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New PhD students welcomed into "special" SAMS community

Euan Paterson Research, Students Fri, Nov 6, '26

The 2026 intake of PhD students at SAMS, a partner of UHI

The 2026 intake of PhD students at SAMS, a partner of UHI

New PhD students welcomed into "special" SAMS community

A student who has returned to SAMS, a partner of UHI, to undertake a PhD following an internship has described the “special” community that brought her back. Louise Gao is one of seven postgraduate students who have begun a new academic journey at SAMS. Their topics of study range from marine litter and aquaculture through to human impacts on the deep sea.

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Dalhousie University students CC Ham and Hannah Ho Lung are the first to take part in the exchange programme with SAMS and UHI.

Tue, Nov 3, '26

First student exchange cements Canadian partnership

Canadian exchange students share their SAMS experience

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Prof. Mike Burrows entertained attendees with a presentation on his varied career in marine science

Fri, Oct 9, '26

Colleagues past and present celebrate Prof. Mike Burrows

Climate change scientist described as 'role model' at retirement event

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Masters student Thomas Bartram, left, and Head of SAMS Enterprise Steve Ham, on behalf of Prof. Adam Hughes, picked up prizes at the Converge Awards 2026

Fri, Oct 2, '26

SAMS UHI wins two awards at Converge final

Accolades highlight the innovative science underway at SAMS

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SAMS researchers in the running for Converge awards

Thu, Oct 1, '26

New AI software will revolutionise seabed health checks

Mon, Sep 28, '26

Scientists plan to unlock potential of protists

Mon, Sep 14, '26

Algal collections make new connections

Fri, Sep 11, '26

Record number of students graduate from SAMS

Sun, Sep 6, '26

MP discovers SAMS' Greenland credentials

Thu, Aug 6, '26

Report outlines how changes in plankton will affect ocean productivity

Fri, Jul 31, '26

UK’s world-class research organisations launch new collective

Thu, Jul 9, '26

Scottish trials prepare scientists for Arctic expedition

Tue, Jul 7, '26

School pupils show 'robopreneurial' potential

Mon, Jul 6, '26

Antarctic researcher wins SAMS Student of the Year prize

Wed, Jul 1, '26

Community support essential to growing seaweed industry

Wed, Jul 1, '26

SAMS-led aquaculture innovation project wins collaboration award

Fri, Jun 19, '26

Students name SAMS scientist as top supervisor

Wed, Jun 17, '26

Scientists to investigate how ocean pollutants affect human health

Tue, May 19, '26

New oceanographic array to aid AMOC observations

Mon, May 18, '26

SAMS eDNA researcher awarded Associate Professor title

Mon, Apr 27, '26

Renewables industry leader to open research conference at SAMS

Thu, Apr 9, '26

Transatlantic link-up reflects global interest in renewables research

Thu, Mar 19, '26

University advisors dive in to UHI experience at SAMS

Fri, Mar 13, '26

Scientists race to understand Atlantic climate tipping point

Thu, Mar 12, '26

Sheina Marshall: Celebrating the queen of copepods

Sat, Mar 7, '26

SAMS appoints new Associate Director

Tue, Feb 24, '26

Research breakthrough in survival rate of valuable red seaweed

Wed, Feb 18, '26

Training course designed for era of environmental robotics

Tue, Feb 10, '26

Ocean innovators unite to support marine science research

Mon, Feb 2, '26

World-first landers delve into Dark Oxygen mystery

Wed, Jan 21, '26

ACES Stars: Yuliia Buhlak

Mon, Jan 5, '26

ACES Star: Andrew Richardson

Mon, Jan 5, '26

ACES Stars: Mumtahina Mohammad

Mon, Dec 22, '25

Marine robotics will aid restoration efforts on Scottish loch

Wed, Dec 17, '25

Discovery of ‘muddy squid’ highlights deep-sea knowledge gaps

Tue, Dec 16, '25

Oban to host UK seagrass conference

Wed, Dec 10, '25

SAMS' renewables research recognised at industry awards

Fri, Dec 5, '25

Transatlantic exchange will strengthen Celtic connections

Wed, Dec 3, '25

SAMS remembers former algae curator Michael Turner

Mon, Dec 1, '25

Crowdfunder success prepares ocean robotics game for launch

Wed, Nov 12, '25

Temperature-sensing technology improving safety on snow and ice

Mon, Oct 20, '25

SAMS scientist highlights neurodiversity in academic success

Thu, Oct 9, '25

SAMS welcomes new postgraduate students

Wed, Oct 8, '25

New marine science course to bolster the blue economy

Mon, Oct 6, '25

Mission to save seaweed stocks from the impacts of climate change

Thu, Oct 2, '25

SAMS 'blue economy' scientist awarded UHI professorship

Thu, Sep 25, '25

Crowdfunder aims to give gamers real-world science mission

Wed, Sep 10, '25

Graduation marks end of SAMS student's incredible journey

Mon, Sep 8, '25

Ocean research charity ready to recruit ‘The Ocean’ to its board

Thu, Sep 4, '25

HIE and SAMS join forces to enhance marine science sector

Thu, Sep 4, '25

Sign up for SAMS Open Day

Mon, Sep 1, '25

First seaweed nursery course meets industry need

Thu, Aug 21, '25

Landmark reports outline path to further marine restoration

Tue, Aug 19, '25

Community scooping whale poop to study the diet of whales in Scotland

Wed, Jul 23, '25

UK can become leader in environmental monitoring

Tue, Jul 22, '25

New app will aid flapper skate conservation

Wed, Jul 9, '25

Conservation star named student of the year

Tue, Jul 1, '25

SAMS appoints new Head of Enterprise

Wed, Jun 18, '25

Seaweed species loss prompts UN Ocean Conference call

Fri, Jun 13, '25

SAMS hosts a week of aquaculture innovation

Thu, Jun 12, '25

SAMS joins international ocean observation warning

Fri, Jun 6, '25

Project to explore community-led seaweed farming plan

Wed, Jun 4, '25

Ocean education donation will help inspire young minds

Fri, May 16, '25

SAMS scientist has say on offshore aquaculture plan

Fri, May 16, '25

Loss of seaweeds will affect ocean health

Tue, May 6, '25

Fishers invited to help assess entanglement risk

Mon, May 5, '25

High hopes for solar-powered drone tested at SAMS

Fri, May 2, '25

Biobanking call to protect seaweeds from climate change

Thu, May 1, '25

Facial recognition software to help protect ocean giant

Sat, Apr 5, '25

School pupils step inside giant humpback whale

Wed, Apr 2, '25

Study reveals long-term impacts of deep-sea mining

Wed, Mar 26, '25

Antarctic algae discovery is like finding ‘a forest in a desert’

Mon, Mar 24, '25

Industry and academia meet to chart future of aquaculture

Wed, Mar 12, '25

SAMS joins global effort to grow seaweed sector

Mon, Mar 10, '25

Impact of global record-breaking heatwaves revealed

Fri, Feb 28, '25

Robotics event showcases future of environmental data collection

Tue, Feb 25, '25

Scientists to examine Greenland and North Atlantic tipping points

Fri, Feb 21, '25

Climate change reshuffling species ‘like a deck of cards’

Wed, Jan 29, '25

Plankton science needs old and new methods, say experts

Thu, Jan 30, '25

Climate change already affecting seashore species in Scotland

Thu, Jan 23, '25

New partnership to power next generation of scientists

Mon, Jan 20, '25

SAMS to lead examination into Dark Oxygen discovery

Fri, Jan 17, '25

The Ocean enters the boardroom

Mon, Jan 13, '25

Unique algae collection marks 20 years of growth at SAMS

Tue, Dec 10, '24

Marine robotics student makes a splash with ocean clean-up plan

Mon, Dec 2, '24

SAMS joins Baku Ocean Declaration

Fri, Nov 29, '24

Scientists address sea lice issues at national workshop

Thu, Nov 21, '24

Scientists investigate underwater tsunamis around Antarctica

Tue, Nov 19, '24

Scientists on the hunt for ‘ghost fishing’ gear

Thu, Oct 31, '24

Seaweeds feeling the heat as ocean warms

Wed, Oct 30, '24

Landmark report outlines drone development in research

Thu, Oct 24, '24

New jobs will strengthen SAMS' research capability

Mon, Oct 21, '24

SAMS welcomes new postgraduate students

Tue, Oct 15, '24

Project launched to discover new natural products

Thu, Oct 10, '24

High school Dux wins SAMS science prize

Tue, Oct 8, '24

Time to notice 'invisible' plankton, say scientists

Mon, Sep 30, '24

Student field trip inspires plastic pollution research

Fri, Sep 20, '24

Landmark reports reveal UK seabed carbon storage potential

Thu, Sep 19, '24

SAMS celebrates exceptional students at graduation 2024

Fri, Sep 13, '24

Oban up to the challenge as conference host

Wed, Jan 8, '25

SAMS Director to lead university-wide research

Thu, Sep 5, '24

Scottish-built light sensor reveals ocean discovery

Wed, Sep 4, '24

First Antarctica plant survey could aid conservation efforts

Tue, Aug 6, '24

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