Celebrating our University community

Read about the latest successes and achievements from across our University community in recent months

It has been a challenging year, but every day our students, staff, alumni, and supporters continue to transform lives; from advocacy and life-changing education to breakthroughs in research and treatments. Read on to explore some of the exciting work that is taking place across our community...

Dundee No.1 for Dentistry in the UK

There's plenty to smile about after our School of Dentistry was named best in the UK for studying Dentistry for the third consecutive year

Another crown for Dundee as Dentistry tops UK rankings

National Student Survey (NSS) scores increase

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Dundee's score in the National Student Survey - a nationwide ranking of student satisfaction - has increased, indicating the high quality of student experience at the University

Student satisfaction is on the up at Dundee

Dundee named top entrepreneurial university

With a commitment to embedding entrepreneurial activity and mindset across a range of our activities, our impact in this area has been recognised nationally and internationally

Find out why we're Outstanding Entrepreneurial University of the Year

A standout year for the DJCAD Degree Show

More than 13,000 visitors came to see DJCAD’s Degree Show 2025 – a massive 70% increase on last year. Over 450 Art & Design students showcased incredible work, with fantastic feedback across the board. We're blown away by their sheer talent!

Explore the students' work online

Parliamentary recognition for Dundee staff and students

Staff and students from the University of Dundee have had their achievements recognised in the Scottish Parliament

Find out about their exceptional contributions

University entrepreneurs recognised at national awards

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Businesses founded by University of Dundee entrepreneurs have been honoured with top prizes at a national awards ceremony.

Find out more about our entrepreneurs

Dundee scientists recognised with prestigious fellowships

Researchers from the University of Dundee’s School of Life Sciences have received national recognition for their outstanding contribution to their respective fields.

Learn more about our research scientists

Royal Society honour for Professor Alessio Ciulli

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A University of Dundee scientist whose pioneering work holds promise for developing new treatments for “undruggable” diseases has been elected a Fellow of the Royal Society (FRS), one of the highest honours for any scientist

Find out more about Professor Ciulli's research

University of Dundee researcher wins major US award for respiratory research

Dr Merete Long, a researcher in the School of Medicine, has been named one of the rising stars of global respiratory research after receiving a prestigious award from the American Thoracic Society (ATS).

Learn more about Dr Merete Long's research

International water experts mark 20 years of UK’s only UNESCO water centre

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International water experts from four continents met in Scotland to mark the 20th Anniversary of the UK’s only UNESCO Category 2 Centre for Water Law, Policy & Science (CWLPS), on Thursday 24 April, at Discovery Point

Learn more about the 'Positive Water Futures for All' symposium

Dundee Professor honoured for supporting Ukrainian Medical Education

Professor Jacob George has been awarded an honorary professorship by Ukraine’s oldest medical school for his extraordinary efforts to support medical education throughout the war.

Learn more about Professor George's work

University’s partnership honoured with major international prize

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Ground-breaking drug discovery work at the University of Dundee has been honoured by a major international award.

Find out more about the University's drug discovery work

Dundee’s top student athletes celebrated at annual awards

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The University celebrated the finest in student sport at its annual Blues and Colours Award Ceremony.

Find out more about our amazing student athletes

Parkinson’s research led by Dundee scientist recognised with prestigious medal

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Professor Ian Ganley has been awarded a prestigious national prize for his work on neurodegenerative diseases, including Parkinson's

Learn more about Ian Ganley's work on neurodegenerative diseases