Stories from the University of Dundee in 2026 - July to December
Press releases, features, and news from 2026 - July to December
July to December
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Former Lord Advocate’s lecture to make the case for forensic science
Scotland’s former Lord Advocate will hold court when she hosts one of the University of Dundee’s showcase events next week.
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Crime podcast steals the show with another award win
A second award in a month is proof beyond reasonable doubt that a true crime podcast from the University of Dundee is essential listening.
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Professor Sir Mike Ferguson named as Medicines Discovery Catapult incoming Chair of the Board
Professor Sir Mike Ferguson will take up the position from the beginning of 2027 which will focus on to driving impact as next-generation technologies and collaborations reshape drug discovery
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Student satisfaction increases at Dundee, survey results show
Student satisfaction at the University of Dundee has increased, results from the National Student Survey (NSS) 2026 reveal.
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SATRE 2.0 sets new standard for secure data research collaboration
The University of Dundee has launched a major upgrade to its UK-leading framework for the secure use of sensitive data.
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The MRC Protein Phosphorylation and Ubiquitylation Unit launches Ubiquigent Plus
Ubiquigent Plus aims to accelerate ubiquitin research worldwide
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Angela Scott appointed Principal and Vice-Chancellor
Angela Scott has been appointed Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Dundee and will take up the post from 19 October 2026
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Health Informatics Centre showcases international leadership at IPDLN 2026
The Health Informatics Centre presented research on AI, data governance and Trusted Research Environments at IPDLN 2026 in Rotterdam
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Dundee and St Andrews researchers awarded £1million funding to unlock hidden secrets of insulin
What if the key to improving diabetes treatments lies not in making more insulin, but in understanding how it behaves before it even enters the bloodstream?
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Growing future scientists: Dundee students attend Gatsby Summer School
Second year undergraduate students Oscar and Jasmine shared their experience of attending the Gatsby Plant Science Summer School
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New research project: how vapes are impacting the science of quitting
Are vapes changing the science of quitting? That’s the question one University of Dundee psychology researcher is looking to answer
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Pitch perfect: Dundee graduate provides soundtrack to Glasgow’s Commonwealth Games
A University of Dundee graduate hit all the right notes when providing the soundtrack to the launch of the Commonwealth Games.
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My Name’5 Doddie Foundation to back two Dundee MND studies
A motor neuron disease (MND) charity founded in honour of a Scottish rugby legend has awarded funding to two University of Dundee research studies.
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2026 Nursing student awards
The School of Health Sciences are delighted to launch the Nursing student awards 2026.
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Dr Anna Pérez i Ràfols receives prestigious Wellcome Early-Career Award to investigate how cells survive stress
Dr Anna Pérez i Ràfols has received a prestigious five-year Wellcome Early-Career Award to establish an ambitious research programme investigating the molecular signals that protect cells under stress
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Obituary: Professor Nicholas Davey
It is with regret that we announce the death of Professor Nicholas Davey, former head of Philosophy and Dean of the School of Humanities. The following is a tribute prepared by his former colleagues.
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“It is not impossible”: Dundee experts battle to eliminate Hepatitis C in Ethiopia
A pioneering researcher who developed a programme that eliminated Hepatitis C (HCV) from Tayside has developed an international collaboration to tackle the killer disease in Ethiopia.
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Finding inspiration from anxiety: student’s sculpture takes centre stage at Masters Show 2026
A student’s experience of anxiety is explored through her art as part of Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design’s Masters Show 2026.
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Antimalarial compound discovered at Dundee has potential to simplify malaria medicines
An antimalarial compound invented at the University of Dundee has been shown to be both effective and have a favourable safety profile in an early-stage clinical trial.
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Dundee climate projects win support
Two University of Dundee projects are among the 14 initiatives from Scotland’s universities to have received funding to address some of the country’s most pressing environmental challenges.
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From a campus newsletter to the Herald newsroom
Eva Milne graduated from Dundee in 2026 with First Class Honours in English and Philosophy and was named Student Journalist of the Year at The Herald Student Press Awards
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News to make your heart leap: cardiovascular researcher receives national prize
A University of Dundee researcher has been recognised with a prestigious national research leadership prize.
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Update on change across the University – August 2026
The University of Dundee has been undertaking a significant programme of transformation as part of its Strategy to Recovery.
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From Dundee to Claude’s constitution: philosophy and AI
Dr Oisín Keohane, Lecturer in Philosophy, is interviewed by The Irish Times about AI labs recruiting philosophy graduates
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From Kathmandu to Kremsegg: a philosopher's year in Buddhist thought and AI
Tina Röck, Senior Lecturer in Philosophy, reports on a year spent tracing the connections between Process Phenomenology, Buddhist epistemology and artificial intelligence
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UK must end dependency on crucial Chinese magnets, experts warn
Reducing dependency on China is crucial if the UK is to secure supply of magnets that are critical in powering modern technologies, University of Dundee research has concluded.
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Benjamin’s bridges: philosophy, technology and a Dundee disaster
Dr Dominic Smith discusses Bridging Benjamin, Walter Benjamin’s forgotten radio broadcasts, the Tay Bridge disaster, technology, place and mediation
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Improved practices identified to strengthen criminal investigations
Undocumented conversations, inconsistent terminology, and exposure to unnecessary contextual information can undermine the integrity of criminal investigations, a University of Dundee-led study has found.
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What is forensic anthropology?
Forensic anthropology is the scientific analysis of human remains to establish identity and to understand what happened to a person. Find out what it involves, what careers it leads to, and how to study it.
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The unexpected philosophy of Pokémon
Dundee graduate Danielle McFawns explores Pokémon, philosophy and player relationships in games through her PhD research into games and AI
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Dundee continues to rise in national rankings
The University of Dundee has enjoyed further rankings success after rising once again in one of the country’s most prominent tables.
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Tayside team recruit first global participant in clinical trial for Chronic Kidney Disease
The University of Dundee and NHS Tayside have recruited the world’s first participant to an international study assessing a new combination treatment for adults with advanced chronic kidney disease (CKD).
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Life Sciences student named a Global Winner at the 2026 Global Undergraduate Awards
Vitalii Pavlenko, a Life Sciences student, has been named the Global Winner in the Life Sciences category of the 2026 competition
