Uni school hits gold standard

THE University of Dundee’s school of life sciences has received a prestigious gold watermark award for its work in bringing world-class science to the wider community.

The school is the first to achieve the faculty-level award from the National Coordinating Centre for Public Engagement.

To qualify for the award, the school needed to demonstrate it was a beacon of excellence in sharing the work it does with the wider community and show how public engagement had built substantial momentum over several years.

Professor Nicola Stanley Wall, academic lead for public engagement, said: “We are delighted t o accept this award which proves our strong commitment to public engagement, which i s evident throughout life sciences at Dundee.

“Our support for public engagement is embedded in many areas of our work, with staff and students displaying a clear grasp and understanding of its significance and value.”

University principal Professor Sir Pete Downes said: “This award demonstrates the fantastic work and commitment to public engagement by the school of life sciences.

“Their achievement and approach to public engagement i ncluding partnership working with others across the university, the city of Dundee and beyond reflects our core university values of working together as a community, making a difference and pursuing excellence.”