Tower Receptionist, Muriel Duncan, celebrated 45 years of working for the University last Thursday. University Secretary Dr Jim McGeorge surprised her with a bouquet on behalf of us all.

View our Facebook post from the day - packed full of lovely messages for Muriel.

Do you have Exams in December? Help is at hand! The Academic Skills team in CASTLE can help you prepare.

The Exam Revision Toolkit is available to all students on My Dundee or you can request a one-to-one appointment with an academic writing tutor to discuss how to write effectively under time-limited conditions - signup online. 

Also, the semester 1 exam timetable is now available online. 

The University and Dundee University Students’ Association (DUSA) have pledged their joint commitment to enhancing student engagement, employability and representation.

Professor Sir Pete Downes, Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the University, and Indre Urbanaviciute, President of DUSA, signed the fourth annual Student Partnership Agreement (SPA). This document sets out key principles that define student engagement and representation as well as annual priorities agreed upon by both institutions.

Read more here

The University's world renowned biomedical research has received a multi-million pound boost from Wellcome, the global charitable foundation.

Wellcome has awarded the University £3.75million from their Institutional Strategic Support Fund (ISSF), which enables universities in the UK and Ireland to invest in areas that are of mutual strategic importance to Wellcome and the individual institutions.

Find out more 

The competition to design Scotland’s Baby Box was officially launched at Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art and Design last week, with students across Scotland urged to submit bold and inspirational designs for consideration by an expert panel.

Minister for Childcare and Early Years, Mark McDonald MSP, a graduate of the University of Dundee, confirmed that the winning student will receive a prize of £1,000 and exclusive mentoring from leading Scottish designers Holly Fulton and Scott Jarvie.

Find out more

Read all of the University news at www.dundee.ac.uk/news.

Remember, remember the 5th of November!!! Bonfire Night is fast approaching. We would highly recommend Dundee City Council's organised display in either Baxter or Lochee Park for a fun, but safe, evening.  

Or find yourself a spot where you can see both, and share your photos #dundeeuni.

More info 

The Languages Film Club will be screening the Spanish film Perdiendo el norte on Tue 8 Nov at 5pm in Dalhousie 2S13.

More information 

As part of Dundee Science Festival researchers from the University will be discussing how they are currently exploring ways to use technology to benefit older and disabled people.

It takes place on Thur 10 Nov at 6pm in the Queen Mother Building.

Admission is free but places are limited so please book via Eventbrite.

The University will observe a two-minute silence on Fri 11 Nov in honour of members of the armed forces who have died in the line of duty.

A short service will take place at 10.55am in the University Chapel, delivered by Rev Dr Fiona Douglas.There will also be the opportunity to observe the two-minute silence at 11am in the Tower Building.

This year's Athena Swan Lecture will be lead by alumna Jenny Marra MSP, speaking on Women, Work & Politics: Challenges We All Face.

It will take place on Mon 28 Nov in Dalhousie Building Lecture Theatre 2 at 12:30.

Register here 

These are just a few of the events around the University - keep up to date with all of them at www.dundee.ac.uk/events and stay tuned to the weekly What's On email on Fridays.

Common Purpose Study Abroad in Kuala Lumpur, 18-21 Dec 2016, develop your ability to lead from a truly global perspective.  Along with students from universities across Scotland, you could play a part in tackling the biggest issues facing business, governments and societies worldwide.

This fully funded programme is open to any Scottish student (undergrad or postgrad) currently studying at University of Dundee.  Application deadline 16 November.

For further info and application form http://uod.ac.uk/CP2016

If you’re thinking of getting into teaching as a postgraduate, this workshop is for you.  Come along to find out how to do it successfully.

Tue 8 Nov 1-2pm. Book now

Come along and learn about internships and jobs for Chinese students within Mandarin Consulting. This presentation will cover:

• Company introduction
• Company mission, culture and structure
• Job opportunities with Mandarin Consulting.

Thu 10 Nov, 1-2pm. Book now

This workshop will give you an overview of the broad profession of Community Learning and Development and the careers within it, helping you decide if this area is right for you.

You will find out about the postgraduate qualifying degree in Community Learning and Development run at the University and get advice what is required to be a successful applicant to this programme.

Tue 15 Nov, 1-2pm. Book now

Ambitious Futures is a 15-month rotational graduate scheme. Graduates are exposed to a range of business areas and will complete a comprehensive professional development programme. In addition to this, graduates will also be able to take advantage of a structured support network for the duration of the scheme.

Find out more

Have you seen our Meet section on the One Dundee blog? Would you like to take part in our next one? Or know someone who would be great for it?  Then get in touch.

"It was quite a cold, autumnal morning though, in true Dundee fashion, it actually turned out to be deceptively warm in the sun and I was roasting by the time I made it up the hill to the Dalhousie Building."

Student blogger, Eilidh talks us through a day in the life of an English student.

For the academic year 2017-18, the St Andrew's Society will be offering  Scholarships to the total value of $60,000 to enable Scottish graduates to study for a year in the United States. Preference will be given to candidates who have no previous experience of the United States.

For further information and an application form please email Alison Mackay c.a.mackay@dundee.ac.uk

Psychology student Lea Kleinsorge is investigating social identifcation for her honours dissertation. She would be grateful to anyone who would complete her survey.

Take the survey

Scottish Student Sport have launched a survey to help shape the future of physical activity and student sport.

If you take part you could be in with a chance of winning a black watch heart monitor worth £275 or Amazon vouchers.

Take the 10 minute survey here