Student testimonial stories
A list of our student testimonial stories
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How internships in law can help launch your career
Our students are encouraged to find and apply to internships to see how practitioners apply their legal skills and how laws are developed. Three LLM graduates discuss their internships and how they helped their careers and preparation for PhDs.
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Major Selasie Atuwo - dual qualifying LLM graduate from Ghana
Selasie Atuwo, from Ghana, graduated from the University of Dundee in 2011 with an LLM International Commercial Law
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Elias’ career journey to becoming an Energy Analyst
After completing his MSc in Dundee, Elias signed up for a joint six-month internship programme with United Nations, where he was a research assistant focusing on energy transition in Africa
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First foray into research no pain for Adele
A Dundee undergraduate student’s research career has got off to a flying start with the publication of a book she co-authored.
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Amadeus from Tanzania explains the best things about studying in Dundee
Keen to become a future leader in the oil and gas sector, Amadeus studied the MSc International Oil and Gas Management and made the most of his time in Dundee.
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From an LLM in Dundee to running a legal practice in Kenya
Wairimu Karanja, from Kenya, graduated in 2018 with LLM Energy Law and Policy and it helped her to hone her expertise in energy practice.
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LLM Alumnus Joseph says Dundee introduced him to great friends across the globe
From Ghana, Joseph tells us about coming to Dundee as an international student and the benefits of his degree.
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Cindy Clarissa Adriaan shares her experience
Cindy from Indonesia graduated with a Bsc (Hons) Business Economics with Marketing in 2015 and reflects on her experience.
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Namrata Sarkar from India, 2018 MSc Finance graduate, reflects on her experience
Namrata explains why she found Dundee such a welcoming city and how studying at the University helped her follow her passion.
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From Florida to Dundee
From moving from Florida to Scotland at the end of high school to graduating at DJCAD with a BDes in Animation. We spoke to Faith McConnell to find out about her experience at DJCAD and what she’s enjoyed most about living in the City of Discovery.
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Jennifer Dublin-Green, 2011 MSc International Business, Marketing and Human Resource Management graduate
Jennifer tells us about her time spent at the University of Dundee
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Milton Ochieng Onyiro - MSc International Business
Milton from Kenya, graduated from the University in 2008 with an MSc in International Business.
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Dominica Araba Ansaba Ofori-Adjei
Dominica is studying MSc International Business, Marketing & Human Resource Management
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Meet our postgraduate researchers: Holly Keir
Holly Keir is a postgraduate researcher in the School of Medicine. Holly has received the British Thoracic Society’s Early Career Investigator Award at this year organisation’s Winter Meeting.
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Meet our postgraduate researchers: Li Huang
Li Huang is a celebrated portrait painter at DJCAD. He was awarded third prize in the November 2019 Scottish Portrait Awards.
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Meet our postgraduate researchers: Camila Biazus Dalcin
Camila is a postgraduate researcher at the School of Education and Social Work. She moved from Brazil to Dundee because she was offered the possibility to start her interdisciplinary research focused on public health, community, learning and development.
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Meet our postgraduate researchers: Chidozie Ogbonnaya
Chidozie’s research is focused on Radiogenomics in prostate cancer and the use of radiographic images to reduce invasive procedures in the management of Prostate cancer.
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Meet our postgraduate researchers: Karen Westland
Karen is working at the intersection of science and art, having joined the Physics group from a background of silversmithing in order to research solar lasers.
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Meet our postgraduate researchers: Manos Apostolidis
Manos is a postgraduate researcher at the School of Humanities. He is researching how current neuroscientific trend is reflected in literary studies.
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Meet our postgraduate researchers: Zoë Kessler
Zoë is a postgraduate researcher in the School of Education and Social Work and has a background as a social worker. Her research focuses on emerging adults leaving care.
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Meet our postgraduate researchers: Lucy Smith
Lucy is exploring the subject overlap of Art and Science and how Art - particularly kinetic sculpture and musical performance, might find pathways to visualising abstract concepts.
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Momentous move pays dividends for graduand Aanchal
Aanchal Udaynath Pareri’s decision to give up her job and move 5,000 miles to study would have been life-changing at any time, but doing so at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic made the switch even more momentous.
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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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Mixing science with business – Pawat's masters experience in Dundee
Pawat Piyakitcharoen was one of the first students to study one of the new Life Sciences taught postgraduate courses. He explains how mixing science with business provided him with valuable knowledge and skills.
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Sisters’ success a cause for double graduation celebration
Two sisters will make the University of Dundee’s Graduation celebrations a family affair this week.
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Wimberley Award 2022 shared by Holly and Cameron
A high-achieving Law graduand and one of the UK’s top postgraduates have shared the most prestigious award given to University of Dundee students.
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Reflections from our 2021 - 2022 Careers Ambassadors
Katie Steele (2nd year Business Management student) and Bori Szilagyi (4th year Scots Law student) share their experiences of what they learned and gained from being our 2021 - 2022 Career Ambassadors
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Dundee the real prize for PhD student Rasha
Rasha Alshakhshir came to Dundee to study for her PhD in 2018. As a Palestinian, she qualified for one of our Humanitarian Scholarships and explains how it helped transform her life.
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Tosho Suleiman, How My LLM Boosted My Career
Tosho Suleiman, Senior Legal Advisor at the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA), achieved a distinction in his International Commercial Law (LLM) degree. He recently explained the impact the university had on his career.
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Annual summer school ends on a high
Our annual summer school ended on a high note last week with an excellent poster session and awards presentation.
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School of Life Sciences success in Global Undergraduate Awards 2022
Two Life Sciences students have been recognised in this year’s Global Undergraduate Awards (UA). Nicole Coutinho Garrido was named as Regional Winner (Europe) while Dana Cheung was Highly Commended.
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Day in the life of a law student interning in Finance
Celestina writes about her virtual one-week Summer Talent Programme in Asset Management
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My internship experience at Banwo & Ighodalo
Josephine writes about her internship experience in her home country of Nigeria
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Dundee awarded University of Sanctuary status
The University of Dundee has been awarded University of Sanctuary status, joining a network of institutions across the United Kingdom working to develop support for those displaced by humanitarian crises
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From studying EU law to negotiating new EU legislation
Securing a PhD was not Bérénice Lemoine’s original plan, but time spent studying for an LLM at the University of Dundee changed the course of her life
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Mental health experiences lead to prestigious scholarship
A Bangalore student whose mental health experiences have inspired his academic career has won a prestigious scholarship honouring Scotland’s first non-white elected politician.
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A day in the life of a legal intern in Washington D.C
Chosen for an internship through the Saltire Scholars programme by Entrepreneurial Scotland, Matthew Gibson-Smith had the opportunity to experience life in an American law firm.
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Successes at Honours Project Symposium 2022
Our annual Honours Project Symposium returned as an in-person event for the first time in three years last month.
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Volleyball club sees spike in international members
As more than 1000 international students begin life at Dundee, one of the University’s most established clubs is showing how participation in sports can help bring together people from around the world.
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Visiting Ukrainian students reflect on their time at Dundee
In February, as the one-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine approached, medical students Olesia Strelchenia and Viktoriia Zemliana found themselves in completely new territory hundreds of miles away from home
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Graduate awarded 'Top Project Award' by Royal Society of Biology
Julia has just been awarded with a 'Top Project Award from an Accredited Degree Programme' by the Royal Society of Biology, attending an awards ceremony in London this month.
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Gatsby Undergraduate Studentship for Jennie Yang
Third year undergraduate Biological Sciences student Jennie Yang has been awarded a prestigious Gatsby Undergraduate Studentship.
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Wimberley Award 2023 won by passionate student Maitane
A student who has continuously worked toward improving equality and diversity in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) subjects has received the most prestigious award given to University of Dundee students
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Humanitarian Scholar excels with Dundee support
A Palestinian student who left his war-torn homeland to take up a Humanitarian Scholarship at the University of Dundee thanked all those who helped him settle in the city ahead of his Graduation.
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India-Dundee move transforms Priyanka and Ishaanvi’s lives
A student who travelled more than 4500 miles for a fresh start after experiencing multiple personal challenges says her graduation from the University of Dundee vindicates her decision.
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Successful Saltire Scholars!
The University of Dundee Careers Service is proud that we have several students away on international and Scotland based placements after they were successful in their applications to the Saltire Scholar Internship Programme.
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Beyond traditional internships
Adam Chudzinski's experience as a remote Intern working for a Chinese-based company.
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Real research experience for SLS Vacation Scholarship students
Summer placement students celebrate their achievements
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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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Dundee students visit the Southwestern University of Finance and Economics in China
The University of Dundee representatives at Southwestern University of Finance and Economics (SWUFE) based in Wenjiang, Chengdu, Sichuan had an interesting and eye-opening experience in China.
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Jemima Chukwu – Student Profile
An inspired journey with a hope to train reproductive medicine professionals and support infertile couples back in Nigeria – a profile of postgraduate student Jemima Chukwu.
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Yogesh Bhatia- LLM Corporate & Commercial Law
Yogesh Bhatia, Research Contracts Officer at the University of Bath, reflects upon his experience studying at the University of Dundee.
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Internship opportunity at The Francis Crick Institute provided students Adele and Louise with the skills they need to succeed
Two of our final year undergraduate Life Sciences students have been telling us about an exciting and unforgettable internship they had this year at The Francis Crick Institute.
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Eunice Tolulope – student profile
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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Black British Scholarship Programme Welcomes First Recipients
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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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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Hassan Kamran - International Commercial Law LLM
Hassan Kamran acquired a Senior Court License in Pakistan after graduating from the University of Dundee
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Tong Lei - English Law LLB
Studying at the University of Dundee gave Tong Lei the confidence and knowledge to excel in the legal field
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My journey after Chevening at the University of Dundee
Lina Tjindra shares her experience completing a postgraduate degree at the University of Dundee and her accomplishments since then.
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“Art is a journey of self-discovery” – Afghan scholar explores identity in documentary
An Afghan student who left Iran to take up a scholarship at the University of Dundee explains how she uses her experiences of a displaced person as inspiration for her work
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The three C's for visiting Chengdu: Cuisine, Culture, and Compassion
Rory Richmond, 2nd year English Law LLB student, writes about his time in China
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Two Life Sciences students awarded Highly Commended at the 2024 Global Undergraduate Awards
Celest Tay and Oliwia Mruk received Highly Commended Awards in the Life Science category of the Global Undergraduate Awards’ 2024 Programme.
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Discovering Chengdu: A Journey of Culture, Connection, and Growth
Yen Lin Tong, 4th year Applied Finance in Practice(BSc) student, tells about her experience at the Southwestern University of Finance and Economics (SWUFE) in Chengdu
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My experience as an international marketing student at Dundee
Aswin Poornachandran shares his experiences of studying International Marketing and Management at the University of Dundee School of Business
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Transforming Finance in Uzbekistan
As proud alumni of the MSc in Islamic Finance we have experienced firsthand how transformative this program has been for us
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Balancing Ice and Academics: My Journey as a Pro Athlete and Master’s Student at the University of Dundee
Brendan Harms, MSc Management talks about being a professional ice hockey player while studying a master’s degree at the School of Business
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Anja’s online learning experience
Anja Mori shares her experience with flexible online learning and details the available support and resources
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My Journey in MSc Accounting and Finance at the University of Dundee
Rakul talks about discovering the perfect blend of academic excellence and real-world exposure
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Charting My Path to Forensic Accounting
From a diverse academic background to pursuing an MSc in Professional Accountancy, Aswani journey has been one of growth and learning
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My experience at the University of Dundee: MSc International Banking and Finance
Natalia Giles, MSc International Banking and Finance student shares her experience studying in the School of Business
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Why I chose Business Management in Practice at School of Business
Haojia’s experience studying Business Management in Practice at the School of Business, highlighting the programme's real-world learning, career benefits, and future aspirations
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From Engineering to International Business: My Dundee Journey
Megha shares her journey from an engineering background in India to pursuing an MSc in International Business, she reflects on the challenges, opportunities, and experiences that have shaped her career aspirations in the global business world
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Reflecting on my MSc International Marketing and Branding at the University of Dundee
Raghav's journey to Dundee was a transformative blend of academic excellence, cultural discovery, and personal growth
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From the Prairies to the City of Discovery: my journey in business and innovation
Daniel, a Master's student at the School of Business, shares his journey from Saskatchewan to Scotland, highlighting his passion for entrepreneurship, the university’s strong support for innovation, and his ambitions to take his business ideas global.
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Studying MSc Finance at the School of Business, University of Dundee
Immaculate Nabyoto, an MSc Finance student at the University of Dundee, shares her experience of studying in a programme that offers industry connections, CFA-aligned modules, and ACCA exemptions.
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From design to marketing: my transformative experience at the University of Dundee
Pooja Suresh shares her journey from a career in design to mastering marketing at the University of Dundee. Discover how the MSc in International Marketing and Management helped shape her career and future goals
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CERN collaboration giving Dundee students a taste of the future
A collaboration with CERN, Geneva, is giving University of Dundee students a unique opportunity to gain experience in advanced technology, including computing.
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Navigating my academic journey with the University of Dundee
Saptak shares his journey at the University of Dundee, pursuing an MSc in Finance. Discover how academic excellence and real-world experience are shaping his future in finance
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Building my future in finance at the University of Dundee
Vishwa, an MSc Finance student from India, shares how Dundee’s blend of theory, practical learning, and industry connections is shaping her future in finance
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From graduation to success
Thusharika reflects on her transition from postgraduate studies at Dundee to a leadership role in finance within the UK healthcare industry
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From numbers in India to launchpads in the UK: my Dundee accounting story
From part-qualified accountant in India to finance professional in the UK, Anju’s journey shows where ambition and an MSc from Dundee can lead
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My Professional Accountancy MSc experience at the School of Business
Mohammed, a qualified Cost and Management Accountant from India, pursued his MSc in Professional Accountancy in 2023
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From the rink to the classroom: My Graduate Apprenticeship journey
Struan is pursuing Business Management (Graduate Apprenticeship) BSc (Hons) within the School of Science and Engineering’s Graduate Apprenticeship Programme
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Jeanett reflects on how the LLM Law (General) helped her thrive in her career
The wide-ranging programme helped Jeanett discover new interests and opportunities she hadn’t expected
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Crossing oceans, chasing dreams: a journey of growth, love, and new beginnings
Jayakrishnan and Anjana share their inspiring journey from high school sweethearts in India to building successful careers in the UK after studying at the University of Dundee
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Graduate swaps gown for goggles in Paralympic pursuit
International Finance graduate Adam Hall earned First Class Honours and the top finance prize. Soon after graduation, he joined the GB Paralympic ski team for training in France
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Medical students explore healthcare differences between UK and Sri Lanka
Thomas and Rachel recently travelled to Kandy in Sri Linka during their final year of medical studies at the University of Dundee
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Why choosing School of Business changed my life
Sidharthan reflects on his journey from uncertainty to a career at EY, tracing how the University of Dundee shaped his academic and professional growth
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From placement to impactful career: Aidan's journey in youth work
Aidan Harper won the Biggest Impact Award and has stepped into a social work career with young people
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Dundee beginnings to global advocacy
Sara Turnbull pursued an online MEd at the University of Dundee to honour her parents' legacy, which led to a leadership role in Budapest. She’s now pursuing a PhD focused on educational inequalities and advocating for equal access to education
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From Dundee to London: James’s journey into Project Management
James graduated in 2025, his time provided valuable opportunities from studying abroad in San Francisco to completing an internship, experiences that helped shape his path to a graduate role with Hitachi Rail in London
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Navigating growth and purpose: my professional journey
Toufiq, a UK Civil Service professional, draws on global experience in engineering, business, and leadership. A School of Business graduate, he ranked first in his class and continues to shape impact-driven careers
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Graduation “recognition of my determination” for Palestinian scientist
A Palestinian man who has overcome conflict and a hearing disability is set to pursue his dream career when he graduates from the University of Dundee this week.
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Learning from Life placements, Education MA (Hons)
In second year, our ‘Learning from Life’ placement on the Education MA (Hons) course, gives you the opportunity to gain experience in a different setting
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Dundee student and Paralympic guide recognised for outstanding contribution
A Dundee student who combined his studies with participation in the Paralympic Winter Games has been recognised for his outstanding contribution.
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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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Aine Bidgood's story
Aine is a PGDE Secondary (English) student. She shares her story on what inspired her to become a teacher, what advice she would give someone considering the PGDE course and more.
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A life changing experience studying Law
Kirsty started off studying English law, but after finishing her degree she wanted to learn more about Scots law. She explains how this helped her stand out.
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Amelia's story
Amelia Mah, from Scotland, graduated in 2020 with her Undergraduate LLB Degree and is now studying for her Diploma in Professional Legal Practice
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Awards for SLS undergrad student representatives in a challenging year
This year, the School of Life Sciences student representatives have worked hard to increase engagement, boost employability prospects and raise awareness of student wellbeing.
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Chloe Harper's story
Chloe is a PGDE Secondary (Chemistry) student. She shares her story on how she came to be on the course, what inspired her and what her hopes for her future as a teacher.
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Courtney Stewart's story
Courtney is a fourth year student in our Education MA (Hons) course and shares her story on what inspired her to get into teaching, why she initially thought she couldn’t and what her hopes are for the future.
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Farkhanda Sheikh's story
Farkhanda is a fourth year student on our MA Education Course, here’s her story.
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From Nigeria to the UN - Chidinma’s career journey
Chidinma Zik-Ikeorha, an international student from Nigeria, graduated with an LLM in International Law and currently works as a Programme Consultant for the United Nations Environment Programme.
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Internships for Law students at the University
Megan Anderson and Holly Morrison both graduated with an LLB and stayed on at Dundee to study for the Diploma Professional Legal Practice, which is the vocational qualification necessary to pursue a career in the legal profession in Scotland.
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Kevin’s Graduate Entry LLB Story
Kevin Wahba studied law at the University of Dundee and now works as a Geomatics Engineer, Lawyer and an Ontario Land Surveyor
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My experiences as Editor of the Dundee Student Law Review
George is a fourth year student on the LLB Scots Law. He’s also the editor of the Dundee Student Law Review. He explains how he came to study here and why Dundee was the right choice for him.
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The University of Dundee, the place to recapture my dream
Jing Yang tells of her experience studying at the University of Dundee
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Undergraduate summer school project research contributes to publication
In the summer of 2019, undergraduate student Fergus Buchanan undertook a lab project with Dr Alan Prescott.
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Why Dundee was the right place for me to study an LLB in Scots Law
Chloe, a second year from Ayrshire, is studying for the LLB in Scots Law. She explains why she wanted to study law.
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Xiaoxiao’s destiny to be in Dundee
Xiaoxiao Zhang always wanted to run her own business, and coming to Dundee saw her realising that dream, as well as meeting the love of her life.
