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Seasonality and Illegality in the Early Modern Atlantic

UHI Institute for Northern Studies: second seminar in the Public Seminar Series 2024-25.

Monday 11 November 2024 7:00 pm

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Kings, Peasants and Places of Power: Control of the Assembly in Mediaeval Norway Seminar

First session in the UHI Institute for Northern Studies Seminar Series 2024-25

Tuesday 1 October 2024 7:00 pm

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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

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Prof Gary Younge: Comrades of colour, making alliances

Join us for the public talk from award-winning journalist, Prof Gary Younge. Gary will consider the impact of abolitionist Robert Wedderburn.

Saturday 28 September 2024 12:00 pm

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Black Radicalism and Robert Wedderburn with Prof Hakim Adi

Join us for a thought-provoking event on Black Radicalism and the influential figure Robert Wedderburn, featuring the esteemed Professor Hakim Adi.

Friday 27 September 2024 9:00 am

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Sci-Fi Snobbery

What is the best science fiction film of all time? That’s the question posed by terminal Trekki Jamie Gallagher and sci-fi cynic Simon Watt.

Sunday 22 September 2024 7:00 pm

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Explorathon @ The Riverside Museum

Join us at the Riverside Museum and take part in a range of interactive table-top activities which offer a unique opportunity to see behind the scenes of cutting-edge research and celebrate the innovation making a difference to your everyday life.

Friday 27 September 2024 12:00 pm

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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

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Adventures with Micro:Bits

Join us for a fun interactive maker’s workshop and build your very own micro:bit environmental sensor.

Sunday 22 September 2024 2:00 pm

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Adventures with Micro:Bits

Join us for a fun interactive maker’s workshop and build your very own micro:bit environmental sensor.

Saturday 21 September 2024 2:00 pm

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Superhero Science

An interactive science talk exploring the real science of superheroes and their powers. 

Sunday 22 September 2024 2:00 pm

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Images of Impact Exhibition

Discover how Science & Engineering research at University of Glasgow is impacting the real world, with this specially curated images exhibition.

Monday 16 September 2024 8:00 am

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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

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Grand Opera: Who owns a melody?

On Saturday 21 September, the ‘Salonorchester’ will perform arranged versions of Vincenzo Bellini’s famous opera ‘Norma’, condensing the four and a half-hour long opera into just 12 minutes. This short talk by Prof Martin Kretschmer explores the legal and historical implications of turning a whole opera into a catchy selection of hits. What is a work? What kind of control can an author or publisher exercise over what other people do with their music? Watch the live performances at 1pm and 2pm and explore the background at this short talk at 1.30pm.  

Saturday 21 September 2024 1:30 pm

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Creative interventions on family archives: using past photographs to re-connect with our past

Enjoy storytelling, guided writing and art, using photographs to reconnect with the past 

Saturday 21 September 2024 10:30 am

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Glasgow Pandemic 1832

Dive into Glasgow’s 1832 cholera crisis through an interactive board game, treating patients and exploring historical health challenges. 

Saturday 21 September 2024 11:00 am

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Fakery, forgery and Robert Burns

Discover the trial of ‘Antique’ Smith, accused of forging Burns manuscripts, and try your hand at aging paper and quill writing in our workshop.

Sunday 22 September 2024 2:00 pm

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Explore and Discover – Family Fun Day

Come and explore the wonderful worlds of art and science in our Family Fun Day, packed with exciting hands-on activities suitable for all.

Saturday 7 September 2024 11:00 am

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Music for a Medieval Roman

Explore music through the Middle Ages at this group singing workshop. 

Sunday 22 September 2024 11:00 am

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Creative interventions on family archives: using past photographs to re-connect with our past

Enjoy storytelling, guided writing, and art, using photographs to reconnect with the past. 

Saturday 21 September 2024 10:00 am

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Glasgow Pandemic 1832

Dive into Glasgow’s 1832 cholera crisis through an interactive board game, treating patients and exploring historical health challenges. 

Saturday 21 September 2024 11:00 am

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Explorathon @ Doors Open Day

From cutting-edge engineering to arts and humanities, discover the inspiring research happening on your doorstep, with family-friendly activities and exhibits.

Sunday 22 September 2024 12:00 pm

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Explorathon @ Doors Open Day

From cutting-edge engineering to arts and humanities, discover the inspiring research happening on your doorstep, with family-friendly activities and exhibits.

Saturday 21 September 2024 12:00 pm

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Castlemilk Explorathon Community Day

Join researchers from the University of Glasgow and community partners for hands-on activites for all ages, exploring everything from science and engineering to hiphop and art!

Friday 27 September 2024 2:30 pm

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Fully Booked – Science & The City: walking tour

Join us on a walking tour of Aberdeen city centre and discover the people and places associated with scientific advances

Friday 27 September 2024 2:00 pm

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Cafe Controversial – Ideas about Death

Come into the realm of Dangerous Ideas, blending research, audience interaction and a dash of comedy.

Wednesday 25 September 2024 7:00 pm

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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

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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

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The Orkney and Shetland Cancer Gene: Discovery and Lessons

Professor Zosia Miedzybrodzka will discuss research which has identified cancer genes in families in Orkney and Shetland, and the impacts for cancer screening in the future.

Wednesday 18 September 2024 7:00 pm

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Doors Open Day: Institute of Medical Sciences

Discover the Institute of Medical Sciences during Doors Open Day 2024 with guided tours and fun activities.

Saturday 7 September 2024 10:00 am

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Scotland’s Prehistoric Geometry

Dr Richard Hepworth-Young explores the maths behind the prehistoric carved stone balls which have been discovered across Britain and Ireland.

Wednesday 4 September 2024 7:00 pm

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Illusion Night

Take part in interactive experiences and demonstrations featuring visual illusions and research techniques including mobile eye-tracking and virtual reality

Wednesday 21 August 2024 7:00 pm

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