STUDENTS WHO have graduated from Dundee University have made a major contribution to society, according to the establishment’s annual report.

The university review states that about 70% of graduates pursue careers in the professions, including law, accountancy, education, social work, community education, medicine, dentistry, nursing and engineering.

In the report, Principal Sir Alan Langlands claims the education and training offered by the university has led to students becoming invaluable members of society across the UK.

He said, “Professional careers are tough and challenging and the learning and skills required need to be constantly updated.

“The professions must keep pace with change and in recognition of this, the university is continually extending and revising its programmes of continuous professional development.”

The university, celebrating its fortieth anniversary year, adopted a new college structure in August 2006 to acknowledge its expansion.

Four colleges—arts and social sciences, art, science and engineering, life sciences and medicine, and dentistry and nursing— replace the previous seven faculties.

Sir Alan said, “Financial issues have loomed large in recent months as concentrated efforts have been made to ensure the academic and financial sustainability of the university.

“The downstream effects of a rigorous sustainability review will continue to be felt for some time as we address its recommendations. But that is only part of the story, and undoubtedly the least exciting part.

“The University of Dundee is making a difference to health, to education, to the professions, to science, to culture, to the economy and to the citizens of Dundee and Scotland.

“Together we will continue to expand and develop in key areas—to recruit the highest calibre staff from an international field and to relentlessly raise our academic standards, our achievements and our aspirations.”