Caird Hall stage set for Graduation celebrations
The achievements of more than 4000 students will be celebrated next week when the University of Dundee hosts its Summer Graduation ceremonies at Caird Hall.
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Dundee key to unlocking life sciences innovation in Scotland
The importance of investing in Dundee’s Life Sciences Innovation District was highlighted as leaders of the city’s key institutions welcomed the publication of the Scottish Government’s Innovation Strategy.
Dundee wins Higher Educational Institution of the Year award
The University of Dundee has been named Scotland’s top university at The Herald Higher Education Awards.
Dundee took the top prize, Higher Educational Institution of the Year, at the ceremony in Glasgow last night and also walked away with a further four awards recognising the impact of staff and students.
Spinout agrees potential $50 million deal
University of Dundee spinout company Tay Therapeutics has announced a licensing deal potentially worth over $50 million in upfront and milestone payments, plus royalties.
Tay Cities Region Deal brings progress on major projects
The first full year of the Tay Cities Region Deal, signed in December 2020, has seen significant progress with several flagship projects launched.
Scotland’s newest business stars revealed
The great business minds of the University of Dundee have been celebrated after they were crowned the winners of an annual competition championing entrepreneurship.
Michelin Scotland Innovation Parc’s Innovation Challenge 2 Awards £86,000 in Funding
Five companies have been awarded funding as part of Michelin Scotland Innovation Parc’s (MSIP) second Innovation Challenge.
MSIP and partners The Data Lab, Censis and Dundee City Council, are providing project funding of over £86,000, towards a total project cost of over £136,000.
£440,000 prize for Dundee researcher
A University of Dundee scientist has been awarded one of the most prestigious prizes in his field in recognition of his pioneering research into neurodegenerative disorders and work to develop novel therapies for Parkinson’s disease.
Repurposed drug shows potential as leukaemia treatment
A drug developed at the University of Dundee for a neglected tropical disease could be repurposed to treat leukaemia following Fast Track Designation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Contract signed for construction of £28.7m combined Advanced Plant Growth Centre and International Barley Hub
The James Hutton Institute and McLaughlin & Harvey have signed construction contracts worth £28.7m for the next stage of the ongoing redevelopment of The James Hutton Institute’s Invergowrie estate.