In D’Arcy Thompson’s Footsteps

D’Arcy Wentworth Thompson is best known for his ground-breaking book On Growth and Form, which laid the foundations for the science of mathematical biology. However that was just one of his many publications, and Museum Services recently staged a fascinating online event in collaboration with Tufts University in Massachusetts, USA, exploring D’Arcy’s 1895 book A Glossary of…Continue Reading In D’Arcy Thompson’s Footsteps

University Mental Health Day

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

Craft it on

Craft it on is Feeling Strong’s latest art project you can take part in from home! While the schools and universities are shut Feeling Strong have taken this opportunity to help people connect through art. This event will take place over the course of four weeks where you will be given the chance to work…Continue Reading Craft it on

The UoD Book Club

Just a reminder that the University of Dundee Book Club’s podcast is available on podtail! There are currently 3 episodes available online. In this podcast series you will have the opportunity to learn about the books and ideas that have inspired many different people we have here on campus. In this first episode Paola Sangster,…Continue Reading The UoD Book Club

Dundee OpSoc: Miscat

Tune in this Sunday at 7pm for OpSoc’s second concert of 2021, “Miscat”. It will include songs from “Les Miserables”, “Hamilton” as well as “Into the Woods” but with a different take on them. Follow the link to their Facebook page to watch it live…Continue Reading Dundee OpSoc: Miscat

Public Engagement Newsletter

This month’s Public Engagement newsletter shed the light on some of Dundee University’s news and achievements from the end of last year running into 2021. In December 2020 Dundee University became the first university in Scotland to receive a Gold Engage Watermark in recognition got their public engagement. This award is given to universities for…Continue Reading Public Engagement Newsletter