25 Sep 2014
Heroes & Villains – 10th annual Culture Day
Writers, musicians, computer scientists, biologists and historians are among those who will be exploring historic and contemporary representations of good and evil at the University of Dundee’s 10th annual Culture Day next month. Students, staff and members of the public will be treated to a rich and varied programme entitled, ‘Heroes & Villains’ at the Baxter Conference Room 1.36 on Wednesday, 1st October. This year’s event takes place in collaboration with the University’s Centre for Scottish Culture, as part of Scottish Heroes & Villains Month. Organised by its Cu...
23 Sep 2014
Five Million Questions - The Scottish Referendum 2014 in Historical Perspective
The University of Dundee will pay tribute to Professor Christopher Whatley and his 35 years outstanding service to the University at a special Five Million Questions event this Saturday. The Union of 1707 has played a major part in Professor Christopher Whatley’s own research and writing as a historian of national importance. Over the last two years he has led the University’s contribution to the referendum debate through our Five Million Questions project. This Saturday’s event marks both his contribution to the University and the independence debate by setting the referendum and...
22 Sep 2014
‘Digital Lace’ scoops top prize
A lecturer from Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design (DJCAD) has received a prestigious award for work combining traditional craft skills with the latest digital technology. Sara Robertson and her collaborator Sarah Taylor won the 2014 Design Exhibition Jury Award for Fibre Arts at the International Symposium of Wearable Computers. Their project, 'Digital Lace', uses smart inks and fibre optic technologies, to create ambient materials that respond to heat by colour change and light emission. It is now being exhibited at Microsoft Research’s Studio 99 alongside other examples of wearable ...
22 Sep 2014
Study unmasks Scotland’s silent killer - On the road to detecting lung cancer early
When Shirley Dolan volunteered a vial of blood for a study at the University of Dundee’s Clinical Research Centre, she had no idea that her lung was harbouring a tumour – which if left undetected for much longer would radically reduce her chance of survival from any treatment. “I received a letter from my GP inviting me to join a cancer research programme,” said Mrs Dolan. “It is targeting smokers and ex-smokers between the ages of 50-75. Basically, you give a blood sample and it’s checked against a newly developed test for lung cancer. “I never even had a ...
22 Sep 2014
Professor Sue Black, Sir Chris Hoy and Dr Ann Matheson honoured for their contribution to Scottish culture
Leading international scientist Professor Sue Black, Olympic cyclist Sir Chris Hoy and celebrated Academic Dr Ann Matheson have been named as this year’s winners of the Andrew Fletcher of Saltoun Award. Established in 1988, the award forms part of the Saltire Society’s annual awards programme, which recognises and celebrates Scottish culture and heritage. It celebrates the legacy of Andrew Fletcher of Saltoun, often remembered as one of Scotland’s true patriots, by recognising significant contributions made to Scottish culture. Previous recipients include Tom Fleming, Donald Dewar, Geor...