15 Apr 2017
Royal visit highlights Thailand connections for University
The University of Dundee welcomed a royal visitor this weekend with HRH Princess Chulabhorn of Thailand arriving to see the world-class education and training facilities in the School of Medicine at Ninewells. The Princess has established the HRH Princess Chulabhorn College of Medical Science in Thailand. During her visit to the University she was shown areas of the medical school including Dundee's leading provision in clinical skills training. Professor Sir Pete Downes, Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the University, said, "We have been delighted to welcome HRH Princess Chulabhorn to Dundee. "We have...
12 Apr 2017
Mental health nurse shortlisted for prestigious award
A mental health nursing student from the University of Dundee is up for a prestigious award from the Royal College of Nursing. Third-year student Kirsty Killiard is the only mental health nurse from Scotland to be shortlisted for the national Andrew Parker Student Nurse Award, which will be announced in May. Kirsty (25), from Lochgelly, is one of four finalists chosen for the award which celebrates student nurses who stand out as patient champions and have changed nursing practice as a result of their own experience or interaction with patients. Kirsty was shortlisted after she introduced a significant ...
10 Apr 2017
Dundee academic honoured for `outstanding’ research
Dr James Chalmers, of the University of Dundee, has been awarded the Patrick Neill Medal by the Royal Society of Edinburgh for his outstanding research work on respiratory infections and his expertise in bronchiectasis. The Patrick Neill Medal is one of the RSE’s major prizes for early career researchers in Scotland. Dr Chalmers is a Discovery Fellow and Honorary Consultant Physician in the Division of Molecular and Clinical Medicine, part of the University’s School of Medicine. He is leading the University’s contribution to a €50 million, Europe-wide, project to develop new drugs...
10 Apr 2017
Top 10 ranking for Dundee in best value for money survey
The University of Dundee has ranked amongst the top 10 best value for money universities in the UK. Dundee achieved the ranking in Expert Market’s new study to find out which institution promises best value for money. It also received praise for its excellent employment prospects, combined with cheap living costs. The report looked at a range of variables including typical student outgoings, the cost of renting and employment prospects post-graduation. Vice-Principal (Learning & Teaching) Karl Leydecker said, “This is another great piece of news for the University that is helping us to m...
10 Apr 2017
Science and Art collaborations to go on display
A ground breaking exhibition that combines science and art will go on display at the University of Dundee’s LifeSpace Gallery this week. ‘Future Emerging Art and Technology’ (FEAT) has been created from collaborations between six internationally acclaimed artists and scientists undertaking cutting-edge work on new technologies. The works explore gene regulation, quantum physics, underwater robotics, carbon capture, and exascale computing. LifeSpace Science Art Research Gallery Curator Dr Sarah Cook said, “The works in this exhibition are a challenge to scientists in more than one ...
