15 Mar 2019

New material proves Frankenstein is no creature of habit

An exciting new series of works produced in celebration of the 200th anniversary of Frankenstein, and author Mary Shelley's links to the city of Dundee, will be launched later this month. ‘The Frankenstein Showcase’ takes place at the Baxter Suite, University of Dundee, on Thursday 28 March. A new Dundee edition of the classic text will be unveiled at the event alongside work across film, poetry and comics. Edited by Dr Daniel Cook, of the University’s English department, the book comprises the complete 1818 text of the ground-breaking science fiction novel as well as original images pr...

15 Mar 2019

Publication of the University’s ELIR Report 2019

The University has been commended for our positive working relationship with students and our commitment to providing high-quality teaching and learning, in the Enhancement-led Institutional Review (ELIR) report from the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA). The QAA, the UK’s independent quality body, appointed a team of five independent experts to review the University earlier this academic year. The team awarded the University commendations in six areas, including:  our productive and collaborative relationship with students  an excellent postgraduate research student ...

15 Mar 2019

Caribbean conference challenges energy conceptions

Continuing concerns over climate change have prompted a steady shift towards cleaner sources of energy. However, as nations strive to keep the lights on, how do some countries keep up with the rapid deployment of new energy technologies? World-leading experts in global energy law and sustainability will head to Trinidad and Tobago later this month to discuss how different economies and industries can make a ‘just transition’ to a low-carbon energy future. The 3rd Biennial University of the West Indies Faculty of Law Oil and Gas Law Conference and the Just Transition Initiative Conference will...

15 Mar 2019

New series explores links between science and justice

Could you be tried for shooting a gun you’ve never touched? Does DNA always hold the answer? These are some of the questions to be answered at a new series of events allowing members of the public to learn about forensic science while relaxing in the pub. Crime Cafe, created and hosted by the University of Dundee’s Leverhulme Research Centre for Forensic Science (LRCFS) is an informal, open event for discussions about science within the justice system. The events will be held at Clarks on Lindsay Street over the next few months. The inaugural Crime Café, ‘Lord Lovat’s last ...

14 Mar 2019

Varsity slam dunk success for Dundee

Dundee’s largest amateur sporting event ended with a resounding victory for the University of Dundee this year, as they retained the Tay Varsity Challenge Trophy. More than 600 sporting students went head-to-head during the inter-university event, with matches taking place across the city. A record number of spectators came down to support the clubs, who whilst fiercely battling it out for a top spot, competed in good spirits. The University of Dundee’s victory of 14-6 was confirmed with the sound of the klaxon which brought an end to the highly contested Men’s Basketball final. &zwnj...