From the earliest days of the film industry, women have played key roles as both professionals and spectators. The division between the two has blurred today in the age of reality TV and social media – but the dynamic relationship … Continue reading
Each year, Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art & Design’s Matthew and Crawford Buildings are transformed into Scotland’s largest exhibition space to showcase the work of over 350 of the University of Dundee’s graduating art, design and architecture students. For … Continue reading
The Brexit vote has sent shockwaves through British and European politics. We know that the UK is almost certain to leave the European Union, but not how or what effect this change will have. We also know that this decision … Continue reading
Dundee is central to the story of the computer games revolution. In this fast-paced industry, designers and programmers have created decades of innovation and opportunity. And to keep up with a relentless pace of change, game makers need to be … Continue reading
Minecraft is fast becoming one of the world’s most popular computer games, especially amongst children, allowing them to freely express, share and celebrate their inherent creativity. Derek Robertson from the University of Dundee will explore the wondrous simplicity and complexity … Continue reading
H.G. Wells is one of the most influential science fiction writers of all time. Among his many works are The Time Machine, The War of the Worlds, and The Invisible Man, which brought futuristic, new ideas to life and showed … Continue reading
Food plays an essential part in our everyday life, but is much more than a necessity, as we create culture and places where food takes centre stage. From trusted food shops that visit time after time, to our favourite eating … Continue reading
Computer gaming and games design are one of Dundee’s modern success stories, with the city shaping some of the World’s most successful games (Lemmings, Grand Theft Auto and Minecraft to name a few). New games were designed for the latest … Continue reading
A big thank you to all who came along to our Dundee Arts Cafe series 2015/2016. The Dundee Arts Cafe team are taking a well earned rest over the summer holidays, as well as planning an exciting new series starting … Continue reading
During the winter of 2014 the UK was hit by an exceptional run of winter storms, leading to serious coastal damage and widespread flooding. This extreme weather caused disruption to electricity supply across the country, with over 100,000 people facing … Continue reading