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From Page to Screen: Films You Didn’t Know Were Based on Shakespeare
You might think Shakespeare is all about old language, long speeches, and something you had to study at school. His stories are everywhere — including in films you’ve probably already seen. Here are a few well-known movies that are actually…

William McGonagall: Dundee’s favourite disastrously brilliant poet
Book cover , Poetic Gems: Selected from the works of William McGonagall If you’ve spent any time in Dundee, you’ve probably heard the name William McGonagall — usually followed by a laugh, a raised eyebrow, or someone saying, “you have to read his stuff.” And honestly? They’re right. McGonagall is…

New Research Data Management web pages, have your say
We are updating the Library Services Research Data Management (RDM) web pages and we want to hear from you. What information would you like to get from the RDM support service? What do you need to know more about? We…

5 things the Library can help you with (that you might not be using… yet)
Let’s be honest — most people think of the library as somewhere to sit, get your head down, and maybe panic slightly over a deadline. But there’s a lot more going on behind the scenes that can make your life easier… if you know about it. Here…

International Women’s Week: Discover the Finlay Room in DJCAD Library
Study Room Name Series: 6. The Finlay Room International Women’s Week 2026 is a great time to celebrate the achievements and contributions of women across our communities. Here in the University of Dundee Library, one small way we do that is…
