Thursday July 16th will see a demonstration held outside the Court meeting of the University of Dundee (UoD). In itself, this is not an entirely unusual occurrence. What will hopefully be different is that it will signal change in direction for the institution. At a recent public meeting organised by Dundee Trades Union Council, more than 150 people heard from academics, support staff, and students. The meeting heard that Dundee’s third biggest employer would again be shedding hundreds of...

The Speak Oot summer conference will take place in Dundee on Saturday 25 July. Promoted by Dundee Trades Union Council, it's a half‑day gathering where campaigners, trade unionists, and local representatives can connect, reflect, and explore how we strengthen democratic participation and better support our communities. Democratic Left Scotland members in the city are taking a full part in organising this space to speak oot, share experience, and shape what comes next for the city. Find out...

Ewan Gibbs is taking to the waves in a boat tour tracing and assessing the history of energy extraction around the Forth. With a growing reputation as a historian of energy, industry, class, work and protest, Gibbs’ current research focuses on how the production and consumption of energy has pivotally shaped employment, politics and economic change. The tour of contemporary North Sea oil facilities and important renewable energy sites will take in a passage of the Forth Bridges and...