New book, comics, film and poems prove 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...
View ArticleDundee students breathe new life into rare texts
Historic texts held by the University of Dundee have been dusted down by a group of students to kick-start a creative chain reaction. Students from the English department’s MLitt Writing Practice and...
View ArticleGlobal Scotland in the age of Brexit (Public Lecture)
With Brexit set to redefine Scotland’s relationship with the rest of the world for decades to come, an upcoming public lecture at the University of Dundee will explore our past and future as a global...
View ArticleDundee among world\'s best for impact on society
The University of Dundee has been placed 20th in the world for its impact in a new global ranking. The Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings recognise that the role of universities extends...
View ArticleSouth Africa\'s first democratic elections, 25 years on – Dr Matt Graham in...
Nelson Mandela's dream of a great rainbow nation has been badly undermined by corruption, violence and inequality, but democracy has taken root in South Africa nonetheless, writes our Senior Lecturer...
View ArticleComic to raise awareness of coeliac disease
The University of Dundee’s renowned comics artists and writers have produced a new publication raising awareness of the serious and much misunderstood autoimmune condition coeliac disease....
View ArticleLaydeez do Comics - and they\'re proud of it
An international organisation championing female comics creators will host its first event in Dundee, the spiritual home of the British comics industry, later this month. The newest chapter of Laydeez...
View ArticleDundee wins Higher Educational Institution of the Year award
The University of Dundee has been named Scotland’s top university at The Herald Higher Education Awards. Dundee took the top prize, Higher Educational Institution of the Year, at the ceremony in...
View ArticleGraduation - one year on!
As we prepare to celebrate with our latest batch of graduating students this week, we have also been reflecting on last year's ceremony with our alumni, and finding out what they have been doing since...
View ArticleGraduation week brings double delight for Yvonne and Nadeem
A University of Dundee lecturer will watch on with pride as her son graduates from the institution this week – only to do the same herself 48 hours later. Dr Yvonne Wedekind will collect her Masters in...
View ArticleRail tragedy inspires Hailey\'s \'Commando\' debut
An American student who came to Dundee with no experience of writing comics has become one of the first female writers in over 30 years to have a story published in the legendary Commando war comic....
View ArticlePoets pit Scotland\'s personality against itself
Some of Scotland’s most famous people, places and products have been pitted against one another as part of a new poetry publication. From Laphroaig versus Buckfast, to Oor Wullie against Black Bob, to...
View ArticleCreatures from the Tay to help explore what it means to be human
A hitherto undiscovered civilisation living beneath the River Tay are set to emerge from their aquatic asylum and deliver their verdict on our species when the University of Dundee hosts the UK’s...
View ArticleDundee ranked among UK\'s top 5 for student satisfaction
The University of Dundee has been ranked 4th among UK universities for overall student satisfaction in the 2019 National Student Survey (NSS). The University recorded overall satisfaction of 90%, up 2%...
View ArticleNewly published Languages Evaluation Report co-authored by Marion Sporing
A newly published evaluation report has been co-authored by Marion Spöring, Senior Lecturer in Languages and European Studies here at the University of Dundee. Working Together for Languages is an...
View ArticleHitting the books helped author to realise writing dream
One of Scotland’s most exciting emerging authors says that her experience as a University of Dundee student prepared her for a new chapter in her life. Having completed her MLitt in Writing Practice...
View ArticleShorthand work helps artist deal with pain of miscarriage
An art student and former journalist has created a series of shorthand-inspired works to help her cope with the trauma of miscarriage. Ana Hine produced the pieces as part of her MFA Art &...
View ArticleHarper-Wood Studentship success for graduate and tutor Josie
Congratulations to our MLitt graduate and tutor of Memoir and Creative Non-Fiction, Josephine Jules Andrews, who has been awarded the 2019-20 Harper-Wood Studentship for English Poetry and Literature...
View ArticleBBC National Short Story Award nomination for Research Fellow Lynda
The need for empathy and human connection are key themes for this year’s BBC National Short Story Award nominees, a rich and varied shortlist featuring our Research Fellow, Lynda Clark. Lynda’s short...
View ArticleMore than just a hat: How Davy Crockett’s legend inspired America’s obsession...
America’s controversial gun culture may be the divisive legacy of one of the country’s most famous folk heroes, a University of Dundee expert has said. Dr Matthew Ward, a Senior Lecturer in early...
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