Building on the success of our previous Digital Teaching Refresh events, Digital Teaching Refresh Week returns this June 2026 with a refreshed programme shaped by staff feedback and emerging teaching needs.This week-long series is designed to support academic staff in…
We’re delighted to be involved in activities to coincide with the National Year of Reading. This campaign is designed to help people discover the joy of reading and make it part of their everyday lives. From national moments to local…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Author: Bridget McCall Between 6-16th March there will be a service update for the Digital Content Store affecting the library’s digitisation service for reading lists. Our Higher Education Copyright License allows the library to digitise sections from books and journals…
We’re pleased to introduce a brand-new tablet loan scheme in the Main Library, designed to give staff and students quick, easy access to digital tools while you study or work in the building. Meet the Hublets We now have six tablets available to borrow using our Hublet system.…
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…