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The Doctoral Academy: Images of Research – ‘Understanding and improving health and wellbeing’

Categories: Art, Photography, Science

The Doctoral Academy’s first Images of Research competition received 25 eligible submissions for consideration by our expert panel. PGRs were asked to portray their research in a single image along with a 50 word description, providing a great way to showcase public engagement abilities, increase research profiles and get creative all at the same time. Each entrant was…Continue Reading The Doctoral Academy: Images of Research – ‘Understanding and improving health and wellbeing’

Growing and Forming D’Arcy Thompson’s Zoology Museum

Categories: Museums, Science

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 Growing and Forming D’Arcy Thompson’s Zoology Museum

Dundee’s Pioneers of Medicine (Video)

Categories: Museums, Science

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 eleven…Continue Reading Dundee’s Pioneers of Medicine (Video)

The UoD Book Club Podcast, Episode 6: Dr. Karen Petrie on ‘Invisible Women’

Categories: Literature, Science

The University of Dundee Book Club Podcast has just posted its sixth episode! In this podcast you will have the opportunity to learn out about the books and ideas that have inspired and influenced the many different and wonderful people that we have here on campus. You can access the podcast on iTunes, Spotify and Buzzsprout. This is…Continue Reading The UoD Book Club Podcast, Episode 6: Dr. Karen Petrie on ‘Invisible Women’

Bits & Bones: An Introduction to Medical and Forensic Art

Categories: Art, Science

Earlier this year, the Bits & Bones exhibition was a student organised event to showcase their range of artwork and talents, and provide the public with an introduction to the fields of Medical and Forensic Art. The exhibit presented depictions of anatomical illustrations, écorché sculptures, facial reconstructions, among others, using a series of technical, traditional…Continue Reading Bits & Bones: An Introduction to Medical and Forensic Art

Dundee Royal Infirmary – a short history in 20 objects

Categories: Museums, Science

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 Dundee Royal Infirmary – a short history in 20 objects

D’Arcy Thompson and the Spirals of the Foraminifera

Categories: Museums, Science

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 D’Arcy Thompson and the Spirals of the Foraminifera

2020 Year of the Nurse – Time Capsule Project

Categories: Archives, Science

In January we eased gently into 2020, honoured that the World Health Organisation had identified this year as Year of the Nurse and Midwife. Given that many nurses have started their career doing nursing programmes at the University of Dundee and several thriving nursing programmes in the School of Health Sciences today we decided to…Continue Reading 2020 Year of the Nurse – Time Capsule Project

X Ray Crystallography – Dundee’s DNA Story

Categories: Museums, Science

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 Dundee’s…Continue Reading X Ray Crystallography – Dundee’s DNA Story

The Dundee Dental School Art Collectors (Video)

Categories: Art, Museums, Science

Rhythmic Marks and Misprints, A Science Art Collaboration

Categories: Art, Science

Rhythmic Marks and Misprints are two interconnected art science projects that took place during 2018-19. The project involved artist/researcher Daksha Patel creating artwork in response to current research into Parkinson’s disease led by Professor Miratul Muqit and his team based in the Medical Research Council Protein Phosphorylation and Ubiquitylation Unit in the University. Miratul is…Continue Reading Rhythmic Marks and Misprints, A Science Art Collaboration

Festival of the Future: University of Dundee’s celebration of science, arts and culture

Categories: Art, Dance, Music, Science

Festival of the Future is the University of Dundee’s annual event which celebrates science, arts and culture. In 2019 we had 60 events across 5 days in Bonar Hall and other venues around the city. We collaborated with a range of partners including Dundee Science Festival, DCA and Dundee Rep Theatre, we journeyed to Mars,…Continue Reading Festival of the Future: University of Dundee’s celebration of science, arts and culture