Cafe Controversial

Challenge your thinking at Cafe Controversial

Wednesday 24 September 2025 7:00 pm

Cafe Sci – What really shapes our health & wellbeing?

Explore how our everyday lives and the communities in which we live, work and play impact on our health and well-being.

Wednesday 10 September 2025 7:00 pm

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

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

Doors Open Day Dundee – Hawkhill House Guided Tours

The oldest building on the University of Dundee campus, Hawkhill House is an 18th century residence with many interesting features. It was also the birthplace of Sir James Alfred Ewing, pioneering engineer and codebreaker.

Sunday 29 September 2024 3:00 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

Researchers at Work: Tours of the ARC

Join us for tours of the University of Glasgow Advanced Research Centre, led by scientists, researchers and University of Glasgow staff. Find out what research is happening within the ARC. 

Wednesday 21 August 2024 12:30 pm