20 Jun 2016
Exhibitions and awards for Degree Show stars
Almost 150 Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design graduates, who wowed visitors to last month’s Degree Show, are set to receive nationwide exposure after being selected for prestigious exhibitions. Sixty-seven graduating students from the Product Design, Jewellery & Metal Design, Digital Interaction Design, and Textile Design courses at Duncan of Jordanstone, part of the University of Dundee, will be exhibiting at the New Designers exhibition, which takes place in London over two tranches from 29th June to 2nd July. Another 22 graphic design and illustration graduates will be exhibit...
20 Jun 2016
Two babies and four degrees push medic Pippa to the limit
For most people, the prospect of becoming a parent during their studies would be daunting but University of Dundee graduand Pippa Bell pushed herself further by having a second baby while studying for her degree in Medicine. Pippa (38), from Roxburgh in the Borders, gave birth to her daughter Elizabeth between the first and second years of her course and followed up with son Douglas less than 12 months later. The rest of her degree passed without Pippa and husband Steven adding to their family further but night feeds, nappies, teething and tantrums meant overcoming obstacles that her classmates didn&rsquo...
16 Jun 2016
Second major design award for ‘Zinc House’
A rural dwelling designed by the University of Dundee’s Professor Graeme Hutton and local firm Leadingham Jameson Rogers + Hynd to blend seamlessly into its surroundings has won a second major architecture prize. The team behind ‘Zinc-House’ near Monikie received a Royal Incorporation of Architects In Scotland (RIAS) Award at the organisation’s annual ceremony in Glasgow last night. The accolade follows on from their success in the Best Residence category of the Scottish Design Awards earlier this month. The University/LJR+H partnership had previously won both awards in 2009 for t...
16 Jun 2016
University of Dundee providing £740m boost to Scottish economy and supports over 8000 jobs
The University of Dundee contributes over £740M to the Scottish economy annually For every £1 of Scottish Government funding, the University generates over £7 for the Scottish economy 1 in every 12 jobs in Dundee is supported by the University’s activities The University of Dundee supports over £740million of turnover in businesses in Scotland, according to an economic and social impact study carried out by the Fraser of Allander Institute. The report shows how vital the University is to the economy of east and central Scotland. One in every 12 of the jobs in Dundee &n...
15 Jun 2016
Dundee shows off the lighter side of research
A group of wise-cracking researchers and students from the University of Dundee will make the jump from lecture theatre to the stage later this month when they perform at the latest Bright Club event. The next instalment of Dundee’s freshest comedy club with an intellectual twist takes place at Braes on Tuesday, 21st June at 8.30pm. Comedian Susan Morrison, who will be hosting the event, said, “I am delighted to return as compere for the funniest night this side of the Tay. “Bright Club always stands out as a great night, especially since it’s the only comedy event with such weir...
