The ground-breaking science being undertaken at Dundee University will be celebrated at a series of public events this month.
Researchers have made a series of striking breakthroughs over the past year, the impact of which may be felt around the world in years to come.
They have made a potentially crucial breakthrough in the fight against Parkinson’s disease, thanks to funding from the charity of actor Michael J Fox, who suffers from the condition.
Scientists also discovered a compound that could tackle one of the world’s most deadly diseases, malaria, and a genetic key that could help people whose lives are blighted by eczema.
While the science behind such breakthroughs may be complicated, Dundee University believes people of all ages can appreciate the progress being made in the city.
In a bid to showcase the research being carried out in creative ways that will engage with all ages, it is holding Imagine, Explore, Discover Science at the University of Dundee.
The programme will see 17 exhibitions, demonstrations, workshops, talks, open days and family events take place at the university and other venues across Dundee until Sunday November 22.
Members of the public will have the chance to visit the laboratories at the university’s School of Life Sciences, where leading-edge research takes place.
There will also be the opportunity to enjoy stand-up comedy that examines the lighter side of research, learn more about plants in the tranquil surroundings of the Botanic Gardens and explore Dundee’s links to Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein.
Visitors will also be asked to imagine the future and ask how both our bodies and our cities will evolve and to explore the universe as they land a spacecraft on a new planet.
Organiser Dr Jon Urch said: “Creativity is at the heart of each event, bringing science and our research to life in different ways.
“The programme is packed with surprises for everyone from spooky Frankenstein activities to intriguing exhibitions and from stand-up comedy to events where you can meet world-leading scientists.
In October Dundee University was named as one of the world’s best for its medical science teaching and research.
It was ranked 90th in the world in Times Higher Education’s World University subject rankings for clinical, pre-clinical and health.
More information, including a full programme of Imagine, Explore, Discover events, is available on the university’s website.