Free summer science fun in Aberdeen (and beyond) for adults, families
and children. There are walks, talks, drop-in sessions taking place. The messy
play sounds like awesome fun.
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| The Winter Gardens at Duthie Park (Great if the weather is bad!) |
Cryptozoology: Science, Pseudoscience or Something Else? A relaxed talk
and Q&A with Dr Charles Paxton, Research Fellow, School of Mathematics and
Statistics at the University of St Andrews. This discussion will explore
the status of cryptozoology and ask whether the hunt for mythical creatures
like the Loch Ness Monster is worthwhile.
The Importance of Character Strengths for Learning and Success. Enjoy
some science with a coffee. Speaker Nicola Gibson will discuss why your intellect is
not the only thing crucial for successful learning - find out more about the
other factors involved. Your personality and the way you navigate your
social environment may be just as important.
The Defamation Act 2013 must be extended to Scotland. Can you join us in
Edinburgh on Thursday 17th July at 5 pm?
We are bringing together lawyers, journalists, bloggers, academics,
authors and members of civil society who would ike to be involved in a campaign
to bring libel reform to Scotland. We want to gather examples of the libel
'chill' where journalists, consumer groups or scientists in Scotland have been
discouraged from publishing on matters in the public interest. We would love to
see as many of you as possible there.
It’s at the Saltire Society at 9 Fountain Close, 22 High Street, Edinburgh,
EH1 1TF at 5.00 pm on Thursday 17th July. Please RVSP to
cpeters@senseaboutscience.org
FOR KIDS AND FAMILIES
Satrosphere are celebrating all things
sport this summer, taking a deeper look at the science behind sport,
competition, and physical activity in our Summer of Sport Science, featuring
Science in a Sport’s Kit!
Our summer programming includes brand new, on-the-floor activities and
challenges testing balance, endurance, speed, strength, reaction, coordination
and rhythm. A new quiz and workshops have been developed exploring a range of
science and sport topics. (Great coffee shop too!)
In partnership with Whale and Dolphin Conservation (WDC), Aberdeen City
Libraries will be holding free children’s events. The activities for children
of all ages will take place in libraries participating in the Wild Dolphins
School Dolphin Trail and will offer an opportunity for children to hold real
dolphin skulls and bones, take part in colouring in activities and find out
more about dolphins from a WDC volunteer.
Join Aberdeen Play Forum's Play Rangers for extra messy play in Union
Terrace Gardens.
Children will be able to play in a muddy puddle, mix up their own 'magic' potions and have fun in the 'Mud Pie' kitchen. You will get wet and messy! Please wear old clothing/waterproofs. Suitable for children of all ages.
Children will be able to play in a muddy puddle, mix up their own 'magic' potions and have fun in the 'Mud Pie' kitchen. You will get wet and messy! Please wear old clothing/waterproofs. Suitable for children of all ages.
Join our Victorian tour guide for an enchanting storytelling tour of the
Royal Deeside exhibition. Then make you own personalised luggage tag ready for
your own summer adventure. Story tours will be held at 10:40am, 11:20am
and 12pm. Sign-up on the day. All activities are free and drop-in. They
are aimed at families with primary school aged children, but everyone is
welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times
Join the Duthie Park Rangers and Special Guests for an afternoon of
fabulous family fun!
Not interested in a talk? Why not visit Aberdeen Maritime Museum, the Cruickshank
Botanic Gardens or Duthie Park (all COMPLETELY FREE)! There
are organised walks taking place around Aberdeen
all summer. There is a small cost for them but you might find something
new!
Tune in to Shmu FM at 2-3 on a Tuesday (or listen again
online) to hear the new TALKING SCIENCE Radio show and hear about
the latest science in Aberdeen along with news, competitions and science you
can try at home!
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