The Committee has been concerned about the financial situation at the University of Dundee. It held a number of evidence sessions to hear from current and previous members of staff at the University of Dundee and from the Scottish Funding Council.
The Committee wanted to explore a range of issues, including reported job losses and concerns about the university’s future financial sustainability.
The inquiry was discussed at the following Committee meetings:
The Committee has sent and received the following correspondence during the inquiry:
Letter from Universities Scotland providing information on its intended approach to the Professor Gillies and BDO report into the University of Dundee where Professor Gillies offered lessons to the wider sector, 9 July 2025
Letter from the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills to the Convener and Education Spokespeople, 25 June 2025
University of Dundee Expenses Review, 20 June 2025
University of Dundee Accounting Review, 20 June 2025
Letter from the Interim Principal and Vice-Chancellor, University of Dundee to the Convener of 31 March 2025
Letter from the Interim Director, Access, Learning and Outcomes, Scottish Funding Council to the Convener of 25 March 2025
Letter from the Director of Finance and Funding, Scottish Funding Council to the Convener of 20 March 2025
Written submission from Dundee University and College Union of 17 March 2025