University of Dundee notable graduates Listed below are the achievements of some known graduates of the University of Dundee. As with Famous Dundonians the information can always be considered as available to update. |
| PLEASE NOTE Several people on this list attended Bute Medical School, University College and Queens College. Although located in Dundee these establishments were originally affiliated to St. Andrews University who awarded students an MB ChB. In August 1967, independent university status was granted to the University of Dundee, which separated Queen’s College from the University of St. Andrews. Image: courtesy of University of Dundee |
Degree: MA in English and Politics Former BBC sub-editor and correspondent Programme editor on issues affecting Middle East
Degree: Law, 1979 Appointed to Senator of Court of Justice and title of Lord Turnbull making him youngest judge to receive the position, 2006 Prosecutor in trial for the bombed PanAm Flight 103 Principal Advocate Depute Honorary Doctor of Laws, LLd, 2008 from University of Dundee
Degree: Graphic design at Duncan of Jordanstone Numerous awards leading to Royal Photographic Society lifetime achievement recognition
Degree: BA Economics SNP MP Chairman of Scottish Organisation of Labour Students & National Organisation of Labour Students. Co-founder and Senior Researcher of Scottish Labour Party SNP’s Publicity Director and from 1999 MSP for Central Scotland
Degree: unknown Labour MP 1987-2005 Minister of State 1997 – 2003; Depts of Trade and Energy Directorships of energy related companies, Harris Tweeds Hebrides and Celtic football club
Educated at Harris Academy, Dundee Degree: unknown 1959 – 88 Labour MP for Glasgow Craigton & Govan 1964-66 Under-Secretary of State for the Air-Force 1976-79 Secretary of State for Scotland 1988-95 European Commissioner for Regional Policy and Cohesion 1999-2001 Chaired Millan Committee on mental health care provision
Degree: French and Politics BBC Radio Scotland reporter Radio 5 documentary series GMTV reporter, for a short time in Los Angeles
Degree: Batchelor of Laws 1970 Queens College Barrister and councillor Conservative MP 1983 Southampton Itchin Minister of State OBE 1972
Educated at Grove Academy, Dundee Degree: Law Queens Counsel and Vice-Dean of Faculty of Advocates Various Judicial Appointments Board of Scotland
Degree: unknown Former UK Ambassador to Uzbekistan former President of DUSA, twice elected former Rector of Dundee University 2007
Degree: Music and Mathematics Special needs mathematics teacher Played with Van der Graaf Generator Worked with physically and mentally handicapped to create music using technology
Degree: MBChB, 1978 Fellowship at University of Vermont Chief Medical Officer, Intercept Pharmaceuticals, San Diego Fellow of Faculty of Pharmaceutical Physicians, UK President of Scripps Medical Research Centre Executive Vice President of Medical Affairs Chief Medical Officer of Idun Pharmaceuticals
Educated at Harris Academy, Dundee Degree: Queens College Senior Advocate Queens Counsel in Scotland 1988 Vice chair of Rangers FC Rector of University of St. Andrews twice Chairman of Cowdenbeath FC
Degree: LLB 1975 Labour MP for Aberdeen South 1988 appointed spokesperson on energy by Neil Kinnock 1997 Parliamentary Private Secretary
Degree: MA Accountancy 1978. honorary doctorate (LLD) 2006. Former University Rector Ambassador for the Prince's Scottish Youth Business Trust.
Degree: English literature and language Lead singer of Snow Patrol Board member of Irish music centre for young musicians
Degree: Mathematics and applied physics, 1961 Chief Executive of Scottish Development Agency Chairman RBS Convener of Scotland’s Council of Economic Advisors Knighted for services to Scottish businesses 1999
Degree: unknown Labour MP for Hamilton, Glasgow, NATO leader 1993 Parliamentarian of the Year and various other medals. Honorary doctorate at Dundee
Degree: Engineering Married great-great niece of George Washington Professor of mechanical engineering at Tokyo Imperial University Founded Seismological Society of Japan, 1880 Short spell working at University College, Dundee Professor of Mechanism and Applied Mechanics at University of Cambridge Fellowship of Kings College, 1898 Director of Naval Education, Greenwich, 1903 Order of the Bath 1907 Knight Commander 1911
Degree: Dentistry former Governor General of Antigua (his birthplace) British Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Michael and St. George Knight of Justice of Order of St. John
Degree: unknown Developed beta-blocker, propranolol whilst at ICI Developed crimetidine for stomach ulcers Knight Bachelor 1981 Nobel Prize for Medicine 1998 Chancellor University of Dundee, 1992-2006 Order of Merit, 2000 Established James Black Foundation for research
Degree: MA (Hons) History and Politics Conservative MP City Councillor for Stanwix 1999 MP Carlisle 2010 Committee member for Carlisle City Council Chair for APPG on Food and Drink Joint Chair for West Coast Rail APPG.
Degree: unknown News anchor man for ITN and Channel Five TV Journalist of the Year 1986 TV Newscaster of the year 1996 Honorary Doctor of Laws, 2000. Written five books about life of Beethoven Written musical about Strauss family and Vienna Royal Academy of Music appointed him Honorary Fellow in recognition of his work on Beethoven, 2001. Elected onto the Academy’s Governing Body, 2003.
Degree: Politics and philosophy Folk music about social concepts Scottish Womens Aid work 3 awards at 1995 BBC Folk Awards
Degree: English literature,1974 1995 Whitbread Book of the Year Shortlisted for British Book Awards Crime Thriller of the Year
Degree: MBChB, 2003 Combined football with medicine Signed for Falkirk 1988 holds goal-scoring record for six league hat-tricks in a single season played in Scottish Cup final with Gretna scored against David Beckham's team LA Galaxy
A Grove Academy student Degree: Batchelor of Medicine and Surgery, Bute Medical School, 1970 Registrar and clinical pharmacologist Medical advisor in Switzerland, the Netherlands and Edinburgh 1987 – 2005 Labour Co-operative MP for Kirkcaldy 1982 – 06 Fife Regional Council councillor 1984 - 07 Community Medicine Specialist 1987 MP for Kirkcaldy Life peer as Baron Moonie of Bennochy, Fife Junior minister at the Ministry of Defence Involved but cleared in 2009 Cash for Influence scandal
Degree: Law, Queens College Labour MP for Edinburgh Pentlands Senator of the College of Justice First Advocate General of Scotland 1999-2006 Judge at Court of Session Life peer and Baroness Clark of Calton, 2005
Degree: Economics and Political science, Queens College Journalist MP Gordon, Aberdeenshire Vice Chairman Scottish Liberal party 1975
Degree: unknown
Degree: Mathematics and Physics Scotland's 1st Chess Grandmaster Won 7 Scottish Chess Championships
Degree: BA (Hons) Biochemistry, 1988 Masters Analytical Biochemistry, 1990 Scientific articles on HIV1, avian influenza, foot and mouth disease and respiratory syndromes Chartered Chemist and Biologist Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry, Institute of Biology and Institute of Biomedical Science
Degree: unknown Singer with Deacon Blue
Degree: BSc Engineering, 1912 Descendant of James Watt, engineer and inventor of the steam engine At Met Office he developed a radio signal system to detect storms as warning system for pilots. Head of Radio Research Station 1927 Developed radar as a plane detection method in WWII Knighted 1942 for contribution to war effort.
Degree: University College Chairman of the Tate Gallery Foundation 1988-92 Chancellor of the University of Kent Chief Executive officer BP Chemicals International until 1990 then elected MD Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Standard Oil Chief Executive Officer of BP America Chairman of Railtrack
Degree: Fine Art, Duncan of Jordanstone, 1989-93 Masters at University of Ulster Director of Catalyst Arts, Belfast developed sound sculptures using acappella songs over a tannoy system exhibition in DCA of 'Atlantis', 1995 'Lowlands' was played over the Clyde Bridge then exhibited at Tate Britain Turner Prize winner 2010
Degree: BSc BArch, Architecture 1996 Scottish Rugby Union
Degree: Accountancy and Economics (Hons) Convenor of students union Concert promoter and business owner Director of Fat Sam's, Dundee Founded King Tuts Wah Wah, Glasgow Founded T in the Park Emigrated to New Zealand 2001 where he now runs Vector Arena
Degree: Post graduate Diploma Petroleum Law, 1983. Solicitor and international rail regulator Government regulator for police services
Degree: MA Modern History 1975 Former British Ambassador to Sudan, Iraq, Saudi Arabia British Ambassador to Afghanistan Head of Middle East dept, Foreign Office Director of Comprehensive Spending Review Programme, Foreign Office Knight Commander of the Order of St. Michael and St. George, 2009
Important information for users This list is compiled from publicly available information and is not a result of primary source research. It does not purport to be a comprehensive list. The achievements stated are often not a full history of the person concerned but only a sample. All facts should be verified by the user.
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