Yay! Just got my latest academic publication in hand. An annotated transcript of a historical poem about events at Melrose in 1682 plus an accompanying essay. So very many Dundee University linked historians in this one volume. #academia #History #ScottishHistory #Scotland #DundeeUniversity

Excited to see a book listing at Boydell and Brewer for the forthcoming next Scottish History Society volume, inc piece from me re events at Melrose in Roxburghshire in 1682 and an unpopular local court judge! As a #DundeeUniversity academic, in these extremely beleaguered times for the university, it's so nice to see a large number of current or former #Dundee Uni #history staff and postgrads have contributions in this volume. At least five per my count. https://boydellandbrewer.com/book/miscellany-xvii-9780906245514/ #Scotland #books

Some musings from me, prompted by last week's graduation ceremonies at Dundee University, plus this week's graduation ceremonies at St Andrews University. https://vivsacademicblog.wordpress.com/2025/07/01/graduation-musings/ #graduation #academia #StAndrewsUniversity #DundeeUniversity #accessibility #ComputerScience #History

Delighted to manage a rare outing for me to Dundee University Botanic Gardens. I sketched while my husband photographed plants, birds and butterflies. I didn't have my wheelchair today, instead two sticks, but was really pleased with where I got to. Frequent sitting breaks! And finding shady spots. #DundeeUniversity #Garden #Wildlife #Photography #Birding #Dundee

Checking proofs for my soon to be published piece in the next Miscellany volume from the Scottish History Society. So many Dundee University history folks (current or past) have pieces in this volume. I'm counting at least 5/9, and may have missed some! Lots of fascinating stuff. #DundeeUniversity #History #ScottishHistory #Poetry #Academia

Here is a link to the full Gillies Report investigating Dundee University and its current financial crisis. Including the university's response, which includes a major resignation. https://www.dundee.ac.uk/towards-financial-recovery-plan/university-responds-gillies-report #DundeeUniversity #Academia

Just heard that my honorary research fellowship has been renewed for another 3 years. Huge thanks to Dundee University for this. I've held this fellowship continuously since 2010, and it helps me continue to function as a productive academic, despite my progressive neurological illness getting worse. #DundeeUniversity #academia #ChronicIllness

A phenomenally sunny Geddes Quadrangle at Dundee University this afternoon. We were baking for the 20 minutes or so we were sitting there! Lovely spot. #Dundee #DundeeUniversity #photos #garden #sun #Scotland

Some thoughts from me ... Dundee University crisis and tribal politics https://vivsacademicblog.wordpress.com/2025/03/17/dundee-university-crisis-and-tribal-politics/ #DundeeUniversity #academia #Dundee #Scotland #politics

Thinking back on how important Dundee University has been for me, giving me a fresh chance as a disabled person to change direction. With marvellous teaching, supportive members of staff and a strong local community. Here's what I wrote a few years ago. https://vivsacademicblog.wordpress.com/2021/08/27/20-years-since-starting-postgraduate-history-study-at-dundee-university/ #DundeeUniversity #disability #academia #Dundee #Scotland