We have curated press reports on the ongoing crisis of management at the University of Dundee. If we have missed any reports, please email ducu@dundee.ac.uk to let us know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
27 June 2025 7 March 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n Exclusive: Cash-strapped Dundee University seeks \u00a3200k transformation director<\/a>, The Courier<\/p>\n\n\n\n 3 March 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n What will \u00a315m emergency loan mean for struggling Dundee University?<\/a>, The Courier<\/p>\n\n\n\n 27 February 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n SNP minister tells university bosses to consider cost-saving plans from staff to limit job losses<\/a>, The Scotsman<\/p>\n\n\n\n 25 February 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dundee University handed access to \u00a315m emergency loan<\/a>, The Courier<\/p>\n\n\n\n Budget passed by MSPs after final Holyrood vote<\/a>, BBC News<\/p>\n\n\n\n 24 February 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dundee University staff begin three-week strike<\/a>, The Courier<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pictures as Dundee University staff strike begins, The Courier<\/p>\n\n\n\n University staff begin strike action over threat of job cuts<\/a>, STV News<\/p>\n\n\n\n Staff at beleaguered Scottish university embark on 3 weeks of strikes from today over jobs threat<\/a>, The Scotsman<\/p>\n\n\n\n University of Dundee staff begin strike action over job cuts threat<\/a>, The Herald<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dundee University staff begin three-week strike<\/a>, The BBC<\/p>\n\n\n\n 23 February 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n Forensic science centre that inspired BBC show Traces at risk of closure<\/a>, The Guardian<\/p>\n\n\n\n 18 February 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dundee University court chair resigns<\/a>, The Courier<\/p>\n\n\n\n Court chair quits crisis-hit Scottish university with \u2018immediate effect\u2019 days before key meeting<\/a>, The Scotsman<\/p>\n\n\n\n Michael Marra: I hired staff at Dundee forensics centre facing axe \u2013 this crisis is personal and political<\/a>, The Courier<\/p>\n\n\n\n 17 February 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dundee University staff to be balloted on strike action over job cuts<\/a>, STV News<\/p>\n\n\n\n 15 February 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n What is Dundee University\u2019s under-threat Leverhume forensics centre?<\/a>, The Courier<\/p>\n\n\n\n 14 February 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dundee University to restart campus pantry on \u2018reduced scale\u2019<\/a>, The Courier<\/p>\n\n\n\n COURIER OPINION: Axing Dundee University \u2018crown jewel\u2019 shows nothing is off limits<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 13 February 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n Opnion: I\u2019m a Dundee University lecturer \u2013 and this is why I\u2019m striking<\/a>, The Courier<\/p>\n\n\n\n EXCLUSIVE: Dundee University\u2019s top forensic research centre faces axe<\/a>, The Courier<\/p>\n\n\n\n Former University of Dundee chief Wendy Alexander takes up \u00a3361-a-day \u2018job for life\u2019<\/a>, The Courier<\/p>\n\n\n\n 12 February 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n Jim Spence: Dundee University rescue plan must not be written by those who presided over disaster<\/a>, The Courier<\/p>\n\n\n\n 11 February 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n How is crisis-hit Dundee University funded?<\/a>, The Courier<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dundee University staff to stage three-week strike over redundancy threat<\/a>, The Courier<\/p>\n\n\n\n 10 February 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n EXCLUSIVE: Fears Dundee University job losses could hit 500 as John Swinney urged to step in<\/a>, The Courier<\/p>\n\n\n\n 9 February 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dundee University could receive financial help, says funding authority boss<\/a>, STV News<\/p>\n\n\n\n 6 February 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n Alasdair Clark: Dundee University crisis proves UK Government must recognise Scotland\u2019s immigration needs<\/a>, The Courier<\/p>\n\n\n\n 5 February 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n Setback for Dundee University recovery as immigration boss rejects visa plea<\/a>, The Courier<\/p>\n\n\n\n 3 February 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n EXCLUSIVE: Call to pause Dundee University vice principal\u2019s \u00a3360-a-day \u2018job for life\u2019<\/a>, The Courier<\/p>\n\n\n\n 1 February 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n COURIER OPINION: Crisis-hit Dundee principal\u2019s next steps will matter beyond university\u2019s walls<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 31 January 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n Beleaguered Scottish university orders probe by \u201cexternal agent\u201d into \u00a330m financial crisis<\/a>, The Scotsman<\/p>\n\n\n\n University of Dundee staff vote to strike amid financial crisis<\/a>, Times Higher Education<\/p>\n\n\n\n Exclusive: Why \u2018very worried\u2019 John Swinney will not step in to save crisis-hit Dundee University<\/a>, The Scotsman<\/p>\n\n\n\n EXCLUSIVE: New Dundee University principal breaks silence on crisis facing historic institution \u2013 and his rescue plan<\/a>, The Courier<\/p>\n\n\n\n 30 January 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n Result of Dundee University strike ballot expected today after angry staff rally at Holyrood<\/a>, The Courier<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dundee University staff back strike action<\/a>, The Courier<\/p>\n\n\n\n Andrew Liddle: SNP government policy is biggest contributor to Dundee University malaise<\/a>, The Courier<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dundee University staff vote to strike over cuts<\/a>, The BBC<\/p>\n\n\n\n 29 January 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n Jim Spence: My sympathy for Dundee University staff who are pawns in cash crisis<\/a>, The Courier<\/p>\n\n\n\n 28 January 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n EXCLUSIVE: Dundee University negotiating bank loan to fund redundancies<\/a>, The Courier<\/p>\n\n\n\n 26 January 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n How Dundee University crisis prompted major executive shake-up<\/a>, The Courier<\/p>\n\n\n\n 25 January 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n COURIER OPINION: John Swinney\u2019s immigration plan could help Dundee University \u2013 but it cannot rely solely on international students<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 24 January 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dundee University students demand free breakfasts and food pantry are reinstated<\/a>, The Courier<\/p>\n\n\n\n 22 January 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n Jim Spence: What is the survival plan at Dundee University?<\/a>, The Courier<\/p>\n\n\n\n EXCLUSIVE: Dundee University chief operating officer \u2018on leave\u2019<\/a>, The Courier<\/p>\n\n\n\n 20 January 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dundee University crisis: What we know so far<\/a>, The Courier<\/p>\n\n\n\n Exclusive: Crisis-hit Scottish university to unveil rescue plan \u2018within weeks\u2019 as SNP warns against compulsory job cuts<\/a>, The Scotsman<\/p>\n\n\n\n 17 January 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n CARLO MORELLI: How China folly and \u2018reckless\u2019 decision-making worsened Dundee University\u2019s financial crisis<\/a>, Opinion, The Courier<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dundee University union leader says Tay Cities Deal partly to blame for funding crisis<\/a>, The Courier<\/p>\n\n\n\n 15 January 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n EXCLUSIVE: Dundee University cuts support for free breakfasts and food pantry<\/a>, The Courier<\/p>\n\n\n\n UKRI prepares \u2018response plan\u2019 for university closures<\/a>, Research Professional News<\/p>\n\n\n\n 8 January 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n Scottish Parliament\u2019s Education, Children and Young People Committee meeting<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n EXCLUSIVE: SNP universities chief refuses to commit to saving Dundee University<\/a>, The Courier<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dundee University must reveal what went wrong, say SNP education ministers<\/a>, The Courier<\/p>\n\n\n\n University of Dundee \u2018may not exist in two years\u2019<\/a>, The Times<\/p>\n\n\n\n SNP ministers consider new powers for regulator in the wake of Dundee University financial crisis<\/a>, The Scotsman<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dundee University \u2018too big to fail\u2019, says local MSP<\/a>, The Inverness Courier<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dundee University \u2018cannot be allowed to fail\u2019 in face of \u00a330m deficit, MSP warns<\/a>, STV News<\/p>\n\n\n\n Scottish universities warn \u2018damaging\u2019 funding decisions risk \u2018compounding\u2019 problems at crisis-hit institutions<\/a>, The Scotsman<\/p>\n\n\n\n 6 January 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dundee University staff strike action \u2018inevitable\u2019 as anger at crisis intensifies<\/a>, The Courier<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2 January 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dundee University staff balloted on strike action after job cuts row<\/a>, The Courier<\/p>\n\n\n\n University of Dundee staff balloted on strike action over proposed job cuts | STV News<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 23 December 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dundee University crisis: What we know so far<\/a>, The Courier<\/p>\n\n\n\n 20 December 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dundee University cuts postgraduate teaching posts in cash crisis<\/a>, The Courier<\/p>\n\n\n\n 19 December 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dundee University staff overwhelmingly vote \u2018no confidence\u2019 in bosses over financial crisis<\/a>, The Courier<\/p>\n\n\n\n Vote shows 9 in 10 Scottish university staff have \u2018no confidence\u2019 in bosses as industrial action moves closer<\/a>, The Scotsman<\/p>\n\n\n\n 16 December 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dundee University: Key \u2018court\u2019 roles under scrutiny<\/a>, The Courier<\/p>\n\n\n\n Holyrood pressure mounts as Dundee leads Scottish university finance crisis<\/a>, Times Higher Education<\/p>\n\n\n\n 13 December 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dundee University staff launch vote of no confidence | News \u2013 Tay FM<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 12 December 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n Scottish Government body started work \u2018immediately\u2019 on rescue plan for crisis-hit university<\/a>, The Scotsman<\/p>\n\n\n\n Inside Dundee University meeting as chiefs get no confidence vote<\/a>, The Courier<\/p>\n\n\n\n University of Dundee hired China chief despite misconduct probe<\/a>, The Courier<\/p>\n\n\n\n Michael Marra: University of Dundee is too big to fail \u2013 the alternative would scar our city<\/a>, The Courier<\/p>\n\n\n\n 11 December 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n Jim Spence on basic principle Dundee University abandoned<\/a>, The Courier<\/p>\n\n\n\n 9 December 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dundee University dental school merger paused after principal quits<\/a>, The Courier<\/p>\n\n\n\n 8 December 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n Iain Gillespie: Downfall of Dundee University principal<\/a>, The Courier<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dundee University principal quits over \u2018extravagant spending\u2019<\/a>, The Times<\/p>\n\n\n\n 7 December 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n COURIER OPINION: Dundee University leadership desert staff<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Dundee University crisis \u2018needs government intervention\u2019<\/a>, The Courier<\/p>\n\n\n\n 6 December 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dundee University principal Iain Gillespie quits<\/a>, The Courier<\/p>\n\n\n\n Under-fire Dundee University principal resigns \u2013 BBC News<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Dundee University boss quits \u2018with immediate effect\u2019 amid \u00a330m deficit | The National<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Dundee University principal quits after criticism over \u00a37,000 Hong Kong trip<\/a>, The Telegraph<\/p>\n\n\n\n Reaction as University of Dundee principal resigns<\/a>, The Courier<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dundee principal quits with immediate effect amid cash crisis<\/a>, Times Higher Education<\/p>\n\n\n\n 4 December 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dundee University dental and nursing schools to merge<\/a>, The Courier<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2 December 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dundee University: \u00a340m windfall from artificial intelligence firm<\/a>, The Courier<\/p>\n\n\n\n 30 November 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n Prestigious Scottish university with \u00a330m deficit hit by new budget blow over 300-student shortfall<\/a>. The Scotsman<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Courier: Dundee University cash crisis requires imaginative solutions<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Drop in Dundee University students leaves halls like \u2018ghost towns\u2019<\/a>, The Courier<\/p>\n\n\n\n 29 November 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n Readers react to Dundee University bosses \u2018extravagant\u2019 spending<\/a>, The Courier<\/p>\n\n\n\n 27 November 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dundee university bosses cancel festive \u2018end-of-year celebration\u2019<\/a>, The Courier<\/p>\n\n\n\n 26 November 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dundee University defends principal\u2019s \u00a37,000 Hong Kong trip \u2013 BBC News<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 25 November 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n University of Dundee: 5-star hotels and best flights for principal<\/a>, The Courier<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dundee University principal accused of extravagant spending<\/a>, The Times<\/p>\n\n\n\n 23 November 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n Staff warned Dundee University \u2018could close in two years\u2019<\/a>, The Courier<\/p>\n\n\n\n 21 November 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n John Swinney blames Labour tax for Dundee University job losses<\/a>, The Courier<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dundee University vice-principal Wendy Alexander to leave job<\/a>, The Courier<\/p>\n\n\n\n 20 November 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dundee University principal misses question time after job losses<\/a>, The Courier<\/p>\n\n\n\n 19 November 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n Jim Spence on University of Dundee principal pay controversy<\/a>, The Courier<\/p>\n\n\n\n Anger over Dundee University chief\u2019s pay rise as jobs put at risk<\/a>, The Courier<\/p>\n\n\n\n 14 November 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dundee Uni staff speak of shock as \u2018inevitable\u2019 job losses loom<\/a>, The Courier<\/p>\n\n\n\n Job cuts \u2018inevitable\u2019 over \u00a330m Dundee University deficit \u2013 BBC News<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Job losses \u2018inevitable\u2019 at Scottish university to deal with \u2018very difficult\u2019 \u00a330m deficit<\/a>, The Scotsman<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dundee University staff told job cuts \u2018inevitable\u2019 as site faces \u00a330m deficit amid \u2018challenging\u2019 period | STV News<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n University of Dundee warns cuts to staffing levels are \u2018inevitable\u2019 | The Herald<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n 13 November 2024<\/p>\n\n\n\n
DUCU members, Prof. Angela Daly (Chair of Law and Technology, Leverhulme Research Centre for Forensic Science) and Prof. Annalu Walker (Chair of Human Communication Technologies, Computing) <\/em>have published a piece in The Courier<\/a> why they think the University of Dundee is destroying its commitment to women in STEM. You can read the piece here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n