University of Dundee

We're sorry to share the news that our former Rector Tony Slattery has died. Tony, best known for comedic improv on Channel 4 show Whose Line Is It Anyway?, was Rector from 1998-2001. This photo, from Archive Services, shows Tony in his Rector's gown in City Square, Dundee.

[Video: a sunrise over the River Tay at the Tay Rail Bridge. Two ducks bob over the gentle waves]

Happy New Year! ✨ We're now open following the winter break and enjoying this beautiful sunrise over the River Tay. Bonus points if you spot the two feathered friends bobbing their way into 2025!

@MattKirby_ @releafcities Welcome! Hope you enjoy your first day! ✨

Excited to be starting the new year in a #NewJob working on @releafcities based at @dundeeuni and across Europe to provide innovative and participatory approaches to create liveable, and resilient cities through urban greening which empower citizens

Thinking about undergraduate study but worried you've left it too late to start researching your choices? We've got you! Check out our upcoming webinars to find out what Dundee has to offer: buff.ly/49PLEuB

The University is closed for winter vacation - we reopen 9am, Monday 6 January 2025. We won't be able to respond to messages, but if you need support, resources are on our website: dundee.ac.uk/festive Wishing you a happy and peaceful break, and we'll see you in 2025! ✨

Catch the second series of Lucy Worsley Investigates on BBC2, 9pm, Friday 3 January. Episode 1 sees Prof Niamh Nic Daeid, Director @lrcfs, interviewed to give a modern view of how the infamous Jack the Ripper case were handled by experts at the time. buff.ly/4gsyJS2

[Video: Patient Jennifer talks about how being the first patient in a clinical trial felt]

A Dundee patient has become first in Europe to receive personalised cancer therapy for gastro-oesophageal cancer. Jennifer is being treated at Tayside Cancer Centre, one of 38 cancer centres globally running the mRNA therapy trial. buff.ly/41CYYR5 @RussellPetty19

Lots of people will currently be thinking about studying at uni. Where, what, and how, in particular. 🤔 We've collated a bunch of handy resources to help you make your decision - bookmark the page or tag someone who could use the advice: buff.ly/41yRuyh

Could you shape the future of law enforcement? A study from our @lrcfs and @HumanitiesUoD is recruiting citizen jurors to inform the future of digital crime fighting across Europe 🕵️‍♂️ 📱 Learn more 👉 buff.ly/4ivKpVp

Approximately 25% of food is threatened annually by pests and diseases 🌱 Experts from @UoDLifeSciences will lead a new @UKRI_News project to reveal the secrets of diseases like potato blight, aiming to secure future food supplies. buff.ly/4fkz1ZE

With hands-on workshops led by our incredible academic staff, this event will give attendees a unique insight into these courses at university level and beyond, and enhance their skillsets too. Places are limited, so sign up ASAP! buff.ly/3OWlMDz

This on-campus event will give attendees the opportunity to explore our many STEM specialisms, including Anatomy, Forensic Anthropology, Life Sciences, Maths, Physics, Engineering, Environmental Science, and Computer Science. 👇

S5/S6 Scottish secondary school pupils are invited to our annual Discover STEM event on Monday 16 December! Details below 👇

Fascinated by the fusion of forensic science and crime fiction? 🕵️‍♂️ One of the nation's favourite authors, @valmcdermid, will present the @lrcfs Forensic Science Annual Lecture next Wednesday. For more details and free tickets 👉 buff.ly/3ZBJHhR

Want to learn what happens when science fact meets crime fiction 🕵️‍♂️ It is a pleasure to announce that best-selling crime author @valmcdermid will deliver our @lrcfs Forensic Science Annual Lecture on Wednesday 11 December. Details and ticket info 👉 buff.ly/3ZBJHhR

£300k to research 'forgotten cancer' awarded to our medical researchers and collaborators at Queen's University Belfast Read more buff.ly/4iaO4YJ

Welcome back! It is an honour to host Professor Lady Sue Black this evening to deliver our sold out Margaret Harris Lecture. Professor Lady Black was Professor of Anatomy and Forensic Anthropology here from 2003 to 2018 and today is President of St John's College, Oxford.

Congratulations to Sophia Yadong Hao, Director & Principal Curator of Cooper Gallery who has been included on the List's Hot 100 for 2024. Find out more about the Cooper Gallery's current exhibition - buff.ly/3Owo3Wc