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…
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 —…
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…
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…
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…
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…
If you’re heading home for the holidays, travelling during the semester, or simply spending time away from UoD but still need a quiet place to study, the SCONUL Access Scheme is here to make your life a lot easier. SCONUL…
With exams fast approaching, many of you are settling into revision mode. To support you during this busy period, the Library is open 24/7 until 16 December, giving you the freedom to study at whatever time suits you best. Whether…
If you’ve ever used the small study room in the DJCAD Library called Cattrell, you might have wondered where the name came from. It looks like any other study space — six desks, a screen for presentations, and plenty of…
Library Open Research and Publishing. UKRI is developing a new research data policy, which will update and streamline their expectations for sharing and managing research data and other research-relevant digital objects. Dundee survey Between April and August of 2025, UK stakeholders were invited to feedback on a draft…