University of Dundee News

Family to pay tribute to Jane in Degree Show week

Wed, 22 May 2013 14:43:00 BST

The family of late Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design student Jane Kelly will tomorrow plant a tree at DJCAD to mark what would have been one of the biggest weeks of her life.

'Science in the courtroom' - Cafe Science event on Monday, 27th May

Wed, 22 May 2013 11:27:00 BST

A legal expert from the University of Dundee will examine the vital role that scientific evidence plays in ensuring that justice is done at the next Cafe Science event.

Little artists get their own degree show

Wed, 22 May 2013 09:47:00 BST

Thousands of people have already enjoyed the stunning work laid out in the annual Degree Show at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design. Now a future generation of artists are set to display their own work at the University of Dundee.

New university partnership to support industry and government on offshore wind

Wed, 22 May 2013 09:27:00 BST

Three of Scotland's east coast universities are combining their expertise and experience to launch a new institute aimed at becoming the recognised global authority on the delivery and implementation of offshore renewable energy.

Dozens of fully funded postgraduate places available

Mon, 20 May 2013 11:34:00 BST

Fully funded places on taught postgraduate programmes at the University of Dundee have been made available as part of a Scottish Funding Council (SFC) initiative to develop a high-level skills base across key sectors of the Scottish economy.

Fish and chips proposed as possible saviour of the world

Mon, 20 May 2013 10:22:00 BST

Can the humble fish supper help save the planet? That's the question that Sonia Angus is trying to answer through her exhibit at this year's DJCAD Degree Show.

University set to welcome youngest-ever lecturers

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:05:00 BST

A group of primary school pupils will turn the tables on their elders on Monday when they visit the University of Dundee to become lecturers for the day.

University welcomes 'Go Dundee Learning Journey'

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:39:00 BST

The Go Dundee Learning Journey 2013 will stop off at the University of Dundee tomorrow, Saturday May 18th, where passengers will get an insight into the internationally renowned science activities taking place in the city.

Potential for Dundee-India collaborations to be explored

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:21:00 BST

The University of Dundee will next week be visited by a high-ranking official in the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) looking to establish research, educational and commercial partnerships between the UK and India.

DNA variant affects diabetes risk and treatment response

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:09:00 BST

A DNA variant near a digestive enzyme does not only affect risk of developing diabetes but also affects the response to treatment, an international consortium of researchers including the University of Dundee has found.

Pubs and people provide inspiration for Alice

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:22:00 BST

Illustration student Alice Newman has created a beautifully detailed tribute to her adopted city, and its pubs, for the DJCAD Degree Show 2013, which opens tomorrow.

Dam Busters expert to give anniversary talk

Wed, 15 May 2013 15:06:00 BST

University of Dundee lecturer Dr Iain Murray, author of the best selling Haynes `Dam Busters Manual', will speak to local Air Cadets this week to mark the anniversary of the famous World War II raid.

Planet Earth re-imagined in soft sculpture at DJCAD Degree Show

Wed, 15 May 2013 11:27:00 BST

Animal-obsessed artist Mary Beth Quigley will unveil a menagerie of life-sized giraffes, hippos, lemurs, penguins, flamingos and other creatures when this year's Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design (DJCAD) Degree Show opens on Friday.

'Fascination of plants day' comes to Dundee - Saturday May 18th

Wed, 15 May 2013 10:48:00 BST

The amazing range and diversity of plant-life on our planet will be explored at the University of Dundee Botanic Garden this weekend as part of the international Fascination of Plants Day.

'Bookers Dozen' make globe-spanning shortlist for 2013 Dundee International Book Prize

Tue, 14 May 2013 12:39:00 BST

A 13-strong shortlist of authors has been announced for this year's Dundee International Book Prize.

'Visions of our Waterfront' - Architecture Degree Show 2013

Tue, 14 May 2013 09:52:00 BST

A vision of Dundee and its central waterfront in 2030 will be presented at this year's University of Dundee Architecture Degree Show.

Degree Show 2013 set to enthral thousands

Mon, 13 May 2013 11:11:00 BST

Top industry professionals, talent spotters and graduates who enrolled in art school 60 years ago are among those who will help mark the 125th anniversary of Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design during this year's DJCAD Degree Show.

Design in action launches across Scotland

Mon, 13 May 2013 10:40:00 BST

Wayne Hemingway, one of the UK's most recognisable designers, will give a public lecture in Dundee this week to cap a week of activities across Scotland to mark the official launch of the Design in Action project.

Spring clean for campus and surrounding area

Fri, 10 May 2013 11:02:00 BST

Staff and students from the University of Dundee will play their part in keeping their city beautiful next month when they join with other volunteers to rid their local community of litter and graffiti.