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

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

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

Fully Booked – The Ugly Animal Show

Celebrate and explore the incredible biology of the animal kingdom’s most monstrous

Sunday 22 September 2024 3:00 pm

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

Native Oysters! Valuing Scotland’s coastal environments through place-names, stories and songs

Come and find out with us the value of coastal environments within Scotland, both to ecosystems and people!

Saturday 23 September 2023 2:00 pm