The University of Dundee

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The University of Dundee An Overview David Duncan
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History, Statistics and General Information
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History of the University

• 1881 University College, Dundee
• 1897 UCD part of University of St Andrews
• 1954 UCD becomes Queens College
• 1967 UoD is born

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Recent History

• 1994 Duncan of Jordanstone College of Art
• 1998 School of Nursing
• 2001 Northern College of Education, Dundee Campus

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Statistics

• 17,055 students
• 3,600 staff
• 50m Research Awards
• 164m turnover
• 4 colleges over 4 Campuses

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Colleges

• Arts and Social Sciences
• Art and Design, Architecture, Engineering and
  Physical Sciences
• Life Sciences
• Medicine, Dentistry and Nursing

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The objects of the University shall be to
advance and diffuse knowledge, wisdom and
understanding by teaching and research and by the
example and influence of its corporate life.
University Charter
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Legal Basis

• Established by Royal Charter
• Charter and Statutes amendments require approval
  of Privy Council
• Ordinances made and altered by University Court

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University Court

• responsible for the management and
  administration of the whole of the University
• exercises general control over the University
  and all its affairs

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Chair of Court

• Mr John Milligan

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Senate
Responsible for

• The academic work of the university
• Regulation and superintendence of education and
  discipline of the students

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Academic Council

• Can discuss and declare opinions on any matter
  relating to the university

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Graduates Council

• Make representations to Court on well-being of
  the university

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Senior Officers
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Chancellor
Lord Patel of Dunkeld. The first Chancellor of
the University was Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth
the Queen Mother
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Principal Vice Chancellor
Sir Alan Langlands

• The Chief Academic and Executive Officer
• Accountable Officer for government funding

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Vice Principals
Professor David Boxer Vice Principal (Research
Enterprise)
Professor James Calderhead Vice Principal
(Educational Development)
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Vice Principals
Professor Chris Whately (Art and Social Sciences)
Professor Anne Anderson (ADAEPS)
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Vice Principals
Professor Irene Leigh (Medicine, Dentistry and
Nursing)
Professor Pete Downes (Life Sciences)
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Deputy Principal
Professor Georgina Follett
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Deans of School
Life Sciences 2 Arts Social Sciences
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University Secretary
David Duncan

• Head of Support Services
• Finance
• External Relations
• Campus Services
• Human Resources
• Student Services
• Strategic Planning
• Information Services
• Institute of Sport Exercise

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Principal
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Key Priorities

• Financial Sustainability
• Framework agreement
• Estates programme
• Student experience

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The Future?
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Campus Green
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New Teaching Block
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Library Extension
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Residences - Heathfield
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Residences - Belmont
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