Events
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Starting on September 21, 2024 10:00
Join in this family event which will include hands-on workshops on zero waste cooking, cooking on a budget, healthy and sustainable cooking and some fun badge making activities.
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Starting on September 21, 2024 10:00
Want to learn more about robots and what they can do? Come along and meet two different robots widely used in industry and entertainment and get hands-on operating our claw-bots. Can you get the robot to collect and move the blocks? Can you score a goal in robot football? Why not come along
and find out!
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Starting on September 21, 2024 11:00
Do you think you can build your own mini catapult from branches and stones? Join Aberdeen City Council’s Countryside Ranger and build your own catapult made from natural materials! Learn the history and the science behind this wonder of mechanical engineering and see how far your stone can fly. All attending children require a ticket, but accompanying adults must stay.
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Starting on September 21, 2024 12:00
What goes into crafting the perfect pint? From kernel to keg, Fierce Beer invites you to step into Aberdeen’s only craft brewery for an exclusive multi sensory experience like no other. As you’re guided around the brewhouse, fermentation tanks and barrel store, you’ll be invited to taste, smell and touch the ingredients Fierce Beer expertly blends into some of Aberdeen’s best-loved beers.
This event is now sold out.
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Starting on September 21, 2024 14:00
Discover how sunlight positively impacts our health and physiology. We’ll explore the science behind why we feel happier and more energetic on sunny days, looking into the role of sunlight in vitamin D production, mood regulation, and circadian rhythms. Learn about the surprising ways in which sunlight influences our physical and mental well-being, and gain practical tips on how to safely enjoy the benefits of sunshine. This talk is perfect for anyone interested in understanding the vital connection between sunlight and human health.
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Starting on September 21, 2024 15:00
Ever heard of a “Conversation Designer”? How about a “Prompt Engineer”? Before the rise of ChatGPT, few people knew about these roles. Yet, these AI pioneers are changing the world of work and how we communicate. Step into their shoes to create your own virtual assistant that utilises complex language
models to understand human interactions, gather information, and generate content based on only a few lines of written instructions. Please bring a
laptop if you wish to follow along live with the build in this interactive lecture, although having your own device is not essential for participation.
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Starting on September 22, 2024 11:00
Research will be made real with hands-on activities, demonstrations and exploration of science, art and more at the Explorathon Extravaganza. With family friendly activities for all ages, learn about how research can have an impact on your life! Venues include University of Aberdeen Zoology Museum, Sir Duncan Rice Library and Cruickshank Botanic Gardens.
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Starting on September 22, 2024 15:00
At the Ugly Animal Preservation Society, we celebrate and explore the incredible biology of the animal kingdom’s most monstrous. What adaptations make them amazing? How did such hideous creatures evolve in the first place? The show features videos, demonstrations and lots and lots of audience participation.
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Starting on September 22, 2024 19:00
What is the best science fiction film of all time? That’s the question posed by terminal Trekki Jamie Gallagher and sci-fi cynic Simon Watt at this event. Join them as they delve into the movie archives and debate the cinematic merits (and scientific oversights) of some of their favourite science fiction flicks.
Is ‘E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial’ more plausible than ‘Alien’? Does 1985’s ‘Back to the Future’ present a more intriguing depiction of time travel than 2020’s ‘Tenet’? And is ‘The Matrix’ so iconic that we can forgive its sub-par sequels? Bring your smart phone to play along and have your say!
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Starting on September 23, 2024 11:00
Join us as we explore the amazing beaches that surround the Greyhope Bay Centre! During this guided beach walk, we’ll discover what has been washed up on the shore by the late summer tides. We’ll also spend some time identifying your finds and learning more about the creatures that call our coast home. What will you find?
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Starting on September 23, 2024 18:30
There are several different types of diabetes, the most common being Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. Despite how common they are accurate diagnosis remains challenging, meaning the treatments patients receive, if any, are suboptimal. The capabilities of artificial intelligence (AI) present significant opportunities for advancing scientific research and discovery. We will discuss the exciting new uses of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in research and how we are using AI to develop tests for different sub-types of diabetes.
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Starting on September 23, 2024 19:30
Join Scientist and TV presenter, Professor James Logan, for an eye-opening talk on the future of disease detection! Discover how scientists are tapping into the incredible scent-detection abilities of insects and dogs to identify illnesses; from training dogs to sniff out malaria to using insects as natural disease detectors, this session will reveal the innovative techniques transforming medical diagnostics, which could even lead to smart watches of the future alerting you when you are ill.. don’t miss this fascinating glimpse into the power of nature in healthcare.
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Starting on September 24, 2024 16:00
There’s been a murder. A suspect is in police custody. But is the real killer still on the loose? At this immersive event, Forensic Scientists from the Leverhulme Research Centre for Forensic Science and digital story studio Fast Familiar give you the power to change someone’s life. You and your
fellow juror will scrutinise the evidence and use your powers of deduction to reach verdict.
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Starting on September 24, 2024 18:30
What links gases, epidemics, society, and life? They are all complex systems that physicists and mathematicians are deciphering using simple models. Join us to discover how these models shed light on infection spread, viral social contagion, and life’s emergence. Don’t miss this fascinating exploration of complexity through the lens of science!
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Starting on September 24, 2024 19:30
Optical illusions have both an artistic and scientific appeal as they question our perception of reality. This fast paced and demonstration packed talk will explore how the mind can be deceived, and how optical principles, smart materials, and even typographical word play can be exploited in magic effects. The presenter, Dr Matt Pritchard, is a two-time winner of the international “Best Illusion of the Year Contest”.
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Starting on September 25, 2024 18:30
Discover the ground-breaking contributions of the University of Aberdeen to Mars exploration and how they are going to pave the way for future human exploration. Learn how Aberdeen’s scientists will produce liquid water, oxygen and fuel on Mars, and how they are helping to unlock the mysteries of the Red Planet. Join us for a fascinating journey through space, science, and the future of planetary exploration.
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Starting on September 25, 2024 19:00
Got an eye for detail and a knack for knowing whodunnit? Put your detective skills to the test as you enter the RGU forensic lab for an evening of crime, clues and curiosity. With the help of Dr Wendy Deegan, you’ll analyse the evidence, piece together the case, and learn more about how the professionals use analytical chemistry, forensic toxicology, and ever-evolving DNA techniques to uncover the truth and find the culprit. Please note that as this is an over 18s event the crime will be of a serious nature and not for the faint-hearted!
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Starting on September 25, 2024 19:00
Previously known as Cabaret of Dangerous ideas, this event is a blend of controversial academic research, audience interaction, and a dash of comedy. Join us to hear from academics about the latest ideas that push boundaries, challenge assumptions and take us into the realm of dangerous ideas!
Event organised in collaboration with Explorathon.
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Starting on September 26, 2024 19:00
Feeling happy, sad, frustrated, overwhelmed or scunnered? Then this talk is for you. We will look at what emotions actually are and why emotions are a critical part of brain functioning. We’ll consider what science tells us about emotions to answer a range of different questions: How does our brain create emotions? What would happen if we just had feel good emotions? How can we best respond to difficult emotions?
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Starting on September 27, 2024 14:00
Join Dr Chris Croly to explore people and places associated with scientific advances around the city centre. Aberdeen has been associated with a number of scientific advances over the centuries – we will explore the people and places associated with these advances. Tour starts outside Marischal College.
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