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Exchange Street – a small nod to Dundee’s big history
Study Room Name Series: 5. Exchange Street If you’ve ever wandered through the middle floor and spotted the Exchange Street study area, you might have paused for a second and thought: where exactly is this Exchange? Fair question. To most modern Dundonians, the name is…

Supporting Success: A Year of Managed Assessments & Exams
Each year, the Assessment team, part of the Educational Development team in Library, Academic and Cultural Services, plays a crucial role in delivering a smooth and reliable online assessment experience for students and staff across the University. Working behind the scenes,…

New in the Main Library: Try Our Tablet Loan Scheme
We’re pleased to introduce a brand-new tablet loan scheme in the Main Library, designed to give staff and students quick, easy access to digital tools while you study or work in the building. Meet the Hublets We now have six tablets available to borrow using our Hublet system.…

Race Equality Week 2026: #ChangeNeedsAllOfUs
2–8 February 2026 Race Equality Week is a chance to stop, think, learn, and have conversations that really matter. This year’s theme, #ChangeNeedsAllOfUs, is a reminder that progress doesn’t happen on its own – it takes everyday actions from all of us, in…

Beefcan Close: The Story Behind a Main Library Study Room
Study Room Name Series: 5. Beefcan Close If you’ve ever booked the Beefcan Close study room in the Main Library, you may have wondered where the name comes from. Like several study spaces across the Library, this room is named after a real place in Dundee’s history —…