12 life in the cultural quarter stimulating campus
As you would expect, the University plays a large part in the cultural life of the city. The hugely popular free Saturday Evening Lecture Series was established in 1924 and has attracted the likes of TV historian Dan Snow, journalist Evan Davis, traveller Jason Lewis and V&A Director Sir Mark Jones to give public lectures on our city campus.
Literary Dundee has attracted audiences from across the UK and has featured readings from Ian Rankin, Nicci French, Alexander McCall Smith, Val McDermid and Sophie Hannah, as well as children’s authors, Joan Lingard and Philip Pullman.
www.literarydundee.co.uk
Dundee Literary Salons were founded by the University’s Chair of Creative Writing, Professor Kirsty Gunn, author of The Big Music. A wide range of literary figures, from editors to publishing agents and writers have appeared to talk about their work.
The University also hosts major exhibitions and events throughout the year, from art produced by our own students to internationally renowned speakers.
www.dundee.ac.uk/externalrelations/whatson places to visit
For inquisitive minds, the Sensation Science Centre offers hands-on interactive exhibits, based upon the five senses. History and heritage themes are explored at Discovery Point; home to Captain Scott’s famous polar exploration ship ‘Discovery’, while Verdant Works provides an insight into 19th century jute mill life in Dundee.
In the Mills Observatory, Dundee has the UK’s only full-time public observatory, where visitors can enjoy looking at breathtaking views of the stars and planets.
The University of Dundee Botanic Garden has been described as the jewel in the crown of the University. The garden is arranged geographically, so that you can walk through the world’s temperate regions from the Mediterranean to East Asia. There is a popular café and gift shop, whilst regular art exhibitions are hosted in the Visitor Centre.
www.dundee.ac.uk/botanic
Reopened after extensive refurbishment, The McManus is Dundee’s Art Gallery & Museum. Visitors can embark on a journey through 400 million years, and witness how a small settlement developed into the City of Dundee as it is today. Recent shows have included an exhibition of Leonardo Da Vinci’s beautiful drawings.
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