University of Dundee
Wednesday 2 November 2016 - Issue 31
Staff Newsletter
 
From the editors...

The staff newsletter is produced every fortnight by the Internal Communications team so we can share news, announcements, selected events and some requests for help. 

If you wish to communicate around the University, the 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 distributed on Wednesday 16 November - the the deadline is 4pm on Friday 11 November.

Announcements
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Muriel Duncan

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.

Undergraduate of the Year

It's time to nominate your Undergraduate of the Year. Top companies are looking for the best undergraduates in 12 different sectors, including IT, Engineering, Marketing, Mathematics, Humanities, Business and Management. Great prizes are on offer including internships, places on graduate schemes, iPads, director lunches and international trips.

Closing date for applications is Mon 30 Jan 2017. Apply and find out more.

Remembrance Day - Nov 11

The University will observe the 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.

Semester 1 Exam Timetable

Please remind your students that the semester 1 exam timetable is now available online

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Winter Graduation

Winter Graduation is fast approaching and we're looking for inspirational stories from this year's graduates. Have you got a student who has overcome the odds, or perhaps a parent and child graduating at the same time? 

If you have any stories you would like to share then please contact the Press Office. 

Winter Graduation takes place on Thu 17 and Fri 18 Nov. For full details of what's happening go to the Graduation website

News
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Spooky Footage Found

There's been some strange goings on at the University this week. On Sunday, a memory stick was found on Perth Road that contained some intriguing film footage.

The video, showing what is believed to be an autopsy of a Martian, has been leaked by an unknown source from the University. Watch the video here 

Wellcome multi-million pound boost for biomedical research

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 

University and DUSA reaffirm partnership

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 

More news...

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

What's On
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Fireworks (5 Nov)

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

More info 

EU Implications Presentation (7 Nov and 5 Dec)

Presentations on Brexit implications for EU staff members will take place on:

  • Mon 7 Nov 11am in the MSI large lecture theatre, SLS Research Complex
  • Mon 5 Dec 3pm in the T9 Lecture Theatre, Level 2, Tower Building.

For more information go to the HR website 

Bright Club Comedy Training (7 Nov)

If you think you're funny, and want to give Bright Club a go, then there's a training session on Mon 7 Nov at 5pm.

This training is free but booking is essential Revealingresearch@dundee.ac.uk

Generation-Tech : Crossing the Digital Divide (10 Nov)

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.

Athena Swan Annual Lecture (28 Nov)

This year's Athena Swan Lecture will be lead by alumna Jenny Marra MSP. 

She will be 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 

More events...

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.

Blogs
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One Dundee Blog

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.

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Student Blog

"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.

Requests
Electric Vehicle Survey

Your views on electic vehcles are needed for a new survey. 

The University's Sustainable Convenor wants to know how staff feel about electric vehicles and what needs to be done to encourage their use. 

Fill out the survey here 

Working with Internal Comms

If you want to promote something to an internal audience, please visit our webpage for advice on the different ways to do this.

An archive of newsletters can also be found on our website.

To contact the editors, please email internal-comms@dundee.ac.uk

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