University culture
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2020 has created a challenge for those of us involved with engaging with the public. Usually, we host events that involve face-to-face interactions, but this is not currently possible. It has meant we have needed to…
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The newest episode of Polcast, “Lockdown, Stok and Twi Smoking Gammons” created by the Dundee University Politics society is now available to enjoy on Spotify. Society members Jake and John discuss the (re) rise of Nigel…
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It is Dundee Science Festival and the University archives have been Tweeting about the history of Life Sciences at the University. It’s 50 years since the first Chair of Life Sciences, Peter Garland, took up his…
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Anahid Nersessian is an Associate Professor of English at the University of California and she will be hosting the next research seminar held by the Centre for Poetic Innovation on Monday the 23rd of November at…
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Join Dundee Comic Creative Space for an online event on the 20th of November at 6pm for the launch of the latest Being Human Comic books as a part of the Being Human festival. The comics…
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During Minds Matter Month the University student services team are collating a fantastic collection of resources to improve our mental health. Find book recommendations and podcasts … Explore the British Museum from home Get lunch…
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To celebrate 50 years of the Dundee Botanic Garden, a collection of pictures and word reflections have been collated to recognise the gardens through the eyes and thoughts of its frequent visitors. The new book, Our…
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To mark this year’s Remembrance Day commemorations Dr Kenneth Baxter from the University Archives has made two short films about soldiers who died in the First World War. The first looks at two young men who…
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The 1835 Moon Hoax was perhaps one of the greatest “fake news” stories of the 19th Century. A New York newspaper published a series of articles revealing the truth about life on the moon. Allegedly reprinted…
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The University Dundee kicks off their role in the Being Human festival with an online event hosted by the Dundee Central Library. The event takes place on the 13th of November from 4pm until 5:30pm, allowing…