As we all get used to the new way of life during the Coronavirus Crisis, Graeme Stevenson, University of Dundee’s Director of Music, has been playing the 48 preludes and fugue by Bach as a lovely tribute to his grandfather: “As my grandfather got older and his sight started to go, he set himself the…Continue Reading Video: UoD Director of Music plays Bach’s 48 preludes and fugue
Peto captured the Beatles filming and recording their second feature HELP in 1965! One of the film’s most iconic scenes is the Beatles playing on Salisbury Plain, protected by the Army from the cult who want to sacrifice Ringo. Photo-journalist Michael Peto worked with The Observer during the 1950s and ‘60s. His collection is a…Continue Reading The Peto Collection – The Beatles playing on Salisbury Plain, May 1965
While the University’s museums and galleries are temporarily closed due to the coronavirus emergency, we’re sharing more of our collections online. This is the latest in a series of films in which museum curator Matthew Jarron tells the stories behind some of our most interesting objects and artworks. In this video we look at some…Continue Reading Video: George Pirie and the Dundee X-Ray Pioneers
Here is some wonderful traditional music from the TradSoc’s weekly session in Speedwells pub to bring you some joy, and to serve as a reminder of normality & pubs! TradSoc is a music group that play Scottish and Irish traditional music. We welcome all musicians to come and play with us, whether this is…Continue Reading Video: TradSoc Weekly Session in Speedwell’s Pub
Rebecca Baird‘s poetic contribution for the River Deep Mountain High exhibition is displayed in the case containing the feather star specimen which inspired her musings. We can’t physically enjoy the exhibition at the moment but we can do so virtually. You can watch a reading of her poem, followed by an analysis from Rebecca, in…Continue Reading RDMH – Crinoid – of Discovery by Rebecca Baird
Peto excelled at capturing the world of ballet, particularly the relationship between Nureyev and Fonteyn the two most iconic dancers of the period as this image from 1963 shows. He not only photographed productions, but also rehearsals like this one for ‘Marguerite and Armand’. Photo-journalist Michael Peto worked with The Observer during the 1950s and…Continue Reading The Peto Collection – Rudolf Nureyev and Margot Fonteyn, 1963
Whilst we are all in lockdown, Spring is still bringing the Botanic Gardens alive at the University of Dundee! For a virtual walk through nature, take a trip around the Botanic Gardens in the following video with Curator Kevin Frediani….Continue Reading Video: A Walk Through the Botanic Gardens during Lockdown
This aerial view was taken in the early 1960s and shows the area around campus of Queen’s College, Dundee, which became the University of Dundee in 1967. The campus was rapidly expanding at this point. The recently built Tower Building was about to be extended resulting in the demolition of the last of the original…Continue Reading 1960s Aerial View of Queen’s College, Dundee
Due to the current Coronavirus emergency, our museums and galleries are currently closed, but we’re still keen to share our collections and activities in other ways. The Museum Services have curated a selection of various DJCAD animation films, all free for you to watch during this period of working and studying from home. To access…Continue Reading DJCAD Animation Films: A Curated Selection from the Museums
While the University’s museums and galleries are temporarily closed due to the coronavirus emergency, we’re sharing more of our collections online. This is the second in a series of films in which museum curator Matthew Jarron tells the stories behind some of our most interesting objects and artworks. In this video (part two of a…Continue Reading Video: The Early Years of Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design (PART TWO)
Hannah Fleming’s beautiful oars took inspiration from a 1902 SS Active logbook held by the University Archives. The whaling logbooks given an insight into this industry and tell of successes and challenges. Sadly, the SS Active was to sink near Orkney losing all of her crew. This day begins … (2019) by Hannah Fleming…Continue Reading RDMH – This Day Begins… by Hannah Fleming
Jazz trumpeteer ‘Satchmo’ was just one musician Peto photographed during his career, often capturing them before or just after a performance, as with this one taken in 1956 at the Empress Ballroom, London. Photo-journalist Michael Peto worked with The Observer during the 1950s and ‘60s. His collection is a chronicle of an age – a spirited…Continue Reading The Peto Collection – Louis ‘Satchmo’ Armstrong, 1956