School visit: seaside science
The P4/5 class from Coaltown of Balgonie primary school came to explore the wildlife of the East Sands rock pools with Dr David Ferrier.
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Why do birds build nests? – Pop-up science at Edinburgh International Science Festival
Lauren Guillette, Sophie Edwards and Alexis Breen spent two days at the Edinburgh International Science Festival as part of the pop-up science event.
I’m ready for my close up…
Skills training for budding filmmakers from the ranks of staff and postgraduate students.
Science Discovery Day
The Sea Mammal Research Unit had a popular display at the University of St Andrews Science Discovery Day - about 700 people came to the event!
Big noses at Dundee Science Centre
Members of the Sound and Movement Tags Group participated in an outreach event at the Dundee Science Centre as part of their Animal Day on Saturday 13th February (it was World Whale Day).
Making media and resources for public engagement
A new resource with information about people and departments who can help you to make all kinds of public engagement materials.
‘Hopeless’ pairings – why do they do it?
Following Dr David Shuker’s talk to the Dutch Entomological Society in December, Dutch Biology paper ‘bionieuws’ published a piece about his analysis of ‘hopeless pairings’. That is to say, why do some animals form…
Science for everyone – because it matters!
A new university-affiliated blog www.researchillustration.uk presents the work of early career researchers at the University of St Andrews through graphics, illustrations and art.
Lego meets Biology at ResearchLIVE!
The CBESS team at the University of St Andrews joined fellow researchers at ResearchLIVE! in St Andrews. ResearchLIVE! was part of European Researchers’ Night 2015 where over 300 researchers all over Europe joined…
Mud to mammals!
The Sediment Ecology Research Group (Mud Lab) and the Sea Mammal Research Unit (SMRU) at the University of St Andrews joined forces for the Dundee Science Festival. We spent a fun-filled afternoon at Menzies Community…