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

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 📸

🎬 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.

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:

Dundee at sunrise 🌅🍁🍂

📍 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 💫👽

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abertay.ac.uk/N2Yx

#DAREAcademy #DAREAcademy2025 @riverboatgames.bsky.social

The report calls for targeted, inclusive, and locally responsive solutions to break down these barriers and ensure everyone in Scotland has the opportunity to lead an active life.

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abertay.ac.uk/MTkz

This collaboration has strengthened Saltire Patisserie’s product development and sustainability practices by integrating scientific research into its approach - positioning the company as an innovator in Scotland’s baking industry.

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🥯 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.

💡 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.

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!

🚨 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.

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abertay.ac.uk/MjQ0

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.

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.