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 the…Continue Reading Video: The University of Dundee Mace
Following the cancellation of their annual charity concert, this year the University of Dundee OpSoc thought it would be fun to do a week-long online charity concert via their Facebook page. In these uncertain times OpSoc think it is important to keep up the OpSoc morale and to share their love of musical theatre with…Continue Reading Video: One Day More – A Virtual Concert by OpSoc
In the following short video, botanical horticulturalist Clare Reaney walks us through the Botanic Gardens at the University of Dundee over the Easter Weekend, showing us the spectacular Rhododenrons in the Gardens….Continue Reading Video: An Easter Walk through the Rhododendrons at the Botanics
Poetry, digital printing, waterless lithography & a caramel wafer! Connecting well being & nature, these wonderful contributions are from Christine Kingsley and Susan P Mains for the River Deep Mountain High exhibition. Inspired by flora, fauna, nature notes & the Tayside coast. Reticulating Rivers and Forest Forages: Personal Geographies of a Walk in the…Continue Reading RDMH – Reticulating Rivers and Forest Forages: Personal Geographies of a Walk in the Woods by Christine Kingsley and Susan P Mains
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