Student work and achievement stories
A list of our students' work and achievement stories
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Students “over-the-moon” as Aurora Borealis animation goes viral
A group of University of Dundee students are rising stars in the world of animation after a short film they created went viral online
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Abseiling students take on the Tower for charity
A combined team of eight students and staff will descend the University’s Tower Building on Sunday to raise funds for the Archie Foundation.
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Rail tragedy inspires Hailey’s Commando debut
An American student who came to Dundee with no experience of writing comics has become one of the first female writers in over 30 years to have a story published in the legendary Commando war comic.
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Online course corrects care home myths
A new Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) from the University of Dundee is set to tackle misconceptions around care home nursing and inspire more people to consider a career in the sector
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Dundee clubs together to tackle racism
Students and staff from the University of Dundee will go head-to-head in a friendly football match this month to support the battle against racism.
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Facial reconstruction is head of the table
A facial reconstruction of a historic Fife man is joining a modern day family for dinner thanks to the skills of a University of Dundee student
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Dundee expert to feature in CBBC documentary
Dr Paul O’Mahoney, a Post-Doctoral Research Assistant from Dundee’s School of Medicine, will feature in an episode of ‘My Life: Into the Sun’
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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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Dundee students named as Europe’s best
Three University of Dundee students have been named as the top undergraduates in Europe in their respective fields.
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Balancing art and motherhood a labour of love for Iliana
All art students face several arduous years dedicated to their creative labours but for Iliana Francia-Elliott, who found out she was pregnant with her second child partway through her studies, the journey was particularly tough
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Dundee underdogs to row at Henley
Five University of Dundee students will attempt to make waves in the world of rowing this weekend when they take part in one of the UK’s top elite rowing competitions
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Tree & A project sees students branch out
A luxury eco treehouse designed in the style of V&A Dundee is set for the grounds of the city’s Taypark House Hotel after a competition win by two Architecture students at the University of Dundee.
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Hitting the books helped author realise writing dream
One of Scotland’s most exciting emerging authors says that her experience as a University of Dundee student prepared her for a new chapter in her life
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Philipp's watch hands over the future of design
A new range of ‘community-designed’ watches will have enthusiasts ticking with pride this month, as a Kickstarter to see it land on wrists goes live
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Degree helps grad draw attention to an ill-understood disease
A University of Dundee graduand will be able to proudly receive her Master’s degree this week knowing that she has helped draw attention to an often misunderstood condition which affects 176 million women worldwide
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Textiles researchers go Dutch with electrifying fabrics
Two postgraduate researchers from the University of Dundee are to showcase the links between crafting and wellbeing at a major international conference
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Chinese architects among host of international exhibitors
More than 350 students from 21 countries spread across three continents are exhibiting at the 2019 Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design and Architecture Degree Show
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Refugee dentist's tool to help identify the dead
A Syrian refugee who had to flee his home country because of war has developed a new tool which could help experts in the field identify the sex of the deceased
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Showcase to highlight exciting innovators
Some of Scotland’s most exciting innovators will be demonstrating the technology of tomorrow at an event hosted by the University of Dundee
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Success for Scotland’s newest entrepreneurs
Some of Scotland’s brightest business prospects can plan for the future after being crowned winners of a University of Dundee competition.
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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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Medical Students raise money collectively walking to the south pole
Medical students are raising money for the charity Age Scotland as they collectively walk, run and cycle the distance from Dundee to the South Pole
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Rehabilitating tower blocks from the ground up
An exploration of how new urban neighbourhoods can be created around controversial multi-storey buildings is one of around 300 exhibits at the University of Dundee’s Art, Design and Architecture Graduate Showcase 2020, which opens tomorrow.
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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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Record breaking demand for Access courses
Uptake of the University of Dundee’s Access Summer Schools has rocketed this year by over 80%, with over 360 degree applicants taking part in the intensive courses to help them prepare for entry to the University.
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Summer of success for Access course students
Hundreds of students are celebrating after completing an intensive course to earn an undergraduate place at the University of Dundee.
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Social Sciences class of 2020 prize and award winners
Well done to all of our students who are continuing to develop their skills and demonstrate their passion across architecture, environmental sustainability, law, psychology, and urban planning
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Dundee student keeps her eye on the ball in new TV talent competition
A University of Dundee student has the chance to kick-start her career in professional football when she takes part in a new reality TV show that aims to discover fresh talent in the women’s game.
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Rare kidney condition explored through medical illustrations and animation
A University of Dundee student has used 3D modelling and animation to educate healthcare professionals and the general public about a rare and debilitating kidney condition she suffered from
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Showcase light at the end of the tunnel for Jakub
Lockdown brought unforeseen and individual challenges for each of us and, for University of Dundee student Jakub Stepanovic it meant converting his kitchen into a studio-cum-science lab and bingeing on ice cream, all in the name of art
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Student’s art confronts Asia’s traditional gender bias
A University of Dundee student explores how the female experience is affected by male preference culture in her latest artwork.
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Student work provides inspiration for the future of Perth
The creation of a new urban waterfront is just one of the ideas devised by University of Dundee students challenged to envision the future of one of Scotland’s most historic cities.
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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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Book success in China for PhD student
Education student Jing Chen has combined her PhD research with her practical experience in China and focussed it into a new book on children’s emotional intelligence
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Enactus team success
A team of students from the University of Dundee have received a major boost in their quest to end poverty in the city, by winning a UK wide competition
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Out of this world! Graduate Harris is the World’s Youngest Satellite Engineer
From a young age, Harris Angeli spent his time designing and creating mechanical parts for his projects. With a fascination with Space, it was no secret that he wanted to broaden his horizons beyond this planet.
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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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Aerospace placement inspires high hopes for award finalist
A University of Dundee undergraduate who was given a life-changing diagnosis during his studies has hopes of changing the face of total artificial heart technology after becoming a finalist for a national award
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Graduand hopes his design is everybody’s cup of tea
At a time when restrictions are easing and people are now allowed to invite their loved ones inside their home for a tea or coffee, a University of Dundee student has designed products to make this easier for those who might struggle
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Pioneer inspires scholarship winner
A Business student from the University of Dundee has been named as the inaugural winner of a scholarship launched in memory of Scotland’s first non-white local councillor.
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Weaving memories of Doric dialect
A celebration of the talents and stories of people in the north-east of Scotland is the focus of one of hundreds of exhibits in the upcoming University of Dundee’s Art, Design and Architecture Graduate Showcase 2021
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Graduand explores how identity and culture are rooted in land
Cultural identity and how it relates to physical land is at the centre of one student’s Fine Art project accompanying hundreds of others in the University of Dundee’s Art, Design and Architecture Graduate Showcase 2021
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Dangers of ghost gear and microplastics showcased in student work
Plastic pollution and the role people play in the disruption of natural landscapes is at the heart of a project featuring in the University of Dundee’s Art, Design and Architecture Graduate Showcase 2021
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From internet trolling to thought-provoking art
Unsolicited negative internet comments are at the heart of an exhibit in the University of Dundee’s Art, Design and Architecture Graduate Showcase 2021, which launches later this week
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New builds design to help rebuild the lives of domestic abuse survivors
Helping survivors of domestic violence find safety, privacy and space to rebuild their lives is the aim of one Architecture project featuring in the University of Dundee’s Art, Design and Architecture Graduate Showcase 2021
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Triple success for DJCAD graduands at New Designers Awards 2021
Three soon-to-be graduates from the University of Dundee’s Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design have scooped top prizes at this year’s New Designers Awards
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Wimberley Award 2021 won by enterprising student Angus
A student who founded a Dundee branch of an organisation who aim to transform communities has won the University of Dundee’s most prestigious undergraduate award
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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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Alan and Aalap’s mentoring story
Alan Bainbridge, graduate of Law in 1994, mentored current medical student Aalap Asurlekar as part of the Leadership Plus Programme. They both share their experience of the mentoring process.
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Andy and Jack’s mentoring story
Andy Smart, graduate of Politics with German in 2012, mentored student and now recent Digital Interaction Design graduate Jack Rodger as part of the Leadership Plus Programme. They both share their experience of the mentoring process.
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Graeme and Tisha’s mentoring story
Graeme Butler, supporter of the Careers Service, mentored Pharmacology student Tisha De Guzman as part of the Leadership Plus Programme. They both share their experience of the mentoring process.
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Student sheds light on dental care inequalities for those with Down syndrome
A University of Dundee student, inspired by her brother, has created a website to bring awareness to inequalities in dental treatment for people with Down syndrome
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Student speaks up for seaweed
Seaweed: it’s slimy, smells and often comes hand in hand with a swarm of flies, but one University of Dundee student is encouraging others to rethink how we engage with the marine plant
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Student work explores touch in times of Covid-19
How our physical interactions with others have changed due to restrictions implemented as a result of the pandemic is the focus of one of dozens of exhibits at the University of Dundee’s Masters Showcase 2021
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Student success in Dundee’s Three Minute Thesis competition
PhD student Anna will represent the University of Dundee in Three Minute Thesis (3MT), a national competition for early career researchers to explain their work succinctly and engagingly to non-specialist audiences
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Industry Mentorship Programme
The programme will initially focus on students on the MSc International Energy Studies and Management/Commerce courses, but will later extend to LLM and MSc Sustainability courses
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Two MRC PPU researchers selected for SULSA’s Forging Futures Scheme
Two researchers from the MRC PPU have been awarded places in the Scottish Universities Life Sciences Alliance (SULSA) Forging Futures Scheme.
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Sustainability is the aim of the game for Biotechnology YES 2019 entrepreneurs
An interdisciplinary team from across the Schools of Life Sciences and Medicine will take part in the Biotechnology YES 2019 entrepreneurial competition.
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Recent graduate named Royal Society for Biology in Scotland Outreach Champion
One of this year's Life Sciences graduates, Rebecca Buick, has won the 2017 Royal Society for Biology in Scotland Outreach Champion competition.
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Prestigious launchpad for graduate artists and architects
Ten University of Dundee graduates will be among the artists and architects exhibiting when Scotland’s most prestigious showcase for young creative talent takes place later this month.
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New comic adapts the century old play featuring world's first robots
Professor Christopher Murray has collaborated with Comics Masters graduate and comics artist Nick Johnson in the creation of a new adaptation of Karel Čapek’s 1921 science fiction play R.U.R.: Rossum's Universal Robots
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Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellowship Success for Xingui Liu
Dr Xingui Liu has been awarded a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellowship to undertake research in the lab of Professor Alessio Ciulli in the newly established Centre for Targeted Protein Degradation (CeTPD).
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Student work ‘a-head’ of the game in neurodiversity awareness
They say that children tend to accept differences without question, and one University of Dundee student has kept that in mind when creating a board game raising awareness of neurodiverse conditions
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TikTok star’s jewellery shows off the bling behind bacteria
Science and art have often been thought of as very separate practices, but one University of Dundee student is on a mission to showcase the beauty in bacteria
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Student encourages you to get stuck in the mud in the Scottish Highlands
Scotland’s landscapes have long been romanticised in the media, but interactive structures designed by a University of Dundee student encourage us to take a deeper look at the land and the people who own it
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Physician-turned-patient hopes Graduation story will inspire others
A University of Dundee student will this month graduate with a Master’s degree in Medical Education, eight years after sustaining life-threatening injuries that resulted in multiple disabilities.
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Celebrating Success as in-person graduation returns
Over the past two weeks, the University of Dundee has been celebrating graduation. Last week, the graduands from 2022 crossed the stage at the Caird Hall to receive their degrees.
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Dundee student living the American Dream as a Saltire Scholar
A first trip to the United States is exciting for most, but even more so for one University of Dundee student who on her first visit enjoyed Independence Day celebrations on the White House lawn
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Sperm research a fertile subject for competition success
A PhD student at the University of Dundee is using a national competition to bring life to the subject of male infertility and shed light on the sensitive subject
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BNA Scholarship for Life Sciences MSci student Oluwaseyi Jesusanmi
Oluwaseyi Jesusanmi, a Life Sciences Integrated Masters student, has been awarded a prestigious British Neuroscience Association (BNA) Scholarship.
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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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Dundee graduate’s artwork named world’s best
Coursework by a University of Dundee graduate that highlights the problem of gender-based violence has been named among the world’s best at a major awards ceremony
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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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Congratulations to all Law School prize winners for 2022
Dundee Law School has celebrated their first in person prizegiving event since 2019.
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Dundee’s top academic innovators recognised at Converge Awards
An entrepreneurial professor and recent graduate from the University of Dundee have found success in Scotland’s top enterprise awards
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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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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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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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Scotland’s newest business stars revealed
The great business minds of the University of Dundee have been celebrated after they were crowned the winners of an annual competition championing entrepreneurship
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New Contemporaries accolade for Dundee creatives
A dozen University of Dundee graduates will this weekend take their place among the country’s best young creative talent at a prestigious national exhibition.
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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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Art & Design Undergraduate Degree Show 2023
Thousands of visitors are expected to flock to the University of Dundee next month when one of the city’s biggest annual celebrations of art opens to the public
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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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Dundee duo commended
Two Dundee students were last week commended for their academic aptitude and outstanding contribution to community life at the annual targetjobs Undergraduate of the Year awards.
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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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Students help shape rural 20-minute neighbourhoods
Postgraduate students from the University of Dundee are helping to shape the development of rural ’20-minute neighbourhoods’ (20MNs) throughout Angus.
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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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Tackling climate change from within
As the world continues to grapple with the urgent need to address climate change, more and more people are stepping up to act. Among them is, Rachael Livingstone, second-year Architecture student at DJCAD, University of Dundee.
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Students from Dundee take to Venice to showcase Scotland’s landscapes and architecture
Participants of Scotland + Venice Professional Development Programme announced
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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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Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design Masters Show 2023
Work by students from some of the UK’s most exciting postgraduate degree programmes will be on show to the public next month at the Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design Masters Show 2023
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ChengDu 成都 – A two-week exchange program to Chinas best kept secret
Josh Joshua Clark-Herriot, BAcc Accountancy student, has written a blog about his experience as an exchange student in China.
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Bringing Scotland’s nature to London - Dundee student shortlisted in prestigious drawing awards
When Kirsty Bogle set up her easel and drawing tools in the Angus Glens earlier this year, she had no idea that the completed art piece would be displayed at an exhibition featuring works shortlisted for one of the world’s most prestigious drawing prizes
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DJCAD collaborates with Apart of Me charity, to successfully host design sprint
Students from Product Design and Digital Interaction Design, joined together last week for a two-day co-design sprint to generate new ideas for an app called ‘Nadiya’ which was launched by the charity Apart of Me in response to the Ukrainian war.
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University businesses in the running for Converge 2023
Some of the University of Dundee’s brightest business minds have been named as finalists in this year’s Converge competition, Scotland’s top enterprise awards
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Using comics to highlight microaggressions in clinical teaching areas
A comic produced by the School of Dentistry and Scottish Centre for Comics Studies (SCCS) is designed to start conversations about microaggressions.
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Winter Graduation for Orthopaedic & Trauma Surgery
A list of University Department of Orthopaedic & Trauma Surgery (UDOTS) graduates at the School of Medicine graduation ceremony
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Dundee student’s unique tartan artworks on display at V&A Dundee
A barman turned artist’s unique tartan artworks made up of everyday people’s signatures are on display at V&A Dundee
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Samuel Okafor – Student Profile
Inspired by his family history and with a dream to study Reproductive Medicine, Samuel overcame many odds to study in Dundee.
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Award winning student animated film now available for public viewing
A group of students from Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design celebrate the release of their animated film online, following a successful year of festival touring.
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Saint Andrew’s Society Of The State Of New York Scholarship
Each year, the St Andrew’s Society for the State of New York awards two scholarships to Scottish students wishing to study for a postgraduate Masters in the United States.
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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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Success for Dundee at UK Universities Sales Competition 2024
A team of Business students from the University of Dundee have received recognition for their outstanding performance at the UK Universities Sales Competition 2024.
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Gerta Hoxhaj wins prestigious 2024 Vilcek Prize
Gerta has been awarded a $50,000, prestigious 2024 Vilcek Prize for Creative Promise in Biomedical Science.
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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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Holy cow! Dundee’s Art & Design Undergraduate Degree Show 2024 to be an udderly wonderful spectacle
Where else in Dundee would you find six-feet-tall sculptures of fluffy ‘hybrid’ highland cows?
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Madison Card – graduate profile
Madison graduated with an MSc in Applied Neuroscience in 2022 and is now a Research Specialist at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
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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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University provided perfect balance between work and study
Dr Helen Donald-Simpson describes how the University of Dundee supported her as an employee and as a PhD student.
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University celebrates emerging legal talent in Africa
Students from schools in Africa are recognised as excellent in the 2024 edition of the University of Dundee’s African Schools Mooting Competition.
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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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Up-and-coming Dundee student co-curates new festival
A next generation curator from the University of Dundee has developed a programme of creative activities for an exciting new music and arts festival
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Masters Show presents innovative and thought-provoking work
Over one hundred postgraduate students will showcase their work to the world when the Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design Masters Show 2024 opens this month
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Your drawing, good or bad, may help identify a suspect
A forensic artist at the University has revealed witnesses who draw their own image before an interview with a composite artist are more likely to remember further details about the face they saw
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Student shines light on rare disease to help newly diagnosed children
A University of Dundee student has used the liver disease which altered her life as a form of inspiration for her Masters project
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Student invites public into her Polish granny’s home
A University of Dundee student is offering a glimpse into 1990’s Poland through a 3D visualisation of her grandmother’s living room
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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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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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Wilson Ngotho secured an internship with the United Nations
Wilson worked with the Gender Affairs team of the UNCCD Secretariat
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Third Year SLS PhD students showcase latest research at poster session
The annual third year PhD poster session took place last week with excellent entries from students across the School of Life Sciences
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Ganley lab on balancing mitochondrial turnover
A recent collaboration from the School of Life Sciences and University of Copenhagen has been published in Molecular Cell. The work has shed new light on how only dysfunctional mitochondria are disposed of whilst the functional ones remain protected.
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Glyn Morgan secured a Graduate Environment Consultant role at a renewable energy consultancy
Glyn explains how the knowledge gained from his MSc in Sustainability and Environmental Modelling has positively impacted his career
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Dundee PhD Student honoured with prestigious opportunity at International Conference
Caitlin recently delivered a keynote presentation at the invitation-only Molecular Determinants of Cancer Therapy Resistance conference in Barcelona
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Dundee project to preserve the legacy of Afghanistan’s female artists
A University of Dundee student is working to ensure that Afghanistan’s female artists are not forgotten, despite efforts from the country’s Taliban rulers to silence them.
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SS Games 2025 – UoD Sports Clubs
On Saturday 1 and Sunday 2, February 2025, the Scottish Student Sport SS Games featured six sports across three cities.
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University crowns Scotland’s newest entrepreneurs
Some of Scotland’s brightest business prospects have been recognised by the UK’s leading entrepreneurial university.
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Matthew Rees secured an internship at Dundee United
Matthew describes how the practical experiences from his course are preparing him for his future career
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Mathematics PhD student wins top prize at ICMS Modelling Camp 2025
A University of Dundee PhD student has received top honours at a prestigious UK wide modelling camp, highlighting the real-world impact of mathematical research.
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DJCAD wins prestigious College Award at national medal competition
DJCAD has achieved national recognition by winning the coveted ‘College Award’ at this year’s British Art Medal Society (BAMS) Student Medal Project
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Parliamentary recognition for Dundee staff and students
Staff and students from the University of Dundee have had their achievements recognised in the Scottish Parliament.
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Dundee School of Medicine alum wins national essay prize from British Nuclear Medicine Society
Dr Abby Lang was ‘shocked and honoured’ to present her work to over 600 experts at the society’s prestigious Spring Conference
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The path from local to global: a decision that shaped my life
Follow Supratim’s journey from an accounting graduate in India to a globally focused professional, thanks to the MSc Professional Accountancy (MPA) programme and ACCA
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Prize winners announced at SLS Graduation Reception
Graduands were celebrated at the School of Life Sciences Graduation Reception & Prizegiving Event
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Kodi Hunter receives the prestigious Sir James Black Award
Kodi Hunter received the award in recognition of her outstanding undergraduate research project undertaken in the lab of Professor Sir Philip Cohen's lab in the MRC PPU, which included an accepted publication in the journal FEBS Letters
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Sharon Jelagat Kitony is awarded the Centre for Energy, Petroleum and Mineral Law and Policy Gneiss Energy Prize
Sharon's dissertation highlighted the critical importance of clean cooking, electrification, and carbon pricing in developing a low-emission energy future for Kenya.
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Celebrating Humanities, Social Sciences and Law Graduates
Students, families and staff came together at reception events to celebrate success and exciting new chapters
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Dundee’s marmalade history celebrated in Masters Show 2025 as students prepare to open exhibition
In total, 84 Masters students will exhibit their work at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design’s Masters Show 2025
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Congratulations to Hannah, 2025 Charles Scott Prize Winner
We are delighted to congratulate School of Business student Hannah Finlayson on receiving the prestigious 2025 Charles Scott Prize
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From a cardboard kitchen to jewellery inspired by blood cells - DJCAD's Masters Show 2025
Students share the stories behind their work on display at Masters Show 2025, at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design
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Biomedical Engineering students recognised with prestigious IET awards
Two University of Dundee students have been honoured by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) for their outstanding achievements in Biomedical Engineering
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Meet the New Innovators Shaping the Future
To mark Scotland’s national Innovation Week 2025, we spoke to Ricardo Moreno Ballesteros and Peter Ibrahim from the School of Life Sciences who started their innovation journey during their PhD studies
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University of Dundee Mathematician inspires pupils with talk on the Sun
School pupils in Edinburgh were given a glimpse into the power of mathematics when Dr Karen Meyer from the University of Dundee visited Holy Rood RC High School to talk about her research on the Sun
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“Outstanding” work by 19-year-old Dundee medical student published as an academic book chapter
Jack Molyneux was in the first year of his medicine undergraduate course in Dundee when he wrote an essay so "remarkable" that it’s recently been published as part of an academic book on cancer research
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Dundee medical student wins Sir James Mackenzie Prize for brain cancer research
A Dundee medical student has been recognised for her outstanding research into potential new treatments for brain cancer, after being named the winner of the 2025 Sir James Mackenzie Prize
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University of Dundee student athlete selected for Winning Students 100 programme
The University of Dundee Sports Union is delighted to celebrate Alex Mackay on her selection as a Winning Students 100 athlete
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Blues and Colours Awards Ceremony 2026
We celebrated the finest in student sport at this year’s Blues and Colours Awards Ceremony
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Bridging Theory and Sustainable Practice: CEPMLP students explore Whitelee Windfarm
CEPMLP students explored renewable energy at Whitelee Windfarm, gaining hands-on experience in wind power generation and turbine technology
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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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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
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Angus Scott embraces his remote internship
Customer Service and Business Strategy Internship at American Express
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Annual 3rd year PhD poster session winners announced
The annual third year PhD poster session took place last week on-line, with excellent entries from 21 students across the School.
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Annual third year PhD poster session winners announced
The annual third year PhD poster session took place this week on-line.
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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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Artists and architect set for New Contemporaries honour
Fourteen graduate artists and architects from the University of Dundee will compete for more than £25,000 of prizes when Scotland’s most prestigious celebration of emerging creative talent opens this weekend
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A tall story: 3D printed bike sees graduate saddle up for Converge final
When a University of Dundee graduate’s height got in the way of his ambitions to join the pandemic bike boom, it inspired him to investigate the capabilities of 3D printing to help other cyclists of all shapes and sizes
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A Vision of the Future
Students from the University of Dundee have designed and developed several innovative augmented reality apps for medical education and training
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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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Bronzed cigarette butts light up Masters Show
New life is being breathed into discarded cigarette butts for one of Scotland’s most exciting celebrations of art
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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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Businesses urged to support creative talent
The University of Dundee is once again inviting businesses to support some of the UK’s top young artists, designers and architects as they prepare for the biggest event of their careers to date
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Competition crowns Scotland’s newest entrepreneurs
Some of the University of Dundee’s best business brains have been honoured as the winners of an enterprise skills competition were announced.
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Competition success for Social Work student
Verity Clarke, a second year BA Social Work student from the School of Education & Social Work, has been named as one of four winners of the Social Workers Union (SWU) World Social Work Day Essay Assignment Competition.
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Cousins set to sweep for Great Britain in Siberia
Two curling cousins will represent Great Britain next month as they take to the ice at the World University Winter Games in Siberia
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Danielle Elizabeth Adair - "bringing a part of someone's life back"
We spoke to Forensic Art & Facial Identification student Danielle Elizabeth Adair about her Masters Show project, which she hopes will change people’s lives in the near future
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Dental students to drill down into new areas
University of Dundee dental students will this week reveal how their future profession is helping to solve crimes, how social media influences oral health and the links between scuba diving and dentistry, among other topics.
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DJCAD archivist set to appear on BBC Four show
DJCAD support specialist Adam Lockhart is set to appear on a BBC Four show discussing the history of video art
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DJCAD graduate wins third prize at the prestigious Scottish Portrait Awards
Graduate Li Huang recently scooped an award for his oil on canvas painting of his mother
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Doctors learn from student’s spinal tap
A University of Dundee Masters student has designed a model of a spinal tap deemed so realistic that it will now become standardised material for teaching the consultant physicians of the future
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Dundee and Abertay to battle it out for Varsity
More than 600 athletes from the Universities of Dundee and Abertay will once again go head-to-head as they vie for the coveted Tay Varsity Challenge Trophy
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Dundee graduate makes Disney movie magic
A University of Dundee graduate hopes to leave moviegoers spellbound this week, as his own magical touch transports them to the fantasy world of Aladdin.
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Dundee graduates kick-start cancer comic book
Two comic book artists are one page closer to launching a new title that shares personal stories of those living with or affected by cancer
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Dundee students breathe new life into rare texts
Historic texts held by the University of Dundee have been dusted down by a group of students to kick-start a creative chain reaction.
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Eco-burial project helps deceased ‘Return to Earth’
A University of Dundee student has devised a range of burial clothes made from materials such as linen, cotton, bamboo and silk to help people ensure their last act is an environmentally sustainable one.
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Economic Futures - Ewan Thomson
Ewan took full advantage of the programmes offered by Economic Futures and secured a summer internship with the Fraser of Allander Institute
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Fellow mother's academic success inspires graduand Iliana
All parents returning to education face additional challenges so when Iliana Francia-Elliott found out she was pregnant with her second child partway through her studies she knew she had a major decision to make.
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Fergus Preston wins Young Chemist Award
Fergus Preston, who is undertaking a PhD within the DDU and WCAIR, was one of 10 successful applicants for the Scientific Update Young Chemist award.
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From student to Director and Board member aged 35
Anthony Brennan, International Business with International Relations alumnus, talks about his journey of success in the world of business
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Gaining new skills while studying English Law
Kishan tells us about his experience studying English Law.
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Garden mural to sprout interest in healthy eating
A University of Dundee student is hoping to give residents of the city’s West End food for thought by promoting an edible garden
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Graduand thinks ‘Outside the Box’ to deliver outdoor learning
At a time when parents, carers and teachers are wrestling with how to best provide education during lockdown and the classroom restrictions to follow, a University of Dundee student has devised ways of delivering learning for young people outdoors.
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Graduate has COVID-19 research published in microbiology journal
A University of Dundee graduate has discovered key information that will help scientists better understand the virus responsible for the Covid-19 pandemic
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Graduate proves dogs are a pupil’s best friend
Well known for sniffing out crime and aiding the disabled, dogs might soon find themselves a spot in school, according to a Headteacher from a remote school in the Highlands who will graduate from the University of Dundee this week
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Hailey’s comic: a world-first for Colorado student
A University of Dundee student has penned herself a page in comic book history as she becomes the first American to write for the UK’s legendary Commando comic
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Hanad Mohamed - my career success
After attending an employer talk on campus whilst in his final year, Hanad now finds himself working for Handelsbanken UK in a job he loves
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Helen Brown named Your Dundee Plus winner
Last week, the University recognized students that go above and beyond in their annual Dundee Plus Awards.
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Honours Project Symposium 2019
Our annual Honours Project Symposium 2019 took place at the end of term in December.
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Injury despair proves genesis for award-winning business
A University of Dundee graduate, whose devastating knee injury inspired her to set up a company seeking to revolutionise the way we train and recover from injury, has won £10,000 in the 2021 Converge Awards.
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Inspirational Dundee student helps raise millions for Children in Need
A student who spent time on the road with BBC presenter Matt Baker as part of his Great Rickshaw Relay Challenge has talked about her experiences of helping to raise millions for charity and increase awareness of her rare liver condition
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Intern China 2018
This year has seen our highest number of our students undertake the Intern China programme, which offers an excellent opportunity to live and study in China for 8 weeks
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Katie awarded ‘Best Development Paper’
PhD Student Katie Sinclair awarded ‘Best Development Paper’ in the Human Resource Management special interest group at the British Academy of Management
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Laydeez do Comics. And they’re proud of it
An international organisation championing female comics creators will host its first event in Dundee, the spiritual home of the British comics industry, later this month.
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Level 4 undergraduates commence Honours Projects
The new academic year 2021/22 has started and the School has welcomed the new intake of Honours project students.
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Life Sciences student recognized on world stage
Life Science student, Oluwaseyi (Seyi) Jesusanmi, has been named as one of the top undergraduates in the world.
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Life Sciences students recognised in University Awards
The University careers service announced the winners of this year's Dundee Plus Awards at an online ceremony last week.
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MA Education students write about recent practicum experiences for IB Global Newsletter
Following their virtual practicum experience last semester, some of our International Baccalaureate (IB) Pathway students on the MA Education course have been writing about their experiences for the IB's Global Newsletter.
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Mixed reality offers a glimpse of medical future
A multidisciplinary, cross-school project to design and create innovative augmented reality apps for medical education and training
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Molly McCammon - "Finding my voice as an illustrator"
Molly McCammon recently graduated in Illustration, and is now studying a prestigious MA in Children’s Book Illustration at Anglia Ruskin University in Cambridge
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New fund to help more University athletes meet their goals
The starting gun has been fired on a new initiative to help more University of Dundee athletes go for glory
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PhD students compete in first online Three Minute Thesis competition
PhD student Elizabeth Mills will represent the University of Dundee in a national competition challenging early-career researchers to explain their work quickly and effectively to non-specialist audiences.
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PhD students reach the finals of the Biotechnology Young Entrepreneurs Scheme 2021
Three PhD students from the MRC PPU have successfully made It through to the final round of the Biotechnology Young Entrepreneurs Scheme (YES).
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Portrait Artist of the Year accolade for graduate
A University of Dundee graduate has been crowned Portrait Artist of the Year after winning the popular television series of the same name.
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Postgraduate business challenge
Our business challenge week offers our new master's students the chance to get to know each other, and the staff. It also gets them thinking strategy and business from day one of their studies
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Principal’s Commendation for PhD student Elena Purlyte
Elena Purlyte, a PhD student in Professor Dario Alessi’s lab in the MRC-PPU, has been issued with a commendation by the University Principal.
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Rhino runner James ready for London Marathon
A University of Dundee student hopes to stampede to fundraising success this weekend as he runs the London Marathon dressed as a rhino
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RSE Saltire Early Career Fellowship for Vivien Shek
Vivien Shek, a second year PhD student, has been awarded a Royal Society of Edinburgh Saltire Early Career Fellowship.
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Saltire Internships
The Saltire Scholar is a world-class internship programme, which prepares students in their penultimate year of study by taking part in projects in Scotland and all over the world
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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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Scholarship to help architecture student plan for future
A University of Dundee Architecture student is building for her future after being awarded a scholarship from one of Scotland’s leading design practices
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Science Writing Award for Julia Wcislo
Earlier this month, Julia Wcislo was named runner-up in the Medical Research Council’s Max Perutz Science Writing Award at their virtual award ceremony.
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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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Shorthand work helps artist deal with pain of miscarriage
An art student and former journalist has created a series of shorthand-inspired works to help her cope with the trauma of miscarriage
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Sky’s the limit for soil expert
An expert in soil mechanics at the University of Dundee is ploughing a furrow of success after receiving a major international honour
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Smokers sought to shed light on infrared study
Smokers in Tayside could help scientists determine if infrared heat therapy could reduce the chances of developing cardiovascular diseases, by giving up one day of their time
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Social media stars to celebrate student’s startup
A University of Dundee student who has worked for some of fashion’s biggest names is swapping the life of a catwalk model for business models with the launch of a new venture
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St Andrews and Dundee students face off for Varsity
Elite athletes from two of Scotland’s top universities will serve up a show of sporting excellence this week as they go head-to-head in a new Varsity between the Universities of Dundee and St Andrews
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Student app seeks supermarket sweep of support
An app designed to reduce food waste by listing overstocked items in real time is ready to hit the shelves, thanks to a University of Dundee student
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Student internships at the Centre for Energy, Petroleum and Mineral Law and Policy
Our CEPMLP students are encouraged to look and apply for internships which, in some cases, can even be used in place of their course dissertation
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Student plants seeds of interest in Community Garden
A Nursing student at the University of Dundee is calling on green-fingered locals to come together and grow healthy produce for members of their community to enjoy
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Student proves identifying sex is not a pain in the neck
We catch up with former Anatomy and Advanced Forensic Anthropology student Yuvenya Kaeswaren after her research into identifying sex is published in Forensic Science International: Reports
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Student reveals the face of Iron Age female druid
A University of Dundee student has revealed the face of one of Scotland’s oldest druids, believed to have been more than 60 years old when she died during the Iron Age.
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Students raise funds for Black Girls Code charity
The Dundee University Computing Society in collaboration with the Women in STEM Society organised an exciting fundraising event to raise funds for the charity Black Girls Code
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Student who creates art with her eyes branded ‘star’ by Grayson Perry
Having your art feature on a TV show and in an exhibition is a huge accomplishment for any young artist, but even more so for one University of Dundee student whose eyes are her paintbrush
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Support for our new Dundee Star
We are delighted to announce the sponsorship of our latest Dundee Stars ice hockey player for the 2019/20 season
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Support from Johnston & Carmichael
Congratulations and well done to all our 3rd year Advanced Financial Accounting students who participated in a mock CPD workshop as part of their assessed course
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Taking a bite out of bad dental habits
University of Dundee students helped local primary school pupils to brush up on their dental health on Friday.
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Team Spirit – Health Sciences and Dundee Army Reservists
As part of the University’s Welcome, the School of Health Sciences is running a 'Team Spirit' event with the Dundee Army Reservists
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Textiles student sees her winning design transformed into luxury knitwear
Fourth year Textile Design student Jasmine Cook has had her work transformed into a limited edition cashmere jumper for Scottish cashmere brand Brora
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The prize at the top of the medical hill: a Malaysian medical student's experience
According to Malaysian medical student Wan Nee Shue, studying to become a doctor is a lot like climbing a mountain
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The story behind The Great Hack
We spoke to Sean Gooravin about his Masters Show work, which is inspired by the Cambridge Analytica scandal
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The world is her oyster: Educational videos net award for rockpooler
Life’s a beach for a University of Dundee student whose educational videos have received a coveted national award
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Tiffany frames designer glasses for Specsavers
A spec-savvy student from the University of Dundee has designed three pairs of gender-neutral glasses for Specsavers
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Top prizes for DJCAD graduates at 2020 New Designers
Design graduates from Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design, Naomi Cairns and Naomi McIntosh, have won top prizes during Part 1 and 2 of the 2020 New Designers Awards
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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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University reveals Scotland’s next business stars
Scotland’s next wave of entrepreneurs have been unveiled as the University of Dundee crowned the winners of its annual competition for business concepts
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Users challenged to broker ethical trade-off between profit and privacy
A University of Dundee student has created a digital experience that educates people about the shadowy world of data brokerage and the potential for companies to misuse the personal information we freely give up.
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Varsity slam dunk success for Dundee
Dundee’s largest amateur sporting event ended with a resounding victory for the University of Dundee this year, as they retained the Tay Varsity Challenge Trophy.
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William Bury - the last man hanged in Dundee
Our students recently participated in a public mock trial in Dundee. They re-examined the medical evidence which led to the execution of William Bury, the last man to be hanged in Dundee.
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Wimberley Award 2019 won by activist Rachel
A student who reported to the European Parliament on the effect that conditions at the Calais refugee camp were having on the mental health of residents has won the University of Dundee’s most prestigious undergraduate award
