Stories from the University of Dundee
Latest press releases and features
Latest stories
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Health complications brought about by the pandemic have helped to make the public aware of the importance of respiratory health, a University of Dundee expert has said.
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Leading forensic officers are delving into a famous ‘murder’ from more than 100 years ago, in the return of a true crime podcast from the University of Dundee
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A life-changing procedure that can prevent uncontrolled tremors in Parkinson’s patients has been performed for the first time in Scotland.
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Each annual cohort of international students at the University of Dundee helps contribute £329 million for the Tayside and Fife economies, new figures have revealed.
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While many look forward to some downtime amid retirement, one of the University of Dundee’s soon-to-be graduates was embarking on a Masters degree
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Dr Sabir Zazai, Chief Executive of the Scottish Refugee Council, will be awarded an honorary degree by the University of Dundee today on World Refugee Day, Thursday 20 June,
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Getting a degree is a huge achievement in itself, but one graduate also left the University of Dundee as CEO of a newly established business
![Members of the Urban ReLeaf team stand lined up, smiling](http://cdn-acquia.dundee.ac.uk/sites/default/files/styles/card/public/2024-06/Urban%20ReLeaf.jpg?itok=2H8c8ZTP)
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The relationship between cityscapes and so-called “urban forests” is to receive a root and branch review as part of major conference hosted by the University of Dundee
![Dean of Dentistry, Professor Philip Preshaw, is presented with the white gloves by some of this year's cohort of graduates.](http://cdn-acquia.dundee.ac.uk/sites/default/files/styles/card/public/2024-06/Dean%20of%20Dentistry%2C%20Professor%20Philip%20Preshaw%2C%20is%20presented%20with%20the%20white%20gloves%20by%20some%20of%20this%20year%27s%20cohort%20of%20graduates..jpeg?itok=Qynu-FHQ)
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Staff and students from the University of Dundee’s School of Dentistry have plenty to smile about as they prepare to take part in a rare academic tradition.
![Side by side photos of Danni and Kai, the University of Dundee's Wimberley Award winners, who are wearing their graduation gowns](http://cdn-acquia.dundee.ac.uk/sites/default/files/styles/card/public/2024-06/USE%20THIS%20ONE%20DANNI%20KAI.jpg?itok=jBSCl5RK)
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Superstars of student representation have been recognised for their work as the University of Dundee named the winners of one of its most prestigious awards
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There are few more important jobs at a graduation ceremony than providing the soundtrack to the day.
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The achievements of more than 4,000 students will be celebrated this week as the University of Dundee hosts its Summer Graduation ceremonies
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The University of Dundee is collaborating with The Courier to support democratic engagement across the local community by hosting a hustings event in the run up to the general election
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Virtual reality (VR) technology to assist in the investigation of crime scenes and fires could soon be used across Europe
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The University of Dundee is hosting a series of lectures by Professor Werner De Bondt this week, including the School of Business’ flagship event of the year, the Ronald Coase Lecture
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Six leading figures from science, law, medicine, sustainable energy, refugee rights, and inclusion and intersectionality will be honoured at the University of Dundee’s summer graduation ceremonies this month
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Scientists at the University of Dundee have uncovered the inner relay of a molecular switch that protects the brain against the development of Parkinson’s disease.
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Artists and designers from across the globe are invited to submit their work to one of the world’s most prestigious exhibitions dedicated to drawing
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An annual study detailing the reading habits of the nation's children has shown shows a 4.4% year-on-year decrease in the number of books being read by children from Year 1 to Year 11.
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The University of Dundee is set to host the annual Scottish Graduate School of Social Sciences (SGSSS) Summer School this week, with hundreds of students from across Scotland – and a small herd of alpacas – all set to arrive on campus.