Reflections of a School President – Brian Webster
As he comes to the end of his term as School President for the School of Health Sciences, nursing student Brian Webster reflects on his time in the role. "I have made some amazing connections and friendships with people who I might never have come across if I had not...
Magnificent Microbes
Magnificent Microbes is a public engagement event facilitated by the Division of Molecular Microbiology that has been running biannually since 2010. Normally it takes the form of a two day in-person event at the Dundee Science Centre, welcoming school groups and...
Oral Health and Public Engagement
My experience with public engagement started in Brazil when I worked in social projects in favelas in Rio de Janeiro as a third sector practitioner. My understanding of the importance of public engagement to change realities came from this unique experience. The process of working directly with people affected by extreme poverty changed me, and formed my professional identity.
Community Gardens Beyond Communities
The Community Gardens Beyond Communities programme is part by the Scottish University Insight Institutes (SUII) programme of knowledge exchange. The programme brought together a range of community workers, activists and academics, involved in community gardens and...
On the Road to Communities
A little introduction – my name is Amy Crawford and I have been working on a wonderful Sensory Backpack project that I would like to share. If you read this blog and have or know of a group that may be interested in using this free resource, please get in touch. ...