Life at D&A

Student Story: Caitlin Vannet - Construction Crafts

Meet Caitlin Vannet, a Construction Crafts student working towards her ambition of having her own painting and decorating company and taking a step closer to it through her apprenticeship.

24 April 2024

Resilience Rewarded: Bryan's Journey from Retail to Veterinary Nursing

Meet Bryan Cameron, an Animal Care student whose transition from the world of retail to achieving his dream of becoming a Veterinary Nurse, showcases resilience, perseverance and overcoming obstacles along the way.

23 April 2024

Portrait photo of student Stephen Rennie

Student Story: Stephen Rennie - Uniformed Services

Meet Stephen Rennie, Uniformed Services student, whose College experience is helping him to develop new interests and pursue his goal of joining the police.

12 April 2024

Lecturer Spotlight: James MacBeth

Introducing James MacBeth, D&A Maths and Numeracy Lecturer. With a teaching career that began in 2019, James has dedicated himself to helping others learn and grow. When he's not in the classroom, you may spot him perfecting his golf swing, hanging out with his pup Orla, or bingeing boxsets.

03 April 2024

Celebrating Diversity

We recently celebrated the rich tapestry of cultures within D&A at the ESOL Multicultural Fair.

01 April 2024

Student Story: David Somerville - Sport & Fitness

Meet David Somerville, Introduction to Sport and Fitness student. From hitting the books to hitting the ring, David lives and breathes all things sport, competing in global kickboxing competitions.

27 March 2024

Lecturer Spotlight: Claire Masterton

We are pleased to introduce Claire Masterton, a business lecturer who is passionate about simplifying complex concepts for her students. When she's not in the classroom, she loves baking delicious treats.

19 March 2024

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Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2024: Yana Pavlova

Yana's determination and hard work drove her to successfully complete her Modern Apprenticeship in Life Sciences and Related Industries with D&A. Despite personal circumstances and the challenges that come with being a mature student, Yana seized the opportunity to enhance her skills.

07 March 2024

Lecturer Spotlight: Jane Maguire

Have you met our fantastic Animals, Land and Environment lecturer Jane Maguire? From teaching our horticulture students to caring for plants, Jane has a true passion for all things green!

06 March 2024

Talking with Pride

In honour of LGBT+ History Month, D&A, in collaboration with Dundee Pride, hosted 'Talking with Pride' – a thought-provoking event featuring a film screening and panel discussion.

28 February 2024