The awards aim to foster change in universities and to emphasise universities’ role in their communities and ecosystems.

Dundee was acknowledged for its role in championing an entrepreneurial culture, with enterprise and engagement standing alongside teaching and research as key pillars of its activity.

The winners of the Triple E European Awards were announced during an event in Lisbon this week, as Dundee emerged victorious in the category that included Swansea University, University of Alcala, IU International University of Applied Sciences, and the ESTIA Engineering Institute.

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Dr David McBeth, Vice-Principal of Enterprise and Economic Transformation, said: “This honour recognises Dundee’s commitment to developing entrepreneurship among our students, alumni and staff and places Dundee at the forefront of innovative practice among European universities.

“We have a strong track record stretching back many years in creating new businesses based on world-leading science, especially in health and life sciences, and our enterprising staff and students.

“Both our Centre for Entrepreneurship and our Research & Innovation Services have been regularly cited as leaders in terms of innovative and impactful practices for supporting start-up and spin-out companies.

“We are continuing to strengthen and invest in our innovation pipeline, including with the establishment of a new Life Sciences Innovation Hub in Dundee, a significant addition to Scotland’s capacity to grow and retain new companies, and this award will only further boost our efforts.”