Abertay University
@abertayuni.bsky.social
Friendly people, cutting-edge courses, work-ready graduates.
Based in the heart of Dundee - the UK's coolest little city.
Based in the heart of Dundee - the UK's coolest little city.
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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
Hundreds of Tayside schoolpupils played games about:
⛩️ Ancient Japan
⛏️ a Pictish settlement
☕ Charles Rennie Mackintosh' Oak Room
👨💻 cybercrime prevention
@abertayuni.bsky.social
February 12, 2026 at 6:36 PM
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
Hundreds of Tayside schoolpupils played games about:
⛩️ Ancient Japan
⛏️ a Pictish settlement
☕ Charles Rennie Mackintosh' Oak Room
👨💻 cybercrime prevention
@abertayuni.bsky.social
🎮 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
Here's a closer look at how it came to life 👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CExk...
@riverboatgames.bsky.social
DARE ACADEMY 2025 WINNER | Step inside an alien post office in Galactic Postal Servitude
YouTube video by abertayTV
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February 16, 2026 at 4:57 PM
🎮 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
Here's a closer look at how it came to life 👇
www.youtube.com/watch?v=CExk...
@riverboatgames.bsky.social
🚀 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
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
January 26, 2026 at 5:33 PM
🚀 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
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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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🔗 https://tinyurl.com/2d5ejbjk
In a new blog, Jazz reflects on her visit to Berlin with @abertayuni.bsky.social classmate Alice Kerr🔗 https://tinyurl.com/2d5ejbjk
December 29, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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🔗 https://tinyurl.com/2d5ejbjk
In a new blog, Jazz reflects on her visit to Berlin with @abertayuni.bsky.social classmate Alice Kerr🔗 https://tinyurl.com/2d5ejbjk
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
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
December 31, 2025 at 3:45 PM
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
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
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
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
December 10, 2025 at 3:42 PM
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
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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Just launched two new accessible XR toolkits created in collaboration with the @rnib.bsky.social & my team at @abertayuni.bsky.social. We researched, prototyped, & tested with blind & partially sighted users to ensure #InclusiveDesign in #Gaming & #GLAM experiences. www.abertay.ac.uk/news/2025/ga...
Games without frontiers: Abertay University and RNIB launch toolkit to make extended reality experiences more accessible for blind and partially sighted people
New guidance launched in December 2025 will support accessible design in games and immersive experiences for blind and partially sighted users.
www.abertay.ac.uk
December 8, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Just launched two new accessible XR toolkits created in collaboration with the @rnib.bsky.social & my team at @abertayuni.bsky.social. We researched, prototyped, & tested with blind & partially sighted users to ensure #InclusiveDesign in #Gaming & #GLAM experiences. www.abertay.ac.uk/news/2025/ga...
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. ✨
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. ✨
November 17, 2025 at 5:25 PM
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. ✨
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. ✨
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
#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
October 27, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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
#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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On Friday, @abertayuni.bsky.social had a visit from @stephengethins.bsky.social MP - I presented my #RomanceFraud 💔 research conducted with one of my former MSc students Octavia, and my PhD student Marc
www.linkedin.com/posts/aberta...
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This afternoon, we were pleased to showcase our work in food innovation and cybersecurity to Stephen Gethins MP. An innovative project designed to track techniques used by criminals in romance fraud… ...
This afternoon, we were pleased to showcase our work in food innovation and cybersecurity to Stephen Gethins MP. An innovative project designed to track techniques used by criminals in romance fraud a...
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October 19, 2025 at 2:48 PM
On Friday, @abertayuni.bsky.social had a visit from @stephengethins.bsky.social MP - I presented my #RomanceFraud 💔 research conducted with one of my former MSc students Octavia, and my PhD student Marc
www.linkedin.com/posts/aberta...
www.linkedin.com/posts/aberta...
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 📸
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 📸
October 21, 2025 at 12:32 PM
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 📸
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 📸
🎬 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.
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.
October 14, 2025 at 3:29 PM
🎬 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.
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.
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:
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:
October 10, 2025 at 11:16 AM
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:
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:
Dundee at sunrise 🌅🍁🍂
📍 V&A and Discovery Point Dundee
📍 Dundee Law
📍 V&A and Discovery Point Dundee
📍 Dundee Law
October 8, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Dundee at sunrise 🌅🍁🍂
📍 V&A and Discovery Point Dundee
📍 Dundee Law
📍 V&A and Discovery Point Dundee
📍 Dundee Law
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
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
October 3, 2025 at 1:07 PM
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
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
🚶♀️🏃♂️ 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.
September 26, 2025 at 10:29 AM
🚶♀️🏃♂️ 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.
🥯 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.
We've turned Brewer’s Spent Grain (BSG), a waste product of beer brewing, into a fibre-rich, protein-packed ingredient.
September 25, 2025 at 9:12 AM
🥯 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.
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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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...
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...
September 22, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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...
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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📢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...
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...
September 18, 2025 at 1:19 PM
📢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...
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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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...
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.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 19, 2025 at 9:02 AM
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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My team @riverboatgames.bsky.social is hosting a charity livestream for @specialeffect.org.uk on Thu 25 Sept at 18:00! We would love your feedback + support 🎮✨
👉 lnkd.in/ecr8kJB8
@abertayuni.bsky.social | #SpecialEffect #CharityStream #Accessibility #GameDevelopment #DAREAcademy2025 #AbertayUni
👉 lnkd.in/ecr8kJB8
@abertayuni.bsky.social | #SpecialEffect #CharityStream #Accessibility #GameDevelopment #DAREAcademy2025 #AbertayUni
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September 23, 2025 at 11:47 AM
My team @riverboatgames.bsky.social is hosting a charity livestream for @specialeffect.org.uk on Thu 25 Sept at 18:00! We would love your feedback + support 🎮✨
👉 lnkd.in/ecr8kJB8
@abertayuni.bsky.social | #SpecialEffect #CharityStream #Accessibility #GameDevelopment #DAREAcademy2025 #AbertayUni
👉 lnkd.in/ecr8kJB8
@abertayuni.bsky.social | #SpecialEffect #CharityStream #Accessibility #GameDevelopment #DAREAcademy2025 #AbertayUni
💡 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.
At Abertay, we’re driving creativity and tech forward with the CoSTAR Realtime Lab - a hub for real-time tech & virtual production in Dundee.
September 23, 2025 at 11:09 AM
💡 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.
At Abertay, we’re driving creativity and tech forward with the CoSTAR Realtime Lab - a hub for real-time tech & virtual production in Dundee.
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!
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!
September 18, 2025 at 11:24 AM
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!
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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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.
September 11, 2025 at 7:00 AM
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.
💡 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...
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...
September 9, 2025 at 8:35 AM
💡 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...
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...
