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April 2023

Keeping Abertay’s community of Alumni, Supporters and Friends in the know

Public Engagement Event

Wednesday 26 April, 12.15 - 1pm, Abertay University

In-person event for Students, Staff and Alumni

All Abertay Alumni are warmly invited to join us at our on-campus 2023 Public Engagement Event. Hear about our vision to expand and revitalise our campus alongside digital transformation work, new strategies around civic engagement, sustainability and internationalisation, and a continued focus on improving the student and staff experience. 

Over a series of short presentations, our speakers will take a look ahead at the challenges and opportunities facing Abertay and the wider HE sector, with topics including the current funding environment, the need to continue work on widening access, the landscape surrounding developments in artificial intelligence and other key areas. 

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Reskilling members of the Armed Forces community as Ethical Hackers

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Games legend Chris van der Kuyl takes part in pitching session with students

Video games industry figure Chris van der Kuyl gave his feedback on student p...

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Abertay University Rugby Team raises more than £6,300 for Movember campaign

The team took part in a range of activities including lifting 1 million kilos...

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Outcome of Abertay University Chair of Court election

David Brew elected as next Chair of Court

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Professor Liz Bacon elected to join the Royal Society of Edinburgh

Abertay University's Principal & Vice-Chancellor recognised for contribution...

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Industry links recognised as food science degree receives reaccreditation

BSc (Hons) Food and Consumer Science programme accredited by the Institute of...

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Crickets fed healthy diets to unlock sustainable food income

Research with partners in Zimbabwe improves nutritional value of insects

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Abertay research shows benefits of dance classes to people with Parkinson’s

Participating in dance classes significantly improves the motor control of pe...

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Abertay University project combats growing threat of romance fraud

An Abertay project is tackling one of the most devastating and costly forms o...

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Hannah Rankin supports boxing safety and training research project

Pop-up research lab installed at Abertay as part of unique data collection pr...

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Sustainability project aims to reuse seaweed from decommissioned oil rigs

Research from Abertay University investigates how marine waste can be used as...

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Keep Growing

Abertay offers quality and flexible postgraduate opportunities. Read more about our research and in-person taught programmes that start Sept 2023, our online Masters that start May 2023 and our popular upskilling courses that run throughout the year.

Online Master's Degrees

Online Master's Degrees

Taught Master's Degrees

A taught master’s degree builds on your skills and undergraduate studies, enhancing job prospects or opening paths to advanced research opportunities.

Postgraduate Research

Join our vibrant research community and study for a Postgraduate Research Degree

Postgraduate Open Evening

Thursday 4th May, 5.30 - 7.30pm, Abertay University

In-person event for prospective postgraduate students

If you are thinking about further study in order to advance your career, enter a new field completely, or to enter the world of research, come along and find out what we can offer.

  • Hear from the academics who will guide your learning
  • Check out the facilities and get a feel for the campus
  • Find out about finance and support

... plus much more!

All you have to do is register and you're in!

Postgraduate Open Evening May 2023

Considering a new business venture?

If you’re thinking about starting up your own business, going freelance, or starting a side hustle, Bell Street Ventures (BSV) is here to help.

BSV is our entrepreneurial support facility that can help you navigate the startup world and offer guidance and support on the way.

Open to current students and recent graduates, BSV has a number of

  • Enterprise Grants (up to £500)
  • Social Enterprise Grants (up to £500), and
  • Enterprise Bursaries (up to £2000)

...that are awarded throughout the academic year. If you are looking for early stage funding to help develop and validate your business ideas then get in touch with our Enterprise Officer, Simon Fraser. 

 

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Until next time, Abertay

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