CLIMATE WEEK NORTH EAST
Saturday 18th MArch Fraserburgh Cycle with Aberdeenshire Rangers Host: Aberdeenshire Council Location: Fraserburgh Time: 11am
Enjoy a pleasant 14 mile cycle along quiet roads on the outskirts of Fraserburgh and back along the Formartine & Buchan Way. This route is deemed moderate, so some cycling experience is necessary. Free event for adults only. Booking is essential. Meeting Point: Fraserburgh Esplanade - Nearest postcode: AB43 9TB Contact: Banff & Buchan Ranger 01261 813299 banffandbuchan.ranger@aberdeenshire.org.uk
Science and Climate Change in an Alternative Facts World Host: University of Aberdeen Location: Zoology Lecture Hall, Zoology Building. Time: 10am-12pm
During British Science Week and Climate Week, it is an appropriate time to examine the role of science, and our understanding of climate change, in a world where alternative facts are seen by some to have the same currency as real facts. There will be a panel including: Prof Piers Forster, University of Leeds; Prof Terry Dawson, Kings College London; Dr Jo House, University of Bristol; Prof Pete Smith, University of Aberdeen; Cllr Dr Martin Ford, Aberdeenshire Councillor, among others.
British Science Week Discovery Day
Host: Aberdeen Science Centre Location: Aberdeen Science Centre, 179 Constitution Street, Aberdeen Time: 10am-4pm Join us from 10am-4pm on the 18 March for a day of spectacular discovery! With researchers from the University of Aberdeen, RGU and more, and visitors from Techfest and beyond this day is sure to be packed full of family friendly fun, activities, and shows! Donation of ÂŁ1 on door. http://aberdeensciencecentre.org/events/british-science-week-discovery-day/
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