Weaving the Strands: An Oral History Interview Workshop for Secondary Teachers of History, Modern Studies and Social Sciences

Schools in the Highlands and Islands have the wonderful resources of their communities at hand. This workshop will look at how we can enable intergenerational communication – how we can get children speaking to older generations and gathering their stories, and how to weave them into a narrative of place, helping them to understand the lived experience of their communities, past, present and future.

Thursday 12 June 2025 4:00 pm

Outdoor Adventures for Health and Well-Being; People, Place and Planet

Online event for S4-S6 pupils, June 11, 11am -12pm

Wednesday 11 June 2025 11:00 am

Online Early Careers Research Sessions

Researchers at SAMS will contribute to  remote class sessions for school learners about their research and journey into their respective fields. Topics for this are flexible, depending on suitable dates. This can include diving into research on:

• Marine mammals
• Oceanography
• Development of marine robotics
• Seaweed and algae
• Microbiology
• Marine policy and conservation

Wednesday 26 March 2025 9:00 am

For the Love of Whales

In collaboration with Developing the Young Workforce, Hebridean Whale and Dolphin Trust, British Divers Marine Life Rescue and Whale and Dolphin Conservation, SAMS is organising cetacean themed events, for the rural High Schools of Tobermory, Isle of Mull, and the Isle of Tiree. This will provide a holistic perspective of marine mammals on the West coast of Scotland, through many different activities, based on the research of SAMS and HWDT, alongside citizen science contributions.

Monday 1 September 2025 9:00 am

Girls do Physics

The Girls Do Physics event at SAMS is designed to inspire and empower underrepresented genders in physics-based roles by introducing them to the exciting world of marine research and careers. Participants will explore how physics is applied in oceanography, climate science, and marine technology through interactive workshops, hands-on experiments, and discussions with leading scientists. This event aims to break down barriers, showcase diverse career pathways, and encourage the next generation of physicists to consider the vital role physics plays in understanding and protecting our climate and ocean.

Wednesday 28 May 2025 9:00 am

Cetaceans and Climate Conversations

The Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS) is running an engaging series of online workshops to connect the public with the latest research on how climate change is impacting our local area. Designed for a broad audience, this series aims to make cutting-edge marine science accessible and relevant to anyone interested in understanding the link between ocean health, climate change, and cetacean populations.

Friday 1 March 2024 1:00 pm

Kings, Peasants and Places of Power: Control of the Assembly in Mediaeval Norway Seminar

First session in the UHI Institute for Northern Studies Seminar Series 2024-25

Tuesday 1 October 2024 7:00 pm

Prof Gary Younge: Comrades of colour, making alliances

Join us for the public talk from award-winning journalist, Prof Gary Younge. Gary will consider the impact of abolitionist Robert Wedderburn.

Saturday 28 September 2024 12:00 pm