Duncan of Jordanston College of Art and Design took part in the 16 days of activism against gender-based violence campaign from 25th November – 10th December 2021. Staff and students were involved in several events and actives both on line and on campus. Here are some of the highlights. On 19th November DJCAD hosted a reclaim…Continue Reading 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence
With the news that Historic Environment Scotland are considering listing the Dundee Rep we have been thinking about its role in the City and the many ways it is linked to the University. Here Archive Services, which holds part of the Rep’s archive, gives us a glimpse of its history. Dundee Repertory Theatre, known to…Continue Reading Dundee Rep proposal for listing
Read on for another in the series of posts by Archive Services looking at how Dundee has changed. This 1962 photograph was taken looking up Airlie Place towards Airlie Terrace. In some ways, surprisingly little has changed, as on the outside Airlie Place looks little different. Built in the mid 19th century to the south…Continue Reading Then and now – changing Dundee: Airlie Place
Nov 18th to Dec 18th marks this year’s UK Disability History Month, which focuses on the history of disabled people and their battle for equality and human rights. This is an ideal platform to introduce the University Archive’s new project cataloguing the papers of the Brittle Bone Society, a Dundee based charity dedicated to serving…Continue Reading Opening up the Brittle Bone Society Archive
Friday 3 December 2021 – Saturday 19 February 2022: Preview 3 December book on Eventbrite. An exhibition and event project navigates experiments in art education and alternative pedagogical initiatives from the early 20th Century to the present. Declaring that our collective future is determined not by what we know, but by how we create and…Continue Reading The Ignorant Art School. Sit-in #2.
Another in our occasional series from Archive Services on how Dundee has changed. Dundee Royal Infirmary (DRI) was once one of the UK’s leading teaching hospitals. It had a rich 200 year history before its final closure in 1998, and the old main building, now converted into flats, remains one of Dundee’s most striking works…Continue Reading Then and now – changing Dundee: Dundee Royal Infirmary
The University recently hosted its 16th annual Culture Day looking at the theme of Renewal, exploring ideas of rebirth and regeneration. This seemed particularly appropriate as it was the Culture & Arts Committee’s first event since the start of the pandemic. We had nine fantastic speakers and a very welcome live audience. Scroll down to…Continue Reading Culture Day celebrates renewal
Alex Heywood studied Animation at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design, graduating in 2017. He has since attracted international attention for his unique digital artworks, featuring an extraordinary menagerie of curious yet familiar animals. Each of his illustrations creates an imaginary world teeming with quirky details. This exhibition in the Tower Building features…Continue Reading The Marvellous Menagerie of Alex Heywood
Dr Heather H. Yeung from the School of Humanities is one of the panelists taking part in a roundtable discussion on November 12th on the development of book production and globalisation (sign up details below). The images in this post are all from the University’s amazing archives and special collections taken by PhD student Mhairi…Continue Reading The Global Book
As it is the month of remembrance Archive Services is sharing the story of Patrick Anderson who died 100 years ago today (2 November). Though dying nearly three years after the armistice, Lt Patrick Wright Anderson’s name can be found on the War Memorials of both University College, Dundee and Dundee Training College. Pat, as…Continue Reading Remembering the fallen
Amy Crawford, MGS Funded Museum Engagement Officer Looking for some creepy crawlies to get you in the Halloween spirit? You’ve come to the right place. Our D’Arcy Thompson Zoology Museum has no shortage of strange, creepy and haunting preserved creatures. Here are a few creatures classically associated with Halloween. They get progressively creepier the further…Continue Reading Classic Creepy Crawlies
A call has gone out to all students for nominations for a new Rector for the University of Dundee, find out more here. Rectors represent students’ interests and are a voice for them on University Court. The role of Rector is very important in assisting communication between the University, DUSA and students. Read more to…Continue Reading Elections for new Rector