X - University of Dundee

In conjunction with Doors Open Day the University is hosting a drop-in family fun day in the Dalhousie Building on Saturday 14th September, including free refreshments for all.

As well as being able to access many areas around campus such as Archives, Zoology and Botanic Gardens, why not come along with your family and see what's going on. Here's a taster of what to expect:

Literary Dundee will be selling tickets for this year's Dundee Literary Festival. From the Dragons of the business world and Olympic gold-medallists, to bake off stars and crime writers, the festival programme is packed with events and books for everyone.

* The Apex City Quay Hotel & Spa will be on hand to let you know about the discounts they have available to University staff and, if you've had a hectic week in the office, then why not indulge yourself with a free mini hand massage from one of the Yu Spa qualified beauty therapists.

* Local Business Rosy Tuesday will also be there. They'll have lots of gorgeous accessories and handbags available to buy on the day.

* Leisure group G1 will be there to tell you all about the discounts available to University of Dundee staff at their many restaurants, bars and hotels, and will be bringing along a face painter to entertain the kids.

* Something for the adults. Aitken wines will be hosting a wine tasting session from 12pm to 2pm.

* ISE will be there to tell you all about the sport and exercise opportunities available for staff and their families, including kids programmes, campus sports, exercise programmes and the sports union clubs. You are also welcome to pop in to ISE facilities and pool on the day and have a look around. Families visiting the pool during the event can leave their name and contact details for entry in to a free prize draw to win a free family fun hour session @ ISE for up to 5 people.

* Family Tennis ISE's tennis coaching team will lead a family drop in session at the tennis courts from 11:15am to 12:15pm. The courts will be set up for junior tennis but parents are very welcome to join in too!

* A caricaturist will be there throughout the day.