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From the editors ...
If you wish to communicate around the University, this fortnightly newsletter is just one way to do that. Please check our Methods of Internal Communication webpage, and feel free to get in touch if you have any questions.
The next newsletter will be distributed on Wednesday 31 May - the deadline is 4pm on Friday 26 May.
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Contents
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Announcements
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News
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Opportunities
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What's On
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Blogs
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Get in touch
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Dundee on the rise again!
We’re on the up again in The Guardian new university league tables. Dundee is top in the UK for Dentistry and Design & Crafts, helping take us to 24th overall from 28th last year, and now third in Scotland having overtaken Edinburgh and Heriot Watt. We are also in the top five in the UK for Fashion & Textiles, Medicine, Social Work, and Business, Management & Marketing. See the full tables here.
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University’s Minecraft Birthday Bash
The University is seeking Minecrafters to design and build an iconic University building in a virtual Dundee later this month. Gaming enthusiasts, budding architects and designers are invited to register teams of five for a 50-hour long design jam during, or individuals happy to join a team over the course the weekend, for a design jam during the 50th Anniversary weekend at the University. Register by noon Friday 19th May.
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Main Library refurbishment update
From Monday 22 May the middle floor of the Main Library wil be closed in preparation for refurbishment.
From 22 to 28 May, if you require an item from this area, please ask a member of staff at the InfoZone who will be happy to retrieve it for you.
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Are you graduating this summer?
Remember to buy garden party tickets for your family and friends, available in Premier Shop and Ninewells Kiosk at £10 each.
The Garden Parties take place from 4pm – 7pm on Campus Green on the day of your graduation and feature: live entertainment, fizz, strawberry tarts, & more. Tickets for graduates and under 16’s are free and available through the graduation task or by emailing graduation@dundee.ac.uk Tickets on sale until Friday June 16th 2017, and thereafter on the door on the day.
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Join in our Graduation Photo Wall
Before the Caird Hall Graduation ceremonies start, our Photo Wall shows messages of thanks and congratulations. Who do you want to thank or congratulate? Just supply a photo and message, and we’ll do the editing. Photos should be landscape and as high resolution as possible. Deadline for submissions is the end of Friday 2 June (midnight BST). Submit here.
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MSc Design for Business
Our new MSc Design for Business is designed to develop influential leaders and entrepreneurs of the future. This postgraduate course is open to graduates from a wide range of disciplines.
Enhance your understanding and knowledge of how design can be applied as a strategy for transformation and contribution to business and society. Our strong entrepreneurial ethos provides a lively environment for developing dynamic designers, managers and leaders of the future. Our highly connected creative culture will provide you with the opportunity to be part of a growing international community building on the School’s excellence in design research. Find out more information or attend a drop in with Dr Louise Valentine, on Tuesday 30th May or Friday 2nd June. Please contact Linda Spalding.
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International eHealth prize for `My Diabetes My Way’
A major international prize for eHealth has been awarded to a project developed at the University which allows people with diabetes across Scotland to access their medical records online, support their self-management and improve their knowledge of their condition. Read the full story.
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A mother’s touch may help to bond with unborn babies
Babies may be able to recognise their mother’s touch while still in the womb, helping them to bond even before birth, according to new research carried out at the University. Researchers from the Psychology department used 4D ultrasound videos to record the reaction of unborn children when different people touched the mother’s stomach during pregnancy. Read the full story.
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Join our student blogging team
Interested in blogging (or vlogging) for the University’s student blog? It’s your opportunity to share your experience of life in Dundee with a worldwide audience. Our blog was highly commended in the recent UK Blog Awards, and is a great way for budding writers, photographers and even videographers to get their talents noticed.
We want you to stick with us for a whole academic year, and to say thank you for your contributions, we are offering a great bundle of goodies and vouchers (including £200 of Amazon vouchers). We’ll also be running competitions throughout the year. Apply here.
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Dundee University Staff and Postgraduate Cricket Club (DUSCC)
Dundee University Staff and Postgraduate Cricket Club (DUSCC) are seeking new players, of any age / gender / ability, for the 2017 season.
The games are mostly 20-over friendlies, played on a Wednesday evening against local clubs and other Universities. If you are interested, have a look at the DUSCC website for further details. Please contact the DUSCC Secretary Steve Boarder by emailing duscc@dundee.ac.uk
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Activist Art Collective
Are you an artist or creative type? Do you care about social justice or activism? If you answered ‘yes’ to either of the above questions, read on. If you didn’t, still read on. Student Kirsty Sharp is looking to start up an Activist Art Collective - a group of likeminded individuals who share ideas, collaborate on projects, inspire and support each other to help promote social, economic and political justice through art. If this sounds like your cup of tea email Kirsty
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Neuroimaging Study
Study on avoidance learning. Do you often feel anxious or worry a lot? The study involves a decision-making task and a brain scan. You will receive £20-30. If you are interested in volunteering contact at contact at avoidancestudy@gmail.com.
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Art, Design & Architecture Degree Show 2017 (19 to 28 May)
The Art, Design & Architecture Degree show celebrates the success of our graduating students from Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design and the department of Architecture, within the School of Social Sciences. Find out more information.
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50th Weekend (19 to 21 May)
Join us in celebrating the University's 50th anniversary, There will be a whole host of different activities available to make the event truly memorable. There will be something for everyone, with tours of campus, open doors to the schools, sporting events, family friendly activities, a barbecue on campus green, ceilidh and disco in DUSA, along with lots of other exciting events. See the full list of events on the 50th website.
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University Challenge (Sat 20 May)
Dundee’s historic University Challenge champions from the 1980s will return to the city this week to take on the students who will represent the University in next years series. This special challenge is part of the 50th Anniversary Alumni weekend celebration. Find out more information.
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Film Screenings at DCA (Sun 21 May)
As part of Festival of Museums and the University 50th anniversary Alumni Weekend, the University’s Archives and Museums are joining forces with DCA to present a special screening of rarely seen films made about the University in decades past. Find out more information.
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Blogs
A round up of our blogs
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One Dundee: Principal’s Challenge
Professor Sir Pete Downes, our Principal and Vice-Chancellor, is taking on a charity challenge to mark the University’s 50th Anniversary. Pete and his wife Elizabeth will cover 50 miles by cycling, rowing and running, connecting our campuses at Kirkcaldy, Ninewells and in the heart of Dundee, with a ceremonial stop-off along the way to mark our historical links with the University of St Andrews. Read the full story.
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Student Blog: Deecon 2017
Deecon is a fundraiser for the Animation Department at the Art & Design college. It took place on 8th April. The day consisted of a variety of student artists that sold arts & crafts throughout the five floors of the Union. It’s mostly about being dressed up as an anime or comic book or game character, but I saw a few people dressed up as literary characters too (which I was excited about). Read the full story.
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On social media
On social media recently we have been featuring our current students and offer holders as they let us know how they have been getting ready for exams on Snapchat. On Facebook and Twitter we continued to celebrated being top in Scotland for Dentistry, Forensic Science and Art & Design in the Complete University Guide league table 2018. And finally last week Alpacas visited campus as part of the DUSA Executive Exam Stress Relief campaign. Follow us on Instagram and Snapchat at @dundeeuni or tag your photos with #dundeeuni.
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