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Community Highlights
Abertay University ranked top International School for video games design
Princeton Review ranks undergraduate and postgraduate games programmes in global top 10.
Abertay University ranked top International School for video games design
Library renovation project designed to improve access to study and social space
Abertay University has transformed its Library foyer to serve as a new home for the Abertay Students’ Association, while also creating a more modern and flexible space for students to socialise and study.
Abertay launch CoSTAR Realtime Lab as creative industries technologies converge
CoSTAR Realtime Lab at Water's Edge in Dundee will provide a major stimulus to Scotland's screen and tech industries
Partnership helps integrate sustainable practices with cybersecurity strategies
The Abertay cyberQuarter has announced a new partnership with a tech startup dedicated to helping organisations across Scotland navigate the challenges posed by climate change while also safeguarding against cyber threats.
Student and Staff Stories
Accolades achieved and awards received by our community of staff and students.
Abertay students participate in world's leading cybersecurity conference
A group of cybersecurity students recently attended Black Hat Europe 2024 after being awarded a prestigious scholarship.
Abertay and Dundee PhD student leads new Scottish climate science podcast
Award-winning climate activist and influencer Laura Young fronts new SAGES podcast series
Sports showdown as Dundee’s universities prepare to battle for Varsity trophy
Abertay University and University of Dundee sports teams go head-to-head on Wednesday 19 March
Abertay hosts conference aimed at shaping next generation of psychologists
More than 200 delegates, including over 100 student presenters, attended the BPS Scottish Branch Undergraduate Conference at Abertay University.
University Research
Abertay University secures funding for AI-powered research in social sciences and humanities
Abertay University has been awarded nearly £600K in Horizon Europe research grants to support three new projects aimed at enhancing the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and promoting ‘open science’ in the social sciences and humanities (SSH).
Abertay psychology research finds brain can quickly ‘adopt’ new voices
Study shows our own voice is recognised above others but that new voices can also be prioritised into our ‘sense of self’.
A ground-breaking collaboration between Abertay University and a food biotechnology company has led to the development of an innovative solution to address the ongoing global cocoa shortage.
Events and Opportunities
Abstract 45 - The Recalcitrant Chatbot
In her Abstract 45 debut, Professor Annelize McKay explores the challenges of determining responsibility when AI systems, like chatbots, fail to perform as expected or cause harm.
Drawing on Canadian case law, current legal frameworks, and emerging AI technologies, the session examines issues of accountability, negligence, and liability in cases where chatbots assist in decision-making that leads to harm, misinformation, or breaches of contract.
When: Wednesday 30 April 2025, 5pm - 6.30pm
Where: Events Space, Kydd Building, Abertay University
Find out more and sign up using the link below.
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