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Community Highlights
Abertay University ranked top Scottish modern in three key measures
Abertay University has been ranked the top Scottish Modern university for student satisfaction, research intensity and facilities investment by the Complete University Guide (CUG) 2026.
Complete University Guide 2026: Abertay University ranked top Scottish modern in three key measures
Abertay is seeking Tayside & Fife tea drinkers to take part in research project
Nutritional enhancements to English Breakfast Tea could be set to unlock significant health benefits for postmenopausal women.
Abertay University in Dundee is working with women’s health innovation company Oshun Labs on a study which will gauge the effects of a new, naturally enriched tea blend, designed to be high in nutrients.
English Breakfast Tea study explores menopause health benefits
Scotland's first Festival of Play for young creatives takes place at Abertay
Over 250 school pupils and 30 teachers from across Scotland took part in a major creative careers and computing conference hosted at Abertay University.
Held on Tuesday 10 June, the Festival of Play aimed to inspire young people by showcasing a wide range of career opportunities within the video games industry.
Scotland’s first Festival of Play for young creatives takes place at Abertay University
CoSTAR National Lab charts a path through AI and copyright challenges
A groundbreaking new report released by CoSTAR National R&D Lab—of which Abertay University is a partner—alongside DECaDE and Sheridans aims to provide the creative industries and AI developers with a framework to navigate challenges related to content usage, rights, and remuneration in the age of generative artificial intelligence.
CoSTAR National Lab plots way out of AI and Copyright Cul de-sac for the UK’s Creative Sector
Student and Staff Stories
Accolades achieved and awards received by our community of staff and students.
Abertay students help boost local youth sports uptake through Active Schools
Abertay students help boost local youth sports uptake through Active Schools initiative
Students at Abertay secure tech roles through industry engagement support
Monthly DundeeScript Meet-up at Abertay cyberQuarter connects students with industry
Scottish Government launches cyber training for college and university students
New cyber training resource unveiled at Abertay University's inaugural Cyber Student Showcase
Future science leaders shine at Abertay's annual Generation Science showcase
Final-year students from Biomedical, Forensics and Food Sciences unveil cutting-edge projects
University Research
A multi-sensory experience combining live performance and emerging technology was showcased at Abertay University’s CoSTAR Realtime Lab.
New study by Dr Lara Wood analyses 1,900 animal characters across media consumed by young children
New research from Abertay University reveals that popular animated films featuring animal characters may be shaping harmful gender stereotypes in children.
Tuberculosis research creates multi-disease screening tests providing results within 15 minutes
A new prototype blood test for infectious diseases, designed to be delivered and analysed at the point of care, has the potential to save lives across the developing world.
Events and Opportunities
Public Engagement Event
University stakeholders, friends, business contacts, students, staff and alumni are warmly invited to the annual Abertay University Public Engagement Event.
Join us for an engaging programme of presentations as we celebrate the University’s achievements and explore the opportunities and challenges ahead. Highlights will include insights from Chair of Court David Brew and Principal and Vice-Chancellor Professor Liz Bacon, who will share the University’s strategic vision and future ambitions, along with a celebration of the successes of our students and staff.
When: Thursday 26 June 2025, 11.30am - 1.30pm
Where: Main Lecture Theatre, Kydd Building, Abertay University
Find out more and sign up using the link below.
