Eid ul Fitr is celebrated to promote brotherhood and togetherness amongst Muslims and in the spirit of togetherness we organised an Eid event in the Global Room to celebrate with our University of Dundee student and staff community. Over the course of the afternoon we had around 70-80 people in attendance. To start the celebrations…Continue Reading Eid Event, Global Room – Tuesday 25 April
The University’s Global Room has something for everyone. Find out more about what they do with this blog by Anya Farnan. The Global Room is a social space on City Campus for all students to relax, meet new people and celebrate cultural events. The Global Room offers a drop-in zone during the semester with various…Continue Reading The Global Room
Bandstand performances, talent competitions and firework displays are just some of the fond memories of Baxter Park that will feature in a Big Back Garden exhibition. The exhibition, which is part of the Big Back Garden project led by the University Archives, celebrates Dundee’s iconic Baxter Park by looking at what people remember about the…Continue Reading Big Back Garden – Memories of Dundee’s Baxter Park showcased in exhibition
Find out about this new initiative from Matthew Jarron, Museum Curator. The Public Art Dundee project began in 2018 with the aim of identifying, researching, recording and promoting the amazing wealth of public art across the city. Dundee has a long history of creating and commissioning public art and was particularly pioneering in its approach…Continue Reading On Yer Bike – the Public Art Dundee Cycle Trail
Our amazing staff and students are nearing the end of their challenges to raise money for Parkinson’s research. There is still time to donate so we thought we should remind you of some of the creative things they have been up to. As well as all the brave (or foolhardy) sporting events there are some…Continue Reading #30DaysChallengeUoD
For International Dance Day we’re delighted to share this fabulous film of Bollywood dance from Usha Mani created in collaboration with Dance Beatz Edinburgh (link below). Usha has been teaching Bollywood dance at the University of Dundee since 2018 and has conducted various dance events in the Global Room for Holi and Diwali. She does…Continue Reading Bollywood Bonanza!
As tomorrow is University Mental Health Day, Student Services will be offering some online and in person activities for staff and students alike, such as: 10am – Chair Yoga with ISE 11am – 15 minute Guided Meditation with Joan Muszynski 12pm – Express Bollywood Dance Class with Dr Usha Mani 1pm – Equilibrium Class with ISE 1pm – Hotchpotch Dundee…Continue Reading University Mental Health Day
Christine Kingsley from DJCAD writes about her daily walks along a river during lockdown and how the space, sights, sounds and her sketches help her through lockdown. Although written last year, our lives are much the same now and Christine’s words and images point to a way we can all, through appreciating nature, find a…Continue Reading Walking for wellbeing – my river shift
Our great team at student services have been working hard to make sure that we stay connected and look after our mental and physical health. The Well Together #ConnectedCommunity resources on Teams are just the inspiration we need and free for all in the University to access. Books, podcasts, crafts, exercise, recipes – take some…Continue Reading Let’s feel well together
During Minds Matter Month the University student services team are collating a fantastic collection of resources to improve our mental health. Find book recommendations and podcasts … Explore the British Museum from home Get lunch and food inspirations Lots of ways to support our well-being and well worth exploring. There’s a special Teams site…Continue Reading Well Together #Connected Community
As it is Minds Matters Month, DUSA The Union have set up a series of virtual events to help students destress and improve their mental health. For instance, they will hold their first ever virtual pet therapy day, to meet the animals behind the screens and chat all things animals. As well as a virtual…Continue Reading Minds Matters Month
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