Threats to our societies, governments and commercial infrastructures are very real due to the growth of terrorism and organised covert criminal networks. These issues are to be scrutinised as the first degree of its kind in the UK is launched at the University of Abertay Dundee. Details >>
People with dementia in Tayside are set to benefit from a new appointment aimed at improving local services for those affected by the condition. Details >>
Advances in fingerprinting, which could change the face of forensics forever, are set to progress as a University of Abertay Dundee forensics expert is awarded a prestigious fellowship. Details >>
A group of internationally respected environmental experts are meeting at the University of Abertay Dundee today to discuss the creation of sustainable cities. Details >>
Young entrepreneurs at the University of Abertay Dundee are set to battle against each other for business glory, and the chance to compete on an international stage. Details >>
Hospitalfield, the historic Angus house which has developed an international reputation as a residential centre for artists, is to launch its plans for the future at a special event later this month. Details >>
A team of Abertay students pitted their wits against some of the best young business minds recently at the IBM Business Challenge semi-finals. Details >>
Funding of £85,700 for Abertay University’s 'Dare to be Digital' video games development competition will enable teams from China, India and - for the first time - Scandinavia to participate this year. Details >>
The computer games industry is key to the future economic success of Scotland and will continue to support jobs and innovation in Dundee, UK Minister for Digital Britain Stephen Timms said at a visit to Abertay University this week. Details >>
Researchers from Abertay's Food Innovation centre have been working with Quality Meat Scotland and other partners to produce a new healthier bacon which is 25% lower in salt and more than 20% lower in fat. Details >>
Ancient tradition helped to mark the transition of an historic area of Dundee from a centre of the Jute industry to a student village today as construction firm Ocon celebrated the topping out of the city’s new ‘Opal 1’ student accommodation scheme. Details >>
A new chapter in the history of the Scotch pie was written today as a "healthier version" of the famous pie relished by football fans throughout the country was unveiled at Hampden Park with the help of Abertay’s Food Innovation team. Details >>
A team of researchers from the University of Abertay Dundee are researching the effect of women’s menstrual cycles on their cognitive abilities. Details >>
Professor Lachlan MacKinnon, in association with the British Science Society, will present an open lecture on the role of computer games and interactive entertainment technologies tonight (Tuesday 9th February) at 7pm. Details >>
Five Biomedical Science BSc (Hons) students from Abertay have received special commendations from Roche Diagnostics following their third-year work placements. Details >>
Dare to be Digital, the leading international computer game design competition, is calling for teams of talented student programmers and artists to apply for this year’s competition. Details >>
Three Abertay researchers, Robin Sloan, John Isaacs and Joanna Fraser, will be taking part in the ‘Science in the City’ event this Sunday (31st January) at Dundee’s Sensation Science Centre. Details >>
Abertay Computer Arts graduate Andrew Smith has been named in Develop magazine's annual 'Top 30 Under 30’ list that recognises top talent from across the gaming sector. Details >>
Abertay’s BSc (Hons) Forensic Sciences programme has been officially recognised by Skills for Justice, the sector skills council and standards setting body for the justice sector. Details >>
An enchanting short animation film produced by students from the universities of Abertay and Dundee has continued its run of success by being nominated for a BAFTA Film Award 2010. Details >>
The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, the Right Rev William Hewitt, paid a visit to Abertay Dundee today (Tuesday 19th January) Details >>
Dr Joe Akunna, Director of Postgraduate Environmental Education (Environmental Engineering) at the University of Abertay Dundee, has become the only UK member of the governing body of one of France’s most respected higher education institutions. Details >>
The University of Abertay Dundee has appointed one of Scotland’s leading accounting experts to a new Professorship of Energy and Environmental Accounting. Details >>
Tavish Scott MSP, Leader of the Scottish Liberal Democrats, paid a fact-finding visit to the University of Abertay Dundee today (Wednesday 13th January) Details >>
The University of Abertay Dundee is part of a ground-breaking partnership team that is tasked with delivering the V&A at Dundee. Details >>
Professor Bernard King CBE, Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the University, has been elected Convener of Universities Scotland, the body which represents Scotland’s universities, for the period 1 August 2010 to 31 July 2012. Details >>
