University of Dundee News

Professor Andrew Morris appointed Scotland's Chief Scientist

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:47:00 GMT

Professor Andrew Morris, of the University of Dundee, has been appointed the new Chief Scientist for Scotland.

International design workshop at DJCAD to focus on V&A at Dundee

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:52:00 GMT

An international workshop focusing on creativity in local enterprise, with specific reference to the V&A at Dundee project, will take place at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design (DJCAD) next week.

DJCAD lecturer features in BBC show

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:53:00 GMT

A senior lecturer at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design (DJCAD) will next week feature on BBC Two ArtWorks Scotland's show to discuss how his, and other, work deals with the issue of missing people.

'Feeding the World - Science or Reliance on Nature?' - Cafe Science Extra event, 8th February

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:22:00 GMT

The ways in which scientific and technological breakthroughs can prevent food shortages across the world will be explored at the next Cafe Science Extra event in Dundee.

Dundee students graduate - in Eritrea

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:38:00 GMT

The University of Dundee has held a graduation ceremony for it's latest successful students in nursing and healthcare management - in Eritrea.

Survey finds public support for randomised medicine studies

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:29:00 GMT

Studies of the effectiveness and safety of prescription medicines in Scotland that randomise prescribing policy in different GP practices are broadly supported by the general public, a survey carried out for the University of Dundee has found.

Potential new treatment identified for Leishmaniasis

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:14:00 GMT

Researchers at the University of Dundee have identified fexinidazole as a possible, much-needed, new treatment for the parasitic disease visceral leishmaniasis.

Dalai Lama tickets sell out in two hours

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:14:00 GMT

Huge public interest in His Holiness The Dalai Lama's historic first visit to Dundee saw tickets for a public talk which he will deliver sell out little after two hours of going on sale this morning.

DJCAD to host exhibition of video art

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:53:00 GMT

Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design (DJCAD) is to host a major international exhibition of video art.

Climate change, Biofuels and Scotland's church records - CECHR 2nd annual symposium

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:45:00 GMT

Biofuels of the future, new approaches to tackling some of the problems created by climate change, and an examination of Scotland's climate through early church records will be among the subjects discussed at the second annual symposium of CECHR.

Dundee Literary Salons 2012

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:16:00 GMT

Award-winning Australian poet, novelist and screenwriter Emily Ballou, who most recently worked on the television adaptation of the international best-seller 'The Slap', will launch the 2012 programme of the popular Dundee Literary Salons series later this week.

Stuart MacBride offers murder tour of Aberdeen

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:03:00 GMT

Best-selling author Stuart MacBride is offering a murder tour of his hometown of Aberdeen to one lucky winner of the latest competition offered by the University of Dundee's 'Million For A Morgue' campaign.

University of Dundee Sports Union Granted London 2012 Inspire Mark

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:12:00 GMT

Dundee Celebrations 2012, a one-day event bringing the cultural and sporting aspects of this year's Olympics, has been granted the prestigious London 2012 Inspire Mark as part of the programme which recognises exceptional and innovative projects inspired by the Games.

'Sold Out' signs at the ready for Dalai Lama visit

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 16:26:00 GMT

Tickets for His Holiness The Dalai Lama's eagerly anticipated first appearance in Dundee will go on sale next week.

Proposals for Whitfield regeneration win students planning award

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:52:00 GMT

Two Town and Regional Planning Students from the University of Dundee have been announced as the joint winners of the Dundee Civic Design Award.

UK's first national breast cancer tissue bank opens vaults to all

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:37:00 GMT

Breast cancer research has been given a massive boost as the UK's first national breast cancer tissue bank today opens its vaults of precious breast cancer tissue, to all researchers in the UK and Ireland.

International submissions sought for book prize of £10,000 and a publishing deal

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:51:00 GMT

Aspiring novelists will once more have the chance to get their work published and land a lucrative cash prize, with the launch of the 2012 Dundee International Book Prize.

Stuart MacBride: Million For A Morgue - Saturday Evening Lecture on 4th February

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:12:00 GMT

Stuart MacBride, one of the UK's most successful crime authors and one of the 10 writers backing the University of Dundee's 'Million For A Morgue' campaign, will deliver the next instalment in the 2012 Saturday Evening Lecture Series.

Dundee researchers seek to beat 'molecular obesity'

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:14:00 GMT

Researchers from the University of Dundee have come up with a new innovative approach in the quest to reduce failure rates in the drug discovery process and fight 'molecular obesity'.

University of Dundee Alumnus Dr Nicholas Lydon Wins 2012 Japan Prize

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:15:00 GMT

The Japan Prize Foundation has announced the laureates of its 2012 Japan Prize, one of the world's most prestigious awards in science and technology, and one of them is Dr Nick Lydon, an alumnus and honorary graduate of the University of Dundee.