The Latest Breaking News from Nigel Seaton

Aberdeen council chief executive to take over as Dundee University boss

Angela Scott will take on the role in October.

Evening Standard · Jul 16

Swinney ‘extremely disappointed’ by Dundee University job cuts plan

The university said almost 200 jobs are at risk, with the decision come following the loss of 645 roles in recent years.

Evening Standard · Jun 16

Almost 200 more jobs could go at Dundee University

Dundee University has been dealing with a £35 million financial black hole in recent years.

Evening Standard · Jun 16

Interim finance chief at cash-strapped university quits after days in post

Dundee University is now ‘moving quickly’ to replace Chris Reilly, who left as interim chief finance officer by ‘mutual agreement’.

Evening Standard · Jul 2, 2025

Interim head appointed at university after damning report into financial crisis

Professor Nigel Seaton will replace Professor Shane O’Neill, who stepped down on Thursday in the wake of the report.

Evening Standard · Jun 20, 2025