Dundee and local community stories
A list of our Dundee and local community stories
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‘Disturbing’ scale of plastic pollution revealed
Research carried out at the University of Dundee has shown the scale of plastic pollution in the Firth of Forth to be much worse than previously thought
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Living Together in closies, multis and semis
The history of housing in Dundee – from 19th century tenements hastily erected to cope with a growing population to post-industrial decay and suburban sprawl – is explored in a new exhibition at the University of Dundee
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History of Dundee’s public art showcased in exhibition
A new exhibition at the University of Dundee will explore the role that culture has played in the city’s regeneration over the past four decades.
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New Curator appointed to Botanic Garden
Kevin Frediani has been appointed as the new Curator of the University of Dundee Botanic Garden
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Students band together to help the city’s vulnerable
Students at the University of Dundee have come together in an effort to help the city’s vulnerable during the coronavirus pandemic.
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University student coordinates emergency food provision
A University of Dundee student has organised a community-based response to coronavirus in one of the city’s most deprived areas.
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Alumni response to Covid-19
Stories of our alumni going above and beyond during the Covid-19 pandemic
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ACES goes online to continue to provide creative support
ACES at the University of Dundee, in collaboration with the University of Edinburgh, have launched an online creative project to ensure senior-phase school pupils continue to receive creative support.
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Student’s lockdown project keeps kids brushing up on art
A PhD student at the University of Dundee has developed a crafty way to entertain local youngsters during lockdown.
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Students reimagine past designs into new forms
Students from the University of Dundee have collaborated with V&A Dundee to create a collection of writing and art inspired by the museum and its galleries.
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Dundee scientist gets cancer research back on track
A Dundee scientist is getting on his bike for Cancer Research UK and is urging others to do the same to help get vital research back on track after the impact of the pandemic.
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New bursary from Dundee Guildry to transform student’s degree experience
The first winner of a new bursary to support study at the University of Dundee has said the award will make a huge difference to the lives of her whole family, who have been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic.
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Disability advocate celebrated in new University lecture
The life of a local disabled rights advocate will be celebrated as the University of Dundee marks UK Disability History Month.
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Christmas carol service to help carers’ charity
A charity that has supported some of Dundee’s most vulnerable people throughout lockdown is to benefit from one of the city’s most popular Christmas events.
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Covid-19 vaccine trial team thank volunteers
Researchers leading a trial of a Covid-19 vaccine have thanked the people of Tayside and Fife for their overwhelming response to a call for volunteers.
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Green light for £multi-million Tay Cities Biomedical Cluster project
Work to build on Dundee’s world-class expertise in biomedical sciences is set to begin in earnest after the ‘Growing the Tay Cities Biomedical Cluster’ project was officially signed off by the Tay Cities Region Joint Committee today (February 19).
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DJCAD Scrub Hub to be remembered in McManus collection
A set of scrubs sewn by a University of Dundee volunteer responding to the need for medical clothing in the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic have been donated to The McManus: Dundee's Art Gallery & Museum.
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‘Moving into the Light’ with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra
Members of a University of Dundee support group for adults with the language impairment condition aphasia have worked with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra (RSNO) to create music that explores their ideas about the journey out of lockdown.
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University sports clubs rally together to inspire hundreds to give blood
Almost 300 people have pledged to donate blood through an initiative led by the University of Dundee Sports Union
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“Shaky Team” cyclists gear up for University’s Parkinson’s campaign
Some of Scotland’s most prominent Parkinson’s Disease campaigners and supporters are to cycle hundreds of miles for a University of Dundee fundraising campaign.
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Schoolchildren travel in(to) the future for University competition
Innovative designs for underwater travel, moon tours, floating vehicles powered by plastic, food waste and water, and even a self-flying solar-powered unicorn, are some of the many ideas submitted by schoolchildren for a University of Dundee competition
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'Science @ Home' kits donated to help children learn throughout summer
Two hundred boxes packed with science activities and experiments are en route to some of Dundee's most deserving children this Summer
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Online exhibition reconnects Scottish city with its past
Students at the University of Dundee are turning snippets of local life into art as part of a new online exhibition.
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£1 million grant to help drive innovation
The University of Dundee has received £1 million to furbish a new centre that will foster the commercialisation of world-leading science while anchoring new biomedical companies and jobs in the city
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Thirty days of graft raises £40,000 for Parkinson’s research
Dozens of dedicated fundraisers have smashed a fundraising target to support Parkinson’s research at the University of Dundee.
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Remarkable year for University of Dundee Sports Union
The efforts of clubs and members from the University of Dundee’s Sports Union throughout the Covid-19 pandemic have been praised as “phenomenal” by the Union’s President
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Going against the grain: University and brewer combine upcycling efforts
The University of Dundee is teaming up with a local microbrewery to explore ways of creating novel food products from leftover ‘spent grain’ to reduce waste and ensure a more sustainable brewing process.
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New podcast to explore unsolved murder
It was a crime that shocked early 20th century society and attracted international coverage – the apparently motiveless killing of an elderly spinster in her home.
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V&A Dundee Director awarded Honorary Professorship
The University of Dundee has conferred an Honorary Professorship to Leonie Bell, V&A Dundee Director, for her services to design.
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Ice Age secrets of Dundee revealed thanks to pandemic project
A surprise lockdown in Scotland led to a US-based academic teaming up with an animation expert from the University of Dundee to create a film depicting the landscape of the city during the last Ice Age.
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‘Great Scott’ celebrated at Dundee event
The University of Dundee’s Centre for Scottish Culture will next week host a celebration of the 250th birthday of one of Scotland’s most illustrious writers.
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Tay Cities Deal: £25M investment in Growing Tayside Biomedical Cluster
A £25 million investment to grow the Tayside Biomedical Cluster was one of projects announced to receive investment in the newly signed Tay Cities Deal.
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Dundee named most affordable city in UK for students
A new study has revealed that University of Dundee is the most affordable place for students to live, with average weekly spending at just over £150
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Dundee’s Roxburghe House recognised with University volunteering award
Staff in specialist palliative care unit Roxburghe House have been praised by the University of Dundee as the Student Volunteer Organisation of the Year Award was announced
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‘Art at the Start’ project to go Scotland-wide
A University of Dundee project aiming to improve children’s wellbeing through participation in art has received funding to expand its work to art galleries across Scotland.
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Wee Forests to make a big impact on Dundee community
Big transformations to two small patches of Dundee are underway as local communities came together to plant hundreds of trees as part of a citizen science initiative
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Dundee named best Scottish city for graduates
Dundee has been named as the top destination in Scotland for graduates, a major new survey has revealed.
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Check this out: graduate’s Tartan tale is a bestseller
A part-time job working in a city kilt hire shop has helped a University of Dundee graduate spin a bestselling yarn of her own.
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Historical mental health research helps service users of today
The University of Dundee is helping mental health service users to explore the experiences of asylum patients from the past as a way of improving their own wellbeing.
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Support for those affected by Ukrainian war and other conflicts
Dozens of students from Ukraine and other war-torn regions will take their places at the University of Dundee for the next academic year, thanks to the award of a record number of Humanitarian Scholarships.
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Jute’s hidden histories explored at V&A Dundee
The experiences of jute workers in Bangladesh and India will be explored in a new commission at V&A Dundee, developed in partnership with Dundee Heritage Trust and the University of Dundee.
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Graduation celebrations a family affair
Almost 60 years after graduating from what is now the University of Dundee, Joan Johannessen has returned to her alma mater to watch her granddaughter receive her own degree
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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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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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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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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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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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“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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‘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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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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‘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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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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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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2023 Stephen Fry Awards
Stephen Fry has lavished praise on University of Dundee staff and students for their success in involving the public in academic research projects.
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Sweet taste of success after fundraising marathon reaches finishing line
A breast cancer survivor who has spent 20 years supporting research into the disease has been presented with a unique commemorative gift celebrating her achievement in raising £100,000 through the sale of homemade tablet.
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Student volunteers can offer “transformative” support
Working with some of the city’s most disadvantaged young people could help to transform the futures of University of Dundee students, a local charity has said.
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Hockey-mad student lands ‘perfect’ first employment in sports marketing
A University of Dundee student’s love of ice hockey, and the digital content it inspired her to create, has helped her land a job in her dream industry before she even graduates.
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Leading judge to discuss Europe’s changing legal landscape
One of Britain’s leading legal figures will discuss how political and social upheaval is influencing human rights law at an event hosted at the University of Dundee.
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Voices of Dundee inspire new artworks
Students at the University of Dundee have taken inspiration from stories and memories of people who have lived and worked in and around the city to create a range of original artworks
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University plays leading role in Dundee Women’s Festival 2023
The University of Dundee is once again a partner of this year’s Dundee Women’s Festival, with staff and students leading 16 of the events set to take place next month.
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Over 400 High School Students Contribute to Forensic Science Research
The Leverhulme Research Centre for Forensic Science is once again collaborating with the public to improve the robustness of forensic science.
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Dundee rises to the challenge to retain Trophy
The University of Dundee yesterday emerged triumphant in their annual mega-derby with Abertay University to retain the Tay Varsity Challenge Trophy.
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New garden and Covid memorial to promote better understanding of grief
The lives of those lost during the pandemic will be among those honoured at the launch of a new memorial garden in Dundee.
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Dental students show support for Ukrainian refugees
Ukrainian refugees who were forced to flee their homeland are to receive free dental health advice at an event hosted by University of Dundee students.
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Comic helps children know what to expect when visiting intensive care
Dundee comic artists and healthcare professionals have come together to create an informative guide aiming to help children and young people navigate intensive care
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Crematorium plaque commemorates ‘silent teachers’
A plaque has been installed at Dundee Crematorium to commemorate the ‘silent teachers’ who selflessly gifted their bodies for anatomical teaching, training and research
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Family, staff and students gather to unveil memorial to Shannon
A University of Dundee graduate who passed away hours after giving birth to her daughter has been honoured by classmates at an event in Fife.
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Pantry to provide cost of living support for students
The University of Dundee is helping Fife students through the financial squeeze with the opening of a new pantry.
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£275 million value of international students in Dundee
Each cohort of international students living in Dundee’s parliamentary constituencies generates £275 million for the UK economy, according to a new report published today.
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University accredited as Real Living Wage employer
The University of Dundee has been accredited as a Real Living Wage employer.
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New Training Facility Recreates Fire Scenes to help Investigations
On the 5th of July 2023 a new Fire Investigation Training & Research Facility was opened in Aberdeenshire
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Eden Project Dundee planning application to be submitted this autumn
A planning application for Eden Project Dundee is due to be submitted this autumn, following an extensive consultation process
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Angus Rural Mobility Hub awarded funding to explore the development of green hydrogen
A University-backed study has been awarded £10,000 of funding by the Energy Technology Partnership (ETP) to explore the development of green hydrogen for use in the heavy-duty vehicle sector.
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You can’t be what you can’t see - Dundee students inspire the next generation of engineers
Secondary school pupils have been getting stuck into engineering activities as part of a University of Dundee initiative to raise local aspiration and increase diversity and inclusion in the sector
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University unveils caring, sharing Festival of the Future
How we respect ourselves, others and the world around us will be explored as part of a flagship event hosted by the University of Dundee.
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Outreach at the BOA Annual Congress 2023
As part of the recent British Orthopaedic Association Congress, two of our orthopaedic trainees/honorary clinical fellows gave a session for high school students with a particular interest in science.
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Forensic science kits sent to pupils across the city to use at home
Hundreds of free chemistry kits distributed by the University of Dundee will offer secondary school pupils an insight into life as a forensic scientist
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Community created Dundee Tapestry goes on display at V&A Dundee
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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Law Clinic opens offering free legal advice in Dundee
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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School of Medicine and NHS celebrate 50 years at Ninewells
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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No dog days for Dundee art lovers at annual exhibition
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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Student represents Scotland’s beach lifeguards in 200 year RNLI ceremony
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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Dundee’s two universities battle for Varsity cup
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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University of Dundee are Varsity 2024 champions
Hundreds of student athletes faced-off as Dundee’s two universities battled for sporting supremacy
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New exhibition celebrates “Decade of Design”
A new exhibition at the University of Dundee is welcoming visitors to reflect on a historic moment for the city.
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Levelling Up Fund to benefit University initiatives
Two University of Dundee initiatives are to benefit from millions of pounds of UK Government investment.
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Mental Health Awareness Week - five tips to help yourself
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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Student has designs on the city as festival adopts new branding
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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Failed high school exams to PhD: How student turned his education around
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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Meet me where I am: Developing community connections for dental research
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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University joins discussion on future of creativity, culture and heritage
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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University and Courier team up to host hustings
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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‘My grandad helped build Dundee’s School of Medicine. Now I’m graduating with a PhD!’
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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Greenspaces conference to take root in Dundee
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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University students help to contribute £329 million to local economies
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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Signs of the times: refresh for University’s Kirkcaldy campus
One of Kirkcaldy’s most prominent buildings is ready for its close-up after undergoing a recent facelift.
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Celebrated photographer chronicles Dundee through the decades
The work of one of Dundee’s most prolific photographers is to be celebrated at a new exhibition in the city.
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Upcoming Public Events from Leverhulme Research Centre for Forensic Science
Learn more about the forensic science talks, workshops and public activities we will be running this summer.
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Plant Power Day – 18 May 2024
'Plant Power’ is an annual event held at the University of Dundee Botanic Garden. Each year it coincides with Fascination of Plants Day organised by the European Plant Science Organisation (EPSO)
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University of Dundee study reveals the amenity value of its trees to be over £38 million
The University of Dundee has revealed the results of a groundbreaking study looking at the structure and composition of the trees within its Botanic Garden and main campus grounds.
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New boxset celebrates incredible career of singer Michael Marra
University of Dundee artists have helped to create a new celebration of one of the city’s most famous voices.
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Case study: Integrating Lived Experiences
During the summer of 2024, the School of Health Sciences, in collaboration with Families Empowering Communities in Perth, integrated the lived experiences of service users in the community.
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New book build bridges between babies and parents-to-be
Expectant parents are being encouraged to bond with their babies before birth thanks to a new book supported by the University of Dundee.
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Dundee’s rich woodland areas are underused by schools, report shows
Green spaces created as part of flagship environmental project to encourage communities to interact with nature are being vastly underused
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New home for University spinout
A biotechnology company that has spun out from the University of Dundee has moved into new premises in the city
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Theme of ‘connections’ brings together art, design and science at Festival of the Future
A costume designer showcasing her working costume stock, a film about transatlantic slavery, an interpretation of the human gut, and a host of family activities are all within the 29-event programme
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Careers event welcomes dozens of employers to campus
Hundreds of students will prepare for life after Graduation as the University of Dundee hosts its annual Careers Fair this month.
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Artist’s legacy celebrated with exhibition of Fife landscapes
The picturesque plains of the Fife countryside are the focus of a new art exhibition at the University of Dundee.
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Winter Graduation to honour students and leading experts
The University of Dundee will celebrate the achievements of more than 1800 graduates this week at its Winter Graduation ceremonies.
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Pioneering art project claims UK award
A University of Dundee project that uses art to build the bond between parents and youngsters has won first prize as the UK’s Strategic Knowledge Exchange Partnership of the Year.
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Tayside health partners launch £1m medtech search
A Tayside health initiative has launched a search for medical technologies that could bring healthcare closer to communities and reduce health inequalities.
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When science fact meets crime fiction: Val McDermid to host prestigious lecture
The publishing world’s “Queen of Crime” will share some of the secrets of her best-selling novels at a special event hosted by the University of Dundee next week.
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Professor Iain Gillespie steps down as Principal and Vice-Chancellor
Professor Iain Gillespie has stepped down as Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Dundee, with immediate effect.
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Cultivating Communities
A short podcast series exploring how community gardens in Tayside play a role in community wellbeing, food security, regeneration, and activism
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University to host recruitment fair for the next generation of nurses
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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New sustainability focused journal launched by Botanic Gardens
A sustainability journal bringing together research and new ideas has been launched by the University of Dundee
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“A subject we should not and cannot ignore”: Kirkcaldy event to discuss male suicide
People from across Kirkcaldy are being invited to come together to discuss male suicide and learn more about the support available locally.
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Volunteering with animal charity can be paws-itive for students
Helping a Scottish animal charity could help University of Dundee students become top dogs when applying for future work.
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Musician’s mining past takes centre stage at art exhibition
A Scottish folk singer’s mining heritage struck a chord with a University of Dundee student who has created artwork for a new exhibition
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New spin-out targets obesity with muscle-sparing therapies
A University of Dundee spin-out has formed a new company dedicated to developing new obesity therapies that avoid the muscle loss often associated with current GLP-1 drugs.
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“Take this opportunity”: Fred MacAulay backs Kirkcaldy event to highlight men’s health issues
Fred MacAulay is urging the men of Kirkcaldy to get a grip on their bodies by learning more about the health issues that could claim their lives.
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Weekend of events to reconnect people with nature
A new crop of nature lovers will be cultivated as part of a weekend of events hosted by V&A Dundee and the University of Dundee.
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University singers fired up for carols by candlelight
The University of Dundee will bring festive glow to the heart of the city as it hosts its annual candlelit carol service.
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Student’s artwork celebrates iconic shop cloaked in history
Followers of fashion can take a stitch back in time and sample the styles of an iconic city store as part of a new University of Dundee art exhibition.
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Chemveda Life Sciences chooses Dundee as home of European operations
International life sciences contract research organisation Chemveda Life Sciences has chosen the University of Dundee’s Life Sciences Innovation Hub to set up its European operations.
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Dundee graduates selected for RSA New Contemporaries
Fourteen University of Dundee graduates are among those chosen to exhibit at Scotland’s most prestigious showcase for young creative talent.
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“Zombie cell” expert to speak at Ninewells Cancer Campaign event
A University of Dundee expert spearheading efforts to transform cancer treatment by eliminating so-called “zombie cells” will help relaunch a major Tayside charity.
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Old treasures to raise new funds for Ninewells Cancer Campaign
A visit to a charity fundraiser could prove priceless as a television antiques expert casts her eye over local heirlooms.
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Pride of place: highlighting the mental health benefits of a happy hometown
Celebrating the best of Kirkcaldy can help to transform some residents’ perceptions of the town, a University of Dundee expert has said.
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App to make healthy living more than a virtual reality
Virtual coaches developed by the University of Dundee are to provide friendly faces in the fight to improve public health.
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A stitch in time saves Nine(wells)
NHS Tayside is working with local industry, the University of Dundee and community volunteers to produce thousands of additional sets of scrubs for frontline staff
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Balkan sensation set to sing in Dundee
Studying abroad can be one of the most rewarding experiences for students, but undertaking a degree in a foreign country can also make them miss the sights and sounds of home
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'Best place in Scotland' accolade for Dundee
Scotland’s sunniest city made it to the top spot beating nine other Scottish locations listed in the Sunday Times 2019 Best Place to Live Guide.
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Building bridges: students’ cross-river challenge to support charity
Student athletes from the University of Dundee will be running on fumes when they undertake a 24-hour relay across the Tay Road Bridge.
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Collaboration to cement young girls’ interest in engineering
Local primary school pupils were getting their hands dirty at the University of Dundee as part of an initiative to get more girls involved in male-dominated subjects
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Drumming twins to swap one Dundee for another
Identical twins Brianna and Shanna McDonald will next month swap West Dundee, Illinois, for the west end of Dundee, Scotland, when they begin identical degrees at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design.
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Dundee Botanic Garden set to welcome visitors once more
The University of Dundee Botanic Garden will re-open tomorrow after almost four months of closure due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Dundee dentist to help budding business owners cut their teeth
Budding entrepreneurs at the University of Dundee can brush up on their business knowledge with help from a city dentist.
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Dundee honoured for commitment to public engagement
The University of Dundee has become the first university in Scotland – and only the third in the UK – to receive a Gold Watermark in recognition of its commitment to public engagement.
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Dundee students highlight Scotland’s war
A major exhibition featuring work by University of Dundee art students is educating modern day Scots about the heroism and horrors of World War One.
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Dundee's young women to become medicine makers
The University of Dundee will help to inspire the next generation of female scientists when it welcomes around 80 local youngsters to campus tonight
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Help Fiona reach £100,000 sweet spot
A cancer survivor who has dedicated nearly 20 years of her life to supporting research at the University of Dundee has appealed for help to reach her final fundraising goal after the Covid-19 pandemic frustrated her efforts.
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Higher Education Minister praises videogames sector collaboration
A mix of industry, enterprise and academic collaboration is at the heart of Dundee’s success in the videogames sector and can be harnessed to drive growth in the industry across Scotland
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It’s no stitch up: Dundee hospital celebrated in student exhibition
Being asked to create a piece of art to celebrate the work of staff at a city hospital was just what the doctor ordered for one University of Dundee student.
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John Swinney to meet with Education students
Deputy First Minister John Swinney MSP will visit the University of Dundee later this week to speak to the next generation of teachers in his role as Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills.
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Juventus coaches to help football's future stars
Coaches from one of the world’s biggest football clubs will help youngsters play the ‘Juventus Way’ as part of a training camp to be hosted at the University of Dundee.
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New edition of legendary satire to be launched
A new edition of one of the most influential Scottish novels of all time will be launched when the Dundee Gothic Group, on behalf of the University of Dundee, hosts a 250th birthday party for its author later this week
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Old artwork takes centre stage at new exhibition
Art lovers are being given the opportunity to brush up on some of the University of Dundee’s most gifted graduates at a new exhibition.
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Professor Sir Philip Cohen marks 50th anniversary in Dundee
Professor Sir Philip Cohen, one of the major influences in establishing Dundee as an international centre of excellence in life sciences research, has marked his 50th anniversary of joining the University of Dundee.
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Pupils plant seeds of partnership with Malawian plot
Scotland’s ties to Malawi will break new ground this week when a new garden celebrating the links between the two countries is revealed to the public
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Record-breaking temperatures captured from space
An image captured by the University of Dundee Satellite Receiving Station shows an almost completely cloud-free British Isles, as temperatures reach a record high across parts of the country
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Satellite images show Storm Erik isn’t idle
Images captured by the University of Dundee Satellite Receiving Station this afternoon show the full size of Storm Erik, which has already hit the UK
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Scholarship fires Ananya’s determination to improve the world
The winner of a scholarship celebrating Scotland’s first non-white local councillor says she is determined to use her time at the University of Dundee to the make the world a better place.
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School pupils invite public to explore Dundee’s ‘big back garden’
A new project launched by the University of Dundee , in collaboration with Morgan Academy pupils, encourages the public to learn more about the city’s first ‘People’s Park’, Baxter Park
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Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance to help students’ careers soar
A life-saving Scottish charity will give University of Dundee students the opportunity to get their careers off to a flying start.
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‘Selfless’ charity founder inspires student’s work
A Dundee woman who founded a pioneering charity to help people living with a rare disease has inspired the artwork of a local student
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Sustainable transport success for local universities
Dundee’s two universities have been named in the top tier of UK higher education institutions for their commitment to sustainable transportation and electric vehicle infrastructure.
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University completes divestment from fossil fuels
The University of Dundee has announced the completion of its divestment from fossil fuels – less than 12 months after stating its intention to do so.
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University to recommence body donation programme in aid of medical science
The University of Dundee will resume accepting body donations for the purposes of anatomical teaching, research and training, ten months after the programme was put on hold.
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University welcomes Tay Cities Deal
The University of Dundee has welcomed the signing of the Tay Cities Deal, which will boost efforts to capitalise on our world-class strengths in biomedicine and forensic science, creating hundreds of new jobs and attracting further investment.
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V&A and the University of Dundee
The story of our role in the creation of the V&A Dundee
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Valentine's Smiles gets to the heart of oral health
Dundonians are being urged to show their teeth some love this Valentine’s Day for a special event hosted by the University of Dundee.
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Walking tours offer glimpses into past and future of Dundee’s pioneering scientific research
Locals are invited to explore Dundee’s innovation and discovery in medicine and biology in a new series of self-guided walking tours produced by the University of Dundee.
