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Scientists plan to unlock potential of protists

Scientists at SAMS' Culture Collection of Algae and Protozoa will be central to the research effort
Scientists at SAMS' Culture Collection of Algae and Protozoa will be central to the research effort
Scientists plan to unlock potential of protists

A new collaboration will tackle major technical challenges currently limiting protist genomics, helping to unlock the potential of protist research for biomanufacturing, sustainable agriculture and environmental applications. 

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The teams from CCAP (Scotland) and CCAC (Germany) spent a week together at SAMS

Fri, Sep 11, '26

Algal collections make new connections

Visiting curator praises SAMS lab as one of the world's best

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SAMS BSc Marine Science graduates celebrate with SAMS Board Chair Stuart Monro and SAMS Director Nick Owens

Fri, Sep 4, '26

Record number of students graduate from SAMS

Keynote speaker tells graduates they have a 'superpower'

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SAMS Director Prof Nick Owens, left, and Associate Director for Science and External Engagement Prof Elizabeth Cottier-Cook welcome Brendan O'Hara MP to SAMS. On Mr O'Hara's arrival, there was an exchange of tartans - the MP was presented with a SAMS Ocean Explorer tie and Prof. Cottier-Cook received a Greenland tartan serape.

Wed, Aug 5, '26

MP discovers SAMS' Greenland credentials

Argyll and Bute MP and Greenland enthusiast Brendan O'Hara visits SAMS

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ACES Stars: Yuliia Buhlak

Mon, Jan 5, '26

Sign up for SAMS Open Day

Mon, Sep 1, '25