Stories from the University of Dundee in 2024 - January to June
Press releases, features, and news from 2024 - January to June
January to June
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A story of sex and betrayal from Scotland’s criminal past has provided inspiration for a new take on the country’s history – in the form of a comic book.
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The University Department of Orthopaedic & Trauma Surgery welcomed a new member of staff on January 3, 2024.
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Breakthrough research at the University of Dundee may lead to treatments that make two deadly parasitic infections a thing of the past.
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Elevated levels of air pollution cause more children to be admitted to hospital with respiratory problems, a new study has found.
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The MRC PPU are hugely proud that one of our Dundee Research Interest Group members, John Minhinick, has been awarded a British Empire Medal (BEM) in the New Year Honours List.
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Former University of Dundee Rector Stephen Fry praised staff and students as they were awarded public engagement prizes
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A neuroscientist based at the University of Dundee is conducting pioneering research into dementia using world-leading technology and a fresh approach.
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Dr Andrew J. Murphy (Lecturer Human Movement Biomechanics and Rehabilitation - UDOTS) has been appointed as Deputy Head of Division (TPG) at the School of Medicine.
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Individuals and teams who have made an outstanding contribution through their work at the University of Dundee have been recognised in our inaugural Dundee Difference Awards.
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The completed Dundee Tapestry, consisting of 35 exquisite hand-stitched panels made by teams of volunteer stitchers will go on display at V&A Dundee from Saturday 20 January to Sunday 28 April.
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The University of Dundee is the first UK recipient of three state of the art Orbitrap Astral Mass Spectrometers.
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A major new University of Dundee study could improve transparency and remove organisational bias from an increasingly important aspect of police and forensic scientific work.
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The University of Dundee has signed up to an ambitious new climate and sustainability coalition seeking to accelerate Scotland’s transition to a post-net-zero future.
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Mothers who endure episodes of anxiety or depression during breastfeeding are at risk of being misdiagnosed because of a little-researched condition, the lead of a new University of Dundee study has warned.
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The University of Dundee will welcome the “thinkers and change-makers of the future” as part of a new, multi-million pound initiative.
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Review of the Year 2023 took place this week with the Dean, Julian Blow sharing the highlights of activity within the School from 2023.
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The University of Dundee’s School of Business has become a member of the PRME Champions Cohort 2024-2025.
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A University of Dundee expert, whose pioneering work transformed bowel cancer detection in Scotland, has announced his retirement.
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A group of students from Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design celebrate the release of their animated film online, following a successful year of festival touring.
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Kirsty Macari has recently been appointed a Fellow at the Royal Town Planning Institute, making her one of the first female fellows in Scotland.
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Learn about biomedical engineering, how it differs from other types of engineering as well as career and study options.
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Even within the legal profession, to be elected to sit as judge at the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) is ‘beyond a dream’, says Tim Eicke.
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A new law clinic has opened at the University of Dundee offering free legal advice to members of the public, and a UK Judge at the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) has been appointed Patron.
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The healthcare heroes of tomorrow will take their first steps into the world of work at a major recruitment fair hosted by the University of Dundee.
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Each year, the St Andrew’s Society for the State of New York awards two scholarships to Scottish students wishing to study for a postgraduate Masters in the United States.
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School of Medicine staff, colleagues from NHS Tayside and one of the first patients to be treated at Ninewells have been among those celebrating the hospital’s 50th birthday.
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With a passion to bridge the gap in palliative care delivery in Nigeria, Eunice has been on a transformative journey studying the Masters in Public Health (Palliative Care Research) at the University of Dundee.
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A team of Business students from the University of Dundee have received recognition for their outstanding performance at the UK Universities Sales Competition 2024.
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Gerta has been awarded a $50,000, prestigious 2024 Vilcek Prize for Creative Promise in Biomedical Science.
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Over 50 researchers, people with Parkinson’s, and carers came together at an Open Day on 6th February 2024 to discuss the latest Parkinson’s research in Dundee, tour different labs and facilities, and connect over lunch.
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The University of Dundee’s Drug Discovery Unit has announced a renewed partnership with Takeda, and the University of Cambridge to continue their work to discover new therapeutic treatments for dementia
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The course was well-attended by Consultants and Shoulder Fellows from Europe, Ireland and the UK with attendees gaining hands-on experience of surgical procedures using Thiel cadavers.
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A community project with the Kirkton ‘Young at Heart’ group, facilitated by the University of Dundee, to capture memories of Dundee in a book so that their stories can be shared with future generations.
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A star of Saturday night television is to swap the gauntlet of the Gladiators arena for the University of Dundee as she shares stories of her battles in the world of business.
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Dr Arpan Mehta, a neurologist specialising in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), has joined the Medical Research Council Protein Phosphorylation and Ubiquitylation Unit (MRC-PPU) in the School of Life Sciences.
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Dr Ahmed Ghazwani completed his PhD research topic, entitled “Biomechanical analysis of Pilates participants and its implication in rehabilitation” in February 2024. His research was supervised by Dr Weijie Wang and Dr Graham Arnold (UDOTS).
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They have inspired and motivated leaders of some of the world’s largest companies, but now two business experts are aiming to guide the next generation of entrepreneurial talent.
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The security of the world’s water has never been more precarious, a University of Dundee scholar has warned.
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A breakthrough class of molecular glue identified at the University of Dundee could pave the way for a new generation of drugs to target cancers and neurodegenerative diseases.
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The next generation of nurses can take the first step on their career paths by undertaking their studies in Kirkcaldy.
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Dr Hadeel Alsirhani completed her PhD research topic, entitled “The biomechanical effects of cross-legged sitting on the lower limbs and their implications for rehabilitation”.
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Some of Scotland’s brightest business prospects are preparing for an exciting future after being crowned winners of a major Scottish competition.
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After 33 years at the University of Dundee, Ian Christie has decided to take early retirement from his post as a Postgraduate Skills Tutor at the School of Medicine in February 2024.
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The University of Dundee has completed the transfer of management of its endowment portfolio to Greenbank, the specialist ethical, sustainable and impact investment team of Rathbones Group.
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Helping Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design (DJCAD) students to reach their potential.
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Scientists have discovered a way to stop active cancer cells in their tracks – meaning they can then be eliminated by new drug treatments.
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It may sound barking mad, but the pooches of Dundee are just one of the sources of inspiration for an artistic celebration of the city’s history.
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The University of Dundee will mark International Women’s Day 2024 with a public event featuring Amanda Millar, Chair of the University’s Court
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A critical new understanding of how cells control the production of proteins that dot the surface of cells has been unveiled in a groundbreaking new study
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A new study that provides the UK’s first comprehensive assessment of cancer during pregnancy can lead to improved treatment, outcomes and experiences of patients and their families, say experts
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Sports teams from Dundee’s two universities will go head-to-head in a series of matches and challenges as they battle to take home the Varsity cup.
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A University of Dundee student has taken a leading role in an RNLI parade to mark 200 years of the charity and remember those who have died in service.
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World-leading expertise from the University of Dundee’s Centre for Targeted Protein Degradation (CeTPD) will contribute to a new, global effort to tackle some of the most significant challenges posed by cancer.
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This British Science Week engage with Forensic Science activities you can try at home, in groups or the classroom.
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In 2022/23, the SLS undergraduate Athena SWAN committee created a project aiming to integrate and raise awareness about the neurodiverse community’s issues.
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New ways to detect skin cancer tumours without the use of invasive surgeries are being developed at the University of Dundee.
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Vicki Simpson-Price talks about her experience of the course MSc Applied Neuroscience.
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Turbocharge your career and tackle complex global challenges with a degree in one of the STEM subjects - science, technology, engineering, or mathematics.
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A University of Dundee postgraduate is honoured for his pioneering work as a maternity consultant, teacher and innovator in Sri Lanka.
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The University of Dundee’s outstanding success in innovation in the Health and Life Sciences sector received further recognition with wins at two major national awards ceremonies
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The University of Dundee is leading an international collaboration with the intention of developing the first vaccine for Strep A.
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Dr Raja Nirujogi, who has been working in the MRC Protein Phosphorylation and Ubiquitylation Unit since 2017 has been appointed as an Independent Investigator within the School of Life Sciences.
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Clinical Pharmacologist and Pharmacoepidemiologist Professor Tom MacDonald speaks about a career delivering impactful research using the art of the possible.
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Learn how parents and guardians can help their child through the university application process
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Hundreds of student athletes faced-off as Dundee’s two universities battled for sporting supremacy
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Ground-breaking drug discovery work at the University of Dundee has been honoured at a national awards ceremony.
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Civil engineering plays a crucial role in shaping our world. It encompasses the design, construction, and maintenance of essential infrastructure projects.
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PhD student Laura Young - also known as social media influencer Less Waste Laura - is helping create new laws around the banning of disposable vapes
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We take a look at ten varied jobs which you can do with a degree in mathematics.
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Claire Tytler, a Fine Art student at the University of Dundee’s Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design, has been named the Student Scottish Nature Photographer of the Year
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University of Dundee students have raised more than £11,500 for humanitarian relief in Gaza
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The Blues and Colours Awards Ceremony celebrates the finest in student sport at the University of Dundee, across the country, and recognises achievements by students for their competitive success or club commitments as a volunteer.
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The Blues and Colours Awards Ceremony celebrates the finest in student sport at the University of Dundee, across the country, and recognises achievements by students for their competitive success or club commitments as a volunteer
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The University of Dundee's annual Venture competition has once again showcased the innovative prowess of its students, graduates, and staff
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University leaders from Dundee and London met to discuss how universities take forward promotion of equitable partnerships in their institutional engagement with the Global South
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Leading forensic science practitioners involved in retrieving digital evidence from crime scenes are revealing their ways of working, in a new short course at the University of Dundee
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Outstanding scientific research at the University of Dundee has been honoured by Scotland’s national academy
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The Biochemical Society have given their annual Industry and Academic Collaboration Award to Professor Gopal Sapkota, of the University of Dundee
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Two University of Dundee academics are among the newest Fellows elected to the Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE)
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People living with Parkinson’s disease work their brains harder to keep them motivated, new research from the University of Dundee has revealed.
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The University has launched a multi-million pound Doctoral Fellowship Scheme to develop capacity in partner universities and underpin sustainable long term collaborations between research teams in Dundee and Africa – here are the first group of awardees
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Professor Vasilis Gorgoulis of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens has been appointed Chair of Clinical Molecular Pathology in the School of Medicine at the University of Dundee.
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Coeliac UK have awarded £250,000 to Dr Mahima Swamy for a 3-year research project that they believe will take us further along the ‘Journey to a Cure’ for coeliac disease.
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The School of Life Sciences (SLS) have recently welcomed the first two recipients of scholarships for Black British students on our Masters by Research (MbR) course.
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A new guide outlining how the concept of a 20-minute neighbourhood can be applied in practice has been created by an urban design expert at the University of Dundee
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Jade Bleau, PhD, a Postdoctoral Research Assistant at the School of Life Sciences and the James Hutton Institute has been named as a winner in this year’s Black in Plant Science Research Excellence Awards.
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As part of ongoing work to promote liver health, the School of Medicine at the University of Dundee is supporting World Liver Day 2024 today (19 April) through its latest contribution to tackling liver diseases.
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Find out what a mechanical engineer does and learn about career options.
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Immediate action must be taken to tackle water scarcity in Scotland, say experts at the University of Dundee
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A £9.4 million collaborative research centre, involving researchers from the University of Dundee will accelerate improved tests, treatments and potentially cures for thousands of people living with rare respiratory diseases.
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Didier Ndeh and Ralitsa Madsen have been promoted to Principal Investigator positions within the School of Life Science, following recent Roundtable Interviews.
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A University of Dundee spinout has announced a multi-million pound deal to develop first-in-class therapeutics that restore the body's natural disease suppression processes.
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Where else in Dundee would you find six-feet-tall sculptures of fluffy ‘hybrid’ highland cows?
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Last month, the School of Life Sciences held their annual Research Symposium at Crieff Hydro. Talks were given by Principal Investigators, Facility Leads, Postdoctoral Researchers and PhD students including SLS Prize winners.
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Graham Christie from the D’Arcy Thompson Unit will become the new Associate Dean International for the School of Life Sciences, taking over from Kim Dale who has held the position since 2014.
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Giulia answers some questions about her time as a Careers Ambassador
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A new exhibition at the University of Dundee is welcoming visitors to reflect on a historic moment for the city.
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Two University of Dundee initiatives are to benefit from millions of pounds of UK Government investment.
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Professor Susie Schofield of the School of Medicine has been named as one of two winners of this year’s Chancellor’s Award for Outstanding Contributions to Teaching.
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Over 50 staff and students from across the University headed out to Kirkton Community Centre to take part in a local community Family Fun Day
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This week is Mental Health Awareness Week in the UK. For many of us, mental health often takes second place to our physical wellbeing, but this year’s event aims to highlight how movement and mind complement one another.
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Magnificent Microbes is a long-running public engagement event led by the Division of Molecular Microbiology at the School of Life Sciences.
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Experts at the University of Dundee have completed a comprehensive review of the Economic and Social Research Council’s (ESRC) data policy, shedding light on the evolving landscape of research data management and sharing.
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The University of Dundee has been named as the best in the UK for studying Dentistry, according to new rankings.
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A new study from the University of Dundee has found that hypertension patients who took blood pressure medication at a time aligned with their body clock had a reduced risk of heart attack.
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The Careers Service recently undertook a research project to improve disability-specific careers support.
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Scientists at the University of Dundee have identified a fractional part of a hormone that could lead to a new drug treatment for early stage dementia
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Experts at the University of Dundee have proven that the beta-blocker, Bisoprolol, can now be safely prescribed to patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) for cardiac disease treatment.
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Research from the School of Life Sciences hopes to accelerate the drug discovery process by providing key data that will aid in the design of new treatments to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR).
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LRCFS hosted the European Network of Forensic Science Institute 2024 Seminar: “Visualising the Future” with 67 attendees from 19 countries. The event focused on the recording of crime scenes using photography and 3D imaging methods.
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Johdi Satyagraha Boediono answers some questions about his journey as a Master's degree student in School of Business
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Madison graduated with an MSc in Applied Neuroscience in 2022 and is now a Research Specialist at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
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One of Scotland’s most significant scientific success stories in recent times has been celebrated at a special event hosted by the University of Dundee.
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A University of Dundee student has had her work selected to brand Dundee Design Festival 2024 as part of a new partnership to champion local talent
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A first of its kind conference involving leading clinicians, researchers, and those with lived experience of chronic pain has been hailed as an "exceptional success."
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Professor Julian Blow, Dean of School is leaving the School of Life Sciences to join the University of East Anglia as Pro Vice Chancellor Research.
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Artificial Intelligence has the capability to detect people living with the risk of experiencing heart failure, new University of Dundee research has discovered.
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There was triple triumph for the University of Dundee at a major national awards ceremony.
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The world’s first potential therapy for an increasingly common respiratory illness has been identified following a trial led by an expert from the University of Dundee and a global biopharmaceutical company.
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A 22-year-old budding researcher, who failed his final year exams in high school, will begin a PhD after summer
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The University of Dundee wants to change the world. It’s a big ambition but two major projects led by Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design (DJCAD) are doing just that.
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The University of Dundee is set to host the annual Scottish Graduate School of Social Sciences (SGSSS) Summer School this week, with hundreds of students from across Scotland – and a small herd of alpacas – all set to arrive on campus.
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It is a beautiful place to visit, but the Botanic Garden is also increasingly a hub of research, design, art, craft and science, with a focus on making us think about the world we live in and how we can do that more sustainably.
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Esther Mabedi aims to transform the lives of people in her home country by improving safe access to Malawi’s ‘invisible’ resource – groundwater. A fully funded PhD from the University of Dundee is helping her do just that.
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One of the University of Dundee’s central aims is to transform lives locally and globally. Achieving that is not always easy, and there are few more difficult tasks than addressing one of the most pressing health challenges our world faces.
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Professor Iris Grunwald, Chair of Neuroradiology, shares how the University is improving patient care in Dundee and around the world.
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An annual study detailing the reading habits of the nation's children has shown shows a 4.4% year-on-year decrease in the number of books being read by children from Year 1 to Year 11.
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A School of Medicine expert has been appointed to a role leading research aimed at improving kidney and heart health.
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Congratulations to many of our staff who were successful in their applications for promotion in the 23/24 cycle.
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The Rt Hon. Baroness Clark of Calton shares how the University sparked her interest in law reform and how she encourages students to think of the bigger picture.
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An exhibition tracing the substantial changes of remote Single Handed GP services across the past 25 years has been opened in Aberdeenshire.
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Dundee School of Medicine is welcoming the prestigious 2024 National Medical Schools Secretaries Conference Thursday June 6 and Friday June 7.
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Artists and designers from across the globe are invited to submit their work to one of the world’s most prestigious exhibitions dedicated to drawing
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Scientists at the University of Dundee have uncovered the inner relay of a molecular switch that protects the brain against the development of Parkinson’s disease.
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Researchers from the School of Dentistry recently hosted a stall at the Playful Gardens event at Dundee Botanic Gardens to engage with children and families.
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Dentistry students share their experiences of working with the Eagles Wings Trust as part of their Dental Public Health project.
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In the world of civil engineering, David Smith is remembered for his innovations and his deep integrity.
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A ten-week, fully funded internship at one of Scotland’s most prestigious cultural venues will help transform the careers of Duncan of Jordanstone (DJCAD) students.
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Professor Kamlesh Khunti CBE shares his journey in the world of medicine.
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Here at the University, we’re not just tackling healthcare’s biggest challenges, we’re also redefining what it means to be healthy and happy.
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Take a trip down memory lane with University Archives as Dundee’s Ninewells Hospital celebrates 50 years!
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University of Dundee professor joins research collaboration to evaluate English language testing criteria and its impact on international student admissions in Higher Education.
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Six leading figures from science, law, medicine, sustainable energy, refugee rights, and inclusion and intersectionality will be honoured at the University of Dundee’s summer graduation ceremonies this month
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The University of Dundee has joined with other bodies in Tayside’s creative, culture and heritage sectors as part of a major UK wide open policy development programme.
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The University of Dundee is hosting a series of lectures by Professor Werner De Bondt this week, including the School of Business’ flagship event of the year, the Ronald Coase Lecture
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Computer science is the study of how computers work, and how to use them to solve problems and create new technologies. It is an evolving field that includes UX design, data science, and AI.
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Virtual reality (VR) technology to assist in the investigation of crime scenes and fires could soon be used across Europe
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Congratulations to all our graduands who have been awarded prizes by the School of Science and Engineering
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Ingo Hein, Jens Januschke, Stephen Land, Marios Stavridis and Susan Wyllie have been promoted to Personal Chair (Professor) as part of the 2023-24 Annual Review process for academic and research staff.
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The University of Dundee is collaborating with The Courier to support democratic engagement across the local community by hosting a hustings event in the run up to the general election
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The Anthology showcases work students explored the relationship between place and writing through prose, poetry, and drama inspired by history, community, and environment
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We celebrated our Africa Doctoral Fellows, who are working on a wide range of thought-provoking research topics
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A University of Dundee spinout company has been named among the world’s most promising start-ups after being nominated for a prestigious global prize.
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Emeritus Professor Geoff Gadd, Boyd Baxter Chair of Biology at the University of Dundee, has been awarded an OBE in the King’s Birthday Honours List
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The University of Dundee, School of Business had the honour of hosting the Ronald Coase Lecture last week, and it was delivered by the esteemed Professor Werner De Bondt (DePaul University, Chicago, US), a pioneering figure in behavioural finance.
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The achievements of more than 4,000 students will be celebrated this week as the University of Dundee hosts its Summer Graduation ceremonies
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When it was set up by Professor Ronald Harden in 1972, the University of Dundee’s Centre of Medical Education was the first of its kind in the world. Four decades on and preparations are underway to graduate its 6,000th student.
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There are few more important jobs at a graduation ceremony than providing the soundtrack to the day.
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Superstars of student representation have been recognised for their work as the University of Dundee named the winners of one of its most prestigious awards
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Staff and students from the University of Dundee’s School of Dentistry have plenty to smile about as they prepare to take part in a rare academic tradition.
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When Nicole Hindley steps up to the Caird Hall stage at graduation this Friday, there will undoubtedly be a mixture of emotions. Relief her PhD is secured yes, but also nostalgia, gratitude and pride at completing a generational family circle.
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The relationship between cityscapes and so-called “urban forests” is to receive a root and branch review as part of major conference hosted by the University of Dundee
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Getting a degree is a huge achievement in itself, but one graduate also left the University of Dundee as CEO of a newly established business
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Dr Helen Donald-Simpson describes how the University of Dundee supported her as an employee and as a PhD student.
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Dr Sabir Zazai, Chief Executive of the Scottish Refugee Council, will be awarded an honorary degree by the University of Dundee today on World Refugee Day, Thursday 20 June,
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While many look forward to some downtime amid retirement, one of the University of Dundee’s soon-to-be graduates was embarking on a Masters degree
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Each annual cohort of international students at the University of Dundee helps contribute £329 million for the Tayside and Fife economies, new figures have revealed.
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Amy Docherty wins the Sir James Black Award for her special ‘passport’ for children with additional support needs ahead of surgery
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A congratulations to all those graduating from the School of Medicine today
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Hassan Kamran acquired a Senior Court License in Pakistan after graduating from the University of Dundee
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A life-changing procedure that can prevent uncontrolled tremors in Parkinson’s patients has been performed for the first time in Scotland.
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Leading forensic officers are delving into a famous ‘murder’ from more than 100 years ago, in the return of a true crime podcast from the University of Dundee
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University of Dundee’s Health Informatics Centre (HIC) marked its 20th birthday on Wednesday 26 June with an event at Bonar Hall.