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Donor impact stories

A list of donor impact stories

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    News

    The enduring impact of Wilhelmina Barns-Graham

    Helping Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design (DJCAD) students to reach their potential.

    • Published on 27 February 2024
    Wilhelmina Barns-Graham  sits in front of a red print and bunch of flowers, wearing a pink blazer.
  • Type
    Feature

    Wilhelmina Barns-Graham - a legacy lifeline for aspiring artists

    “Without this award, I would not be able to complete my work to a high standard”, says Maria*, one of the 2023/24 recipients of the Wilhelmina Barns-Graham DJCAD Study Aid grant

    • Published on 31 October 2024
    Wilhelmina Barns-Graham painting in her Edinburgh studio in 1937
  • Type
    Feature

    Dow Scholarships

    Making Medicine and Dentistry accessible to all

    • Published on 11 April 2025
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    Feature

    Dow Memorial Trust: Student Support

    Nurturing student wellbeing through dedicated support initiatives

    • Published on 11 April 2025
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    Feature

    Dow Memorial Trust: Innovative Education

    Enabling students and researchers to work and learn in world-class learning environments 

    • Published on 11 April 2025
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    Feature

    Professor David and Dr Agnes Dow: A lifetime dedicated to enabling student success

    The enduring legacy of the Dows continues to shape the future of generations of medical and dental professionals at the University of Dundee

    • Published on 11 April 2025
    A black and white photo of Professor David Dow and Dr Agnes Dow sitting in front of a blackboard. The board reads 1925 1958 David Rutherford Dow Body Snatcher Extraordinary Student Comforter in Chief etc., etc. Above David's head is a crown drawn on the blackboard, above Agnes's, a tiara.
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    Feature

    Meet our dedicated supporters

    We’re proudly shining a light on some of the incredible individuals and organisations whose generosity is directly supporting University of Dundee students

    • Published on 16 July 2025
    Three graduates outside Caird Hall
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    Feature

    Because of You: how a scholarship made Abby’s dreams a reality

    Meet Abby, a recent Medicine graduate, whose donor-supported scholarship allowed her to focus on her studies and set her on the path to success.

    • Published on 18 November 2025
    Woman in graduation gown holding a scroll
  • Type
    Feature

    Because of You: How Eilidh found confidence and community in Fiji

    Meet Eilidh, a final-year Child Nursing student, and hear how a donor-supported placement in Fiji made her a more compassionate and adaptable nurse.

    • Published on 25 November 2025
    Two people standing indoors on a woven mat, smiling and holding a University of Dundee teddy bear together. Colourful fabric and hanging clothes are visible in the background.
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    Feature

    Everyday Heroes: Rob Whiteford’s 160-mile retirement ride for Parkinson’s research

    Learn how Rob turned a Parkinson’s diagnosis into action, cycling 160 miles and raising almost £25,000 to support groundbreaking research

    • Published on 25 November 2025
    A close-up of a cyclist wearing a white and green helmet, sunglasses, and an orange jersey.
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