We know trees are important, but have you ever wondered just how valuable they are to our environment? We teamed up with Treeconomics Ltd to become the first university to highlight the economic value our trees contribute to the urban landscape 🌳 buff.ly/3YRo6Cl

Picture this: you've seen a crime and the police ask you to draw the suspect. How confident are you in your art skills? A forensic artist from the University has found that witness sketches - no matter how good (or bad!) - can help the ID process. buff.ly/46Vk51A

For those diagnosed with rare or chronic diseases, it can be hard to navigate medical jargon to learn what's actually going on. Leah O'Donnell's experience of this has helped shape her Medical Art Masters Show project, on show 24 Aug - 1 Sep: buff.ly/3YUyLvJ

Our researchers are building an AI tool to spot early signs of dementia. 🧠 The software tool will use AI to analyse brain scans from the Scottish population to find patterns that could indicate risk of developing dementia. More on the SCAN-DAN project: buff.ly/3AEXJFu

Looking for something to do this week? DJCAD, UoD Masters Show is open until Sunday 1 September - don't miss out! Explore what's on offer at this year's exhibition: buff.ly/3kdVxsL

Using waste clay and brick in concrete production could significantly reduce the carbon footprint of the UK construction industry 🏗️ Research from @UodSciEng, led by Mineral Products Association and partners, could deliver lower emissions 🌎 buff.ly/3Tai1wZ

A DJCAD, UoD project has given a bold look to a new boxset celebrating the life and work of singer Michael Marra 🎤 🎵 Learn more about the "Can of Mind and A Tin of Think So" project 👉 buff.ly/3X5xdN5

Welcome Week 2024 is almost here, and we're looking forward to seeing lots of smiling faces back on campus! If you're a new or returning student, check our Welcome webpages to make sure you're up to date with important info and events: buff.ly/3DcQUHf

Researchers leading groundbreaking cancer and Parkinson’s research have been given almost £30 million to bolster their vital work over the next five years. 👏 We are enormously grateful to Medical Research Council – UKRI for their generous support for MRC PPU. More: buff.ly/3XbPTuA