An event to mark the 50th anniversary of the University Archives

Celebrate 50 years of Archive Services—half a century of inspiring staff and students, celebrating milestones, and connecting the University with wider communities.

University Archivist, Caroline Brown, will introduce the Archives’ rich and varied collections, highlight their impact on teaching and research and explore their essential role in supporting communities. Through examples of recent interdisciplinary projects, she will demonstrate how archival work actively supports societal values such as sustainability, social justice, equality, and transparency.

Kenneth Baxter will discuss the connection between the university and the city. Across its rich history, Dundee has collected many epitaphs including "Juteopolis", the "Radical Toun", the "She Town" and the "City of Discovery". In this short talk, Kenneth will draw on a diverse range of records from Archive Services to trace how the University and its predecessors are deeply tied to each of these identities. Examining historic town-gown connections, he will reveal the central, pioneering role the institution has played in the city's story—and how the achievements of the university community have shaped not just Dundee, but the wider world.

The talks will be followed by a guided tour of the archives to see the fascinating collections, places are limited so please book early.

17.15-17.45 Welcome refreshments, Tower Foyer

17.45-18.45 Talks, Lecture Theatre

18.45-19.30 Archive Tour

If you with to join the tour please book using Eventbrite or email archives@dundee.ac.uk, no booking is required for the talk.

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