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Dundee University principals paid £290k after quitting despite financial crisis

Two former principals at Dundee University received payments totalling nearly £300,000 after leaving their posts, despite a financial and…

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Dundee University principals paid nearly £300,000 after stepping down

The delayed 2023-24 financial statements raised concern about the institution’s future amid the ‘greatest crisis’ it had ever seen.

Evening Standard

How this 1985 documentary ‘scared the pants’ off us – and sparked a paranormal TV craze

On a crisp winter evening in 1985, a documentary went to air whose advance advertising promised to scare viewers out of their wits. It didn’t disappoint.

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Dundee University ‘fell well short’, says interim boss in response to report

Professor Nigel Seaton said there were ‘clear failings in financial monitoring, leadership, and governance’.

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Swinney: Reasonable for ex-Dundee University principal to return £150,000 payout

The First Minister was speaking after Professor Iain Gillespie was grilled by a Holyrood committee.

Evening Standard

Ex-Dundee University principal apologises to staff and students for 'incompetence'

The former principal of the crisis-hit University of Dundee has told MSPs “the buck stops with me” for its problems – but he refused to…

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Ex-Dundee University principal says returning £150,000 ‘not in thought process’

Professor Iain Gillespie faced Holyrood’s Education Committee on Thursday.

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Dundee University report must be ‘watershed moment’, Tories say

A report by Professor Pamela Gillies found failings of management at the university.

Evening Standard

University principal resigns after criticism in report into financial crisis

The University of Dundee announced last year it was wrestling with a £35 million black hole.

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Scottish university chief spends more than £40k on travel amid funding crisis

A Scottish university’s chancellor spent more than £40,000 on travel and swanky hotels in less than a year amid a funding crisis.

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Scottish university staff to be balloted on strike action over job cuts row

Professional services staff working at the University of Dundee are to be balloted for strike action over job cuts, a union has announced.

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Scottish university boss resigns 'with immediate effect' amid £30m budget deficit

THE principal of Dundee University has resigned “with immediate effect” as the institution faces a funding deficit of some £30 million ...

The National (Scotland)

Staff at Scottish university told job losses 'inevitable' amid £30m budget deficit

DUNDEE University staff have been warned of “inevitable” job losses as the educational institution faces a financial budget deficit of £30…

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Scottish ministers cut spending on free university places

Universities Scotland says £48.5m cuts will lead to ‘hard choices’ next year

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Olympic star Eilish McColgan to be given honorary degree

The 31-year-old, who competed for team GB in the 2012 London Olympics, is set to be awarded a Doctor of Laws degree.

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University of Dundee's historical links with slavery explored in new report

THE University of Dundee has today published a report into the institution’s historical links with transatlantic slavery.

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Dundee University students 'occupy' corridor in protest as UCU strikes continue

The group of around 10 students set up outside the office of uni boss Iain Gillespie at 8am and say they won't budge for 24 hours or until their demands are met.

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