Sponsors and Supporters

Major energy sector multinationals and north-east business organisations have thrown their weight behind Europe’s largest celebration of science when it comes to Aberdeen in September 2012.

Organised by the British Science Association, the University of Aberdeen and Techfest-Setpoint, the British Science Festival brings more than 350 of the UK’s top scientists, engineers and commentators together to discuss the latest developments in science and technology with the public.

The Principal Sponsors of the event are BP and Shell U.K. Limited, Lead Sponsors and Supporters are Aberdeen City Council, the Department for Business Innovation and Skills, the Society of Petroleum Engineers, The University of Aberdeen and the Scottish Government.
Marathon Oil is the Major Sponsor or the festival and ACSEF (Aberdeen City and Shire Economic Future) is the Core Supporter.

Other Festival Sponsors and Supporters include Saudi Aramco, Centrica Energy, Event Scotland, Chevron, Balmoral and Robert Gordon University while the media partner is the Press and Journal.

Glen Cayley, Vice President – Technical, Shell U.K. Limited, said: “Shell are very excited that the British Science Festival is coming to Aberdeen and proud to have been able to play a part in bringing it here.  We are sure that it will give a huge boost to science, technology, engineering and maths - subjects that are vital, not just to our industry, but to the whole country.  Aberdeen is a centre of science excellence, so it is wonderful that the Festival will be here.”

Tim Smith, Vice President, Communications & External Affairs, BP North Sea, said: “The British Science Festival offers an unrivalled opportunity to showcase some of the scientific talent and ingenuity that we have both in Aberdeen and throughout Scotland. I am delighted that BP are supporting the return of this major festival to Aberdeen, after an absence of nearly 50 years, putting Scotland once again at the heart of scientific activity and debate.”