Three conferences will be held, one of which will take place in Dundee during 2007, the University's 40th anniversary year.

Rachel says, "Given the gender theme of the conference, the link between Groningen and Dundee is particularly fortuitous. Both institutions are associated with powerful and pioneering women. In Dundee, Mary Ann Baxter founded University College in 1881 with an explicit requirement that women were to be admitted on equal terms to men. In Groningen, Alleta H Jakobs was the first woman to be awarded a doctorate in medical science in Holland, in 1879."

Due to the focus on gender in text and image, the collaboration with Groningen will also involve Keith Williams and Chris Murray from the English Department. As key members of the Scottish Word and Image Group (SWIG), Chris and Keith will join forces with the 'Women, Culture and Society' team to organise the 2007 Dundee conference.

For further information, contact Marion Wynne-Davies, m.wynnedavies@dundee.ac.uk