Dundee Literary Festival

This morning I had a briefing meeting with Anna Day the Director of the Dundee Literary Festival. This is an excellent event which takes place later this month (23-27 June). For more details visit the Literary Dundee website. It also forms an important part of Dundee University's outreach into the city. Links between 'town and gown' are hugely important. In the West End the university has a major impact on people's lives, I am always pleased to see the university acting as a good neighbour. Universities should be for everyone and should provide services for the whole community as well as promoting excellence in teaching and research.