The University of Abertay Dundee received an early Christmas gift this week with news that its master of science (MSc) degree course in computer games technology has been formally accredited by Skillset, the sector skills council for the creative industries. Details >>
Imagine a world where your PC or games console recognises what mood you are in and reacts accordingly, simply by looking at your face. Details >>
How often do you lie? Are you a good liar? Are you easily deceived? For most of us, the answers to these questions would probably be ‘not very often’, ‘not really’ and ‘no’, but is this really true? Details >>
Almost 200 Dundee secondary school pupils will attend a sociology debate at the University of Abertay Dundee today (Tuesday 15th December) Details >>
A group of students from Abertay’s Dundee Business School took part in the finals of the European Business Masters Cup in Stuttgart recently. The students were the only team from a Scottish University to take part in the finals, joining teams from London, France, Switzerland and Germany. Details >>
An audio podcast of Professor Graham Jackson’s forensics lecture ‘Expert Opinion – Definitely Maybe’ is now available to download. Details >>
Renowned forensic science expert Professor Graham Jackson will present his inaugural public lecture at the University of Abertay Dundee tonight (Wednesday 9th December, 6pm) Details >>
Hundreds of new jobs and dozens of new businesses are expected to be created as a result of a £5 million investment at Abertay University, announced today. Details >>
Auchleeks Estate is benefitting from a custom designed remote weather station thanks to a group of MSc Smart Systems students from the University of Abertay Dundee. Details >>
Pioneering research at the University of Abertay Dundee is illustrated in a new photographic exhibition of dramatically striking images. Details >>
Professor Bernard King, speaking at the University of Abertay Dundee’s graduation ceremony today (Friday, 27 November) Details >>
More than 300 academic awards, including one honorary degree, were conferred today (Friday, 27th November) at the University of Abertay Dundee’s 2009 Winter Graduation Ceremony. Details >>
Dozens of students and former students gathered at the University of Abertay Dundee last night (Thursday 26th November) for the annual Prizegiving Ceremony, held on the eve of the November Graduation Ceremony. Details >>
John Lowrie Morrison, Scotland’s leading and most prolific landscape painter, will join the list of honorary graduands from the University of Abertay Dundee this week. Details >>
Two young entrepreneurs from The University of Abertay Dundee are to launch their new businesses this week, on the same day as many of their fellow classmates will attend a graduation ceremony at the Caird Hall in Dundee. Details >>
A team of students from Abertay's Dundee Business School are heading to Stuttgart tomorrow to compete in the finals of a European business competition. Details >>
A team of top academics from Jiangxi Province in China are enjoying a visit to Abertay University Dundee today. Details >>
A second year web design and development student was the lucky winner in the University’s website feedback survey competition. Details >>
Dundonians will have a unique opportunity to purchase handmade crafts and jewellery from up-and-coming artisans at a special event at the Hannah Maclure Centre this Thursday (19th November). Details >>
The University of Abertay Dundee has been nominated for an award for its Twitter feed, in the same week that we reached the milestone of 1,000 followers Details >>
Animation legend William "Bud" Luckey of Toy Story and Finding Nemo fame visits Abertay's Institute of Arts, Media and Computer Games. Details >>
Several Abertay students and alumni were honoured at last night’s Scottish BAFTA awards. Details >>
Sion Simon, Minister for Creative Industries, visited Abertay today (Monday 2nd November). Mr Simon toured the new Institute for Art, Media and Computer Games, the UK's first ever centre for excellence in computer games education. Details >>
Gavin Byers, an Abertay student and member of the University’s Elite Athlete Development Programme, has been selected to play Hockey for Scotland in New Zealand in a crucial World Cup Qualifier. Details >>
Dr Colin Miller has been appointed Acting Head of the newly-formed School of Computing and Engineering Systems. Details >>
More than 80 Abertay students are attending the Class Reps Conference 2009 at Dudhope Castle today (Tuesday 27 October). Details >>
An enchanting animation film produced by students from the universities of Abertay and Dundee is among the nominees at this year’s BAFTA Scotland Awards. Details >>
The generosity of an Honorary Fellow is enabling an Abertay postgraduate researcher to investigate new technologies to improve the way that humans interact with computers. Details >>
Dawn Wood, who can usually be found in a laboratory analysing the microbiology of food stuffs, has been short-listed for one of the UK’s most prestigious poetry prizes. Details >>
The judges have had their say and now it’s time to see if the gaming public agrees… Details >>
The University of Abertay Dundee has signed an agreement with Tayside Police which will see the two work together to contribute to the prevention and detection of crime throughout Tayside. Details >>
The Committee of Heads of Scottish Law Schools reject recent claims made by Justice Secretary Kenny McAskill that universities are putting the interests of students second. Details >>
An award-winning research report that could dramatically improve the quality of life for people with dementia will be launched at the University of Abertay Dundee today (Monday 21st September) on World Alzheimer’s Day. Details >>
This Saturday (19th September) teams from all around the world will celebrate Software Freedom Day. Last year's event at the University of Abertay Dundee was not only the biggest in Scotland but was also the biggest in the UK. Details >>
Big Brother contestant Sree Dsari was engaged in a heated dance-off with Abertay University’s Student President Ian Todd last night (Wednesday 16th September). Details >>
Mhairi Thurston, a lecturer at the University of Abertay Dundee, is one of several individuals supporting the Royal National Institute of Blind People’s new campaign ‘Lost and Found’. Details >>
Over 100 scientists from all over the world are gathering in Dundee this week to discuss the impact of soil on climate change. The two day event is organised by Abertay's SIMBIOS research centre. Details >>
New students of the University of Abertay Dundee attended an official welcome ceremony at the Caird Hall this morning. Following an overwhelming demand for places, almost 2000 students are expected to matriculate over the coming week. Details >>
Cantiones Sacrae, Tayside’s foremost Renaissance group, specialising in unaccompanied music of the 15th and 16th centuries, launched their new album "Renaissance" at Abertay University’s Hannah Maclure Centre recently. Details >>
Dr Rashmi Chand, a former Research Student with Professor David Bremner at the University of Abertay Dundee, has won the prestigious Willy Masschelein Award from the International Ozone Association. Details >>
Lord Cullen of Whitekirk has today (Friday 4th September) been installed as the new Chancellor of the University of Abertay Dundee. Details >>
The University of Abertay Dundee has appointed Dr Rositsa Bateson as its new Pro Vice-Chancellor (Recruitment and Student Experience) and Professor of Higher Education Management. Details >>
Four honorary degrees will be conferred this Friday (4 September 2009) at the installation of the University of Abertay Dundee’s new Chancellor, Lord Cullen. Details >>
The University have launched a new website and commemorative DVD to mark the 15th anniversary of gaining university title. Details >>
Graduates from the University of Abertay Dundee have been selected to fill half of the places in a new fast-track programme. Details >>
The winners of the UK’s premier computer games design competition have been announced at Dare ProtoPlay at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Details >>
The University of Abertay Dundee has announced a new collaborative agreement with China's Southwestern University of Science and Technology. Details >>
Partnership with Abertay leads to proactive global security solutions for ATMs. Details >>
A new exhibition entitled The Beautiful Game kicks off tonight with an opening reception at the Hannah Maclure Centre, at the University of Abertay Dundee. Details >>
Abertay students Lloyd Davis and Moira Milton have become the latest undergraduates to benefit from the Robert Reid Memorial Fund. Details >>
Staff in the University of Abertay Dundee’s accommodation office have raised almost £1400 for Tayside Children with Cancer and Leukaemia (TCCL). Details >>
To celebrate its 15th anniversary, the University of Abertay Dundee is pleased to offer 10 new bursaries, available to a range of different students on both a full-time and part-time basis. Details >>
Almost 1,000 academic awards, including three honorary degrees and the University’s first ever Doctorate of the University, were conferred today (Thursday, 9 July) at the University of Abertay Dundee’s summer graduation ceremonies. Details >>
Lucky Dundee school children are spending their first week of holidays in outer space at the annual Abertay University Space School. Details >>
The University of Abertay Dundee is to award its first ever Doctorate of the University to its Chancellor, the Earl of Airlie, who is to step down from his role next month. Details >>
Fifth form pupils from Tayside have had the opportunity to test out their Forensic Science lab skills on a ‘murder’ at the University of Abertay Dundee this week. Details >>
Abertay student Phoebe Streets is on her way to Prague thanks to a grant from the Abertay University Foundation. Details >>
The University of Abertay Dundee has appointed Professor Steve Olivier to the new post of Pro-Vice-Chancellor Academic Development. Details >>
School pupils pass the Dare challenge ... Details >>
Dare to be Digital showcased to HRH The Duke of York ... Details >>
Abertay appoints Lord Cullen as new Chancellor Details >>
International computer game competition launches at Abertay Details >>
Orion kits out Abertay Details >>
Abertay hackers in European challenge Details >>
Dare to be Digital run with top technology providers Details >>
Deputy First Minister visits Abertay to see at first hand the University’s ground breaking research in the fields of cancer and hospital-based infection control
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Abertay among Dundee organisations to save £ millions after completing Carbon Management programme Details >>
Computer arts and creative sounds production degree show opens at the Hannah Maclure Centre Details >>
Abertay has appointed the project team who will be responsible for creating the UK’s first centre of excellence in computer games education Details >>
Two nursing students represent Abertay at Florence Nightingale Commemoration Service in London Details >>
Third year pupils from Braeview Academy are celebrating after completing a year long mentoring programme with students from the University of Abertay Dundee. Details >>
Students aim to stay AHEAD of competition Details >>
Gaming industry lines up to support Abertay's Dare to be Digital Details >>
Academics help businesses to weather economic storm Details >>
Learning through play, world's computer education experts meet at Abertay Details >>
Abertay scientists are at forefront of climate change battle says leading academic Details >>
Peking University to become international partner of Abertay University’s centre of computer games excellence Details >>
A computer game developed in Dundee was played in Shanghai today to mark the launch of a new partnership between Abertay University and Shanghai University Details >>
Sporting achievement at Abertay University recognised at annual Sports Ball Details >>
Promotions at the University of Abertay Details >>
Louise Martin CBE opens international sports conference at Abertay University Details >>
Abertay announces £1.1million 'Eco-Partnerships' scheme Details >>
Success for Abertay business students in national competition Details >>
Principal cuts first sod at Parker Street Details >>
European business challenge for Dundee Business School Details >>
Government investment brings multinational flavour to Abertay University’s ‘Dare to be Digital’ Details >>
Abertay student helps school pupils support Fairtrade Details >>
Abertay team head to Grand Final of UK business challenge competition Details >>
Taste of France at Abertay Piping Society meeting Details >>
Student loses hair at RAG week! Details >>
Abertay to become first UK centre of excellence for computer games Details >>
Abertay teams reach semi-finals of UK business competition Details >>
Dare 2009 calls for emerging game developers Details >>
Work starts on long-awaited Abertay Student Village Details >>
Secretary of State visits Abertay Details >>
Abertay Piping and Traditional Music Club host tribute to Burns Details >>
MacAskill ‘witnesses’ armed robbery at Abertay Details >>
Do you Dare to DREAM?
Global computer game design competition now open to everyone! Details >>
Abertay is first Scottish University to join leading computer games body Details >>
