University of Dundee News

Local trusts help ensure the UK is prepared for any eventuality

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 11:00:00 GMT

Trustee of the Aberbrothock Skea Trust, Mr J G Mathieson will present a �3000 cheque to Professor Sue Black, Director of Centre of Anatomy & Human Identification, University of Dundee and Dr Roos Eisma, Postdoctoral Researcher.

DNA 'Swiss army knife' discovered by Dundee scientists

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 10:58:00 GMT

Scientists in the Medical Research Council (MRC) Protein Phosphorylation Unit at the University of Dundee have discovered a group of proteins acting like a 'Swiss Army Knife' to repair damaged DNA in our cells, a finding which could have future implications for cancer treatments.

Mystery E.coli genes essential for survival of many species

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 11:11:00 GMT

Scientists at the University of Dundee have shown that E. coli - one of the best known and extensively studied organisms in the world - remains an enigma that may hold the key to human diseases, such as cancer.

Double international exhibition for Dundee lecturer

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 10:25:00 GMT

An interactive installation created by a lecturer from Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design will go on display in Poland later this year, its second international exhibition of the year.

Jewellery graduate strikes gold

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 09:14:00 GMT

A Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design graduate is celebrating after today receiving one of the UK�s most illustrious awards for emerging jewellery designers.

Prestigious award for Professor Ronald M Harden

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 13:27:00 GMT

Professor Ronald M Harden of the University of Dundee will next week receive a prestigious award recognising his contribution to high quality research in medical education and for promoting good educational practice.

Dundee and St Andrews to host major primary care conference

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 16:19:00 GMT

The universities of Dundee and St Andrews will later this week jointly host one of the UK's premier health and science conferences.

Appointment of new Principal and Vice-Chancellor

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 11:48:00 GMT

The new Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Dundee has been announced as Professor Pete Downes.

New professor of international law at the University of Dundee

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 15:35:00 GMT

An acclaimed international arbitration lawyer has been appointed Professor of International Law at the University of Dundee, cementing the institution�s position as the world leader in a field growing in size and global importance.

Exceptional year for jewellery graduates

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:53:00 GMT

The Jewellery � Metal Design department at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design is celebrating one of its most successful years ever, with students picking up a string of awards, and a record amount of first class honours degrees being awarded.