University of Dundee News

Cycling Dundee family raise �515 for Alzheimer's Research

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:23:00 GMT

The marathon efforts of three bicycling members of a Dundee family have led to them raising �515 for a University of Dundee-based Alzheimer�s disease research centre.

WHO invite recognises Dundee's global standing

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:21:00 GMT

Dundee�s position as a global leader in health research has been recognised with an invitation for a University Professor to speak at a major World Health Organisation symposium in Panama this week.

Happy Duckling scoops BAFTA

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:19:00 GMT

'The Happy Duckling', an enchanting animation short produced by students from the universities of Dundee and Abertay, last night scooped a prestigious BAFTA Scotland Award.

Visions of Discovery - From Bacteria to Brain Tumours, Chromosomes to Cancer Cells

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:15:00 GMT

A series of stunning images arising from biological and medical research form a new exhibition opening at the University of Dundee this week - 'Visions of Discovery'.

Quilt wraps up V&A Success for student Kirsty

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:21:00 GMT

A fourth-year student from Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design in Dundee will have her work exhibited at the Victoria & Albert Museum next year alongside some of the world�s leading artists and designers - including Tracey Emin and Grayson Perry.

Fall of the wall talk to launch Bell Lecture Series

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:46:00 GMT

With the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989, the dreams of millions of young East Europeans were unleashed. As one authoritarian regime after another collapsed, youths from either side of the Iron Curtain looked forward to sharing a peaceful and prosperous future.

Bouncing bombs and a brilliant brain

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:14:00 GMT

Sir Barnes Wallis is best known as the 'boffin' behind the ingenious bouncing bomb used by 617 Squadron in the famous Dambusters raid, but his brilliant legacy stretches far beyond this one considerable achievement.

Dundee's Volleyball men celebrate two year unbeaten run

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:51:00 GMT

Dundee University's Men's Volleyball Team are looking to protect an unprecedented unbeaten run this weekend as they prepare for their latest fixture.

Brian Taylor's big debate comes to campus

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:55:00 GMT

BBC Scotland's Political Editor, Brian Taylor, heads to Dundee this week with his weekly BBC Radio Scotland programme, Brian Taylor's Big Debate, this Friday, November 6, coming from the Bonar Hall at the University.

Staff to get help getting on their bikes

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:43:00 GMT

The University of Dundee has launched a new Cycle to Work scheme promoting healthier journeys to work and encouraging employees to cut their carbon footprint.

'Feeding your baby' project seeks out pregnant Dundee women

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:11:00 GMT

Researchers from the University of Dundee are to embark on a project that will help form the most complete picture of the feeding choices made by new mothers in the city.

Explorer to swap wilderness for West End of Dundee

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:44:00 GMT

Intrepid wilderness explorer, writer and photographer John Dunn will visit the University of Dundee next week to share his experiences of a recent expedition to British Columbia.

Court approves investment in Crawford, Matthew Buildings

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:43:00 GMT

The Matthew and Crawford Buildings at the University of Dundee, which house Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design, the School of Architecture and the department of Town and Regional Planning, are to be extensively refurbished and remodelled.

Dundee enters new era of translational medical research

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:37:00 GMT

A major initiative at the University of Dundee to translate research findings into tools, techniques and therapies which can directly benefit patients has kicked off a new wave of research projects.

The art of science and the science of art

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:07:00 GMT

A fascinating new book containing the results of a two-year collaboration between scientists and artists at the University of Dundee that explores the visualisation of laboratory data will be launched later this week.

Crime writer to appear in Dundee

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:32:00 GMT

One of Scotland�s most popular and prolific novelists is set to unleash pandemonium when he appears in Dundee next week.