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Community Highlights
Transform Net Zero initiative scoops prize
The Transform Net Zero initiative has won a trophy at the prestigious 2024 Higher Education Awards.
Abertay University sustainability project recognised at major national awards ceremony
Six games announced as finalists for annual video games design competition
Six talented teams will spend the summer designing and perfecting their games as they compete for the Dare trophy and a grand prize of £5,000.
New VR experience transports football fans back to Hampden in the 1960s
A virtual reality experience created by Dundee games developers will transport football fans living with dementia back to the glory days of Hampden Park.
Abertay University graduates create virtual reality experience for football fans with dementia
Hyper Luminal Games launch of Pine Hearts on new cosy-game publishing platform
Abertay University alumni duo celebrate new release on Nintendo Switch and PC.
Death of former Principal Professor Bernard King
Tribute paid to former Vice-Chancellor who led establishment of Abertay University.
Student and Staff Stories
Accolades achieved and awards received by our community of staff and students.
Abertay academic recognised for enhancing athlete transition and wellbeing
A sports scientist at Abertay has been ranked as one of the top academics in the UK following a series of innovative research projects.
Abertay student artwork fronts Dundead horror film festival
DCA annual festival Dundead logo designed by Abertay student Liam Doyle
Abertay sports sciences students upskilled in Mental Health First Aid
A group of students from Abertay University’s Division of Sport and Exercise Sciences completed Scotland’s Mental Health First Aid course.
Scottish students challenged to take on major cyberattack scenario
Abertay University's cyberQuarter to run competition with Scottish Government, Dewar Cyber Consulting and Atlantic Council
University Research
5G drones project aims to transform mountain search and rescue
A team of mobile connectivity and drone specialists from JET Connectivity and Abertay University have demonstrated the use of flying 5G drones as a moving connectivity bubble which could transform mountain search and rescue missions.
Abertay researchers lead push for global reform of single-use electronics
PhD student Laura Young, and lecturers Dr Rebecca Wade and Professor David Lavallee, are among a team of academics behind a publication in the journal Science which calls for reform in the disposable electronics industry.
Abertay study highlights impact of Covid-19 on children's sport participation
Abertay University academics have co-authored a new report that outlines key recommendations to boost children and young people’s participation in sport, amid concerns that the Covid-19 pandemic may have created a ‘lost generation’ of inactive youngsters.
Events and Opportunities
Abertay Turns 30!
Did you or someone you know graduate from Abertay in or after 1994? 🎓
If so, we'd love to hear from you!
Abertay is turning 30 this year, and to celebrate we'd love to showcase the achievements of our alumni over the years! 🎂
Please complete the form below if you'd like to be involved - it should take no longer than 10-15 minutes of your time.
Until next time...
If you'd like to contribute towards or feature in future editions of Communitay, please reach out on alumni@abertay.ac.uk.
