Stories from the University of Dundee in 2020 - July to December
Press releases, features, and news from 2020 - July to December
July to December
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Annalu Waller in conversation with Beth Johnstone, Alumni Relations Officer
On a chilly February day as the afternoon light poured in to her office in the Queen Mother Building, Professor Annalu Waller told me about the Valentine’s Card she received from her fourth year students.
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Professional outcomes better for Dundee graduates
A higher percentage of University of Dundee graduates are entering professional occupations than almost any other major UK institution, according to a new survey of university leavers.
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COVID Stories: There would be no world-leading research without our Support Staff (Part 2)
During lockdown, the School of Life Sciences at the University of Dundee was not closed.
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Amelia's story
Amelia Mah, from Scotland, graduated in 2020 with her Undergraduate LLB Degree and is now studying for her Diploma in Professional Legal Practice
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Gene's story
Gene is from Singapore and discovered Dundee when she flew to Scotland for her brother’s graduation. She fell in love with the city and she describes why it is one of the best choices she has ever made.
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Double win for Hari Hundal in DUSA Awards
Professor Hari Hundal from the School was recognised by the student community in the University at the Dundee University Student Association (DUSA) student-led teaching awards this week.
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Paddling to Success
Sports can play a huge part in the overall university experience, creating friendships outside the classroom and developing skills that will help our graduates excel in the working world
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National study into long-term Covid-19 impacts launched
The University of Dundee’s Professor James Chalmers is the Scottish lead of a major UK research study into the long-term health impacts of Covid-19 on hospitalised patients launched today.
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‘Capturing Lives in Scotland’s Communities’
Young people from across Scotland have been documenting life in their communities in 2020 and how the tumultuous global events of this year have brought changes at local level.
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New teaching method to enhance critical thinking in undergraduate learning
Dr Stephen Land and Dr David Booth in the D’Arcy Thompson Unit, School of Life Sciences, have published an educational article about their experience.
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New course to tackle barriers faced by disabled learners
A new course developed by the University of Dundee aims to enhance the learning experience of students facing barriers to their education due to disability.
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Principal’s Commendation for PhD student Elena Purlyte
Elena Purlyte, a PhD student in Professor Dario Alessi’s lab in the MRC-PPU, has been issued with a commendation by the University Principal.
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Looking back at sports
From canoeing to cricket to trampoline and triathlon sport has always been a massive part of university life.
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Competition success for Social Work student
Verity Clarke, a second year BA Social Work student from the School of Education & Social Work, has been named as one of four winners of the Social Workers Union (SWU) World Social Work Day Essay Assignment Competition.
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Scientists destroy ‘undruggable’ cancer-causing protein
University of Dundee researchers have demonstrated a new method of destroying an ‘undruggable’ protein known to play a role in cancer, raising the possibility of a new therapeutic approach to the disease.
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Dundee Botanic Garden set to welcome visitors once more
The University of Dundee Botanic Garden will re-open tomorrow after almost four months of closure due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Crime writers turn 'jurors' for online murder trial
Top crime writers who have devised countless gruesome killings will guess whodunit when an interactive theatre piece co-developed at the Leverhulme Research Centre for Forensic Science (LRCFS) makes its online debut next week.
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Our global alumni community
Each year, the University has the pleasure of welcoming another cohort of graduates to our ever-expanding global alumni community
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Keeping connected
Kam, Lorinda, Feso and Rob are connected to a global community which is made up of over 100,000 alumni across the world, each with their own story
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Dundee expertise to help drive construction efficiency
The University of Dundee has been announced as a member of a £16 million consortium designed to drive innovation across major infrastructure projects in the UK.
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New book chapter: Multilingualism from a monolingual habitus
A new book chapter from a member of our staff has been released recently
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Map of ammonium’s journey across cell membranes ‘could prevent infection’
The mechanism of a protein which transports ammonium across cell membranes has been discovered, could lay the foundations for preventing infection.
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Dundee: The City of Many Discoveries
While the city may historically be known as the home of ‘Jute, Jam and Journalism,’ Dundee is forging a modern day reputation as a hub for scientific research
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Reach for the Sky(scrapers)
Dr Sammy Chan graduated from Dundee in 1988 but his connection with the University didn’t stop there. 31 years later, he would be inspiring and equipping the next generation of civil engineering students.
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Continued excellent levels of student satisfaction and employability for Biological and Biomedical Sciences programmes
The results of the National Student Survey (NSS) 2020 were recently announced with continued successes for our Biological and Biomedical Sciences programmes.
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Virtual work experience to introduce pupils to the world of life science
This week over 40 pupils from across Scotland will come together online to attend a virtual work experience week at the University of Dundee.
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Summer of success for Access course students
Hundreds of students are celebrating after completing an intensive course to earn an undergraduate place at the University of Dundee.
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NHS Tayside first region in the world to eliminate hepatitis C
NHS Tayside has become the first region in the world to effectively eliminate hepatitis C with its pioneering approach to treating the disease.
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Meet Jiayu Gu, a postgraduate student
I am Jiayu Gu, a postgraduate student of the University of Dundee in 2020. My Master's degree was in Management and Entrepreneurship.
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ECLS trial shows reduction in late-stage diagnoses of lung cancer
Lung cancer affects more than 5000 people every year in Scotland and within a year 4000 have died, usually because the diagnosis is made too late for curative treatment.
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Looking Back at Annasach
With Dundee being famous for its journalism, it is not really surprising to learn that the University has a long history of student publications, dating back to 1888 when University College, Dundee's College first appeared
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Student internships at the Centre for Energy, Petroleum and Mineral Law and Policy
Our CEPMLP students are encouraged to look and apply for internships which, in some cases, can even be used in place of their course dissertation
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Social Sciences class of 2020 prize and award winners
Well done to all of our students who are continuing to develop their skills and demonstrate their passion across architecture, environmental sustainability, law, psychology, and urban planning
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Capturing the extremes of nature at the edge of the world
In 2015, Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design tutor and alumna, Georgia Rose Murray, started a series of expeditions to some of the world’s coldest, most remote places
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Coronavirus Response: Rising to the Challenge of our Lifetime
Throughout the pandemic, the University of Dundee has remained resolute in its commitment to leading the fight against Coronavirus
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From GP to F1
Our graduates go on to do some exciting work once they graduate. For Robin Kerr, he has been able to combine his day job with one of his great loves – motorsport. We spoke to him prior to the start of the Covid 19 pandemic.
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How internships in law can help launch your career
Our students are encouraged to find and apply to internships to see how practitioners apply their legal skills and how laws are developed. Three LLM graduates discuss their internships and how they helped their careers and preparation for PhDs.
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Alliance launched between Dundee and Copenhagen researchers in metabolism and cell signalling
The three-year alliance will allow knowledge, skills and technology sharing, as well as two joint postdoctoral positions, in order to accelerate discoveries on molecular metabolic signalling in control of glucose homeostasis
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Researchers uncover new neurodegeneration drug target
A research team led by the University of Dundee’s Dr Satpal Virdee has identified a potential new strategy for treating a range of neurodegenerative diseases and neurological disorders for which there are limited treatments.
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Playing with Fire
Earlier this year, viewers across the UK witnessed the magic of Dundee graduate, Kevin Quantum, on the ITV hit show Britain’s Got Talent
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Researchers identify new approach to potentially treat heart failure
Researchers from the Universities of Dundee and Glasgow have identified a new molecular approach to potentially treat patients who suffer from heart failure.
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A real feeling of independence - John Hughes
John Hughes talks to us about his experience studying our BAcc Accountancy course
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Postgraduate Business Student Prize-Winners – 2020
We have been able to celebrate the success of our graduates the excellent performances they achieved during their degrees
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£7.5 million to accelerate drug discovery process
Three of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies have pledged £7.5 million to allow the University of Dundee’s Division of Signal Transduction Therapy (DSTT) to continue its award-winning work.
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Scottish Drug Deaths Taskforce funds Psychology research into reducing the risk of drug overdose
University of Dundee Psychology PhD student Amy Malaguti and Psychology Professor Fabio Sani have secured funding from the Scottish Government for a research project
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Romantic Tales from the Tay
Sharing stories of love that blossomed at the University of Dundee
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Keeping it in the family
The intimate connections between Dundee and the Indian sub-continent are well known in relation to the jute industry. However, Dundee’s international student connections have a similarly long and deep history.
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Celebrating our staff
Wherever in the world the Alumni Relations team travel we always love to hear the tales of the people our alumni met at Dundee and the real sense of community that exists.
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The eyes have it: Funding boost for software that detects life-threatening conditions
Software that can detect life-threatening conditions from a simple eye examination could be one step closer to a high street optician near you.
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Students raise funds for Black Girls Code charity
The Dundee University Computing Society in collaboration with the Women in STEM Society organised an exciting fundraising event to raise funds for the charity Black Girls Code
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New research demonstrates reforestation benefits
Actively restored tropical forests recover above ground biomass faster than areas left to regenerate naturally after being logged, according to new research led by the Universities of Dundee and Aberdeen and ETH Zürich.
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Technology used in marine energy to support Scottish salmon farmers
The University of Dundee’s Civil Engineering department has been working as part of a consortium exploring how technology developed for the marine energy industry may help salmon farmers operate in remote locations and reduce their environmental impact
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Dundee - A city of music
From exciting emerging artists to international rock bands, Dundee has seen its fair share of musical talent. Paul, Katie and Sam share what Dundee’s music scene means to them and how it’s going from strength to strength
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Institute for Social Sciences Research (ISSR) newsletter - August 14 2020
Our ISSR newsletter from August 14 2020, including items on ISSR engagement, research, impact, and our Graduate community
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Wiston’s Story – Meeting the needs of a nation
When Wiston Mukiwa graduated from the University of Dundee and returned to Malawi, he was one of only three dentists in his country. Since then, he has spent his career driving forward dental healthcare provision across Malawi.
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University helping the real James Bonds
The job of the intelligence services these days is much more about desk-based analysis than it is speedboats, exploding pens and bullet-proof Aston Martins.
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EMBO Fellowship for Natalie Bamford
Natalie Bamford, a Postdoctoral Research Assistant in the lab of Nicola Stanley-Wall, has been awarded a prestigious two-year EMBO Long-term fellowship.
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Scottish universities at forefront of €78 million anti-Covid effort
The Universities of Dundee and Edinburgh are playing key roles in a €77.7 million pan-European consortium seeking to accelerate the development of therapies for Covid-19 and future coronaviruses.
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School of Business 2019/20 undergraduate prize-winners
An extraordinary end to the academic year has not overshadowed the achievements of our students.
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Dundee scientist gets cancer research back on track
A Dundee scientist is getting on his bike for Cancer Research UK and is urging others to do the same to help get vital research back on track after the impact of the pandemic.
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Institute for Social Sciences Research (ISSR) newsletter - August 21 2020
Our ISSR newsletter from August 21 2020, including items on ISSR engagement, research, impact, and our Graduate community
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Professor Iain Gillespie appointed Principal & Vice-Chancellor
Professor Iain Gillespie has been appointed Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Dundee, and will take up the post from January 1, 2021.
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Cell protein key to disease susceptibility, new study finds
Protein levels in human cells can determine the susceptibility of people to diseases such as ovarian cancer and Alzheimer’s, a University of Dundee study has found.
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New and unique clusters of type 2 diabetes identified in Indians
Researchers from the University of Dundee have helped identify distinct forms of type 2 diabetes in South Asians, a development with important implications for prognosis and management of the disease.
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£4.9million Wellcome boost to drugs research
Scientists at the Wellcome Centre for Anti-Infectives Research (WCAIR) at the University of Dundee have been awarded £4.9million in follow-on funding from the Wellcome Trust.
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Drumming twins to swap one Dundee for another
Identical twins Brianna and Shanna McDonald will next month swap West Dundee, Illinois, for the west end of Dundee, Scotland, when they begin identical degrees at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design.
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Institute for Social Sciences Research (ISSR) newsletter - August 28 2020
Our ISSR newsletter from August 28 2020, including items on ISSR engagement, research, impact, our Graduate community and other news, events and announcements
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Spinout to develop novel therapeutics for serious inflammatory conditions
University of Dundee researchers hope to turn their spinout venture into a biotech company worth hundreds of millions of pounds by helping to treat people with eczema, rheumatoid arthritis and other inflammatory conditions.
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COVID Stories: Drug Discovery Unit led contributions to worldwide effort to tackle coronaviruses (Part 3)
Since the end of June, our researchers have been returning to the School of Life Sciences to restart their lab-based research. This work encompasses a diverse range of topics from microbiology to gene regulation and plant sciences to drug discovery.
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Sustainability and steak pies help explain family’s Bahamas-Dundee bounce
When Grant Stirling moves to the University of Dundee from the Bahamas next month he will be going “home” to a place that has come to play a very special role in his family’s life.
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Virtual Summer School is a success in Life Sciences
During the SLS summer school students usually expect to gain wet lab experience and benefit from working alongside PhD students and postdoctoral researchers on the bench.
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Research enhances understanding of how diabetes drug reduces cardiac risks
Researchers at the University of Dundee have enhanced the understanding of how a new class of anti-diabetes drugs appears to improve the outcome for patients with heart failure.
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Institute for Social Sciences Research (ISSR) newsletter - September 4 2020
Our ISSR newsletter from September 4 2020, including items on ISSR engagement, research, impact, and our Graduate community
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Dundee in UK top 20 of Guardian University Guide 2021
The University of Dundee is placed in the top 20 of the latest UK University rankings published by The Guardian.
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Research unlocks potential new treatments for lung diseases
Scientists from the University of Dundee have announced key findings from two separate studies they believe could unlock the development of a new type of treatment for lung conditions, including Covid-19.
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Tricia Cohen’s scientific career
Tricia Cohen, co-founding Principal Investigator of the MRC Protein Phosphorylation Unit died from Lymphoma in August 2020. She was 76.
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MA Education students write about recent practicum experiences for IB Global Newsletter
Following their virtual practicum experience last semester, some of our International Baccalaureate (IB) Pathway students on the MA Education course have been writing about their experiences for the IB's Global Newsletter.
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Artificial intelligence to help diagnose skin cancers
Researchers and clinicians from the University of Dundee and NHS Tayside hope to develop technology capable of diagnosing skin cancer after benefitting from a major UK Government investment in artificial intelligence.
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Dundee student keeps her eye on the ball in new TV talent competition
A University of Dundee student has the chance to kick-start her career in professional football when she takes part in a new reality TV show that aims to discover fresh talent in the women’s game.
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Angus Scott embraces his remote internship
Customer Service and Business Strategy Internship at American Express
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Dundee leads the pack at 2020 THE awards
The University of Dundee is leading the way after the announcement of nominees for the Times Higher Education (THE) Awards 2020.
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Success for School in Times Higher Education Awards Shortlisting
The annual Times Higher Education Awards shortlist was announced this morning with the School having representation in three categories.
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Dundee in UK project to upgrade Large Hadron Collider
The University of Dundee is one of nine UK research organisations which have embarked on a £26million project to help upgrade the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) at CERN, on the French/Swiss border near Geneva
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Review shows benefits of online and blended learning
Girls perform better than boys and “low ability” children make the biggest achievement gains when taught using online and blended learning techniques, according to research led by the University of Dundee.
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Project aims to tackle Scotland’s Covid-19 homeless surge
Lessons learned from the streets of Brazil could help tackle a surge in Scottish youth homelessness caused by Covid-19, according to a University of Dundee expert.
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Institute for Social Sciences Research (ISSR) newsletter - September 11 2020
Our ISSR newsletter from September 11 2020, including items on ISSR engagement, research, impact, and our Graduate community
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Graduate has COVID-19 research published in microbiology journal
A University of Dundee graduate has discovered key information that will help scientists better understand the virus responsible for the Covid-19 pandemic
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University aids development of autonomous aircraft technology
University of Dundee expertise in high-tech animation and visualisation has helped further the development of next-generation unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
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Binding affinity key to anti-inflammatory protein IL-10 biological effects
Latest research led by Ignacio Moraga’s lab in the School has shown how binding affinity is key to anti-inflammatory protein Interleukin-10’s (IL-10) biological effects.
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$9 million award an “opportunity of a lifetime” to tackle Parkinson’s
A multi-million dollar research award is the “opportunity of a lifetime” to increase our understanding of Parkinson’s disease, according to a University of Dundee expert.
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Professor Raphael Heffron publishes article on Energy Taxation, Covid-19 and Human Rights
This article highlights the race to the bottom in terms of taxation as governments seek foreign direct investment (FDI)
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Ten Bio make Converge Challenge Final
The finalists for Converge 2020, Scotland’s leading academic company creation programme, have been announced with representation from the School included on the list with Dr Robyn Hickerson, Co-founder and Chief Scientific Officer of Ten Bio.
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Life Sciences student recognized on world stage
Life Science student, Oluwaseyi (Seyi) Jesusanmi, has been named as one of the top undergraduates in the world.
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Online showcase for Masters students
Work by dozens of students from some of the UK's most innovative and exciting postgraduate courses will be exhibited online when the Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design Masters Showcase 2020 opens next month.
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Institute for Social Sciences Research (ISSR) newsletter - September 25 2020
Our ISSR newsletter from September 25 2020, including items on ISSR engagement, research, impact, and our Graduate community
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Diabetes expertise seeks to redress global health inequalities
The University of Dundee is to bring its expertise in diabetes, precision medicine and machine learning to bear on a project aiming to improve the outcomes for people with diabetes in Malaysia.
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Covid Stories: Scientific innovations by Dundee scientists to tackle Covid-19 (Part 4)
This is the final part of our Covid Stories series
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New Industry Advisory Board to support School’s growth and future ambitions
For the first time in its history, the School of Business at the University of Dundee has formally established an Industry Advisory Board
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SULSA ECR Prize for Joana Faria
Joana Faria has been awarded a SULSA Early Career Research Prize for Development and Regulation.
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University spinout provides compelling alternative to animal testing
Researchers at the University of Dundee are looking to transform pharmaceutical and cosmetics testing with their spinout venture that offers an alternative for many experiments currently only performed in animals.
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Transforming our Streets
Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design (DJCAD) graduate Callum Laird has been riding high since graduating in June with a First-Class Honours in Graphic Design
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Top prizes for DJCAD graduates at 2020 New Designers
Design graduates from Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design, Naomi Cairns and Naomi McIntosh, have won top prizes during Part 1 and 2 of the 2020 New Designers Awards
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New database created to spare cancer patients from surgery
A newly developed database of patient information is the key to preventing the aggressive over-treatment of cystic kidney cancer in elderly patients, a University of Dundee expert has said
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Eddie Small - in memoriam
Everyone in the School of Humanities was devastated to hear of the death of our much-loved colleague and friend, Eddie Small
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New bursary from Dundee Guildry to transform student’s degree experience
The first winner of a new bursary to support study at the University of Dundee has said the award will make a huge difference to the lives of her whole family, who have been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic.
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Celebrating Women in STEM – Ada Lovelace Day
Over the past few decades, there has been huge advancements for women in areas such as medicine, business and law. Yet, when it comes to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), the picture is less promising.
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Nursing graduate transforming global maternity and child healthcare
Jonas Nguh has had an acclaimed career in nursing, winning national and global recognition for his work in developing maternity care and child health programmes across the world. He has shared with us his story.
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Graduate reaches the finals of a global competition with a cleantech invention
Harris Angeli made it to the final of the international ClimateLaunchpad competition with a cleantech product designed to revolutionise how we charge our electronic devices. He tells us the story behind the product.
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Healthcare staff take part in pioneering Covid-19 study
More than 2000 Tayside healthcare staff took part in a ground-breaking study looking at the prevalence of Covid-19 antibodies in healthcare workers in Scotland.
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Rare kidney condition explored through medical illustrations and animation
A University of Dundee student has used 3D modelling and animation to educate healthcare professionals and the general public about a rare and debilitating kidney condition she suffered from
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Collaboration to target severe skin diseases
The University of Dundee is to partner with global biopharmaceutical company Almirall to develop new treatments for severe skin diseases with high level of unmet medical need.
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Success for University spinout Ten Bio in major funding competition
University of Dundee spinout company Ten Bio Ltd has won £65,000 in a national competition supporting Scotland’s most exciting new enterprises.
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Monica Maduekwe's career empowering women
Monica Maduekwe is building a career empowering women within the energy sector and fighting for a just transition across West Africa
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Showcase light at the end of the tunnel for Jakub
Lockdown brought unforeseen and individual challenges for each of us and, for University of Dundee student Jakub Stepanovic it meant converting his kitchen into a studio-cum-science lab and bingeing on ice cream, all in the name of art
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Student’s art confronts Asia’s traditional gender bias
A University of Dundee student explores how the female experience is affected by male preference culture in her latest artwork.
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RSE prizes for Dundee researchers
Two University of Dundee researchers have been named among the winners of the Royal Society of Edinburgh's (RSE), highly prestigious medals, which recognise exceptional achievement in science, academia and public engagement
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New documentary marks anniversary of naval disaster
The anniversary of one of the Royal Navy’s largest single losses of life has been marked with a special documentary produced by University of Dundee experts.
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Speaker Programme celebrates launch of online Masters Showcase
The online Masters Showcase launch will be followed with the Masters Showcase Speaker Programme running from Monday 19 - Friday 23 October, 6pm.
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Major new project to study the “brain” of the human cell
University of Dundee experts are assisting in a major international effort to reveal the secrets of human cells.
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Research unlocks potential new treatments for rare type of cancer
A Dundee family afflicted with an extremely rare form of cancer may benefit from new research initiated by a University of Dundee clinical academic.
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Institute for Social Sciences Research (ISSR) newsletter - October 16 2020
Our ISSR newsletter from October 16 2020, including items on ISSR engagement, research, impact, and our Graduate community
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Yan Jiang – MSc professional Accountancy
Yan Jiang graduated from Dundee with an MSc in Professional Accountancy. She shares her experiences with us.
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Prestigious UKRI fellowships for Life Sciences Researchers
Two life sciences researchers have been awarded Future Leaders Fellowships from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).
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Dundee Microbiologist awarded UKRI Fellowship to fight antibiotic resistance
A University of Dundee researcher has been awarded over £900k in funding from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) to research how some bacteria can survive in inhospitable environments and the potential for new treatments.
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Dundee is my second home: A Malaysian medical student's experiences
Fourth-year medical student Sandhya Prem, who is from Malaysia, shares what she loves about studying Medicine in Dundee
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Online Interdisciplinary Conference: Post-Crash Economics in a Post-COVID World
Abdullah Yusuf (Politics), Carlo Morelli (Economic Studies) and Omar Feraboli (Economic Studies) organised the 3rd Post-Crash Economics Conference which took place online on 1-2 October
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A match made in Dundee - Malaysian student finds both love and her vocation
When Sze San Ngu left Kuching in Malaysia for Scotland 15 years ago, she could not have imagined how the move would transform her life
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The prize at the top of the medical hill: a Malaysian medical student's experience
According to Malaysian medical student Wan Nee Shue, studying to become a doctor is a lot like climbing a mountain
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A Dundee dynasty: Malaysian father and son both gain a Dundee education
Hakim Manan grew up hearing about Dundee from a very young age. So, when it came to choosing a university to study at, there was no doubt where he wanted to go
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From Malaysia to Scotland
Professor Chim Lang may be based 7000 miles from his homeland of Malaysia, but he is always surrounded by reminders of home thanks to the Malaysian colleagues that work alongside him in Dundee
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Million-dollar boost for treatment search
A University of Dundee researcher will benefit from a new million-dollar international award to help find more effective treatments with fewer side effects for Ewing’s sarcoma – a rare type of cancer that mainly affects children and young people.
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Study shows traditional six-month dental check-ups not necessary for healthy adults
A new review provides reassurance to patients who have missed routine dental check-ups due to Covid-19 restrictions by showing that six-monthly check-up appointments do not improve oral health.
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Healthy ageing programme sets sights on improving quality of life in later years
The University of Dundee is to play a key role in a new national network bringing together scientific expertise from across the UK to shed new light on the ageing process and help us stay healthy for longer.
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Pathway sheds light on intellectual disability
Researchers from the University of Dundee have discovered a new pathway that offers the potential for new therapeutic strategies for a major developmental disorder that affects hundreds of millions of people across the globe.
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Science Writing Award for Julia Wcislo
Earlier this month, Julia Wcislo was named runner-up in the Medical Research Council’s Max Perutz Science Writing Award at their virtual award ceremony.
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£4 million data project to accelerate COVID-19 research
A new multi-million pound research project will help scientists across the UK access the data they need more easily to help develop potential therapies and treatments for COVID-19.
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Institute for Social Sciences Research (ISSR) newsletter - October 30 2020
Our ISSR newsletter from October 30 2020, including items on ISSR engagement, research, impact, and our Graduate community
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Cameron Laws – Internship China experience
Students studying one of our Master’s degrees listed below, get the opportunity to complete an 8-week internship, in China, Mexico, Vietnam or Manchester in the UK
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Andrea Figini - Scottish Enterprise Chairman’s challenge
As part of his MSc International Business degree, Andrea put himself forward for many things. One of the projects available to him was the Scottish Enterprise Chairman’s Challenge.
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Anthology celebrates 50 years of the Dundee Botanic Garden
A collection of picture and word reflections celebrates decades of the Dundee Botanic Garden through the eyes and thoughts of its regular visitors.
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Impact of MRC PPU research highlighted by the development of novel anti-inflammatory drugs
Eight years ago it was discovered that the SIK subfamily of protein kinases suppress the production of the anti-inflammatory cytokine IL-10 by phosphorylating and activating CRTC3, co-activator of the transcription factor CREB.
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How a ‘traffic light controller’ helps protect against cancer
Researchers from the University of Dundee have discovered how a cellular ‘traffic light controller’ helps protect against the DNA damage that can lead to cancer.
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Trinity Buoy Wharf Drawing Prize 2020
An exhibition featuring works shortlisted for one of the world’s most prestigious drawing prizes will open at the University of Dundee’s Cooper Gallery next week.
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University to divest from fossil fuel companies
The University of Dundee has committed to divestment from fossil fuel companies in its £25m endowment portfolio, within the next five years.
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Funding supports high-growth spinouts
Three spinout projects from the University of Dundee with the potential to deliver significant healthcare benefits have received more than £250,000 from Scottish Enterprise to support their development.
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Study aims to REACH out to heart failure patients
The Universities of Dundee, Glasgow, Exeter, Birmingham, Cambridge, and York have received £2.4 million to lead a clinical trial of a home-based cardiac rehabilitation programme for people with heart failure and their caregivers.
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Major study will “allay any fears” about gout treatment
A treatment for gout presents no increased risk of cardiovascular events for patients compared to an older alternative, a major new study has found.
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Public engagement activities in Sweden
As part of his visiting professorship at the University of Gothenburg’s Centre for Global HR, Graeme Martin is presenting three online seminars in November and December in Sweden
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Scottish Parliament Fellowship
Dr Norin Arshed has been appointed to a highly competitive Scottish Parliament Fellowship
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Inaugural Ronald Coase lecture and partnership conference
Dr Sudhu Paramati, Professor Bill Russell and colleagues, have organised the School’s first inaugural research conference during 24-26 November 2020
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Building a reputation: Dundee students soar at architecture competition
A trio of University of Dundee students are building for their futures after wowing judges at an international architecture competition.
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University welcomes record number of Graduate Apprentices
Employers continue to recognise the importance of upskilling their staff at the University of Dundee, despite the economic uncertainty prompted by coronavirus.
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Institute for Social Sciences Research (ISSR) newsletter - November 13 2020
Our ISSR newsletter from November 13 2020, including items on ISSR engagement, research, impact, and our Graduate community
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Walking tours offer glimpses into past and future of Dundee’s pioneering scientific research
Locals are invited to explore Dundee’s innovation and discovery in medicine and biology in a new series of self-guided walking tours produced by the University of Dundee.
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Researchers show how patient placement in hospitals can slow coronavirus spread
A University of Dundee team have identified the most appropriate placement of patients in hospitals to reduce the risk of spread of Covid-19 infections
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University of Dundee and NHS Tayside to lead major Covid-19 vaccine trial
Hundreds of people from across Tayside and Fife are being sought to participate in a Covid-19 vaccine trial to be led by the University of Dundee and NHS Tayside.
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MEng (Hons) Structural Engineering with Architecture: all about our new degree
The University of Dundee is launching a new degree in civil engineering to help meet the growing demand for structural engineers with understanding of the architectural role within construction.
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Dundee researchers named among world’s most influential in 2020
Six University of Dundee researchers have been named on a “who’s who” list of the world’s most influential academics.
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Dizzy with success: University of Dundee top in Scotland for spinouts
The University of Dundee has been named the best seat of learning in Scotland for supporting spinout businesses, according to new rankings
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Graduate artist uses seized illegal firearms to fight for peace
DJCAD graduate and social activist, Frank To, will be putting A Good Humanium Metal Pen to paper to create artwork to support the recovery of war-torn communities
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The Economics of Policies of Global Energy Transition
The global economy is experiencing a transition from high-carbon energy resources to low-carbon resources
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The graduand engineering a successful future for his family
When the University of Dundee hosts its Online Graduation Celebrations next week it will mark the culmination of a challenging five-year journey for Stephen Blacklaw, whose desire to provide a better future for his children led him to higher education
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Prestigious prize for emotional portrait
A PhD student from the University of Dundee is celebrating after winning the prestigious Scottish Portrait Award for Fine Art for an intimate painting imagining a conversation between the artist and his late father.
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Collaboration between student and graduate sees new children’s book hit the shelves
A chance connection brought student, Claire Mitchell and graduate Leah-Ann Walmsley-Pledl together to create Mighty Me Adventures with Alf and his Tigersome Tea
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Dundee students among Europe’s elite
Graduates from the University of Dundee have been named among Europe’s elite after the winners were announced for the Global Undergraduate Awards 2020.
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Research helps explain links between antibiotic use and heart attack risk
University of Dundee research has helped explain why a commonly used antibiotic can lead to an increased risk of heart attacks, opening up the possibility of precision prescribing based on a patient’s genes.
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4th PhD-Staff seminar
The 4th PhD-Staff seminar of the semester was held on 25 November 2020 with a staff presentation jointly presented by Manny Macatangay and Xiaoyi Mu and a student presentation by PhD student Ryan Bausch
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Call for trials to understand links between weight and cancer
Healthcare systems are at risk of being overrun unless greater efforts are undertaken to research the links between obesity and cancer, a University of Dundee expert has said.
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Barley pan-genome: scientists unravel diversity of domesticated barley
An international research team including scientists from the James Hutton Institute and the University of Dundee has reached a milestone on the way to unravelling the species-wide genetic diversity of domesticated barley.
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Machine learning and energy storage - Visiting Speaker Series
Part of our Visiting Speaker Series
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Third CEPMLP PhD-Staff Seminar
The third PhD-Staff seminar of the semester was held on 11 November with presentations from Prof Raphael Heffron and PhD student Haruna Isallah
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Disability advocate celebrated in new University lecture
The life of a local disabled rights advocate will be celebrated as the University of Dundee marks UK Disability History Month.
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Humayra Abedin – Professional Accountancy graduate
Humayra talks about how welcoming Dundee is and their Professional Accountancy MSc
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Carla Nearchou – Made the most of every opportunity
Carla talks about why she chose Dundee and what made her course stand out
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Institute for Social Sciences Research (ISSR) newsletter - November 27 2020
Our ISSR newsletter from November 27 2020, including items on ISSR engagement, research, impact, and our Graduate community
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Seed investment for School spin-out In4Derm
The o2h human health EIS Fund has announced its intention to lead an investment into In4Derm.
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Funding award for new Independent Investigator Manu De Rycker
Dr Manu De Rycker has become an Independent Investigator and has been awarded a New Investigator Research Grant of over £700k from the Medical Research Council (MRC) to study Trypanosoma cruzi parasite heterogeneity and persister parasites.
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Investment marks major milestone for spinout
A University of Dundee spinout company developing treatments for eczema, rheumatoid arthritis and other inflammatory conditions has completed its first round of private investment.
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Dundee honoured for commitment to public engagement
The University of Dundee has become the first university in Scotland – and only the third in the UK – to receive a Gold Watermark in recognition of its commitment to public engagement.
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Student work provides inspiration for the future of Perth
The creation of a new urban waterfront is just one of the ideas devised by University of Dundee students challenged to envision the future of one of Scotland’s most historic cities.
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Annual third year PhD poster session winners announced
The annual third year PhD poster session took place this week on-line.
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Award for Geoff Gadd
Professor Geoff Gadd, Head of the Geomicrobiology Group, has received the 2020 British Mycological Society John Webster Fungal Biology Research award.
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Competition crowns Scotland’s newest entrepreneurs
Some of the University of Dundee’s best business brains have been honoured as the winners of an enterprise skills competition were announced.
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Award for University project that teaches the world to sign
A University of Dundee project has been honoured for using Makaton signs and music to bring youngsters together throughout lockdown.
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Support from Johnston & Carmichael
Congratulations and well done to all our 3rd year Advanced Financial Accounting students who participated in a mock CPD workshop as part of their assessed course
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Dundee Botanic Garden spreads fairy dust this Christmas
Local families are invited on a magical winter journey when a fairy door trail at the University of Dundee Botanic Garden launches this week.
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Success for Life Sciences students at University Enterprise Challenge Competition
Some of the University of Dundee’s best business brains have been honoured as the winners of an enterprise skills competition were announced.
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Student nurses energised by First Minister’s letter
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has written to Nursing students at the University of Dundee to praise their hard work and dedication at the most testing time in the history of the NHS.
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University researchers scoop over €4 million in prestigious EU funding competition
Two projects led by University of Dundee researchers have been awarded millions in funding to help develop their pioneering frontier research in life sciences.
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Graduate Desirée to use DNA to create virtual facial reconstructions
A graduate from MSc Forensic Art & Facial Identification (now MSc Forensic Art & Facial Imaging) is using DNA to create virtual facial reconstructions in a bid to identify hundreds of human skeletal remains
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COVID-19 OpenVaccine Competition Success for Michele Tinti
Michele Tinti, a postdoctoral researcher in Mike Ferguson’s lab, has competed on the international stage to search for a stable mRNA sequence in order to create a stable COVID-19 vaccine.
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Welcome to new PI, Dr. Tony Ly
Tony Ly, who is a Wellcome Trust and Royal Society-funded Sir Henry Dale Fellow has joined the Centre for Gene Regulation and Expression as a Principal Investigator.
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Christmas carol service to help carers’ charity
A charity that has supported some of Dundee’s most vulnerable people throughout lockdown is to benefit from one of the city’s most popular Christmas events.
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Industry Mentorship Programme
The programme will initially focus on students on the MSc International Energy Studies and Management/Commerce courses, but will later extend to LLM and MSc Sustainability courses
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University welcomes Tay Cities Deal
The University of Dundee has welcomed the signing of the Tay Cities Deal, which will boost efforts to capitalise on our world-class strengths in biomedicine and forensic science, creating hundreds of new jobs and attracting further investment.
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International study proves safety of hypertension drugs in COVID-19 era
A research team co-led by the University of Dundee’s Dr Daniel Morales have shown that the most commonly used hypertension drugs do not increase the risks of COVID-19 for patients.
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Breast cancer findings a vital first step towards new treatments
Researchers from the University of Dundee have identified a new mechanism that enables an aggressive form of breast cancer to survive and grow, a vital step towards developing life-saving treatments for the disease.
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Global award for innovative testing programme
An innovative Tayside scheme to enhance the early detection of bowel cancer has received a prestigious global healthcare award.
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Agreement sees Dundee’s water expertise recognised
A University of Dundee research institute that promotes global development through good water governance has had its prestigious UNESCO designation renewed for another six years.
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CDK8 identified as a novel master regulator of STAT3 transcriptional activities.
Cytokines play a crucial role overseeing the correct functioning of the immune system.
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Drug Discovery Unit: medicines of tomorrow
Expertise from the biopharmaceutical industry combined with a powerful academic environment and outstanding facilities has created a unique environment for industry-ready drug discovery research
