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2013
September
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The history, uses and future of the gardens
Mark Paterson, Curator of the University of Aberdeen’s Cruickshank Botanical Gardens, will lead you on a fascinating journey through its history, provide a captivating insight into the wonderful array of plants and flowers, and their research uses, and discuss what the future of these beautiful gardens holds. Weather dependent, this...
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Flash Fiction Competition
-Be part of Book Week Scotland 2013! Get inspired by four fabulous images from the Special Collections Centre's rare books and archives and write a 500-word short story.
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Print Shop Window: an exhibition of visual satire
-Print Shop Window: An Exhibition of Visual Satire explores the power of cartoons to satirise public figures and stimulate political debate.
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BBC One Show Marty Jopson in Aberdeen for TechFest 2013
Standing on the shoulders of giants: A story told with gravity. Join Dr Marty Jopson, the BBC One Show’s resident scientist as he delves into the story of how Newton came up with his ideas on gravity. From the Ancient Greeks, through Newton’s genius, Marty brings the story bang up...
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Discovery Tours: Ocean Lab- 10 km under the sea
Take a tour round the University of Aberdeen’s OceanLab, the world’s first purpose built ocean-lander laboratory, providing state of the art equipment which allows scientists to explore deep ocean. Hear from scientists conducting cutting edge research from around the world, take part in an evening celebrating marine science with tours,...
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Blogging birds; how computers tell stories about birds roaming our countryside
Discover how state-of-the-art computing science is inspiring and re-connecting people to our natural environment. Leading researchers from dot.rural, University of Aberdeen, will reveal how digital innovations are providing exciting new insights into our natural world. Come along and be surprised at the hidden secrets of our birds and bumblebees, how...
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Synthetic Biology: Are we 'making life better'... or opening a Pandora's box?
Synthetic Biology is a fascinating new subject which combines biology and engineering to create living cells with new desirable functions and traits. Engineering principles and mathematical modelling are used to design and construct, with predictable outcomes, novel gene circuits in previously unrelated cells.
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Are You Talking to Me? What to say when talking to a robot
Robots, mobile phones and computers surround us in our everyday lives. These technologies are continuously advancing, but will there become a time when they are able to make their own decisions and plans without human input? How we communicate with and understand these technologies is becoming increasingly important. Leading researchers...
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Health and Beauty Evening
Join us for an evening’s discussion and presentation from leading researchers in conjunction with complimentary therapies practitioners.
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SCRATCH
-A series of film screenings and workshops that will introduce participants to the traditions of handmade, recycled, and found footage cinemas.