Stories from the University of Dundee in 2022 - July to December
Press releases, features, and news from 2022 - July to December
July to December
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Covid delay means extra special Graduation for O’Neill family
Although Callum O’Neill’s family were understandably disappointed by the Covid-enforced cancellation of his graduation from the University of Dundee, a twist of fate means that this week's rearranged ceremony will hold even more poignancy for them
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New paper highlighting a lack of data availability in fibre research.
The Leverhulme Research Centre for Forensic Science (LRCFS) has published a new research paper which has highlighted a lack of data availability in fibre research.
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The secrets of Comics Stripped bare
Batman, Rupert the Bear and Minnie the Minx are just some of the much-loved characters to appear in a new University of Dundee exhibition exploring the production process underpinning the creation of comics.
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Dr Fiona MacHugh’s Dundee journey
Find out why Fiona recommends Dundee, and not just for what you can gain academically
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More Dundee graduates entering positive destinations
More University of Dundee graduates are entering positive destinations after concluding their studies, a major new survey has revealed.
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Diabetes patients set to benefit from heart disease data investment
A University of Dundee expert will help spearhead a major research initiative to untangle the link between diabetes and heart disease - two of the biggest health crises in Scotland.
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X-Net launches to remove obstacles to cross-disciplinary research careers
The Medical Research Council has invested £200,000 in a new national network which will help scientists overcome barriers to working in interdisciplinary science
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Memories of Dundee’s Baxter Park showcased in exhibition
Bandstand performances, talent competitions and firework displays are just some of the fond memories of Baxter Park that feature in a new exhibition led by the University of Dundee
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Julian Blow announced as new Chair of the Lister Institute Scientific Advisory Committee
Professor Julian Blow has been announced as the new Chair of the Lister Institute Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC).
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Dundee the real prize for PhD student Rasha
Rasha Alshakhshir came to Dundee to study for her PhD in 2018. As a Palestinian, she qualified for one of our Humanitarian Scholarships and explains how it helped transform her life.
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Oral Health and Public Engagement
Information about Andrea Rodriguez and their new comic Oral Health and Public Engagement.
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New mechanisms underpinning proteasome assembly discovered
Researchers from Adrien Rousseau’s lab in the MRC Protein Phosphorylation and Ubiquitylation Unit at the University of Dundee, Scotland, have identified mechanisms contributing to the stress-induced increase in proteasome abundance using yeast.
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Community testing and treatment key to global hep c elimination efforts
Testing and treating patients for hepatitis c when they receive methadone treatment could be the key to meeting the global target of eliminating the disease by 2030, University of Dundee research has shown.
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Mahima Swamy awarded tenure and further fellowship funding
Mahima Swamy from the MRC PPU was awarded tenure last month and has also been successful in obtaining £560,000 from the Wellcome Trust as a 2-year extension to her Henry Dale Fellowship.
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Multi-million-pound award to counter "silent killer" disease
A deadly disease that can kill victims who may never know they were infected is to be targeted by University of Dundee scientists following a multi-million funding award.
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Tag tech collaboration to battle undruggable diseases
The University of Dundee and Bio-Techne, a global life sciences company providing innovative tools and bioactive reagents, will partner to commercialise technology developed at Dundee that enhances the understanding of undruggable diseases.
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Researchers start work on designing a wheelchair-friendly lab coat
A team of researchers from the University of Dundee have received funding to develop a wheelchair-friendly lab coat, and they’re looking for lab users to get involved in the project.
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SULSA funding success for early career researchers
Early career researchers in the School have received support from the Scottish Universities Life Sciences Alliance (SULSA) to establish new life sciences networks by providing funds towards the running of a network event.
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Rick’s Master of Education story
From international education to designing learning experiences in the hospitality and tourism industry, Rick tells us how the MEd influenced his career.
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First funding from the beLAB1407 scheme for cross School collaboration
The University of Dundee has received an award of funding to develop a new therapeutic approach for inflammatory disorders, including inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
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Dundee student living the American Dream as a Saltire Scholar
A first trip to the United States is exciting for most, but even more so for one University of Dundee student who on her first visit enjoyed Independence Day celebrations on the White House lawn
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Sperm research a fertile subject for competition success
A PhD student at the University of Dundee is using a national competition to bring life to the subject of male infertility and shed light on the sensitive subject
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Immune cell signalling action of IL-27 uncovered
A collaboration between the labs of Ignacio Moraga and Doryen Bubeck at Imperial have determined how an important component of the immune system
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The wonder years
Keith Harris took an unorthodox path through university, which led to a decades-long career in the music business, as the manager of Stevie Wonder among other artists. Now he is back at Dundee after being elected Rector.
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A new dawn for Peter
With your help, our neurosurgeons are performing incisionless surgery using an MRI-guided focused ultrasound scanner to eliminate essential tremor with life-changing results. Peter Airey shares with us his story of taking part in the clinical trial.
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Spinning out
From their inception, universities have always been centres of creativity, a gathering point for curious minds. They have also been drivers of our economy, turning ideas into application and creating new businesses
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Changing the world one tumour at a time
Self-confessed failed retiree Ian Cree tells us what it means to hold the world’s top pathology job at the World Health Organisation and the lightbulb moment in his career that made him fully appreciate the positive impact of his work.
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Sabine’s baked in success
Sabine Klaus-Carter, a graduate of Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design (DJCAD), has launched an award-winning business that develops ‘free from’ bread products.
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Tackling racism
Despite our many policies regarding racial equality, diversity and inclusion, the results of our Race Equality survey showed that this had not been enough. We must do more.
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A drawn-out love affair
The education that Simon Cooper received in Dundee was not confined to the classroom. Being taken under the wing of one of the city’s most celebrated musical sons helped propel him towards a fantasy career capturing rock’s biggest names for posterity.
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Shaping lives internationally
10 Design, part of Egis Group, is an international architecture practice employing a number of University of Dundee graduates
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Global crisis, global impact
Ranked as the top university in the UK for climate action – and in the top five in the world – the University of Dundee was compelled to play its part in the landmark COP26 summit, contributing its expert insight and research to the two-week event.
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Mining for evidence
It wasn’t just University of Dundee experts who contributed to the COP26 summit.
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Business idea proves a touch of glass for law graduate Ryan
Covid-19 was said to be the catalyst for the ‘Great Resignation’, with people around the world re-evaluating their relationship with work and embarking on new, more rewarding ventures.
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Giving back to track
Eilish McColgan had her university life interrupted by the small matter of the 2012 Olympics, leading to a decade as a top-level distance runner. Now she is looking to enable the next generation of athletes to reach their full potential.
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From one Court to another
Amanda Millar’s rise to the upper echelons of Scotland’s legal profession was guided by values rather than a calculated career plan. These values have led her to election as Chair of Court earlier this year.
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Sam Walker’s journey to success
The Robertson Trust’s Journey to Success programme supports Scottish students from challenging backgrounds to access university education. Sam Walker, shares the impact his scholarship had on his life.
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University sports break records and lift spirits
University of Dundee Sport has always been at the heart of student life in Dundee but it has reached new heights in 2022.
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News and updates from The Bridge 2022
In our last newsletter, we asked our alumni, to share their news, updates and achievements with us. Thank you to everyone who got in touch.
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A trip down memory lane
We recently asked you to send us your photos of sports teams that you were involved in as a student. Thank you to everyone who got in touch. We hope you enjoy the trip down memory lane!
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University leaders strengthen Malawi’s relationship with Dundee
University leaders from Dundee and Malawi came together to launch an innovative partnership model with the potential to transform lives and support communities across Malawi and beyond.
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Summer events launch Dundee’s new edible garden
Partners in the nationwide Dandelion project have thrown open the garden gate to a summer programme at the Fair Growing Green in Dundee, signalling the start of its new role as a community garden
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HIC play a part in HDRUK's 2022 Health Data Science Black Internship Programme
HIC are delighted to be one of the host organisations taking part in HDRUK's 2022 Health Data Science Black Internship Programme.
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Demolished Victorian jute mill to live on in University project
Reclaimed stone from a historic Dundee jute mill is to find new purpose in pointing future University of Dundee students in the right direction
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Podcast recruits Britain’s business stars to inspire the next generation
Some of Britain’s biggest business stars are reflecting on their successes as part of a major new podcast series from the University of Dundee.
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Dundee surgeon among UK team transforming cancer services in Nablus
A University of Dundee academic has told how the efforts of UK medics are helping to transform care for women with some of the lowest breast cancer survival rates in the world
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Making the most of your time at Dundee
Wilson Xu looks back with great fondness of his time spent at Dundee.
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Adjustments to Pandemic Enforced Constraints
Insights from Postgraduate Students’ and Educators’ Transitions
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Wellcome Career Development Award for Helge Dorfmueller
Helge Dorfmueller has been awarded a Career Development Award from the Wellcome Trust.
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Tosho Suleiman, How My LLM Boosted My Career
Tosho Suleiman, Senior Legal Advisor at the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA), achieved a distinction in his International Commercial Law (LLM) degree. He recently explained the impact the university had on his career.
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Proteins required for regulating posttranslational modification identified
UFM1 is a ubiquitin-like protein conjugated to ribosomes and is important for secretory protein biogenesis and endoplasmic reticulum homeostasis.
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Science honour for Dundee fertility researcher
A University of Dundee expert in reproductive medicine will play an important role in shaping his field after being appointed to the Board of Reviewing Editors for the journal Science.
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Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design Masters Show 2022
Work by students from some of the UK’s most exciting Postgraduate degree programmes will be on show to the public at the Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design Masters Show 2022 next week
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Evening dosing of blood pressure medication not better than morning dosing, according to study
A study led by University of Dundee researchers has shown that protection against heart attack, stroke and vascular death is not affected by whether medication for high blood pressure is taken in the morning or evening
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Planting an idea: student designs plantable prescription form
A University of Dundee student, inspired by a city initiative that allows healthcare professionals to prescribe time outdoors, has designed a seeded prescription form to encourage people to spend more time in nature.
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Research breakthrough will help develop future treatments against Parkinson’s disease
Researchers from the University of Dundee have discovered a small molecule that helps to eliminate a Parkinson’s disease-causing protein
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Annual summer school ends on a high
Our annual summer school ended on a high note last week with an excellent poster session and awards presentation.
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Landmark partnership welcomes new students
Hundreds of Chinese students have started University of Dundee educations in their home country following the launch of a major new partnership.
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First Athena Swan BBQ takes place
Last month, our SLS Athena Swan committee hosted their first Summer Family BBQ at the University of Dundee Botanic Garden.
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‘Boys’ Stories of Their Time in a Residential School’
Professor of Social Work has written a book that gives insights into the pre and post-care experiences of boys who were pupils in a residential school
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Ukrainian medical students to train at Dundee
A group of Ukrainian medical students will continue their education in Scotland following the signing of a twinning agreement with the University of Dundee.
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Death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
We are saddened to hear of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Our thoughts are with her family and those whose lives she touched.
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Society of Legal Scholars Annual Conference 2022
Dr Sean Whittaker and Professor Colin Reid presented at the Society of Legal Scholars Annual Conference
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Parasite division cycles decoded
A team from the Wellcome Centre for Anti-Infectives Research (WCAIR) at the University of Dundee has used a high-throughput genetic screen to decode mechanisms underpinning the trypanosome cell cycle.
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Spinout named a ‘Fierce 15’ company
University of Dundee spinout Amphista Therapeutics has been designated as one of the world’s most promising biotechnology companies.
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Good University Guide success for Dundee
The University of Dundee has risen in the 2023 Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide, being ranked top in the UK for one subject and securing top 10 places in another six disciplines.
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Dundee graduate’s artwork named world’s best
Coursework by a University of Dundee graduate that highlights the problem of gender-based violence has been named among the world’s best at a major awards ceremony
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Research delegation visit by the Hungarian National Authority for Data Protection and Freedom of Information
Delegates were discussing legislation, practice, and culture surrounding freedom of information in Scotland
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A feast for the senses: Botanic Garden to be transformed for festival
Light and sound will transform a city treasure as the programme for the University of Dundee’s Festival of the Future was unveiled.
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School of Life Sciences success in Global Undergraduate Awards 2022
Two Life Sciences students have been recognised in this year’s Global Undergraduate Awards (UA). Nicole Coutinho Garrido was named as Regional Winner (Europe) while Dana Cheung was Highly Commended.
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Sir James Mackenzie Prize 2021-2022
10 students were nominated for the Sir James Mackenzie Prize, and three were shortlisted by the School of Medicine to present their research.
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Inke Näthke joins UKRIO Board of Trustees
Professor Inke Näthke, Associate Dean for Professional Culture, has joined the UK Research Integrity Office (UKRIO) Board of Trustees.
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University launches ‘period library’
Staff and students at the University of Dundee will have access to a variety of educational books on all things menstrual when a new ‘period library’ launches this week
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Links between confidence and mental health laid bare
University of Dundee research has demonstrated the strength of links between mental health and confidence.
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The rollercoaster ride of Covid and its impact on healthcare graduates
Healthcare graduates from the University of Dundee have shared their experiences of how the Covid-19 pandemic impacted their transitions from student to practice in a new comic
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Sky’s the limit as Careers Fair returns to campus
The world of work will come a step closer for hundreds of students and graduates as the University of Dundee hosts its annual Careers Fair.
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Impact of International Family Transitions
A Systematic Literature Review of International Research
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New venture to expand Dundee’s international reputation in oral health
A collaborative venture between the University of Dundee, NHS Tayside and NHS Education for Scotland aims to transform the delivery of oral healthcare
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Research study commissioned by the Scottish Social Services Council
Researchers from Education and Society collaborate on a research study
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Legal event gives graduates chance to court employers
Students and graduates will have the opportunity to put prospective employers in the dock as the University of Dundee hosts its annual Legal Recruitment Fair.
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Ready or Not to Adopt a Pedagogy of Play for Children Starting School in Scottish Primary Schools-Is this a Major Transition for Teachers?
This article will question how ready Scottish primary teachers are to adopt a pedagogy of play as opposed to more traditional didactic teaching approaches when planning and delivering an early years curriculum for children starting school.
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Dundee scientist appointed Cancer Research UK trustee
University of Dundee researcher Professor Doreen Cantrell has been appointed as a trustee of one of the world’s biggest cancer charities.
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Dundee alumnus, Dr Barry Klaassen awarded with MBE for his life-saving services to overseas healthcare
Dr Barry Klaassen’s work to save thousands of lives received recognition in this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours List.
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Young at art: how painting helped June overcome heartbreak
A University of Dundee student has revealed how the loss of her son motivated her to rediscover her passion for art.
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Balancing the Scales: How would you evaluate evidence as a Juror?
We are looking for people to play the role of a juror to help with some research to better understand juror evidence evaluation in the justice system. Help us improve the criminal justice system!
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University support for human rights defenders
Campaigners from Kenya, Indonesia and Afghanistan are undertaking a Fellowship at the University of Dundee designed to support those at risk for their work in protecting human rights around the world.
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Gout drug does not improve outcomes for heart disease patients
A gout drug does not possess any benefits for ischaemic heart disease patients, a major University of Dundee study has concluded.
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RSE Public Engagement Prize for Professor Nicola Stanley-Wall
A University of Dundee researcher who has amazed thousands of children with tales of the microbial fiesta taking place on their hands has been recognised for her commitment to making science accessible to the public.
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“Give five to save a life”: University to host free CPR training sessions
People across Tayside and Fife are being urged to give five minutes of their time this Friday to learn a potentially lifesaving skill.
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Discovery raises hopes of further anti-cancer breakthroughs
Scientists have designed a novel molecule capable of destroying an as-yet undruggable cancer-causing protein – and are making it available for researchers around the world to use in their own work, free of charge
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Researchers develop new system to classify endocrine hypertension
Researchers from the University of Dundee have developed a machine learning system for classifying endocrine hypertension subtypes using multi-omics data from project known by ‘ENS@T-HT’
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‘Scotland, Global Solidarity, and Mandela’ – exhibition opens
An exhibition that celebrates the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela has opened at the University of Dundee.
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A new career with one of the most prestigious media groups in the world - Forbes
For Romail Bin Mukhtar, an internship in 2018 at Impact BBDO, UAE, a globally renowned ad agency, paved the way for a successful start in marketing and advertising
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Barley gene mystery solved
The latest research led by Sarah McKim and her team solved a mystery that has puzzled barley scientists for over 50 years. This work is just published in Nature Communications.
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New work defines molecular players and principles of attaching UFM1 to ribosomes
Exciting new work just published by the Kulathu Lab describes the molecular players and biochemical principles that govern attachment of UFM1 onto ribosomes.
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University of Dundee publishes report into slavery links
The University of Dundee has today published a report into the institution's historical links with transatlantic slavery.
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Day in the life of a law student interning in Finance
Celestina writes about her virtual one-week Summer Talent Programme in Asset Management
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Wellcome Trust Early-Career Award for Hannes Maib
Dr Hannes Maib has been awarded a 5-year Wellcome Trust Early-Career Award that will allow him to establish his own independent laboratory at the University of Sheffield.
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My internship experience at Banwo & Ighodalo
Josephine writes about her internship experience in her home country of Nigeria
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Congratulations to all Law School prize winners for 2022
Dundee Law School has celebrated their first in person prizegiving event since 2019.
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Dundee awarded University of Sanctuary status
The University of Dundee has been awarded University of Sanctuary status, joining a network of institutions across the United Kingdom working to develop support for those displaced by humanitarian crises
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Top 10 place for Michele Tinti in machine learning competition
Dr Michele Tinti recently participated in a biomedicine crowdsourced challenge instigated by DREAM Challenges. Michele was placed 10th out of almost 300 registered participants and 26 finalist teams.
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Don’t Give Up On Us! Young people and their journey to access services
The Don’t Give Up On Us! comic expresses the views of young people experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness from Dundee, Glasgow and Edinburgh.
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Horticultural half-century of service celebrated
A University of Dundee gardener who played a key role in developing one of the city’s best loved beauty spots has retired after five decades of green-fingered graft.
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Forensic experts use VR technology to advance fire investigation training
Experts at the University of Dundee have developed a cutting-edge training tool for fire investigators using virtual reality (VR) technology
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University of Dundee graduate, Cally Russell, fighting fast fashion with new sustainable fashion company
University of Dundee graduate and tech entrepreneur Cally Russell, CEO and co-founder of the UK sustainable clothing brand This is Unfolded talks tactics for success on The Path for Potential Podcast.
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Venture 2022 Final - Friday 25 February
Nineteen pitches took place online at the Venture Competition on Friday 25 February as part of this year’s Entrepreneurship Week.
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New Head of Drug Discovery Unit
The Drug Discovery Unit (DDU) is delighted to announce that Professor Ian Gilbert has been appointed to be the Head of the Drug Discovery Unit
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This Halloween try out some forensic science experiments at home
Use this recipe to make realistic fake blood and see how blood dries over time.
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Venture 2021 Final - Friday 26 February
Twenty-two pitches took place online at the Venture Competition on Friday 26 February as part of this year’s Entrepreneurship Week.
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Venture 2019 Final
Eleven members of the University of Dundee community won a total of £27,500 of funding for their business ideas at the finals of the Venture 2019 competition.
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Venture 2018 - £26k New Business Competition
Nine members of the University of Dundee community won £26,000 of funding for their business ideas at the Venture 2018 competition final on Friday 23 February 2018.
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Latest research shared at Annual Third Year PhD Poster Session
The annual third year PhD poster session took place last week with excellent entries from students across the School.
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Dundee Law alumni mentor the next generation of legal experts
Law students at the University of Dundee are set to benefit from invaluable insights into the legal profession as successful alumni offer their counsel in a new mentoring scheme
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Planet “doomed” if politics reign supreme at COP27
The planet is “doomed” if political differences brought to light by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine cannot be put aside by global leaders at next week’s COP27 summit.
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University opens pioneering Medical Engineering centre
A new medical engineering centre will enhance the University of Dundee’s offering to students seeking an interdisciplinary education at the forefront of research
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COP27: New coal mine would “seriously damage” UK’s credibility
The opening of a new coal mine in the UK would undermine the government’s international credibility in tackling climate change, a leading expert has warned.
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Study raises hopes of preventing resistance in cancer therapy
An international collaboration, featuring scientists from the University of Dundee, has made a breakthrough they hope will help futureproof a revolutionary new field of drug discovery by preventing resistance in cancer therapy.
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‘Breaking Books’ at Being Human Festival
Everyone has a story to tell, even if they don’t know it yet, and a University of Dundee festival celebrating all things bookish will help members of the public find their own literary voices next week
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Dundee’s top academic innovators recognised at Converge Awards
An entrepreneurial professor and recent graduate from the University of Dundee have found success in Scotland’s top enterprise awards
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UDOTS Director promoted as Professor
Professor Arpit Jariwala has been appointed Honorary Professor by the Honorary Appointments Committee.
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AI project makes Dundee team the last word in protecting online identities
A multi-million-dollar project to protect a person’s online identity is enlisting help from a team of University of Dundee experts.
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Personal Chairs for Life Sciences Staff
Nick Brewer, Ian Ganley, and Yogesh Kulathu have been promoted to Personal Chair (Professor) as part of the 2022 Annual Review process for academic staff.
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University to honour Eilish McColgan, Witches of Scotland campaigners and Malawi Vision Champion
The University of Dundee will confer honorary degrees on four exceptional and inspiring figures at its Winter Graduation ceremonies next week.
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Wellcome Discovery Awards for MRCPPU Researchers
Dr Greg Findlay and Professor Satpal Virdee, Principal Investigators in the MRC Protein Phosphorylation and Ubiquitylation Unit, have been awarded Wellcome Discovery Awards.
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HIC presenting at New Treatments in Pain conference
New treatments for pain brings together over 100 people from the commercial, academic, and not-for-profit sectors to share insights in developing treatments for pain.
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TCELT Research Seminar
Using drama to support pupils’ transitions from primary to secondary school: interface between scholarship, research and practice
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Climate expert to launch new lecture series
One of Africa’s leading academics will address the University of Dundee at the launch of a major new series of lectures.
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National award for end-of-life pain relief app
A Dundee team who developed an innovative app that supports healthcare providers to prescribe opioids safely to patients receiving palliative care have received a top award
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Promotions for academic staff in Life Sciences in 2022
We have a bumper crop of promotions this year as part of the 2022 Annual Review process for academic staff.
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University provides £975m added value to Scottish economy
A new economic impact assessment has highlighted the contribution that the University of Dundee makes to the local, national and international economy.
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Dundee scientists among world’s key influencers
Six University of Dundee researchers have been included in a new list of the world’s most influential academics.
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NHS Tayside STAR Awards
Three Honorary Consultants at UDOTS were among the recipients of the NHS Tayside STAR Awards for 2022.
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Graduate to go from writing crime to fighting it
A crime writing graduate has devised her own real-life plot twist after receiving her degree from the University of Dundee
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Expectant mum Martha delivers degree success… just in time
It is a month filled with important milestones for one University of Dundee graduate who has crossed the Caird Hall stage only one week before her baby is due to be born
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‘Trees of Hope’ symbolises Dundee’s Africa commitment
The planting of two ‘Trees of Hope’ symbolises the University of Dundee’s commitment to equitable working with partners in Africa.
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When the cost of genome-wide genotyping for precision medicine is the same as an x-ray
How the use of ‘Big Data’ can make top-grade, innovative healthcare more accessible and cost-effective.
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Data safe havens: unique longitudinal data drives healthcare innovation
When it comes to healthcare innovation, the longitudinal data contained in Data Safe Havens such as Dundee's Health Informatics Centre provides professionals with an abundance of opportunities for research on projects considered to be of public benefit.
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'Barking up the right tree’: A Masterclass in pursuing your passion in business from Bella & Duke co-founder Mark Scott
The Centre for Entrepreneurship at the University of Dundee hosted a masterclass with Mark Scott, co-founder of Bella & Duke, on 2 November 2022.
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Promotions in the School of Medicine
We would like to extend our warmest congratulations to our School of Medicine colleagues who have been promoted recently.
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New Student Partnership Agreement launched
The University of Dundee and Dundee University Students’ Association (DUSA) have developed a new co-operative framework to further improve the student experience
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Dundee scientist recognised as one of Europe's top talents
A University of Dundee expert has been named as one of the rising stars of European science.
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The failures that lead to success; Karthik Velayutham on his journey to change the green energy industry
The Centre for Entrepreneurship at the University of Dundee hosted a masterclass with Karthik Velayutham on 9 November 2022.
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Dundee artists hold top positions at Royal Scottish Academy
Three artists with ties to the University of Dundee’s Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design now hold senior positions within the Royal Scottish Academy
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Prestigious award for University researcher’s Covid-19 work
A researcher from the University of Dundee has been named one of the best young scientists in her field for her work that gives important clues to why some people develop long Covid
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Connect and collaborate Parkinson’s outreach event in the School of Life Sciences
Parkinson’s UK leadership team and people affected by the disease visited the University of Dundee to meet with local researchers to get an overview of the work that they do.
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Successful anti-cancer alliance extended
A successful collaboration between the University of Dundee and pharmaceutical company Eisai Co Ltd aiming to create innovative new cancer drugs has been extended for a further three years.
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Shaping women’s enterprise policy in Scotland: Delivering an effective and sustainable model for women’s enterprise support
Professor Norin Arshed’s work focuses on enterprise policy and how this policy is formulated and implemented.
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Overcoming the Challenges Facing Medical Leadership and Medical Engagement
High quality medical leadership and high levels of medical engagement are thought to be major drivers of effective healthcare systems.
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Addressing the Optimal Distinctiveness Problem by Changing HR Strategy and Practice in a Global and Local Company
Graeme Martin's research has been at the forefront in enabling board-level executives resolve problems with new HR strategies and practices.
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Major honour for Dundee scientist
A University of Dundee expert has been confirmed as one of the biggest names in plant microbiology after being honoured at a major awards ceremony.
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New double degree offers the best of both worlds
Students will have the opportunity to earn two degrees as a major new partnership is launched between the University of Dundee and the Indonesia International Institute for Life Sciences (i3L)
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Acid discovery raises hopes of improved immunotherapies
The acidity of tumours impairs the effectiveness of anti-cancer therapies, according to a University of Dundee study that could lead to a new generation of immunotherapy treatments
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Gold award for Bonnie Dundee group
The city-wide Bonnie Dundee group won a gold award this year for their work on the wildflower project
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Cadaveric hand & wrist dissection workshop
Master of Orthopaedic Surgery (MCh Orth) students participated in a hand & wrist dissection demonstration and workshop using Thiel Cadavers.
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Let the patient choose their type 2 diabetes medication, says research study
A major new study is allowing people living with type 2 diabetes to choose their medication.
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Alleviate Project update – new leadership roles
The Dundee-led Alleviate – the APDP Pain Research Data Hub (link) – project announces new leadership roles.
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Five projects awarded to Scottish Regional Safe Havens to simplify access to data
The Health Informatics Centre’s Trusted Research Environment (TRE) is one of five projects to receive funding of £177,840 from Research Data Scotland (RDS).
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Environmental Information under Threat
Providing evidence to the Scottish Government on Brexit and the Aarhus Convention
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From studying EU law to negotiating new EU legislation
Securing a PhD was not Bérénice Lemoine’s original plan, but time spent studying for an LLM at the University of Dundee changed the course of her life
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CEO’s prize to support Scotland’s next entrepreneurs
A healthtech pioneer is keeping his finger on the pulse of Scotland’s next generation of entrepreneurs by backing one of the country’s most exciting business competitions.
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PiCLS Symposium Success after 3-year absence
After a three-year absence, the Life Sciences postgraduate society, PiCLS, organised and hosted the PiCLS Symposium for 2022.
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CO-CONNECT Project: Recognition in UK Awards
CO-CONNECT project has been recognised in the HDR UK annual awards and MRC Impact Prize 2022
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Sweet dreams are made of this – happy songs send babies to sleep
Happy music makes newborn babies sleepy, according to new University of Dundee research showing for the first time that neonates can perceive and respond to different emotions in music.
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University of Dundee and Abertay Students Excel in Enterprise Challenge Final
The Centre for Entrepreneurship’s Enterprise Challenge came to its conclusion on Thursday 1 December 2022 with the teams pitching their business ideas in front of the audience and a panel of judges.
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The Future of Freedom of Information
Chairing the Holyrood Freedom of Information Annual Conference 2022
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Dundee study could pave way for tailored diabetes care
The effectiveness of some common type 2 diabetes medications may depend upon an individual’s genetic make-up, a University of Dundee study has found.
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Investment raises hopes of new dementia treatments
University of Dundee spinout Amphista Therapeutics has received a boost in its efforts to develop new drugs for neurogenerative diseases such as dementia.
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Can you help solve a Christmas crime?
Someone has been sneaking into Santa’s office and forensic scientists from the University of Dundee need the help of children near and far to look at the clues left behind and catch the culprit
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Public Engagement – keeping track, recording and evaluation
The University of Dundee uses the Discovery platform (PURE) to publicly record all research outputs, including media recognition and track links between research projects and outputs.
