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Join us for the centenary celebration of the Zoology Building opened in 1923, and the work by its staff and students.

You may attend all or part of the event, which includes:

Drop in and explore: 10:00 – 16:45

Drop in and explore the Zoology Museum within the Graham Kerr Building any time between 10:00 and 16.45. The Museum visit includes a self-led trail around the collections on the theme of animal migrations, fitting with the Doors Open theme of ‘We’re all here: diversity and diaspora’. Enjoy free refreshments and be introduced to a new book about the history of Glasgow Zoology and an associated website.

Lecture on ‘The Transformation of Glasgow Zoology’: 10.00 and 14.00

Professor Roger Downie describes the life and work of Glasgow Zoology’s founder, Sir John Graham Kerr, including his hazardous expeditions to South America, his career in Glasgow with the construction of the Zoology Building, including its museum, then his life as an MP representing the Scottish Universities where he attempted to persuade the navy to camouflage its ships using biological principles. The lecture then outlines the transformation of Glasgow Zoology since Kerr’s time.

Take a Guided Tour: 11:15, 12:15, 15:15

Join a guided tour of the Graham Kerr Building. This will enable you to access additional areas that you cannot see without a tour, such as the refurbished teaching laboratory, the library, and the Zoology Museum.

Tours are numbers-limited and start at: 11.15; 12.15; 15.15. Please book your time using the Glasgow Doors Open Days Festival website.

Sounds of Restoration: Oyster Habitats in Scotland’s Nature Transformation Workshop

Embark on a journey of nature restoration in Glasgow! Immerse yourself in the transformative sounds of oyster habitats, connecting the dots between research, marine site restoration, and the ever-evolving nature of Scotland. Learn about oyster habitats and how crucial these are for marine restoration. Face a timed orientation challenge, guided only by sound to navigate evolving landscapes and create visual representations of the sounds encountered through drawing. This collaborative effort brings together researchers from the School of Biodiversity, One Health & Veterinary Medicine at the University of Glasgow and the passionate advocates of Wild Bannockburn, a grassroots environmental initiative. There is a historical link: Graham Kerr was particularly interested in the regeneration of Scotland’s oyster fishery.