12 Feb 2014
Satellite image shows storm threatening UK
A dramatic satellite image received by the University of Dundee today shows the scale of the storm threatening to batter the UK. The image, received at 11.45am today at the University's Satellite Receiving Station, shows a storm system covering the entire western side of the UK and Ireland. For media enquiries contact: Roddy Isles Head, Press Office University of Dundee Nethergate, Dundee, DD1 4HN TEL: 01382 384910 E-MAIL: r.isles@dundee.ac.uk MOBILE: 07800 581902...
11 Feb 2014
Commemorating the great Tay flood of 1814
Many residents of Perth will still remember the disastrous flooding of January 1993, which left many hundreds of families with flooded homes and memories which they would rather forget. But this week sees the bicentenary of a flood which was recorded as being half a metre higher. On February 12th, 1814, an ice-jam flood occurred as ice floes gradually blocked the arches of Smeaton's Bridge and constricted the flow. The peak water level marked on the bridge is 7.0 m above sea level, compared with 6.48 m for the 1993 peak[i]. Dr Andrew Black, Senior Lecturer in Geography at the University of Dundee and an ...
11 Feb 2014
Volunteering Fair 2014
More than 80 organisations, ranging from the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) to the Scottish Football Association (SFA), will be exhibiting at the University of Dundee's annual Volunteering Fair this month. The event will take place at Bonar Hall from 11am-3pm on Wednesday, 19th February. Dozens of organisations and groups will be attending the event with the aim of promoting the range of volunteering, work experience and summer work opportunities to students, staff and graduates. The Volunteering Fair is hosted by the University's Careers Service in conjunction with Dundee University Students...
10 Feb 2014
Sunday League reunion brings back memories of halcyon days
Photo opportunity: 2pm on Saturday, 15th March at Riverside Sports Ground University of Dundee Sunday League footballers will rekindle on-field rivalries from 15 years ago when they meet up for a reunion match at their old stomping ground next month. Representatives of ten teams who played in the league in the 1998/99 season have confirmed their attendance at the game, which will take place at the University's Riverside Sports Ground at 2pm on Sunday, 15th March. Although they proudly sported the colours of illustrious sides such as East Bams Argyll, Suburban Superheroes, and Donkeybridge Dodos at their...
10 Feb 2014
'Extremes: Life, Death and the Limits of the Human Body' - Saturday Evening Lecture on February 15th
The limits of human endurance and the price paid by those determined to push the boundaries of mental and physical possibilities will be explored during the next Saturday Evening Lecture at the University of Dundee. Medical doctor and broadcaster Dr Kevin Fong, who has special interests in human space exploration and extreme environment physiology, will discuss 'Extremes: Life, Death and the Limits of the Human Body' at the Dalhousie Building on Saturday, 15th February. In addition to his medical qualifications, Dr Fong holds degrees in astrophysics and engineering. He has specialised in anaesthesia, int...