Library Researcher Residencies Can you be an ethical consumer on the Western Isles? Friday 1 October 2021 3:00 pm Library Researcher Residencies Growing Against Inequalities: Lunchtime Climate Talk Friday 1 October 2021 1:00 pm Dripping drops of evolution Come along to a virtual lab tour to discover more about enzyme development technology Thursday 23 September 2021 3:00 pm Sound Thought Join Sound Thought for an evening of ambient sound Saturday 25 September 2021 7:30 pm How to Stay Sharp In these Borrow a Researcher sessions, Alan Gow explores the ways in which you can keep your brain sharp! Thursday 23 September 2021 10:30 am So you think you know your body?! Did you know that we can “see” and “feel” our body with the mind’s eye – in our brain? Friday 24 September 2021 10:30 am Training your robot pet! Join us for an exciting and interactive exploration into the programming of robots Saturday 25 September 2021 10:30 am Why do some people find being social so difficult? Some people find being social very difficult – why is this? Tuesday 21 September 2021 10:00 am Images of Research Exhibition Images of Research is an annual competition and touring exhibition that aims to highlight the research conducted at University of Strathclyde, through striking imagery. Tuesday 21 September 2021 Understanding Online Abuse: an Artificial Intelligence Challenge Tuesday 21 September 2021 6:30 pm RuPaul’s Drag Race: A Charisma Uniqueness Nerve and Talent Social Herstory Join Dr Gemma Flynn in the Interior Illusions Lounge (Zoom) for a sociological deep dive into the pop culture behemoth that is RuPaul’s Drag Race. Thursday 23 September 2021 6:00 pm Climate Change across the World Climate Change Debate for Primary Schools Friday 24 September 2021 10:00 am #MyCallToTheWorld Visit digital billboards and phone kiosks in various cities across the country and hear young people’s testimonies voicing what they want to change for the future of the world. Monday 20 September 2021 European Research Showcase Friday 24 September 2021 European BioBlitz Join an epic race for wildlife this September as citizens across Europe take part in the worlds’ first 48 hour continental BioBlitz! Friday 24 September 2021 Meet the Researcher – Europe edition Gain a better understanding of STEM research careers and the European Union with these short videos created by the University of Malta and featuring researchers from across Europe. Monday 13 September 2021 HERStory Makers Vote for your most inspirational female researcher in this pan-Scotland competition. Tuesday 7 September 2021 Tour of Institute of Medical Sciences – University of Aberdeen Join Researchers from the University of Aberdeen’s Institute of Medical Sciences as they give a tour of facilities. Sunday 26 September 2021 2:00 pm Project Real: How good are you at spotting fake news? In the age of information, how can we tell what is true and what is false? Wednesday 22 September 2021 7:00 pm Why don’t women talk more in video games? A workshop on gender balance in video game dialogue Thursday 23 September 2021 12:00 pm Stars and Spectra Music meets science in this concert designed to help learn about how light is important to Astronomers. Sunday 26 September 2021 5:00 pm StAMP Brass Weekend The StAMP Brass Weekend is for young brass players from Fife and Clackmannanshire who play any brass instrument. Friday 24 September 2021 6:00 pm Bannockburn Bioblitz A free to attend wildlife event for everyone (children, adults, families!) on Saturday 25th September in Bannockburn, Scotland Saturday 25 September 2021 11:00 am Thing of the week/day What ‘thing’ will we meet today? Wednesday 1 September 2021 11:00 am Scottish Research Showcase Be inspired by watching a different researcher explains their research every 15 minutes! Simply go to @ernscot on Twitter on the 17th and watch as we tweet new content every 15 minutes Friday 17 September 2021 9:00 am Bright Club St Andrews Join us for Bright Club, the thinking person’s comedy night, where researchers become stand-up comedians. Wednesday 22 September 2021 6:30 pm The Psychology Cooking Show Worried about the effect your diet is having on the environment, but don’t know where to start with sustainable alternatives? Tess and Lara are here to help you take that first step. Monday 20 September 2021 6:00 pm Making Nano Work for Us Discover more about the world of nano-technology in this interactive workshop Thursday 23 September 2021 4:30 pm The Living Laboratory Presents: IMAGinE – How can medical imaging be used for personalised medicine? Ever wanted to know more about medical imaging: How do you generate images of the body? How can new technology take information from these images and make treatments more specific to the patient, which is known as personalised medicine? What does any of this have to do with Govan? Tuesday 21 September 2021 7:00 pm Futures of Scotland: Post-COVID Recovery Scenario planning for a post-COVID Scotland Thursday 23 September 2021 6:00 pm The Great Immune Escape! Do YOU have what it takes to sneak past the human immune system? Find out in this infectiously-fun escape game! Suitable for age 12+ Tuesday 21 September 2021 7:00 pm Spanish & Italian language taster: Mediterranean diet and lifestyles Dip into some Spanish and Italian language at this free taster, exploring Mediterranean diet and lifestyles Saturday 25 September 2021 10:30 am Why Do Historic Places Matter? Emotional Attachments to Urban Heritage Historic urban places matter economically, environmentally and socially. But more than that, people love historic places in towns and cities. But why? Friday 17 September 2021 3:30 pm Glasgow Skeptics: The Epistemic Nightmare of Engaging with Climate Trolls This face-to-face event presented by the Glasgow Skeptics explores the challenges of misinformation and debate about climate change online. Thursday 23 September 2021 7:15 pm Bugs, Bees, Plants and the Great Outdoors This webinar will hear about a range of exciting school-based projects all of which have their roots in sustainability. Monday 20 September 2021 4:00 pm Spinning a Yarn about Chemistry Calling all knitters! Join the University of Glasgow for a live, chemistry-inspired knitting session on Zoom. Wednesday 22 September 2021 5:30 pm Starting University? Don’t forget to pack your good sleeping habits Learn how to safeguard and improve your sleeping habits based on recent research findings at the University of Glasgow. Wednesday 22 September 2021 6:30 pm Discovering Pain Circuits in the Spinal Cord More than a third of adults in the UK are affected by chronic pain. Discover the latest research into the spinal cord, which could help develop new pain-relieving treatments. Tuesday 21 September 2021 2:00 pm How to win a national maths competition with just your smartphone, a curious mind, and a keen eye! Learn what makes a winning entry in the “maths inside” photo competition at this interactive workshop. Thursday 23 September 2021 6:00 pm Explorathon Pub Quiz Join us for the first ever online Explorathon Pub Quiz! Prizes to be won. Thursday 23 September 2021 7:00 pm Tour of School of Biological Sciences Shellfish Laboratory & Aquarium – University of Aberdeen Join Researchers from the University of Aberdeen’s School of Biological Sciences as they give a tour of the shellfish laboratory and aquarium Saturday 25 September 2021 10:00 am Love, Heartache and Hope Parents of young people with mental illness inspire and encourage us with their stories. Thursday 23 September 2021 7:30 pm Scot Land: dreaming of the future of landscapes, space, and culture Online panel discussion examining ownership of Scotland’s landscape, both imaginary and practical Monday 20 September 2021 5:00 pm Why we should love hackers and how we stop damaging privacy and security This virtual roundtable will bring together people with different perspectives on hackers. Wednesday 22 September 2021 2:00 pm Schools Workshop – 100 Years of Insulin Join the University of Aberdeen’s Rowett Institute from the 13- 23 September 2021 for a virtual workshop celebrating the discovery of Insulin. Monday 13 September 2021 The Cabaret of Dangerous Ideas: Toilets, Torture & Mean Girls Three top academics, three dangerous ideas and your host comedian Susan Morrison. Thursday 23 September 2021 7:30 pm Meet the Scientist – Marine mammals in the Firth of Forth An online meet the Scientist event covering the Firth of Forth, the abundant sealife and how you can help contribute towards research aiming to conserve them. Thursday 23 September 2021 7:00 pm Evolving Ourselves with Unnatural Selection Interact with our online world where your choices could potentially change our future biological habitats Friday 24 September 2021 4:00 pm Meet Marine Scientists: Humans and the Deep-Sea Come and meet deep-sea scientists, learn about deep seafloor ecosystems and why they are important Saturday 25 September 2021 10:00 am Aberdeen Science Centre Takeover Join researchers from the University of Aberdeen and take part in hands on activities and demonstrations as they showcase research at Aberdeen Science Centre. Saturday 18 September 2021 10:00 am Aberdeen Science Centre Takeover Join researchers from the University of Aberdeen and take part in hands on activities and demonstrations as they showcase research at Aberdeen Science Centre. Saturday 25 September 2021 10:00 am Heal & Harrow: Rachel Newton and Lauren McColl (WayWORD Festival) Singer and harpist Rachel Newton and fiddle player Lauren MacColl discuss and share some of their new multi-disciplinary work, Heal & Harrow Wednesday 22 September 2021 6:00 pm Nature Writing Workshop with Zakiya McKenzie (WayWord Festival) Write about nature at this creative writing workshop. Sunday 26 September 2021 11:30 am Writing & Nature: Alice Tarbuck & Jessica J. Lee (WayWORD Festival) Authors Jessica J. Lee and Alice Tarbuck discuss the purpose of nature writing in our changing climate Saturday 25 September 2021 2:30 pm Climate Change with STEM Poets (WayWORD Festival) Members of the STEM Poets group and the Scottish Writers Centre make climate realities clear and present Friday 24 September 2021 11:30 am Writing Life & Death: Nomi Eve & Emily Utter (WayWORD Festival) Join us for a conversation with writers working in healthcare settings Thursday 23 September 2021 1:00 pm Screening of Aberdeen Women’s Alliance Witches Walking Tour (WayWORD Festival) Alison McCall of Aberdeen Women’s Alliance delves not only into Aberdeen’s dramatic witch trials and executions, but the real people behind the stories. Tuesday 21 September 2021 7:30 pm Verbal Remedies Launch (WayWORD Festival) Students from the University of Aberdeen’s Creative Writing for Medics course launch Verbal Remedies IV, a chapbook of their latest writing, with readings and discussion. Monday 20 September 2021 5:30 pm What went wrong when the AI got it wrong? Consider what, or who, is responsible when the AI gets it wrong at this interactive online event. Wednesday 15 September 2021 12:30 pm Pecha Kucha – Science in our Lives Find out about the latest scientific discoveries coming from Scottish Universities. Wednesday 22 September 2021 6:00 pm Pecha Kucha – Engineering & Technology in our Lives Find out about the latest engineering and technology research coming from Scottish Universities. Wednesday 15 September 2021 6:00 pm Rescheduled Pecha Kucha – Arts, Culture & Humanities in our Lives Hear about how arts, culture and humanities research is impacting on our lives. Thursday 16 September 2021 6:00 pm
