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Join us for the Ig Nobel ceremony, streamed live to Aberdeen on Saturday 13th March. Your Master of Ceremonies for the evening in Aberdeen will be Dr Alun Hughes, Bone Group Researcher and acclaimed stand-up performer at previous research gatherings including the prestigious international meeting of the American Society of Cell Biology.

The Ig Nobel Awards honour achievements that will make you laugh, and then make you think. All are taken from the world of academic and scientific research. This year's winners will be explaining:

• how your underwear could save you from certain death
• why you should always keep a look out for flirtatious ostriches
• how to avoid problems when using the word 'The'
• what is the best way to avoid sword-swallowing injuries

among other fascinating topics. More information at www.abdn.ac.uk/science/ignobel/

The event is free but booking is essential. Please contact Jill Burnett on 01224 273874 or email events@abdn.ac.uk to reserve your free place(s).

This event is part of our National Science and Engineering Week Programme, which is available for download at www.abdn.ac.uk/science/nsew/