19 Feb 2019

Lessons from forensics expert to be examined live

A forensic anthropologist who helped identify victims of the 9/11 terror attack on the Pentagon, will share his lessons from the field with members of the public next week when he comes to the University of Dundee. The internationally-renowned Bob Mann, a Professor of Anatomy and Pathology at the University of Hawaii’s School of Medicine, will deliver his talk to the public on Thursday 28 February during a visit to Dundee. Professor Mann, who has written five books and more than 120 scientific publications, was the Deputy Scientific Director of the largest forensic skeletal iden...

18 Feb 2019

New fund to help more University athletes meet their goals

The starting gun has been fired on a new initiative to help more University of Dundee athletes go for glory. The Sports Union Alumni Fund has been launched with the aim of purchasing new equipment that will improve performance and increase participation and accessibility among students. The project gives Dundee graduates, members of the public, and businesses the opportunity to contribute to the sustainable development of University sports clubs to help fulfil the athletic ambitions of every student. Mark Beaumont, University Rector and ultra-endurance cyclist, said that he fully supported the new fund,...

15 Feb 2019

University of Dundee to provide new Graduate Apprenticeship opportunities

The University of Dundee has been selected to provide Graduate Apprenticeships as part of a major collaboration with Skills Development Scotland (SDS). A total of 110 places are to be funded by the skills provider, with the University working in partnership with employers to provide qualifications in subjects covering Business, Civil and Manufacturing Engineering, IT, and Software. It will allow Graduate Apprentices to combine their tuition at Dundee while working at an organisation involved in their relevant sector of study. Having first teamed up with SDS in 2017, Kirsty Scott, Industrial Liaison Offi...

15 Feb 2019

Dundee among world’s best for international student satisfaction

The University of Dundee has recorded one of the highest scores in the latest International Student Barometer (ISB). With feedback from over 3 million students worldwide across all student types, levels and years of study, the ISB is the world's largest annual survey of international students. The results of ISB’s Autumn 2018 survey show overall average satisfaction of 89.6% among Dundee students, the highest score of any participating Scottish universities, 2nd in the UK and 6th globally. A total of 199 institutions participated in the ISB 2018, significantly more than the 120 who took part the ye...

14 Feb 2019

Broadcaster Jim Spence declared Rector of the University of Dundee

Jim Spence, best known as a Scottish sports broadcaster, will return to his alma mater the University of Dundee as its new Rector. Jim, who graduated in Law from the University in 1986, will assume the role of Rector from August 1, the start of the next academic year. He was elected unopposed and succeeds round-the-world cyclist and adventurer Mark Beaumont. Jim will be formally installed as Rector in a ceremony to be arranged for a later date. The Rector is elected to serve the students' interests, including at the University Court, the governing body of the institution. “I am more than a little ...