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The Bridge

Articles and stories for alumni, friends, and supporters

Welcome!

Welcome to your Winter edition of our online magazine for alumni and friends of the University.

It has been a challenging year, but every day our students, staff, alumni, and supporters continue to transform lives; from advocacy and life-changing education to breakthroughs in research and treatments.

As we navigate through this challenging period, we remain committed to delivering excellence in teaching and research and showcasing the amazing achievements of our alumni and friends, both close to home and across the world. We hope you enjoy exploring!

Congratulations, Class of 2025!

Welcome to your alumni community! Take a look at some of the pics and stories from your Winter Graduation celebrations.
The Class of 2025!

"I was always a rebel"

Our Chancellor (and self-confessed former rebellious student!) Lord George Robertson shares his memories of student protests and standing up for what's right - and why he's back to serve staff and students in his current role
Read George's story

The future of medicine

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From finding a potential cure for Parkinson's to performing remote-controlled brain surgery, our researchers are finding the treatments of the future for patients with brain injuries and disorders

21st-century treatments

A change of course

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Proving it's never too late to follow your dreams, graduate Robyn Oliphant returned to the University after graduating with an English degree to pivot her career into nursing

Robyn's story: from novels to nursing

Your updates

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Don't miss updates from our alumni across the globe - will you spot a former flatmate, friend, or flame?!

Search our alumni updates

Celebrating amazing alumni

The Bridge Alumni Awards are a celebration of our alumni across the globe. Find out more about the Awards and last year's winners!
Learn more about the awards

Thanks to you

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There's so much we do, thanks to... you! Our alumni, friends, and supporters are at the heart of so many of our missions - here's how they're making an impact alongside us.

Super supporters, this way!

Then and now

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Pam Lawrence, our Alumni Relations Manager, is well-known around the Uni in her current role, but before that, she was a student here in the 00s! She shares her memories and why you should consider a reunion with your uni pals...

From student to staff

Step back in time

Did you know the first classes linked to the University of Dundee can be traced back 150 years ago to 1875? In celebration, we take a look back at some moments in our history...
Let's do the time warp

Show me everything!

Not sure where to start with this issue of The Bridge? Take a look at all the articles we've curated for you...

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Show your support

Within The Bridge, you'll discover inspiring stories of our students’ achievements, pioneering research, and life-changing opportunities at the University of Dundee. Your crucial support enables this vital work to continue, shaping a better, brighter future for Dundee and the world.

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