Research Environment

Inspiring today’s brightest researchers to make a major impact on global society.

A culture of good research practice and innovation

Our research environment promotes cross- and inter-disciplinary partnership and collaboration with external organisations and communities. Our researchers are embedded in a culture of good research practice and innovation to achieve excellence, societal and economic impact.

Our research culture is ambitious, inclusive and supportive. Our focus is on the continuous enhancement of the quality, scope and capacity of our research activities, in particular, the development and evidence-based achievements of our research staff and students.

Our vision is to inspire today’s brightest researchers to make a major impact on global society, and to become the leaders of tomorrow in whatever field they pursue.

Our strategic research activity is focussed around themes to address key local, national and international priorities, and to build on our existing areas of expertise and our industry-facing heritage. Our state of the art facilities support exploration and innovation in focussed discipline areas and priority economic sectors.

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Research Governance

Find out more about Research Governance policy and practice and the monitoring of its implementation.

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Research Strategy and Structure

Find out how our researchers explore and innovate within and across discipline boundaries.

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Researcher Development

The University is committed to all seven principles of the Concordat to Support the Career Development of Researchers.

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Graduate School

Our Graduate School is a dedicated facility providing support, training and professional development opportunities to a vibrant postgraduate community

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Innovation and Partnerships

Our innovation and collaboration help drive cultural, social, political and economic change.

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Staff Search

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Research Explorer

Search our research publications, outputs and open data as well as profiles of researchers at Abertay University.

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ABERTAY NEWS24/10/2024

Youth charity co-founded by Abertay lecturer receives grant funding

Dundee charity co-founded by Abertay lecturer secures funding to continue its...

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ABERTAY NEWS22/10/2024

Abertay launches low carbon vehicle scheme

Partnership gives staff access to more cost effective electric vehicles

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ABERTAY NEWS01/10/2024

New video games and digital arts labs to support teaching and research

Abertay invests in suite of new spaces equipped with leading-edge tech

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ABERTAY NEWS27/09/2024

BAFTA Scotland host masterclass on accessibility in games design

Abertay University recently hosted a BAFTA Scotland masterclass focused on ac...

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ABERTAY NEWS24/09/2024

Abertay wins University of the Year at National Cyber Awards

Teaching, research and staff and student excellence recognised at national ce...

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ABERTAY NEWS18/09/2024

New Dundee exhibition connects nature with AI, sound design and virtual reality

‘Rhizoma’ installation explores interactions between humans, technology and t...

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ABERTAY NEWS29/05/2024

Abertay sustainability project recognised at major national awards ceremony

The Transform Net Zero initiative has won a trophy at the prestigious 2024 He...

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ABERTAY NEWS17/05/2024

5G drones project aims to transform mountain search and rescue

Abertay University works with industry and Tay Cities Region Deal partners to...

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ABERTAY NEWS04/05/2024

Abertay academics lead push for global reform of single-use electronics

Abertay academics have called for global action to tackle the environmental h...

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ABERTAY NEWS12/03/2024

Securi-Tay 2024: Europe’s largest student cyber conference returns

Abertay Ethical Hacking Society welcome over 350 attendees to twelfth annual...

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ABERTAY NEWS12/03/2024

New report on UK-China games industries published by Abertay researchers

Academics at Abertay have unveiled a groundbreaking report that will help UK...

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ABERTAY NEWS08/03/2024

Right 2 Roam ‘loaded dice’ game highlights women’s safety inequalities

Abertay Game Lab research project contributes to the discussion around daily...

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