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Inaugural lecture mixes science with travel
Inaugural lecture mixes science with travel
A scientist at the Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS) who has played a key role in exploring the issue of microplastics in our oceans has been officially welcomed into the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) professoriate. Professor Bhavani Narayanaswamy gave her inaugural professorial lecture: A traveller’s tales: From Kolkata to the deep-sea in front of a capacity audience in the William Spiers Bruce lecture room at SAMS and nearly 200 people online.
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Fri, May 20, '22
American students make welcome return to SAMS
University exchange programme re-established following Covid-19 break
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Tue, May 10, '22
New Masters course to address skills shortage
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Thu, May 5, '22
Seaweed success at awards ceremony
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Fri, May 13, '22
A 'seaweed revolution' at SAMS
Tue, Apr 26, '22
Dolphin scientists are all ears in new project
Thu, Apr 21, '22
Oceans for Good
Thu, Mar 24, '22
SAMS hosts first Scottish student Arctic event
Thu, Mar 17, '22
Algae events set for April
Mon, Mar 14, '22
Double win for SAMS at WiSA Awards
Wed, Mar 9, '22
Microplastics researcher to make transatlantic voyage
Thu, Feb 10, '22
Study highlights Scotland's tidal energy potential
Wed, Jan 19, '22
Scientists make lumpfish breeding breakthrough
Mon, Nov 29, '21
Professor makes 'Highly Cited' list
Tue, Nov 16, '21
Global seaweed industry must adapt to survive
Wed, Nov 10, '21
Funding will 'kelp’ the UK’s Blue Economy
Thu, Nov 4, '21
SAMS represented at COP26
Mon, Nov 1, '21
SAMS scientist joins WiSA advisory group
Fri, Oct 1, '21
From the seabed to space: new postgraduate projects underway
Thu, Sep 30, '21
Ocean observations can aid climate predictions
Mon, Sep 20, '21
Teaching at SAMS UHI among best in UK
Fri, Sep 17, '21
SAMS scientist awarded prestigious fellowship
Thu, Sep 16, '21
Students all smiles as face-to-face teaching returns
Mon, Sep 6, '21
Uncovering the hidden link in glacier melting
Fri, Aug 13, '21
Scientists get blue-sky thinking with airborne lab
Mon, Jul 26, '21
University club makes a splash with student award
Mon, Jul 26, '21
BLOG: Do fishing quotas need more scrutiny?
Thu, Jul 8, '21
Acoustic research sheds new light on whale sounds
Fri, Jul 2, '21
Seafood industry survey to assess Covid-19 impact
Fri, Jun 25, '21
Seaweed success as SAMS Enterprise wins gold
Fri, Jun 25, '21
SAMS annual lecture goes virtual for 2021
Tue, Jun 22, '21
Tributes paid to Dr John Gordon OBE
Fri, Jun 25, '21
Deep water camera to help SAMS explore the ocean
Thu, Jun 10, '21
'Seal scarer' noise may harm porpoise
Wed, Jun 9, '21
SAMS UHI academic recognised with professorship
Mon, May 17, '21
Funding boost for seaweed nursery plan
Mon, May 17, '21
Lifeboat volunteer is up to the test
Tue, May 11, '21
Historical ocean data gives new insight on climate change
Mon, Apr 26, '21
Scientist makes climate change 'hot list'
Fri, Jun 18, '21
SRSL Becomes SAMS Enterprise
Wed, Apr 7, '21
Algae scientist retires after 35 years at SAMS
Wed, Mar 31, '21
Seaweed scientist joins UN-led coalition
Wed, Mar 17, '21
Photophobia may help zooplankton to adapt
Wed, Feb 24, '21
Algae study can help shellfish industry to grow
Tue, Feb 2, '21
SAMS Review of the Year 2020
Mon, Jan 18, '21
SAMS part of award-winning renewables team
Thu, Dec 3, '20
International call to explore mysteries of the deep
Wed, Nov 25, '20
Blue whale community back from near extinction
Thu, Nov 19, '20
University contributes £560m to regional economies
Mon, Oct 26, '20
BLOG: Uncovering the secrets of our ocean
Wed, Oct 21, '20
University names new principal and vice-chancellor
Mon, Oct 19, '20
BLOG: Excitement builds as the science begins
Wed, Oct 21, '20
BLOG: Cruise begins with COVID restrictions
Wed, Oct 21, '20
World first at SAMS as endangered skate hatches
Fri, Oct 2, '20
Study investigates ‘COVID-shock’ on seafood sector
Tue, Sep 29, '20
Student praised for ‘outstanding contribution’
Fri, Sep 25, '20
Seaweed success can help tackle global poverty
Thu, Sep 24, '20
SAMS drives home green credentials
Thu, Sep 17, '20
SAMS scientist aids oil disaster clean-up effort
Wed, Aug 19, '20
Marine science in fashion as online shop opens
Fri, Jul 31, '20
SAMS strategy release
Wed, Jul 29, '20
Scientists discover 'tiger' of the plankton world enjoys its veg too
Thu, Jul 16, '20
Biological clocks keep ticking in the Arctic Ocean
Wed, Jul 15, '20
How a changing Arctic affects UK climate
Mon, Jun 29, '20
Nurturing BAME staff and students
Mon, Jun 22, '20
Why we love the ocean
Tue, Jun 9, '20
Deep ocean will soon feel the heat
Wed, May 27, '20
Marine microplastics researcher awarded professorship
Mon, May 25, '20
Antarctica’s ‘green snow’ to spread
Wed, May 20, '20
Shellfish farmers face climate change ‘tipping point’
Fri, May 1, '20
Marine acoustics expert coping with the sound of silence
Mon, Apr 27, '20
SAMS appoints two new research leaders
Fri, Apr 24, '20
Algae scientist takes the strain by working through pandemic
Tue, Apr 21, '20
Scientists uncover ‘hidden’ water of the Arctic ocean
Wed, Apr 15, '20
When two jobs collide
Wed, Apr 15, '20
Night-time working helps scientists to see the light
Wed, Mar 11, '20
How climate change affects our coastal creatures
Tue, Mar 10, '20
Seasavers reunited with gliders
Fri, Mar 13, '20
Interest in seaweed cultivation is growing
Tue, Feb 25, '20
SAMS' significant contribution to climate report
Mon, Jan 27, '20
Max effort pays off for Antarctic swimmer
Thu, Jan 23, '20
Tourism chief gets marine science lesson
Wed, Jan 15, '20
World Marine Mammal Conference
Fri, Dec 20, '19
Assessing fish stocks in the Irish Sea.
Fri, Dec 20, '19
Taking a poll of the ocean electorate
Mon, Nov 25, '19
Snow sensors could help predict flood risk
Thu, Nov 14, '19
Marine robotics’ decade of discovery
Sat, Oct 12, '19
SAMS' part in largest Arctic expedition
Thu, Oct 3, '19
Scotland making Arctic Connections
Mon, Sep 23, '19
'Rising star' marine scientist wins prestigious fellowship
Fri, Sep 20, '19
Vanishing glaciers reveal ancient seabeds
Thu, Sep 12, '19
Dedicated daughter is student of the year
Mon, Sep 9, '19
PhD award is university's first
Fri, Sep 6, '19
SAMS evidence prompts rethink on global seaweed policy
Thu, Aug 29, '19
SAMS staff hear Brexit warning
Wed, Aug 28, '19
Robotic explorer takes on Arctic mission
Mon, Aug 5, '19
Robotics and algae on display for ministerial visit
Tue, Jul 16, '19
Pupils have a new way of seeing science
Fri, Jun 21, '19
Visit strengthens 40-year Nordic link
Mon, Jun 17, '19
Carolina calling for SAMS UHI students
Tue, Jun 4, '19
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