11 Sep 2014
Chaplaincy Opening Service – 16th September
PRESS RELEASE FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE Chaplaincy Opening Service – 16th September Students, staff and other members of the University of Dundee community will come together next week for the traditional Opening Service at the University Chaplaincy. The University holds the non-denominational service at the start of each academic year. Professor Pete Downes, Principal of the University, and the Rev Dr Fiona Douglas, University Chaplain, invite all students and staff, and their family and friends to join them for this service and reception, which takes place in the University Chapel at 5.15 pm...
10 Sep 2014
`Wha’s Like Us?’ – 5 Million Questions public event
The eyes of the world may be on Scotland as it approaches the referendum but what are they seeing? Journalists and researchers from Ireland, Catalonia and South Africa will join David Torrance for a 5 Million Questions public event at the University of Dundee this Saturday, September 13th, to look at how the referendum debate has been received outside the UK. “It is always interesting to get a sense of perspective from outside the boundaries of a debate which has been passionate and is increasingly hotly contested,” said David Torrance, Associate Director of 5 Million Questions and panel host...
10 Sep 2014
Busiest ever Doors Open Days for Dundee
Dundee is set for its busiest ever Doors Open Days this weekend when a record 40 buildings welcome visitors. The organisers of one of Dundee’s biggest annual community celebrations have reported unprecedented interest in this year’s event and believe more visitors than ever will flock to some of the city’s most-loved buildings and discover their best-kept secrets. On Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th September, hundreds of people will be allowed to access all areas at venues not normally open to the public as well as taking part in events, tours and talks for all ages. Doors Open Days in D...
8 Sep 2014
The science of argumentation to be explored as arguments rage
Yes Scotland v Better Together. Salmond v Darling. Cybernats v Nobots. We are living through a time of unprecedented political discussion in Scotland, and artificial intelligence technologies for understanding human reasoning, debate and argument will be examined when the Universities of Dundee and Aberdeen host an international computing conference tomorrow. The 5th International Conference on Computational Models of Argument will be held at Atholl Palace in Pitlochry and will bring together more than 70 scientists from the UK, Europe, North America and Asia to discuss the latest developments in the fiel...
8 Sep 2014
Artists aim to make ‘Decision Time’ easier for voters
As people in Scotland gear up for the biggest vote of their lifetime, a new Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design (DJCAD) exhibition will explore the factors influencing the decision people make. ‘Decision Time’ takes place from Friday, 12th to Thursday, 18th September 2014 – the day of the historic independence referendum – at Centrespace in the Visual Research Centre at Dundee Contemporary Arts. The exhibition comprises artworks, performances, talks and dialogues exploring decision-making in the context of the vote and features contributions from leading Scottish artis...
