Fundraising stories
A list of our fundraising stories
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An emerging centre of neurodegenerative excellence
Today, 50 million people worldwide are living with dementia. This figure is projected to almost triple to over 130 million people by the year 2050.
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Artwork collection receives “recognised” status
A collection of artworks held by the University of Dundee has been hailed as nationally important.
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Why I Give: Celebrating Moira’s legacy by enabling DJCAD students to develop their craft
Hear from Kate McConnell about how the Moira MacGregor Prize honours her late mother and helps DJCAD students expand their horizons through travel and new skills.
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Why I Give: How the Wilhelmina-Barns Graham Trust is supporting emerging talent at DJCAD
Learn more about how the Wilhelmina Barns-Graham Trust is ensuring financial pressures never stand in the way of creativity and artistic ambition
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From struggle to support: giving students a brighter winter
This winter, you can make a difference. You can help Dundee students stay warm, supported, and connected.
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Everyday Heroes: The pupils of Perth Academy going head-to-head for cancer research
Meet the Perth Academy House Captains who turned their competitive spirit into a community fundraiser for Ninewells Cancer Campaign.
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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
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Because of You: Mia’s path to developmental psychology
Hear from Mia-Jane, who shares how a donor-supported bursary helped her to thrive, not just survive.
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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.
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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.
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University expert to lead national Parkinson’s Research Centre
A University of Dundee expert has been appointed to lead a new centre that will drive research to better understand the causes of Parkinson’s disease.
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Dundee scientists discover new drug target for Parkinson’s disease
University of Dundee scientists have discovered a new target that could herald the development of new drugs to treat Parkinson’s disease.
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Major philanthropic gifts from the WoodNext Foundation to accelerate two research projects at the University of Dundee
Arpan Mehta and Philip Cohen have been awarded grants totalling over £1 million to develop aspects of their research programmes
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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
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Trustees see the impact of their generosity
Imagine being able to write again, to hold a cup without spilling, or simply to hug a loved one with tremors.
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University performs Scottish-first procedure to treat Parkinson’s tremors
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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The enduring impact of Wilhelmina Barns-Graham
Helping Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design (DJCAD) students to reach their potential.
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First Minister visits Life Sciences Innovation Hub
Scotland’s First Minister has visited a multi-million pound centre that will build on Dundee’s standing as a world leader in health and life sciences research.
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“I belong in this environment”: Dundee internship empowers new generation of creatives
An internship at one of Scotland’s most prestigious cultural venues will prove transformative for the careers of a new generation of artists, a University of Dundee student has said.
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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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A new dawn for Peter
With your help, our neurosurgeons are performing incisionless surgery using an MRI-guided focused ultrasound scanner to eliminate essential tremor with life-changing results. Peter Airey shares with us his story of taking part in the clinical trial.
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Covid study aims to identify those at risk of airway damage
Learning more about the legacies of Covid infection is “critical” if society is to successfully adapt to living with the virus, a University of Dundee expert has warned.
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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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University’s incisionless brain surgery a first for Scottish tremor patients
A deep brain ultrasound treatment that can transform the quality of life for people with uncontrollable tremors has been made available in Scotland for the first time following a University of Dundee fundraising campaign.
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Lorraine Kelly backs University’s Parkinson’s campaign
Lorraine Kelly has a sent a video message in support of all those taking part in the 30 Days Challenge campaign to fund life-saving research into Parkinson’s disease
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Project to investigate blood vessel damage in Covid-19 patients
A research project at the University of Dundee investigating how Covid-19 damages blood vessels has received funding of £133,000 from national charity Heart Research UK.
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Covid study to examine “disproportionate” impact on care homes
Learning lessons from the pandemic could help protect care home residents from future infection outbreaks, a University of Dundee expert has said.
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Simple blood test could transform Covid patient care
A simple test to identify patients at increased risk of death from Covid-19 could be a step closer thanks to a funding grant made by the University of Dundee.
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Tablet proves to be tonic, even in the toughest of times
Even a global pandemic has not proven formidable enough to prevent one-woman tablet-making machine Fiona Edwards from raising thousands of pounds for research at the University of Dundee.
