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...
Co-design project to engage BAME women in Health and Oral Health Research
Dundee, as one of the most socially deprived areas in Scotland, has 10.6% of the population identified as ethnic minority. BAME (Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic) groups are susceptible to poor health and oral health outcomes. However, they have been under-represented...
Forensic Fibres – Engaging Secondary schools near Dundee with Citizen Science
The Leverhulme Research Centre for Forensic Science (LRCFS) has been collaborating with teachers and secondary schools to gather and analyse data relevant to forensic science. Currently over 400 S1-S3 students have participated in this study since December 2022....
Teddy Bear Hospital Dundee
Hospitals and healthcare settings can be a scary and stressful place for many children. The Teddy Bear Hospital is an initiative by the International Federation of Medical Students Associations that aims to engage medical, dental, and nursing students in making...
School of Dentistry and the Brittle Bone Society: Exploring Opportunities for Collaboration
Dundee Dental Hospital and Research School (DDH&RS) recently opened its doors to staff and members from the Brittle Bone Society (BBS) for a tour of the research and clinical facilities, followed by lunch and a discussion about shared research interests and...