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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 —…

Dundee Day: Celebrate the City You Study In
If you’re studying at the University of Dundee, chances are the city has already become part of your everyday life — from walks along the Tay to late library sessions and coffee stops on Perth Road. Dundee Day, celebrated every…

Your University Library: Guide for 2026
Starting university can feel exciting, overwhelming, and a bit unreal all at once. New city, new people, new way of studying… and a lot of new buildings. One place you’ll get to know very quickly is the University of Dundee…
Temporary Heating Works in the Main Library – What You Need to Know
This work is being rescheduled. We will keep you updated when we have more information. We want to give you a heads-up about some essential repair work taking place in the Main Library this January. Our colleagues in Estates and…
Get Festive with the Library: Creative, Cosy & Clever Ways to Use Your Library This Holiday Season
The festive break is nearly here, and whether you’re staying in Dundee, heading home, or doing a bit of both, the Library has plenty of resources to help you make the most of it — creatively, academically and for some…