Dundee University’s only Musical Theatre society are keeping their rehearsals and productions going virtually with their first concert of the year, “Rewind”. They have put together some snippets to view on their Facebook page:https://www.facebook.com/DundeeOpSoc or alternatively you can view the full concert here:…Continue Reading Dundee OpSoc -“Rewind”
Year: 2020
The Crook of Devon Witches
With Halloween fast approaching, Dr Allan Kennedy has written a new post for The Centre of Scottish Culture blog to get us all into the Halloween spirit. In this instalment, he tells the story of the alleged witches’ coven discovered in Crook of Devon in 1662. From the years 1563-1736, around 4,000 Scots, largely women,…Continue Reading The Crook of Devon Witches
Well Together Week
With the COVID-19 pandemic continuing and the new stresses of everyday life, our mental health may have been affected as result. Consequently, the University have set up a series of Well Together events taking place over the span of a week to try and bring us together and take time off from studying with the…Continue Reading Well Together Week
JOOT Theatre Company presents an evening of ghostly stories and poems
With Halloween right around the corner, JOOT Theatre Company have comprised an evening of ghostly stories and poems to be viewed and enjoyed remotely on the 29th of October from 8pm. A little backstory about the Company: The JOOT Theatre Company was established almost twenty years ago in 1992 under the name of the Medieval…Continue Reading JOOT Theatre Company presents an evening of ghostly stories and poems
Being Human 2020
Dundee University is once again a key part of Being Human, the UK’s national celebration of the humanities. The festival takes place between the 12th and 22nd of November, with the theme built around “The Lunar City”. Despite the ongoing need for social distancing and Covid-19 restrictions, over 200 workshops, screenings, talks as well as…Continue Reading Being Human 2020
The Bandit of Callander
In one of the latest instalments of the Centre for Scottish Culture Blog, Dr Allan Kennedy from the University of Dundee tells the story of the often over looked bandit, Calum Og McGrigor. Who is now known for terrorising the Stirlingshire area throughout the 1660s. McGrigor was native to the Stirlingshire parish of Callander and…Continue Reading The Bandit of Callander
Public Art Tour of Dundee Waterfront by Matthew Jarron
The latest virtual walking tour by University museum curator Matthew Jarron focuses on Dundee’s waterfront. While the previous videos were made using Google Streetview, this one mostly takes place off-road and so was filmed in person on a glorious sunny day in September. The tour covers both familiar landmarks and overlooked artworks, starting at Doug…Continue Reading Public Art Tour of Dundee Waterfront by Matthew Jarron
Celebrating Black History Month – Walter and Angeline Kamaba
To celebrate Black History Month, Dr Kenneth Baxter from the University’s Archives Services takes a closer look at the work and lives of Walter and Angeline Kamba, two of the University’s most notable figures to work at the University with a BAME background. The Kambas came to Dundee in 1969 after they were exiled from…Continue Reading Celebrating Black History Month – Walter and Angeline Kamaba
Coupar’s Camera
Alex Coupar has worked as a photographer in and around Dundee since 1955, documenting the areas and events which reflect both our culture and history. During his career, stretching over fifty years, Alex has recorded the intricacies of every day life as well as national and civic events. Before his photography career took off, Alex…Continue Reading Coupar’s Camera
Polcast – Politics talk from Dundee University Politics society
In an ever changing world Dundee University Politics society have set up a politics podcast on spotify. Their first episode was released on the 8th of June and their aim is to record and publish regular chats, debates and interviews about the intricate world of Politics and International Relations as observed by the student body….Continue Reading Polcast – Politics talk from Dundee University Politics society
Masters Showcase 2020
While the ongoing need for social distancing means that physical exhibitions are still not possible. Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design have made their Masters show available virtually providing an opportunity to browse their work remotely. The website celebrates transformative design and visually stunning art from six of the UK’s most…Continue Reading Masters Showcase 2020
RDMH – Tay Vaults by Sian MacFarlane and Gail Low
This beautifully detailed etching was created by Gail Low & Sian MacFarlane for the River Deep Mountain High exhibition. The plate includes an excerpt of a longer poem, ‘Timefolds’, which addresses absence & presence in the archives & in relation to Dundee’s industrial past. Tay Vaults by Sian MacFarlane and Gail Low Etching on zinc “The text…Continue Reading RDMH – Tay Vaults by Sian MacFarlane and Gail Low