Bringing Tourism Research to Life with Digital Technology

Experts from UHI North, West and Hebrides will host an engaging workshop demonstrating how multiple digital technologies can enhance tourism research. Perfect for students interested in technology, archaeology or tourism

Thursday 19 June 2025 9:40 am

British Merchants, Swedish Trade and the Foundation of Colonial Power by Dr Adam Grimshaw

This event was a lecture in the UHI Institute for Northern Studies Public Seminar Series. The paper was given by Dr Adam Grimshaw and a recording is available on our You Tube Channel.

Thursday 29 May 2025 7:00 pm

Explorathon at Glasgow Doors Open Day

From cutting-edge engineering to arts and humanities, dip into the fantastic research happening on your doorstep, with family-friendly activities and exhibits as part of the Scotland-wide “Explorathon” festival, in partnership with Glasgow Doors Open Days. Free, drop-in.

Saturday 20 September 2025 12:00 pm

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

Our World from Space

“Our World From Space” is an outreach and engagement project funded by the UK Space Agency and NERC, that aims to share with local schools and the public how scientists can enhance our understanding of our planet’s changing environment through satellite data and space technology, focusing on oceanic and coastal regions, climate change impacts, and ecosystem shifts. This initiative aims to equip future generations with knowledge and awareness of satellite technology while inspiring active participation in environmental stewardship.

Tuesday 1 October 2024 1:00 pm

Among the Layers of the Land with Professor Frank Rennie

This talk will focus on the topic of the above book, which looks at the many ways we think about land and landscape.

Thursday 27 March 2025

Age of Wolf and Wind: The Viking Age Settlement of Iceland with Dr Davide Zori

Public seminar event

Thursday 27 February 2025 7:00 pm