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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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…
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…
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…
The Story Behind DJCAD Library’s Cattrell Study Room
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…
The question this Open Access Week is: Who owns our knowledge?
It’s the Open Research and Publishing team’s favourite week of the year, International Open Access Week October 20-26, 2025! This year’s theme is: Who Owns Our Knowledge? What better time to shine a spotlight on the University of Dundee’s Rights…
Standing Firm in Power and Pride – Celebrating Black History Month with the University Library
Here at the University of Dundee Library, we’re proud to support Black History Month and this year’s theme: “Standing Firm in Power and Pride.” It’s a chance to celebrate Black history, culture, and creativity — to learn from the past, recognise…
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