Humanities at Dundee: some recent highlights

Division of Humanities colleagues have been busy over the past few months working on some fantastic projects. Allan Kennedy (History) with guidance from Chris Murray (English) has just finished a Scottish History comic, supported by strategic development funding and in partnership with History Scotland magazine. The comic is called ‘The Persecution of Jean Lands’, and…Continue Reading Humanities at Dundee: some recent highlights

In the Darkroom

Written by University of Dundee Museums volunteer Pete McConville Follow Pete’s photography on his Instagram by clicking this link   The University of Dundee campus is such a great place to photograph. So many styles of architecture and dynamic social spaces. As the light changes from day to day and moment to moment it can…Continue Reading In the Darkroom

DJCAD Masters Show 2023

There is still time to visit this incredible show featuring the work of postgraduate students at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design. Covering Animation, Medical Art, Comics, Design, Drawing, Fine Art and more this year’s show has something for everyone. But hurry because the last chance to visit is Sunday 27th August. Opening…Continue Reading DJCAD Masters Show 2023

Taking D’Arcy to Orkney – a new exhibition at the Pier Arts Centre

Matthew Jarron, Museum Curator, describes a new exhibition in Orkney showing some of the University collections. Back in 2011 we were fortunate to become one of just six museums in the UK awarded substantial funding as part of the Art Fund’s RENEW scheme to build collections on a specific theme. We were keen to explore…Continue Reading Taking D’Arcy to Orkney – a new exhibition at the Pier Arts Centre

What’s Happening on the Roof?

The Collective What’s Happening on the Roof? exhibition was hosted by DJCAD’s Public and Community Engagement in the Matthew Foyer Galleries in July as part of the School’s long running partnership with Art Angel. The exhibition featured a beautiful and diverse collection of artworks from the twelve members of The Collective, a studio based project which…Continue Reading What’s Happening on the Roof?

Hidden Manuscripts in Dundee Special Collections

Kelsey Williams from the University of Stirling explores the treasures he found in the University of Dundee Archives’ rare book collections.  When printed books first arrived on the scene in fifteenth-century Europe they didn’t come into a vacuum.  Far from it.  While printing dramatically multiplied the number of texts available to Europeans, the continent was…Continue Reading Hidden Manuscripts in Dundee Special Collections