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Based in the heart of Dundee - the UK's coolest little city.
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
October 27, 2025 at 4:35 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 📸
October 21, 2025 at 12:32 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.
October 14, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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:
October 10, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Dundee at sunrise 🌅🍁🍂

📍 V&A and Discovery Point Dundee
📍 Dundee Law
October 8, 2025 at 3:51 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
October 3, 2025 at 1:07 PM
🚶‍♀️🏃‍♂️ 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
🥯 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.
September 25, 2025 at 9:12 AM
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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...
September 22, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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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...
September 18, 2025 at 1:19 PM
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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
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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
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September 23, 2025 at 11:47 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.
September 23, 2025 at 11:09 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!
September 18, 2025 at 11:24 AM
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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
💡 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...
September 9, 2025 at 8:35 AM
🚨 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
September 8, 2025 at 2:09 PM
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.
September 5, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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.
September 3, 2025 at 4:06 PM