Campus Highlights

Lowdown from the Campus 

 

Unique online lab to investigate Dundee dialect
Psychology lecturer Dr Neil Kirk has launched MINDyourlanguages.com

Abertay campus recreated in Minecraft
Access the replica which was built by students

Abertay develops Ethical Hacking module for teachers
Training to benefit computing teachers across Scotland

Ultrasound used to improve shelf-life of fresh fruit and vegetables
It's believed to be the first time the process has been used in Scotland

Videogame technology used to enhance cow health at dairy farms
Innovative technology is being used to recognise a cow by the patterns on its skin

Online sports coaching “should continue after pandemic”
Researchers from Abertay and Glasgow Caledonian Universities found that the online setting allowed players to practise in their own time, encouraged them to learn new skills and encouraged greater engagement and interest from family members. 

Positive impact for police officers equipped with mobile devices
The introduction of mobile devices for Police Scotland’s frontline officers has had a huge impact on safety, wellbeing and public confidence, according to a study involving Abertay University. 

Dare Academy returns with £20,000 prize fund
Abertay University's video games design competition will be supported by the InGAME R&D hub in Dundee

Research reveals cybercriminals are leveraging covid announcements
Abertay University research has shown that cyber-criminals used governmental Covid-19 policy announcements to launch new attacks.

Events and Opportunities

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Abertay

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