay.
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Private rented accommodation for continuing students
A guide for continuing students who want to move into private rented accommodation after their first year
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Progress to Fellowship through the Professional Learning Framework
A continuing professional development (CPD) route for teaching staff and students to become an Associate, Fellow, or Senior Fellow of Advance HE.
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Promote a healthy working and learning environment
Learn what you can do to contribute to a healthy working and learning environment, and prevent harassment and bullying
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Proposing a partnership with us
If you are interested in proposing a partnership with us get in touch and a member of the Global Partnerships team will discuss the next steps.
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Publishing events on the University website
Guidance for website editors who create events content for the University website and publish it with our content management system
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Pupil's guide to law student shadowing
Important guidance and advice for pupils who shadow a University of Dundee Law student.
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Pupil's guide to medicine student shadowing
Important guidance and advice for pupils who shadow a University of Dundee medicine student.
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Pupil’s guide to dentistry student shadowing
Important guidance and advice for pupils who shadow a University of Dundee Dentistry student.
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Recommend new resource purchases for the library
Guidance for students and members of staff who wish to recommend that the Library purchases a new resource.
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Recycling and disposal of waste
Find out the types of waste that can be recycled and disposed of on campus, who to contact and other available recycling centres
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Reduce document and image file sizes
This guide provides information on how to reduce file sizes for Word documents, PDFs and images
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Reducing digital distraction and improving your focus when studying
How to remove digital distractions during your study time, improve your focus, and manage your workload.
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Refer a student to the Counselling Service
Learn when and how to refer a student to the Counselling Service if you are a member of staff
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Refer a student to the Student Support Team if you are a member of staff
If you are a member of staff and are concerned about a student’s wellbeing, you can use this form to refer them to the Student Support Team
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Register attendance at classes and get support with the SEAtS mobile app
We use the SEAtS app to monitor attendance across our classes to help you get the best outcomes. Find out how to get the app, use it, and solve any common issues
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Register for Graduation Class of 2026
Find out how to register for your graduation ceremony, book your tickets for the reception, and hire your gown
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Register for NHS medical care, including registering with a doctor and dentist
Guidance on the National Health Services (NHS), pharmacies, opticians, and registering with a doctor or dentist.
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Register for Sustainable Labs
Designed to suit people who are not based in conventional office environments, such as teaching labs or research labs but still want to participate in the Green Impact Awards.
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Register on Contractor Tracker if you are a contractor
Find out what you need to do if you are working on campus as a contractor and register on our Contractor Tracker system.
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Remove software from your Windows Staff Desktop
Uninstall a piece of software you no longer need using the Request administrator access tool
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Replace a lost or worn out ID card
What to do if you need a replacement student or staff ID card or want to change your photo
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Replacing a lost or stolen passport
Find out what to do if your passport has been lost or stolen
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Report an incident of harassment or bullying
Use the online form to report an incident of harassment or bullying, for yourself, a student, or colleague
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Report phishing emails
Help us detect and prevent suspicious messages that may be trying to scam you.
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Request a letter confirming your right to work in the UK
If your employer requests a letter to evidence your right to work you can request a letter using this form
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Request a manual password reset
If you are unable to reset your password, you should use this form
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Request a non-standard IT account
Test, third-party, and system accounts are available on request
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Request a refund of your tuition fee deposit
If you decline your offer or have been unable to secure a visa, you may be able to request a full or partial refund on your tuition fee deposit
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Request access for visitors
Members of staff can request a Visitor account for temporary access to University IT facilities, including campus PCs, for up to one month
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Request an Associate Staff account
If you are working in and at the University but are not employed by it, and require access to IT or Library facilities, request an Associate Staff account
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Request an update to a course page
Guidance for academic and Professional Services staff on how to request updates to course page content on the University website
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Request and manage your shared mailbox
A shared mailbox allows your team, department, or society to jointly operate an email account.
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Request environmental information about the University of Dundee
How to access or request environmental information about the University under the Environmental Information (Scotland) Regulations 2004
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Request for a report or set of mailing labels
Complete the relevant forms in Topdesk to request either historic data from P3 or current data from 1U.
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Request or stop an account rename
You need to notify the University if your name changes. Once your details have been updated in our systems, your account will be renamed automatically.
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Request photography or video services
If you require photos or a video taken within the University you can request the services of our in-house photographers and videographers.
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Request repairs to a University building or part of campus
How to report an issue with a room, building, or the external environment of the University campus.
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Researching universities, colleges, and courses
As an ACES participant, learn what you need to look for when investigating what and where you want to do
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Reset your forgotten password
Follow these steps to learn how to reset a forgotten University of Dundee password using the self-service portal or a mobile device
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SafePod Network
Information for researchers about the Safepod Network and how to gain access to the service.
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Scan or copy using a University printer
Staff and students can use our HP multifunction devices (printer and scanner) to scan and copy documents
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Search our museum collections online
Find out exactly what we have in our museum collections by using our online catalogue
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Secure access to data - Assured Organisational Connectivity
Information about accessing secure research data as an accredited researcher using the Assured Organisational Connectivity (AOC) service.
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Set up external examiner accounts on My Dundee
External examiners will need to have access to your module in My Dundee. Learn how to add examiners to your Blackboard (Original) modules.
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Set up fingerprint reader on your HP laptop
For staff who want to use their fingerprint to log in to their HP laptop instead of typing their password
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Set up multi-factor authentication on your account
To use services off-campus you'll be prompted for additional verification via a mobile app, text message, or phone call
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Set up Secure Mobile Working (Company Portal app) on android
Find out how to install and use the Company Portal app to access your staff email.
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Set up Secure Mobile Working (Company Portal app) on iOS
Find out how to install and use the Company Portal app to access your staff email.
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Setting up a bank account
This guide provides information on opening a bank account for students and what documents you will need to provide
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Setting up inward or outward partnership visits
The Global Partnerships team lead the coordination of any partnership visits. Complete the form if you are planning a visit.
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Setting up your Jisc Online Surveys account
Learn how to request and get started with your Online Surveys account
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Sexual health and contraception
Information for students about emergency contraception and booking sexual health appointments.
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Special recognition student nurse award
This award recognises any pre-registration student nurse who deserves special recognition. They may have overcome significant challenges or adversity, or they may have inspired his or her peers in some way.
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Staff and student discounts on computers and software
Make the most of your dundee.ac.uk email when buying new tech and apps
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Staying compliant with your Student Visa
This guide provides information on complying with the conditions of your Student visa
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Staying safe online
Our cyber specialists have put together these tips as a guide for keeping you and the University safe while online.
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Stephen Fry Public Engagement Awards application guidance
This guide describes the conditions and requirements for applying to the Stephen Fry Awards
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Student guide to mitigating circumstances and/or recurring circumstances
Learn how to report problems which have negatively affected your studies, get support, and make your exam board aware of your situation
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Submit a design brief to Creative Services
Processes and guidelines for projects for creation of digital or print graphic design work
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Submit your content for the Undergraduate Degree Show webpages
How to submit your links and profile image if you are a student at DJCAD
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Suitable photographs for your staff or student ID card
Examples of good photographs for your ID card.
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Support a colleague who has been bullied or harassed
Guidance for staff members who are supporting colleagues who have been bullied or harassed
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Support a student who has been bullied or harassed
Guidance for staff when supporting a student who has been bullied or harassed
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Support for mature students
Get help with finance, funding, and adjusting to university life if you are a mature student.
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Support for students from a Care-Experienced background, who have caring responsibilities, or who are estranged
Find out what personal and financial support is available for students with a background in care, who have caring responsibilities, or who are estranged
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Tell us about your disability if you are an applicant
Find out how to inform us about your disability, and what to do if you have already made your application
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The IT at-risk periods
Issues experienced on a Tue or Thu from 07:00-09:00 may be due to IT works and upgrades.
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The University of Dundee Mace
Learn about the origins of the University mace, and what the symbolic elements on it represent.
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Touch a Life Award
This award aims to recognise a nursing student who demonstrates the heart of nursing through the impact they have on either an individual, a family or a community. It is sponsored by the Brittle Bone Society in memory of the late Mrs Margaret Grant MBE.
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Transferring ownership and deletion of Jisc Online Surveys
Learn about the deletion and retention process, and how to transfer ownership of your Jisc Online Survey
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Travel from Aberdeen Airport
Dundee is approximately 70 miles from Aberdeen Airport, and can be reached by taxi, train, or bus
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Travel from Edinburgh International Airport
Dundee is approximately 60 miles from Edinburgh International Airport, and can be reached by taxi, train, or bus.
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Travel from Glasgow International Airport
Dundee is approximately 80 miles from Glasgow International Airport, and can be reached by taxi, train, or bus
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Travel from Prestwick International Airport
Dundee is approximately 115 miles from Prestwick International Airport, and can be reached by taxi, train, or bus
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Travelling to the University of Dundee
How to travel to the University of Dundee by car, train, bus, or plane
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Tuition fee status assessment
Find out how the University determines your fee status and the criteria used to decide if you pay home or overseas tuition fees
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Turning an idea into a grant
This guide will help you take your idea and start to develop a plan, write your proposal and put your idea into a project format
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Understanding how to tackle low mood and depression
Symptoms, increasing self-esteem and resilience, and support resources
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Understanding your rights as a disabled applicant
Learn how the Equality Act protects you throughout the job application and employment process, including your rights to adjustments and disclosure.
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Understanding your tuition fee balance as current student
Your tuition fee balance is shown in eVision however may appear different than you expect due to the way funding bodies pay the University
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Uninstall Secure Mobile Working (Company Portal app)
Do you no longer want the app on your personal phone or tablet? Are you leaving the University and handing your device back to your manager?
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University of Dundee app
Access your timetable, book a study desk, keep track of your library loans, renew and reserve books and much more.
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Update your contact details for the Graduate Outcomes National Survey
Help us to ensure we have accurate information for you
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Update your saved network password on macOS
macOS will remember your login details, but will not prompt you to update them, even if your login fails
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Update your staff profile on the people pages
Learn about the information displayed on staff pages and who to contact to get your profile updated
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Update your staff record
Update your personal details by completing the staff record form.
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Upload your digital portfolio to My Applications
How to upload your digital portfolio to My Applications on eVision for assessment
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Upload your documents to My Applications
What documents you need to add to your application, what we accept, and how to upload these to My Applications on eVision
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URL standards
This guide explains the practices that we follow when we publish URLs on dundee.ac.uk and any other website affiliated with the University of Dundee.
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Use MFA at login
When you try to log in away from the campus network, no matter what device you're using, you will often be asked to enter your second login factor.
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Using AI in recruitment and job hunting if you are a student or graduate
Using AI (artificial intelligence) in the different stages of recruitment in an ethical way to find a job.
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Using an assessment centre for a job application
Find out what activities an assessment centre will ask you to do and how to prepare for them
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Using recruitment agencies to find a job
Find out more information about recruitment agencies, how they work and how to find and register with an agency
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Using the Digital Asset Manager (DAM)
Learn how to find images, documents, and other media by using our Digital Asset Manager
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Using the library click and collect service
How to order an item from one of our libraries for collection.
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Video accessibility: Captioning, subtitles and transcripts
How to ensure everyone can enjoy your video by providing alternative text.
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View and edit your teaching commitments in Outlook calendar
Timetabling Into Calendars allows academic staff to see their teaching schedule in their Outlook calendar. This is continually updated by the timetable system
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View and understand your timetable
Find out how to view your personalised Dundee student timetable, understand your class schedule, and locate your teaching rooms
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View your exam timetable and exam results
Find out when and where your exams are, and when and how you will get your results.
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VIP visitors
This guide outlines the steps and who to contact for all high-profile visits to the University
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Volunteer as a Peer Connector
Peer Connectors are trained student volunteers help other students get used to university life and provide support and information.
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Volunteer on the School Volunteering Programme
The Careers Service are excited to offer students the opportunity to volunteer in either a primary or secondary school in Dundee and the surrounding area
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What equipment is available in a centrally-managed teaching room?
This is an overview of the type of equipment available in our bookable rooms
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What happens after your Clearing application to Dundee?
If you've got an offer from us, congratulations! This page will let you know everything you need to do next. Find out how to formally accept your place, secure your student accommodation, and get ready for arrival.
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What is Secure Mobile Working (Company Portal app)?
A service that helps you and the University ensure information is safe and secure on phones and tablets
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What to do after you've interacted with a spam or phishing email
Follow these steps if you've clicked, replied to, or downloaded an attachment from a spam or phishing email
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What to do if your visa application is refused
If your application for a Student or Visitor visa is refused you should contact us. You may be able to re-apply if we are able to issue a second CAS
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What to include in a digital portfolio
As an ACES participant, learn how to develop, organise, and assemble your portfolio for submitting as part of an application to a creative course
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What you need to bring to University
Which documents you need to bring depends on your tuition fee status. Some items everyone needs to bring, and others only apply if you need a visa to study here
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When to use the VPN
The VPN (Virtual Private Network) allows staff who are offsite, or are working from home to access certain University systems
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Where to store your files on a student computer
You should store your files in the cloud using OneDrive when using one of the campus computers available to you.
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Winter vacation information for applicants
The University closes over the Christmas and New Year period. Find out when we reopen, and how to avoid delays to your application.
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Withdrawals, deferrals and changes in immigration status
If you withdraw, defer or change your studies your Student visa could be affected
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Work experience and internships
Learn why work experience can help you when it comes to applying for a job, and how to find a relevant opportunity.
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Working after study
If you have a Student visa there are several visa options to work in the UK after you have completed your studies
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Working during study as Student visa holder
This guide provides information on working in the UK as a Student visa holder
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Writing a good module description for the University website
This guide details best practice in producing content for the University module pages
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Writing a personal statement
This guide provides information on what content to include in a good personal statement
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Writing a personal statements for creative subjects
This guide explores writing your personal statement. It offers tips on using your personal statement as opportunity to tell universities more about yourself
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Writing a Postgraduate Teacher Education personal statement
Guidance on how to write a PGDE/CE personal statement and an example to help demonstrate your skills, experience and motivation for teaching.
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Writing a research proposal for postgraduate research in Islamic finance
This guide was created by the School of Business to help you apply for Islamic finance research degrees and in particular a PhD in Islamic Finance.
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Writing alt text
How to write effective alt text that helps visitors who rely on assistive technologies like screen readers
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Writing useful and accessible link text for websites
How to write clear, purposeful, and accessible link text if you are a website editor
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Your Student visa after completing your studies
This guide covers some questions that you may have once you have completed your studies with us