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Andrew Batchelor
Jun 6, 20242 min read
Dundee has become the first city in Europe to introduce retractable EV chargers
Dundee has become the first city in Europe to introduce retractable electric vehicle chargers. There are nine new retractable EV chargers...
Andrew Batchelor
Jun 6, 20241 min read
A new 5G data hub that will help North Sea communications has been tested in Dundee
A new floating 5G data hub was tested at Dundee Port as part of a project to improve offshore communications. Abertay University worked...
Andrew Batchelor
Jun 6, 20241 min read
Williamina Fleming's birthplace has just been recognised by Google Maps
Google Maps has officially designated 86 Nethergate in Dundee as the birthplace of the renowned astronomer Williamina Fleming, a move...
Andrew Batchelor
Jun 3, 20242 min read
Dundee researchers identify world's first potential therapy for Bronchiectasis
Millions of people with bronchiectasis could soon benefit from a new investigational therapy called brensocatib thanks to a breakthrough...
Andrew Batchelor
Jun 2, 20242 min read
Thousands are signing a new petition to save Mills Observatory from potential closure
A new petition has launched in a bid to save Mills Observatory from closure after Dundee City Council announced a consultation looking at...
Andrew Batchelor
May 23, 20241 min read
Dundee's waterfront has been recreated in a new project by 4J Studios
Dundee's waterfront has been recreated in 3D to hint at a new computer game, dubbed “Minecraft 2.0” by fans. 4J Studios, known for...
Andrew Batchelor
May 21, 20241 min read
Dundee scientists have discovered a drug that could one day halt Alzheimer's
In a major breakthrough, the University of Dundee have discovered a new drug that could one day potentially halt Alzheimer's disease....
Andrew Batchelor
May 20, 20242 min read
Shackleton's Hope Cross is set to go on display in Dundee
The original Hope Cross from Ernest Shackleton’s memorial cairn in South Georgia is set to be displayed at Discovery Point in Dundee....
Andrew Batchelor
May 18, 20241 min read
Biggest-ever Abertay Digital graduate show celebrates video games, digital art, and tech
Abertay University hosted its largest-ever Abertay Digital Graduate Show (ADGS), showcasing games, digital art, and emerging technology....
Andrew Batchelor
May 15, 20245 min read
Williamina Fleming: The Dundee astronomer that mapped the stars
I have been ever so fascinated with Williamina Fleming, the more I read about her, the more I am proud to be a Dundonian like her....
Andrew Batchelor
May 13, 20241 min read
Dundee and Angus College team up with Corsair in new esports partnership
Dundee and Angus College (D&A College) have announced a new partnership with global developer Corsair in a new esports partnership. This...
Andrew Batchelor
May 12, 20241 min read
Abertay University are away to host their biggest digital showcase to date
Abertay University are about to host their annual Degree Show next week at the university campus. The Digital Graduate Show offers people...
Andrew Batchelor
May 12, 20242 min read
I just asked an AI chatbot to pitch me a soap opera set in Dundee - and it didn't disappoint
After following the BAFTAs last night, and reading about someone using ChatGPT to pitch a TV show set in their home city, I decided to...
Andrew Batchelor
May 11, 20241 min read
Dundee has just witnessed the most powerful aurora borealis in 20 years - and it was stunning!
Dundee just witnessed the most powerful Northern Lights show in 20 years. In the late hours of Friday night and early morning of...
Andrew Batchelor
Apr 30, 20241 min read
The James Webb Telescope Has Just Captured The Dundee-Discovered Horsehead Nebula In Unprecedented Fashion
The James Webb Telescope has captured the absolutely breathtaking Horsehead Nebula, a Dundee discovery, in a new photo that was just...
Andrew Batchelor
Apr 19, 20242 min read
A Groundbreaking Dundee-Based Project From Abertay University Has Just Been Nominated At The Cannes Film Festival
A groundbreaking project by Abertay University has been nominated at this year's Cannes Film Festival. Abertay University's virtual...
Andrew Batchelor
Apr 5, 20242 min read
When Will Dundee Next See A Total Solar Eclipse?
This Monday, North America will be treated to a total solar eclipse, the first time in seven years, and will be the last on the continent...
Andrew Batchelor
Apr 3, 20245 min read
What To See and Do in Dundee This April
Dundee has some exciting events coming this April. Here is a list of some of the best things to see and do in the first full month of...
Andrew Batchelor
Mar 20, 20241 min read
Dundee Scientists Are Aiming To Develop The World's First Strep A Vaccine
Dundee scientists are looking to develop the world's first Strep A vaccine.
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