Dundee University is trying to help with the search for missing Newport woman Susan Reid.
The university circulated a message to staff and students on Monday after speaking to the police.
The link took people to recent reports on this website.
Susan, 56, who works part-time in Dundee University’s Library and Learning Centre, has been missing for over a week.
The Newport woman was last in touch with her family last Tuesday and, despite numerous searches by specialist officers, no contact has been made. She is described as 5ft 7in, of slim build, with short blonde/greying hair.
Chief Inspector Adrian Annandale said the search for Susan was again focused on the Newport area today.
He said: “The search continued today around the area where sightings of Susan were last reported. The search is targeting the Tay Street and High Street area of Newport and we are continuing to search other areas she was known to like to visit.
“We are talking with local businesses, shops and residents and reviewing CCTV footage from the area as well in the hopes more sightings are discovered.
“It is still a missing persons search, but concerns for Susan are rising. We are still investigating what caused Susan to go missing. Air support is a consideration.”
On Friday, lifeboat crews from Broughty Ferry carried out a search of the Tay as part of the operation to find Susan.
Radio 1 DJ Fearne Cotton retweeted an appeal from Jamie Reid to find his mum. Singer Jessie Ware and indie band Django Django also put the appeal out to their followers.
Rev Stanley Brook, of Newport Parish Church, said: “I think the reaction of the community has been outstanding. People have been either helping with the search or being generally supportive. Everyone has just rallied around. The family has expressed appreciation to the community. There was even a large pot of soup that appeared on their doorstep mysteriously the other day. It’s small tokens of support like that which have made a huge difference.”
Anyone with information should call police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.