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UoD’s Tips to go All the Way this World Cup

Health experts at the University of Dundee have given their top tips to supporters to keep themselves in top form this World Cup tournament. Late nights, trips to the bar, and snacks galore are on the

June 11th 2026

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Deficit, Cuts, and Controversy: Understanding Dundee University’s Finances.
Eighteen months after the institution revealed a £30m deficit, the University continues to implement huge cost cutting measures…
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UNIVERSITY
AI in Universities: A New “Digital Divide.”
A new “digital divide” is emerging between those who can use AI effectively and those who cannot, a…
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UNIVERSITY
Dundee University Staff Loses near 680 FTE roles as Further Cuts Loom
Since July 2024, available figures suggest around 680 full-time equivalent posts have left, or will leave, Dundee University.…
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LOCAL
Dundee Pride to Close Scotland’s Pride Month on June 27
Dundee Pride presents the finale to Scotland’s Pride Month celebrations on Saturday 27th June as the city’s LGBTQ+…
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UNIVERSITY
Staff Vote in Support of Further Strike Action
Staff have once again voted in favour of strike action. A reballot for industrial action was issued at…

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Dundee University Staff Loses near 680 FTE roles as Further Cuts Loom
UNIVERSITY

Dundee University Staff Loses near 680 FTE roles as Further Cuts Loom

Eva Milne · Jun 10th
Staff Vote in Support of Further Strike Action
UNIVERSITY

Staff Vote in Support of Further Strike Action

Eva Milne · Jun 10th
More Cuts Imminent: Court Vote in Favour of Latest Recovery Plan
UNIVERSITY

More Cuts Imminent: Court Vote in Favour of Latest Recovery Plan

Eva Milne · Jun 10th
Dundee Scientist Honoured for Revolutionary Research Breakthroughs
UNIVERSITY

Dundee Scientist Honoured for Revolutionary Research Breakthroughs

Eva Milne · Jun 4th
AI in Universities: A New “Digital Divide.”
UNIVERSITY

AI in Universities: A New “Digital Divide.”

Eva Milne · Jun 4th
Dundee Ranks among top 25 UK Universities ahead of Glasgow and Aberdeen
NEWS

Dundee Ranks among top 25 UK Universities ahead of Glasgow and Aberdeen

Nick Whelan · Jun 3rd
“Unaffordable for Some”: DJCAD Students Face High Costs for Degree Show Projects
DEGREE SHOW 26

“Unaffordable for Some”: DJCAD Students Face High Costs for Degree Show Projects

Eva Milne, Nick Whelan · May 22nd
Unions Silenced: Protesting Staff Tape Mouths Shut Outside University Court Workshop
UNIVERSITY

Unions Silenced: Protesting Staff Tape Mouths Shut Outside University Court Workshop

Matthew Rees, Nirmi Parekh · May 19th

Local

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UoD’s Tips to go All the Way this World Cup
LOCAL

UoD’s Tips to go All the Way this World Cup

Matthew Rees · Jun 11th
Dundee Pride to Close Scotland’s Pride Month on June 27
LOCAL

Dundee Pride to Close Scotland’s Pride Month on June 27

Eva Milne · Jun 9th
Meet the man who’s making Dundee the greatest city in the world
INTERVIEWS

Meet the man who’s making Dundee the greatest city in the world

Jack Beal · May 19th
Dundee Election Results
LOCAL

Dundee Election Results

Eva Milne, Jack Beal · May 8th
Edward Sheasby: Let’s Stop Drug Deaths and Economic ‘Gimmicks’ and Introduce Real Change. 
LOCAL

Edward Sheasby: Let’s Stop Drug Deaths and Economic ‘Gimmicks’ and Introduce Real Change. 

Matthew Rees · May 6th
“Ignorance from SNP politicians” Michael Marra on SNP failures in education, the NHS and the drug crisis
LOCAL

“Ignorance from SNP politicians” Michael Marra on SNP failures in education, the NHS and the drug crisis

Jack Beal · May 6th
“Dundee is not typical” Heather Anderson on the university, drug crisis and independence
LOCAL

“Dundee is not typical” Heather Anderson on the university, drug crisis and independence

Jack Beal, Nick Whelan · May 6th
Jim McFarlane: An independent Scotland needs a change of system as well as a change of flag
LOCAL

Jim McFarlane: An independent Scotland needs a change of system as well as a change of flag

Matthew Rees · May 6th

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Endometriosis: The Action Month That Nobody is Acting on
COMMENTARY

Endometriosis: The Action Month That Nobody is Acting on

Matthew Rees · Mar 24th
Dundee’s Rebreak ‘News’ Should Break Up
COMMENTARY

Dundee’s Rebreak ‘News’ Should Break Up

Connor Bertie · Mar 10th
Why DUSA Doesn’t Need an Exec Who Just Want to “Stack Their CV.”
COMMENTARY

Why DUSA Doesn’t Need an Exec Who Just Want to “Stack Their CV.”

Eva Milne · Feb 25th
What is Indefinite Leave to Remain?
COMMENTARY

What is Indefinite Leave to Remain?

Sean Kwok · Oct 28th
The Dangers of Clean Eating Culture
COMMENTARY

The Dangers of Clean Eating Culture

elliestallerbrass · Sep 29th
The Dundonian
COMMENTARY

The Dundonian

wp2503402 · Sep 24th
Explaining the Gillies Report: Peter Fotheringham
COMMENTARY

Explaining the Gillies Report: Peter Fotheringham

Eva Milne · Jul 29th
Votes At 16: Is This The Right Decision?
COMMENTARY

Votes At 16: Is This The Right Decision?

Dani Onyewuenyi · Jul 19th

Features

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“Unaffordable for Some”: DJCAD Students Face High Costs for Degree Show Projects
DEGREE SHOW 26

“Unaffordable for Some”: DJCAD Students Face High Costs for Degree Show Projects

Eva Milne, Nick Whelan · May 22nd
Deficit, Cuts, and Controversy: Understanding Dundee University’s Finances.
FEATURES

Deficit, Cuts, and Controversy: Understanding Dundee University’s Finances.

Eva Milne, Nirmi Parekh · Apr 26th
Abertay Students Outraged Over JIMs Speaker Session
FEATURES

Abertay Students Outraged Over JIMs Speaker Session

Nirmi Parekh · Nov 3rd
From Studio to Struggle: The Real Cost of Cuts at DJCAD
FEATURES

From Studio to Struggle: The Real Cost of Cuts at DJCAD

Eva Milne · Oct 13th
What’s Next for Dundee University?
FEATURES

What’s Next for Dundee University?

Eva Milne · Sep 24th
University Financial Crisis Timeline
FEATURES

University Financial Crisis Timeline

Alexander Stewart · Sep 20th
“Are You Incompetent or Corrupt?” Ex-Principal Gillespie Grilled by MSPs
FEATURES

“Are You Incompetent or Corrupt?” Ex-Principal Gillespie Grilled by MSPs

Eva Milne · Jun 26th
‘It’s Pathetic’: UEG Members Turn on Each Other in Government Meeting
FEATURES

‘It’s Pathetic’: UEG Members Turn on Each Other in Government Meeting

Eva Milne · Jun 25th

Arts & Culture

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Hong Kong: Beyond the Skyscrapers, Kim Yau, Graphic Design
DEGREE SHOW 26

Hong Kong: Beyond the Skyscrapers, Kim Yau, Graphic Design

Esme Ong · Jun 1st
Collect and Preserve: Rowan Dean, Jewellery
DEGREE SHOW 26

Collect and Preserve: Rowan Dean, Jewellery

Esme Ong · Jun 1st
Euphoria in Scotland’s Wildlands: Flora Ann Fraser, Fine Art
DEGREE SHOW 26

Euphoria in Scotland’s Wildlands: Flora Ann Fraser, Fine Art

Nick Whelan · May 31st
Cambré: Design Inspired by Movement in Dance, Nicoletta Proto – Interior and Environmental Design.
DEGREE SHOW 26

Cambré: Design Inspired by Movement in Dance, Nicoletta Proto – Interior and Environmental Design.

Matthew Rees · May 30th
Exploring the Unseen, the Ancient and the Personal – Through Illustration: Wen Xi Kong, Illustration
DEGREE SHOW 26

Exploring the Unseen, the Ancient and the Personal – Through Illustration: Wen Xi Kong, Illustration

Nirmi Parekh · May 29th
‘Sex Sells’, from Advert to Artwork: Steele McTurk, Fine Art
DEGREE SHOW 26

‘Sex Sells’, from Advert to Artwork: Steele McTurk, Fine Art

Sean Kwok · May 29th
In Women I’m Delivered: Ailsa Dunn, Fine Art
DEGREE SHOW 26

In Women I’m Delivered: Ailsa Dunn, Fine Art

James Elliot · May 29th
Spatial Provocation, A Dundonians Experience in Contemporary Art: Harry Scott, Interior Design
DEGREE SHOW 26

Spatial Provocation, A Dundonians Experience in Contemporary Art: Harry Scott, Interior Design

Jack McNab · May 28th

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