We are excited to bring attention to an online collection of writing and art as the first instalment of These Windows. This collaborative project between the University of Dundee and the V&A Dundee aims to present an online gallery gathered…
As a part of the “Thinking Photography” group, Zhaneta Zhekova, a student from Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design has been looking at statuary in Dundee and how has often overlooked. As a result, she has taken incredible…
As February is LGBT+ History Month Dundee University will be celebrating with lectures, talks, movies and an online party with the hope of highlighting how queer history has shaped our cities and buildings. What can you expect? Kicking off the…
What am I Reading Now is an online reiteration of a printed column, of the same name in Cooper Gallery’s occasional periodicals & labels. These writings are published every month and are influenced by the global political movement Black Lives…
With the glasshouse now sadly closed due to the ongoing pandemic, the Botanic Gardens are not letting this opportunity go to waste and have a been working behind the scenes. The garden staff are taking this time to recreate the…
Dr Kenneth Baxter from the University Archives explores the connection between Winston Churchill and Dundee’s famous war poet and ‘fighter writer’ Joseph Lee. Drawing on material from the Archive collections held by the University he uses contemporary cartoons and journalism…
Join Dr Daniel Cook, Dr Keith Williams, Valentia Bold as well as others on the 29th of January at 7pm to celebrate the 250th birthday of one of Scotland’s greatest storytellers, James Hogg. This online event will introduce the virtual…
In 2021, the Botanic Garden, University of Dundee will be taking part in an international project with the aim of promoting the conversation and use of legume crops. They will share how to get involved early in the new year.…
Despite the ongoing limitations due to the pandemic, third year students from DJCAD were still able to visit the Botanic Gardens and their inspiration from these visits can be seen in their work. Have a look at the inspired work…
Check out the Scottish Centre for Global History’s new podcast series on the British Anti-Apartheid movement. The four-part series uses research workshops and editorial podcasts with the aim of giving a public platform to postgraduate research. This specific series focuses…