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Ending on December 24, 2025
Our ‘24 Days of STEM’ advent calendar offers exciting activities designed for all interests and skill levels. Participants will develop science, design, and coding skills while enjoying festive surprises.
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From October 07, 2025 09:00
until October 07, 2025 15:00
The 2025 Youth Summit is a free event, for students aged 16-18. The Youth Summit 2025 will be based on the upcoming CHRISTMAS LECTURES, sponsored by CGI. For the 2025 CHRISTMAS LECTURES, Dame Dr Maggie Aderin-Pocock will explore the extraordinary breakthroughs that have revolutionised our understanding of the universe, enabling us to see ever further into space, and even further back in time.
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From September 27, 2025 19:00
until September 27, 2025
Magicians use their understanding of the human mind and senses to create their illusions. In this interactive and demonstration packed talk you’ll learn some of the deep secrets behind the deceptions. You’ll also discover how psychologists use magic in their research and how this knowledge is deployed practically. For example, child development, car safety, and shopping choices can all be better understood (and manipulated?) by magical influences.
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From September 27, 2025 14:00
until September 27, 2025
Join us for an informative and interactive event exploring the realities of perimenopause and menopause. A panel of expert speakers from the fields of medicine, nutrition, exercise, and pharmacy will share practical advice and holistic strategies to support your journey. After hearing from our experts, take part in small group workshops to ensure you leave feeling empowered with knowledge of the support across the region. Whether you’re experiencing menopause, preparing for it, or simply want to learn more, this session offers valuable insights and guidance to help you manage your health and wellbeing during this important stage of life.
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From September 27, 2025 10:00
until September 27, 2025
Dive into the world of natural engineering as you create a dam using natural materials and test its strength by seeing if it holds enough water for your handcrafter raft to float. This interactive event is perfect for families and nature enthusiasts looking to explore the wonders of water dynamics and sustainable construction. Come and discover the science behind dams and rafts in a fund and engaging way!
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From September 25, 2025 19:00
until September 25, 2025
Join Dr Chris Croly to explore people and places associated with scientific advances throughout Aberdeen city centre. This talk will explore the people and places associated with these advances.
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From September 25, 2025 19:00
until September 25, 2025
At OGV Taproom
10 Bridge Pl, Aberdeen AB11 6HZ, United Kingdom
Explore your genetic inheritance at the Genetics Society’s Genetics Bingo! Ever wondered why your ear wax is wet and smelly, why your wee sometimes smells of asparagus, or why Pythagoras was opposed to fava beans? Join Prof Jonathan Pettitt and explore the thrilling intersections of science and chance as you engage in this unique, interactive experience.
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From September 25, 2025 18:00
until September 25, 2025
During his talk, John will help you understand how your own devices and social media are manipulating your feelings, thoughts and actions. He will also demonstrate what you can do to help you recognise, track, and escape the software and hardware that have been deliberately designed to profit from the way human brains work.
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On September 25, 2025
Social media and ecological data integration offer a novel approach to monitoring ecotourism impacts. This study analyses geotagged social media to examine nature tourism trends across the Ythan River area, including Newburgh Seal Beach and Forvie Nature Reserve. Using hashtag analysis, and GPS activity data, my study aims to examine visitor
motivations, awareness, and human-seal interactions. In the hope to balance conservation with recreational access in protected coastal environments.
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From September 24, 2025 19:00
until September 24, 2025
Join researchers from the University of Aberdeen as they discuss controversial ideas that arise when conducting research in the modern world. Staff from schools of Divinity and Medicine will give an insight into their research topics, which will push boundaries, challenge assumptions and provoke discussion.
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From September 24, 2025 18:00
until September 24, 2025
The International Land Use Study Centre at The James Hutton Institute proposes a STEM-focused evening event showcasing cutting-edge research in land use and environmental science. This event will showcase the new facilities offering opportunities for participants to participate in scientific experiments using virtual reality. The event will highlight how the Centre is supporting a Just Transition for the North East of Scotland through social and technological innovations, and their implications for sustainable land and soil management. Refreshments included.
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From September 24, 2025 10:00
until September 24, 2025
Get hands-on with Scotland’s rich earth history. Dinosaur tracks, fossil fish, rocks from deep in the crust and those erupted from now extinct volcanoes. Virtually visit the outcrops using our stunning 3D imagery, see some of the university’s inspirational and historic collections of maps, rocks, minerals and fossils – all in the university’s state-of-the-art teaching labs.
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From September 23, 2025 19:30
until September 23, 2025
A traumatic injury can happen to any one of us, at any time, and can result in massive blood loss that is uncontrollable. This talk will cover the biological mechanisms that cause uncontrolled bleeding and the latest advancements in clinical treatments for civilian and military patients.
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From September 23, 2025 18:30
until September 23, 2025
Radiation has been used to treat cancer since the 1800s. However, modern technology has recently opened the door to a treatment technique known as “Stereotactic Ablative Radiotherapy” or SABR. We now use radiation beams the way a surgeon wields a scalpel, destroying small tumours with very large doses of radiation in organs like the
lung and liver. Join us to hear how the growing use of SABR is changing the landscape for so many patients.
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From September 22, 2025 19:00
until September 22, 2025
Scotland is home to over 90,000 different species of animal. Locations such as the Cairngorms National Park attract massive gatherings of wildlife enthusiasts and photographers. With such amazing places available to us, it can be all too easy to ignore the creatures that can be found right on our doorstep. Countryside Ranger Jack Elphinstone highlights some of Aberdeen’s wild spaces and the remarkable species that can be found right in the heart of our Granite City.
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From September 22, 2025 19:00
until September 22, 2025
Using single cell sorting, Artificial Intelligence, 3D printing and whole genome sequencing, SCAnDi have created a new approach to identify suspects from mixed samples when only trace amounts of biomaterial can be recovered from a crime scene. Join leading forensic scientist Prof Lorna Dawson and the SCAnDi team for an interactive forensic
investigation to determine the who, what, where and when as we explore the future of CSI.
This event is to be compered by Detective Inspector Fiona Stalker, BBC, who is leading the crime investigation.
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From September 22, 2025 17:00
until September 22, 2025
Visit the North East Scotland College Planetarium and sample stunning full-dome digital cinema shows, suitable for all ages. Immerse yourself in the world around you and see the planet and solar system in a new light, from the comfort of NESCol’s Aberdeen City Campus.
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From September 22, 2025 13:00
until September 22, 2025
There has been a murder at the Boutique Hotel. Explore the Lego® crime scene and use forensic science to catch the culprit. Presented by Prof Lorna Dawson and the SCAnDi team, The James Hutton Institute. Learn about different types of biological evidence commonly recovered from crime scenes from our experts. This workshop will guide you through the crime scene where you will use forensic science to gather evidence and build a matching DNA profile to our suspects, which one will match the culprit?
This content may include explicit material. Viewer discretion is advised. The intention is not to offend but to provide information. All scenarios and images are fictional and created for an informative reason. Proceed only if you are comfortable with potentially sensitive topics.
Only participating child requires ticket but must be accompanied by an adult.
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On September 21, 2025
The coast at Portsoy is world-famous for its geology – a dramatic section of metamorphic rocks –squashed and cooked by the mountain building events that laid the foundations of the Scottish Highlands. Join us to explore the geology and history, including the celebrated “Portsoy Marble”. See rock specimens at Portsoy Bothy Museum and in dramatic outcrops on the shoreline. The guided excursion involves 2-3 km walking on surfaced paths.
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On September 21, 2025
Become an Internet of Things (IoT) engineer for the day and prototype your very own smart home out of craft supplies and recycled materials. You’ll learn about smart homes and their benefits and the importance of user-centred design. By the end of the workshop, you’ll have gained an appreciation of the different use cases, the importance of
accessibility and how a smart home can help you and your family to live well.
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