Partners and Supporters
Our public engagement with research strategy is built on partnership. By working with others we can deliver a better programme and take advantage of more diverse areas of expertise.
The Public Engagement with Research Unit work closely with the University of Aberdeen's Natural History Cente and dot.rural. Partners we also have close links with inlude the British Science Association, the staff of TechFest (based at the Rowett Institute), Satrosphere Science Centre (the first interactive science centre in Scotland), the Aberdeen Maritime Museum and various local media (via our press office).
We are currently working with over twenty partners on various events. These include special activities celebrating national themes including National Science and Engineering Week, as well as the University Festival, and TechFest in September. In addition to these we have various special programmes occuring throughout the year.
dot.rural
dot.rual is the RCUK Digital Economy Hub Focussing on the rural digital economy.
dot.rural believe that rural areas of the U.K can, through the user-led application of digital technology, be more economically, socially and environmentally sustainable.
Natural History Centre
The University of Aberdeen Natural History Centre promotes the importance of the natural environment and biodiversity, whilst addressing the issues of sustainability, to schools, families and public audiences.
Headed up by Marie Fish, the centre has a long history of creative development across a whole range of projects and plays an important role in curriculum enrichment and professional development activities for teachers.
TechFest in September
The TechFest festival is Aberdeen's annual science festival. Events are held around the University campus, Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire.
A vibrant schools programme also accompanies the main festival with dozens of workshops, shows and activities held for thousands of primary and secondary school pupils.
