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

The Transformation of Glasgow Zoology

Celebrate the centenary of the Zoology Building with a day filled with activities. Explore the Zoology Museum, attend a lecture on the history and transformation of Glasgow Zoology, take a guided tour of the historic Graham Kerr Building, and join a workshop on oyster habitats and nature restoration.

Saturday 21 September 2024 10:00 am

Explorathon Discovery Day

Join researchers as they Make Research Real with hands-on activities, demonstrations and exploration of science, art and more.

Sunday 22 September 2024 10:00 am

EXPLORATHON @ Dundee Science Centre

Researchers from the University of St Andrews and beyond will be taking over Dundee Science Centre for the day and are looking forward to meeting our invited guests from across Fife and Tayside.

Saturday 30 September 2023 9:00 am

Glasgow Doors Open Day at Clarice Pears School of Health and Wellbeing

The West End has another new resident. We invite you to come and see inside the new Clarice Pears building home to the School of Health and Wellbeing, visit Glasgow’s Health exhibition and be part of the 100 years of public health celebrations in Byres Community Hub.

Saturday 16 September 2023 10:00 am

Doors Open Day Weekend

Explore the fantastic range of research happening at the University of Glasgow and beyond with two afternoons of table-top activities and exhibits in the Advanced Research Centre.

Saturday 16 September 2023 12:00 pm

Explorathon Extravaganza! @ the ARC

School’s out but we have lots to entertain young and old minds alike this weekend in the ARC!

Friday 22 September 2023 12:00 pm