25 Feb 2016
Volleyball alumni heed call of the court from across the globe
Former stars of the University of Dundee’s Volleyball Club will this weekend return to the city from as far afield as Switzerland, Greece, Cyprus, Italy, Denmark and China for a reunion on the court and at the bar. Almost 100 current and former members of the club will take part in the alumni reunion weekend on Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th February. Former members from the past five decades will rekindle their memories of student sport and meet up with old friends as well as the new crop of volleyball stars. Activities for the weekend include a recreational tournament and a challenge match between...
22 Feb 2016
Exhibition celebrates more than a century of transforming lives through education and social work
An exhibition celebrating 110 years of education and social work training will open at the University of Dundee this week. ‘Transforming lives through Education and Social Work: More than a Century of Making a Difference’ opens at the University’s Tower Foyer Gallery on Friday, 26th February. Images, artefacts and other information from the early days of Dundee Training College right through to today and the University’s School of Education & Social Work feature in the exhibition. The successes of degree and diploma programmes and the role Dundee has played in shaping the educ...
22 Feb 2016
‘International Crime’ – Saturday Evening Lecture on 5th March
The Chief Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court will visit the University of Dundee next month to discuss the importance of scientific evidence in high-profile trials. Fatou Bensouda, who leads the Office of the Prosecutor at the ICC in The Hague, is one of four highly successful and inspirational women leading the next instalment of the Saturday Evening Lecture Series (SELS) at the University of Dundee. Her office investigates and prosecutes cases of genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes. She will be in conversation with Dorothy Bain QC to discuss the use of scientific and othe...
19 Feb 2016
Dundee has 48 hours to change the world
What would you do if you only had 48 hours to change the world? That’s a question designers from Dundee will be grappling with when they get together with people from all walks of life to try and solve serious issues affecting the world at this year’s Global Service Jam. The Dundee Service Jam, led by staff and students at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design, part of the University of Dundee, takes place at the Vision Building, Greenmarket, from 5pm on Friday, 26th February. Via live video links and social media, the Dundee participants will connect with Jammers from Cairo to Cal...
17 Feb 2016
Last chance to enter 2016 Dundee International Book Prize
Aspiring authors dreaming of becoming the next literary sensation have just days to prove their unpublished masterpiece is worthy of winning £5,000 and a coveted publishing deal. Hundreds of writers from around the globe have already entered the 2016 Dundee International Book Prize and any scribes who have not yet done so have until the end of Friday, 19th February to submit their novel for consideration. In addition to the cash prize and publishing contract with Freight Books, this year’s winner will also receive a week of protected writing time and mentorship in Dundee. All entries will be ...
