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Join us for a day of family-friendly fun celebrating research at the University of Aberdeen.
Join us for a family friendly day with more than 20 interactive, hands-on activities from researchers across the universities where you can discover the life changing impact of research from the University of Aberdeen.
Research Groups taking part include:
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Geosciences |
'Small but mighty' - The fascinating world of microfossils & 3D virtual reality of glaciers |
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Medicine & Medical Sciences |
Viral visions - the world of gut viruses & Microscopic Monsters |
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Chemistry |
Hydrogen - the fuel of tomorrow |
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The Rowett Institute |
Visit the mini-mart |
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Engineering |
WeeHoloCam - imaging of microorganisms in the ocean |
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Walter Scott Research Centre |
The making of a Magic Book |
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Modern Languages & Linguistics |
Aberlangs - City of Languages |
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Maths |
Scotland's Prehistoric Geometry |
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Psychology |
The Beuchet Bike |
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Confucius Institute |
Chinese craft activities |
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School of Education |
School uniform and clothing in 2025 |
TechFest will be in attendance with some of their family-friendly STEM activities. In addtion, PhD students from the university will be displaying Images of Research. This initiative has students telling their research through an eye-catching image or decoration. Attendees will be able to vote on the day for their favourite image.
There will be tours to explore our historic campus at:
- 11.15am This is now fully booked
- 12.30pm This is now fully booked
- 1.45pm This is now fully booked
The Zoology Museum will also be open all day.
This Discovery Day is part of a week of activities celebrating the founding of the University of Aberdeen in 1495.
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peru@abdn.ac.uk