It comes after the university announced it will cut 632 jobs in a bid to address a £35m deficit.

Maggie Chapman's appointment comes as the university prepares to cut more than 600 staff to fill a £35m shortfall in funding.

The university had announced more than 600 job cuts as it tackles a £35m funding black hole.

The decline comes after foreign student numbers reached an all-time high in the previous year.

Senior management give evidence over the university's £35m financial deficit to MSPs.

Scotland's education minister has vowed the SNP will "stand by" free tuition fees despite the funding crisis facing the country's universities.

Plans to axe a fifth of the workforce at Dundee University have drawn attention to problems in the sector.

The TV presenter and former rector warns the impact of the cuts will be felt across the city.