The End of Another Academic Year
The libraries are finally starting to get a bit quieter again as we come to the end of the exam period and another academic year at the University of Dundee. Over the last few weeks, every space has been busy…
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Exam Season Part 2 – Making the most of the Library during exams (without burning out)
In Part 1, we looked at finding a way of studying that works for you — from choosing the right space to managing expectations. This part is about what happens once you’re in the middle of it — when the days get…
Exam Season – Part 1 Finding your way through exam season (without losing your mind)
With the Main Library open 24/7 during the exam period, you’ve got the flexibility to study at whatever time suits you best. That’s a real advantage — but it can also make it harder to know when to stop. Exams are here, and for…
Dundee Month of Design – May 2026
Dundee is the UK’s first and only UNESCO City of Design. The global designation as a Creative City acknowledges Dundee’s rich design heritage, its thriving contemporary design sector and a city committed to using design to solve problems and make…
Exam Time is Here: The Main Library is open 24/7 (22 April – 19 May)
Exams are just around the corner, and we know what that means — longer days, more notes, and probably more caffeine than usual. To support you during this time, the Main Library will be open 24/7 from Wednesday, 22 April to Tuesday, 19 May 2026. Whether you…
Noisy Neighbour: If It’s Getting a Bit Much, Let Us Know
We get it — the Library isn’t always perfectly quiet. Most of the time, everyone’s doing their best. But sometimes things drift a bit… conversations get louder, groups get carried away, and suddenly it’s harder to focus than it should…
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…