Wed 26 May 6pm – 7.15pm Like many natural history museums, D’Arcy Thompson’s zoology collection was largely acquired during the colonial era of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Many of the museum’s specimens come from colonies and dominions of the British Empire as well as the colonies of other European countries. Often, these…Continue Reading The Nature of Empire – Decolonising the D’Arcy Thompson Zoology Museum
Explore the new exciting trail at the Dundee Botanic Gardens to discover the wonderful world of plants and those who uncover their secrets to help protect people and the planet. This event just started on the 15th of May and will be taking place until the 23rd of May. A ticket provides free access during…Continue Reading Plant Power
A set of scrubs sewn by a University of Dundee volunteer responding to the urgent need for medical clothing in the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic have been donated to The McManus: Dundee’s Art Gallery & Museum. The scrubs which were sewn by Jane Keith, founder of the DJCAD Scrub Hub, will be placed…Continue Reading DJCAD Scrub Hub to be remembered in McManus
Student Lucy Southwell was part of the MSc Medical Art class that was led this semester by Museum Curator Matthew Jarron and Senior Archivist Jan Merchant. Having worked on promotional material for museums in London and a zine based on her own family history, Lucy was keen to collaborate on further projects using the collections. For Museum…Continue Reading Collaboration: the Artist and the Archive
Interested in finding out what inspires Dr Kieran Baxter of DJCAD to highlight the melting of the world’s glaciers? Have a listen to one of the latest BBC Earth podcasts, “finding what doesn’t want to be found”, to hear how he uses drones to recreate historic images and makes the world aware of the Climate…Continue Reading BBC Earth podcast: Dr Kieran Baxter
As it is Green Health Week across Dundee, a series of activities and walks are being promoted by the Dundee Botanic Gardens. You can even pick up a seeding sunflower to grow this summer on your visit. Follow this link for more information about how to get involved:…Continue Reading Green Health Week
Peter Carmichael (1809-1891) is one of Dundee’s quiet heroes. Largely unknown today, his impact on the textile industry and local community was impressive. Credited with several inventions which enhanced productivity, Carmichael began his career as an engineering apprentice, rising to be manager, then senior partner, of Baxter Brothers by the 1870s. Carmichael’s success was marked by his purchase of the Arthurstone Estate in Perthshire which he renovated and improved. Carmichael’s contribution to the textile industry and consequent prosperity of Dundee is little known,…Continue Reading Peter Carmichael: engineer, inventor & philanthropist
The University Archives continues its series looking at the changing face of the City by focusing on Reform Street. The junction of Reform Street and the High Street is one of the most familiar scenes in central Dundee, with the clock on the building of what was H. Samuel, the jeweller, being a well-known meeting…Continue Reading Then and now: changing Dundee – Reform Street
As it has just been national Parkinson’s Disease awareness month, Dundee University are brining attention to the fastest growing neurological condition, with 30 people diagnosed every week in Scotland, by asking staff, students and the wider community to take part in the 30 days challenge this June. This can involve something challenging, creative, tiring, inspiring,…Continue Reading 30 Day challenge UoD
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!
Join Lynda Clark, Research Fellow in Narrative and Play at University of Dundee’s collaborative research institute InGAME, for the interactive launch of her debut short story collection Dreaming in Quantum and Other Stories. Lynda’s work for InGAME focuses on methods of text generation for writers but she is also a writer of speculative fiction. Her…Continue Reading Dreaming in Quantum and Other Stories
As it was recently World Malaria day, we would like to draw attention to the Malaria as it continues to be a worldwide killer. This awful disease and its devastating effects are discussed in a fascinating talk by two of the University’s malaria researchers, Dr Beatriz Baragana and Irene Hallyburton. They discuss a new potential…Continue Reading Women on the Edge (of a Malarial Breakthrough)