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Abertay University @abertayuni.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

Thinking about university this September? Whether you've changed your plans, are applying for the first time, or are exploring your options, Clearing could help you find your place. ✅ Apply online ✅ Get expert advice from our team ✅ Receive an offer quickly if you meet the entry requirements

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Biome Collective @biomecollective.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

🎮✨ Biome Collective & Arcadia present: Big Telly Jam ✨🎮 A one-day collaborative workshop for artists + game designers to explore creative technology, digital art & immersive experiences. Curious about creative tech? Interested in playful media? Got an idea you want to test?

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UNESCO City of Design Dundee @designdundee.bsky.social · 20/02/2026

Got a design-related event happening this May? Submit your events now to be part of our Dundee Month of Design 2026 printed guide 📖 ⏱️ Events due Sunday 22 March, 11:59pm 🔗 cityofdesigndundee.com/dundee-month…

Yellow poster with gray paint blotch reading 'Dundee Month of Design May'; City of Design Dundee and UNESCO logos bottom right.

Call for events — submit by 22 March, bold gray text on white brush-stroke over a yellow background.

Keep up to date — visit cityofdesigndundee.com/dundee-month-design or follow @dundeemonthofdesign on Instagram

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Andrew Reid @ajreid93.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

I had so much fun showcasing applied games from MProf Games Development students at #DundeeScienceFestival2026 Hundreds of Tayside schoolpupils played games about: ⛩️ Ancient Japan ⛏️ a Pictish settlement ☕ Charles Rennie Mackintosh' Oak Room 👨‍💻 cybercrime prevention @abertayuni.bsky.social

A secondary schoolchild being fitted with a VR headset

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Abertay University @abertayuni.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

🎮 Last year's DARE Academy produced some incredible student projects. Today we're spotlighting the DARE 2025 winners Riverboat Games with their creation, Galactic Postal Servitude. Here's a closer look at how it came to life 👇 www.youtube.com/watch?v=CExk... @riverboatgames.bsky.social

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DARE ACADEMY 2025 WINNER | Step inside an alien post office in Galactic Postal Servitude

YouTube video by abertayTV

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Abertay University @abertayuni.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

🚀 The GRAPHIA webinar series launches this February! First up: Why a Knowledge Graph for SSH? 📅 19 February 🕚11:00 CET A great intro to how knowledge graphs can transform research in the Social Sciences & Humanities. Register here 👇 abertay.ac.uk/MDgw #GRAPHIA

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UNESCO City of Design Dundee @designdundee.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

Dundee-based games designer Jazz Chambers recently attended @gamesground.bsky.social 🇩🇪 In a new blog, Jazz reflects on her visit to Berlin with @abertayuni.bsky.social classmate Alice Kerr🔗 tinyurl.com/2d5ejbjk

Audience seated facing a stage with a large screen displaying "Games Ground, Portal Stage, Host: Steffi Langer" in a modern event space.

A vibrant gaming event with attendees interacting at a booth under purple lighting. A neon graphic of a robot and QR codes are displayed.

A man holding a cup stands beside a display showing a colorful video game. Above, a sign reads "NeoBird" with a QR code.

Two smiling women in a hallway, one in focus wearing glasses and a gray hat, the other in the background waving energetically.

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Abertay University @abertayuni.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

What a year! 🎉 As the new year approaches, we're celebrating the ideas, achievements and people that defined 2025. From groundbreaking research and innovative teaching to student success and civic impact, let's look back on some of Abertay's highlights from the year. Read here👇 abertay.ac.uk/MzVk

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Abertay University @abertayuni.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

Jingle all the way... to Dundee! 🔔🎄 Abertay has officially been ranked the UK's Top Festive University for 2025! ☃️ Unifresher marked 126 institutions to uncover the most Christmassy universities in the UK, and Abertay topped the list. Read the full ranking here 👇 abertay.ac.uk/ZjJl

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Abertay University @abertayuni.bsky.social · 17/11/2025

Happy International Students' Day! 🌏 Today we welcomed students to celebrate the diversity of the Abertay community. Our international students brought their culture to campus, sharing the art, heritage and traditions of their home countries through decorated stalls, traditional dress and snacks. ✨

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Abertay University @abertayuni.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

Abertay was buzzing on Saturday as OktoberFist X returned! 🎮 #OktoberFist is one of Scotland's biggest student-led gaming events, bringing together players, fans and friends for a full day of competition and community. #OktoberFistX

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Abertay University @abertayuni.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

Autumn in Dundee 🍂🍁 These stunning shots were taken by members of AberPics - Abertay's photography society - who have been out capturing the city as it shows off its autumn colours 📸

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Abertay University @abertayuni.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

🎬 Another boost for Dundee's growing reputation as a hub for creative technology and immersive media! Abertay’s CoSTAR Realtime Lab is partnering with Satore Technology to advance virtual production in Dundee - a major step for Scotland’s screen and immersive media industries.

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Abertay University @abertayuni.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay 🧠🌍 This year's theme is about access to mental health support in times of crisis, so we asked our students how they look after their mental health during difficult times. Here's what they shared:

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Abertay University @abertayuni.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

Dundee at sunrise 🌅🍁🍂 📍 V&A and Discovery Point Dundee 📍 Dundee Law

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Abertay University @abertayuni.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

That moment you find out you've won DARE Academy... Congratulations to our DARE Academy 2025 winners - Riverboat Games! 🏆 Their game Galactic Postal Servitude wowed the judges 💫👽 Read more 👇 abertay.ac.uk/N2Yx #DAREAcademy #DAREAcademy2025 @riverboatgames.bsky.social

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Abertay University @abertayuni.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

🚶‍♀️🏃‍♂️ New research from Abertay University and University of the West of Scotland shines a spotlight on the systemic barriers to physical activity in Scotland - and calls for urgent reform.

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Abertay University @abertayuni.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

🥯 As part of #NationalInnovationWeek, we’re proud to announce a new partnership with artisan bakery Saltire Patisserie to develop a muffin that’s both nutritious and sustainable. We've turned Brewer’s Spent Grain (BSG), a waste product of beer brewing, into a fibre-rich, protein-packed ingredient.

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SICSA Scotland @sicsa-scotland.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

Our October Education Seminar is confirmed 🙌 Title: Gen AI's impact on assessment design - Are we in Lane? With speakers, Jack Hogan and Kerith George-Briant @abertayuni.bsky.social 📅 15 Oct 2025 ⏲️ 2-3pm 📍Abertay University and online Register for tickets ⬇️ www.tickettailor.com/events/sicsa...

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SICSA Scotland @sicsa-scotland.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

📢The SCOttish Networking Event (SCONE) have their next meeting @abertayuni.bsky.social Date: 29 October Time: From 12pm Venue: Abertay cyberQuarter Register to give a talk or to meet with other networking and systems researchers in Scotland ⬇️ scone.cs.st-andrews.ac.uk/meetings-2/s...

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Dr Lynsay Shepherd @lynsayshepherd.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

On Monday I did a bit of filming with BBC News Scotland at @abertayuni.bsky.social on the rise of deepfakes and AI-powered “nudification” applications. The piece is out today on TV, radio and the web. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Friend stole my face for deepfake nudes – now I want tougher laws

The victim of one of the first deepfake prosecutions in Scotland says the law needs to change to protect victims.

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Abertay University @abertayuni.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

💡 It's Scotland’s first ever National Innovation Week! At Abertay, we’re driving creativity and tech forward with the CoSTAR Realtime Lab - a hub for real-time tech & virtual production in Dundee.

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Abertay University @abertayuni.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

We’re proud to be part of this year’s Ada Scotland Festival 💻✨ On 1 October, we’ll welcome 80+ school pupils to our campus for workshops and talks exploring tech and computing. We’re also inviting industry pros to join us - run a workshop, give a talk, or showcase your work at the careers fair!

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Advance HE @advancehe.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

Congratulations to the MySuccess Modules Team at @abertayuni.bsky.social on winning a #CATE2025 award! Together, they have created a cohesive suite of microcredentials aimed at fostering both academic and social success.

MySuccess Modules: Building the Foundations of Academic and Social Success

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Abertay University @abertayuni.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

💡 The idea that children drive language change is widely accepted — but does it hold up? New research co-authored by Dr Vera Kempe challenges this view, showing little evidence that child-led innovations spread through communities. Read more: www.mpi.nl/publications...

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Children are not the main agents of language change | Max Planck Institute

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Abertay University @abertayuni.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

🚨 Exciting news: Abertay cyberQuarter has partnered with @policescotland.bsky.social to boost cyber resilience. The collaboration will see joint research, outreach & knowledge exchange between officers, academics & students to strengthen the fight against cybercrime. Read more 👇 abertay.ac.uk/MjQ0

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Abertay University @abertayuni.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

Great to welcome @russellfindlay.bsky.social to the CoSTAR Realtime Lab for a tour and demo of our work in virtual production and immersive tech. He saw a real-time driving environments project and joined discussions on Scotland’s games ecosystem and the importance of HE–industry collaboration.

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Abertay University @abertayuni.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

New academic year, new social platform ✨ Abertay has officially landed on Bluesky, just in time to welcome new and returning students to campus! Stay tuned to keep up with the latest from campus with news, updates, stories and more.

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