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  Aberdeen Science Festival - The Psychology of a Magician

  From September 27, 2025 19:00 until September 27, 2025 20:00

  At The Blue Lamp 121 Gallowgate, AB25 1BU, Aberdeen

  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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  Aberdeen Science Festival - Hot Science – the Menopause Explained

  From September 27, 2025 14:00 until September 27, 2025 16:00

  At Sir Duncan Rice Library, University of Aberdeen Bedford Rd, Aberdeen AB24 3AA, United Kingdom

  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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  Aberdeen Science Festival - Build, Dam, Float

  From September 27, 2025 10:00 until September 27, 2025 11:30

  At Hazlehead Woods Hazlehead Ave, Aberdeen AB15 8BE, United Kingdom

  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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  Aberdeen Science Festival - Science in the City

  From September 25, 2025 19:00 until September 25, 2025 20:00

  At Sir Duncan Rice Library, University of Aberdeen Bedford Rd, Aberdeen AB24 3AA, United Kingdom

  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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  Aberdeen Science Festival - Genetics Bingo

  From September 25, 2025 19:00 until September 25, 2025 20:00

  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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  Aberdeen Science Festival - Be Smarter Than Your Phone

  From September 25, 2025 18:00 until September 25, 2025 19:00

  At Sir Duncan Rice Library, University of Aberdeen Bedford Rd, Aberdeen AB24 3AA, United Kingdom

  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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  Aberdeen Science Festival - Seals, Drones, and Social Media: A Newburgh Beach Study

  On September 25, 2025

  At Zoology Building, University of Aberdeen Tillydrone Ave, Aberdeen AB24 2TZ

  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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  Aberdeen Science Festival - Café Controversial – What does it take to make the world a better place?

  From September 24, 2025 19:00 until September 24, 2025

  At The Lemon Tree 5 West North St, Aberdeen AB24 5AT, United Kingdom

  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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  Aberdeen Science Festival - Using Virtual Reality to support a Just Transition

  From September 24, 2025 18:00 until September 24, 2025 20:00

  At The James Hutton Institute Craigiebuckler, Aberdeen AB15 8QH

  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 take full advantage of the newly developed immersive suite and open science café, offering opportunities to 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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  Aberdeen Science Festival - Scotland Rocks!

  From September 24, 2025 10:00 until September 24, 2025 12:00

  At Science Teaching Hub University of Aberdeen, Bedford Rd, Aberdeen AB24 3AA

  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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  Aberdeen Science Festival - Code Red: Stopping the Bleed

  From September 23, 2025 19:30 until September 23, 2025 20:30

  At Fraser Noble Building University of Aberdeen, AB24 3UE

  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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  Aberdeen Science Festival - SABR: The Cutting Edge in Radiation Cancer Treatment

  From September 23, 2025 18:30 until September 23, 2025 19:30

  At Fraser Noble Building University of Aberdeen, AB24 3UE

  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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  Aberdeen Science Festival - The Granite Safari; A celebration of Aberdeen’s wildlife

  From September 22, 2025 19:00 until September 22, 2025 21:00

  At Sir Duncan Rice Library, University of Aberdeen Bedford Rd, Aberdeen AB24 3AA, United Kingdom

  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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  Aberdeen Science Festival - From Crime Scene to Court

  From September 22, 2025 19:00 until September 22, 2025 21:00

  At The James Hutton Institute Craigiebuckler, Aberdeen AB15 8QH

  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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  Aberdeen Science Festival - An evening under the stars at the NESCol Planetarium

  From September 22, 2025 17:00 until September 22, 2025 21:00

  At NESCol, Gallowgate, Aberdeen, AB25 1BN

  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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  Aberdeen Science Festival - Murder at the Boutique Hotel

  From September 22, 2025 13:00 until September 22, 2025

  At The James Hutton Institute Craigiebuckler, Aberdeen AB15 8QH

  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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  Aberdeen Science Festival - Smart Home Design Workshop

  On September 21, 2025

  At Sir Duncan Rice Library, University of Aberdeen Bedford Rd, Aberdeen AB24 3AA, United Kingdom

  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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  Aberdeen Science Festival - Portsoy shoreline – a geo-dive into the Grampian orogeny

  On September 21, 2025

  At Portsoy Bothy Museum Links Rd, Portsoy, Banff AB45 2SS, United Kingdom

  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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  Aberdeen Science Festival - Dr T’s “The Aberdeen Memory Show”

  From September 20, 2025 19:00 until September 22, 2025 21:00

  At The Lemon Tree 5 West North St, Aberdeen AB24 5AT, United Kingdom

  Did you know you can train your brain to remember almost anything? Join Dr T’s “The Aberdeen Memory Show” to discover fun, interactive Memory techniques and cutting-edge brain science, all while learning fascinating facts about Aberdeen’s landmarks and history. Perfect for anyone aged 12yr and up, this engaging session will leave you with unforgettable memories, Aberdeen trivia, and a sharper mind!” Presented by Dr Tharaka.
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  Aberdeen Science Festival - Sci Fi Snobbery – Monsters and Mayhem

  From September 20, 2025 18:30 until September 22, 2025

  At OGV Podium 7 Windmill Brae, Aberdeen AB11 6HU, United Kingdom

  What's the best science fiction film of all time? ITS ALIVE! Since Frankenstein’s monster twitched to life on the silver screen nearly 100 years ago science fiction films have created monsters to scare, delight and thrill – but which has been the greatest? We need your help to decide. Last year's festival hit returns with whole new show as cynical Simon Watt and convention-loving Jamie Gallagher return to air their long running Sci Fi arguments in public. Join us to dive below the ocean, hunt out alien life forms as they ask you to decide once and for all – the greatest Sci Fi monster to take to the screen.

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