A WEEK-LONG festival celebrating science and technology in Aberdeen has been announced.
Aberdeen Science Festival, which was previously named TechFest, will run from September 21-28 and will host a wide range of events including debate nights, panels with experts, and “hands-on” workshops.
Victors at the festival can expect a variety of events including beer brewing, forensic science, artificial intelligence, sci-fi culture, and a host of “groundbreaking ideas”.
The festival will run across the city at multiple locations including the University of Aberdeen, Robert Gordon University, The Lemon Tree, and Greyhope Bay.
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Dr Martha Gavan, deputy managing director of TechFest, is excited to host this year's event which welcomes everyone, regardless of their background in science or technology.
She said: “We’re excited to bring Aberdeen Science Festival to life, drawing on four decades of experience of delivering science, technology, engineering and maths themed events.
“Our background means we are perfectly placed to deliver the Aberdeen Science Festival and bring an array of interactive events, insightful presentations and fascinating shows to both new and loyal audiences.”
Hot Topic events at the festival will cover cutting-edge research and topical subjects in science and the rise of DARQ technologies for sustainability.
While STEM Nights will also offer a space for discussions of scientific ideas such as the cabaret of dangerous ideas, which combines a blend of controversial academic research and audience participation with comedy.
Tickets are on sale at £6 for adults and £4 for concessions and more information about the festival can be found here.
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