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Scottish Alliance for Geoscience, Environment and Society (SAGES) pools world-leading expertise from across Scotland’s research base.

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SAGES @scotsages.bsky.social · 1d

CryoExchange workshop - Save the date!

5th November 2025 - ECCi, Edinburgh

Further information and registration details will be issued in September 2025

SAGES @scotsages.bsky.social · 2d

Hear from Lilyana Mladenova from @abertayuni.bsky.social who was recently awarded a SAGES Small Grant for her research on improving the knowledge of structural behaviour of timber!

SAGES @scotsages.bsky.social · 27d

Great to have a SAGES Small Grant update from Mirjam Schaller from the University of Glasgow.

SAGES @scotsages.bsky.social · 27d

🔍 Must be a SAGES member
🛑 No applications from 15th call awardees
📩 Apply now and boost your research!

More info: sages.ac.uk/funding/smal...

#SAGES #FundingOpportunity #Geoscience #EnvironmentalResearch #AcademicFunding

Small Grants Scheme (SSGS) – SAGES

SAGES @scotsages.bsky.social · 27d

⏰ Deadline: 17:00, 2 Oct 2025
💷 Up to:
• £300 – Conference attendance
• £500 – Individual research
• £1,500 – Collaborative research (across SAGES institutions – strongly encouraged!)

Small Grants Scheme (SSGS) – SAGES

SAGES @scotsages.bsky.social · 27d

SAGES Small Grants Scheme – 16th Call OPEN! 💥

Are you a SAGES member with a great idea, research activity, or upcoming conference? Funding is available! 🎓🌍

SAGES @scotsages.bsky.social · 27d

🔍 Must be a SAGES member
🛑 No applications from 15th call awardees
📩 Apply now and boost your research!

More info: sages.ac.uk/funding/smal...

#SAGES #FundingOpportunity #Geoscience #EnvironmentalResearch #AcademicFunding

Small Grants Scheme (SSGS) – SAGES

SAGES @scotsages.bsky.social · 27d

⏰ Deadline: 17:00, 2 Oct 2025
💷 Up to:
• £300 – Conference attendance
• £500 – Individual research
• £1,500 – Collaborative research (across SAGES institutions – strongly encouraged!)

Small Grants Scheme (SSGS) – SAGES

SAGES @scotsages.bsky.social · Sep 9

An update from Dr Mary Abed Al Ahad who attended the RGS at the University of Birmingham in August, supported by a SAGES small grant!

SAGES @scotsages.bsky.social · Sep 8

A huge thank you to our brilliant SAGES members, Mhairi Hallford and Mórrigan Jones (PhD researchers, University of Aberdeen), who did an amazing job engaging visitors and guiding them through the VR activities!

SAGES @scotsages.bsky.social · Sep 8

On Saturday, we had a fantastic time running our stall at the Aberdeen Science Centre. We were delighted to see some curious young visitors stop by to try out our VR Headset experience – always a hit! 🎮🌍

SAGES @scotsages.bsky.social · Sep 6

Who are SAGES? 🌍🥼🧪👩🏽‍🔬

SAGES @scotsages.bsky.social · Sep 4

Great to receive this collaborative SAGES x SUPA grant funding update from researchers from Heriot-Watt University, the Lyell Centre, Strathclyde University, and the University of Glasgow.

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Philippa Rickard @philipparickard.bsky.social · Jul 28

Great momentum at our second sandpit, where we dove into the first data produced from our interdisciplinary project between @heriotwattuni.bsky.social @unistrathclyde.bsky.social & @uofglasgow.bsky.social

Thank you @scotsages.bsky.social and Scottish Universities Physics Alliance for funding us!

SAGES @scotsages.bsky.social · Aug 20

The magnetic surveys were supported by a SAGES / SUPA Collaboration Scheme grant.

Footage: Sterling Scholes (University of Strathclyde)

SAGES @scotsages.bsky.social · Aug 20

The Highland Boundary Fault is one of the major geological boundary in Scotland, and these surveys are helping the researchers unravel the story of what lies beneath our feet!

SAGES @scotsages.bsky.social · Aug 20

Did you know the Earth's magnetic field is not the same everywhere? An interdisciplinary team from University of Strathclyde, Aberdeen, Edinburgh, and Durham recently conducted magnetic surveys across a large magnetic anomaly along the Highland Boundary Fault near Blairgowrie.

SAGES @scotsages.bsky.social · Jul 30

Apply now: www.sams.ac.uk/robotics/aca...

Questions? Contact: [email protected]

Courses — Scottish Association for Marine Science, Oban UK

SAMS is the UK's oldest independent marine science organisation delivering research, education and enterprise for a sustainable marine environment - The Scottish Association for Marine Science

SAGES @scotsages.bsky.social · Jul 30

Perfect for researchers, early-career professionals, and innovators looking to future-proof their skills.

Thanks to support from BlueFloat Energy | Nadara Partnership, part-sponsored places with 20% off are available!

Courses — Scottish Association for Marine Science, Oban UK

SAMS is the UK's oldest independent marine science organisation delivering research, education and enterprise for a sustainable marine environment - The Scottish Association for Marine Science

SAGES @scotsages.bsky.social · Jul 30

What you’ll gain:
- Hands-on experience with cutting-edge robotics
- Insights into platform selection, legislation & mission planning
- Tools to streamline data collection & analysis
- Networking with experts
- Confidence to implement high-impact monitoring strategies
- Access to resources

Courses — Scottish Association for Marine Science, Oban UK

SAMS is the UK's oldest independent marine science organisation delivering research, education and enterprise for a sustainable marine environment - The Scottish Association for Marine Science

SAGES @scotsages.bsky.social · Jul 30

This zero to intermediate level course is perfect for anyone keen to boost their skills in scientific robotics for environmental monitoring across aerial, sea-surface, and underwater platforms.

Courses — Scottish Association for Marine Science, Oban UK

SAMS is the UK's oldest independent marine science organisation delivering research, education and enterprise for a sustainable marine environment - The Scottish Association for Marine Science

SAGES @scotsages.bsky.social · Jul 30

New Training Opportunity! Scottish Association For Marine Science are excited to share the launch of their Scientific Robotics Academy’s flagship course: “Environmental Monitoring using Multi-Platform Technology”

📅3–5 September
📍Scientific Robotics Academy, SAMS, Oban
✅CPD-recognised by IMarEST

SAGES @scotsages.bsky.social · Jul 14

Find out more here: www.nms.ac.uk/our-impact/c...

Climate Change for All | NMS

The Climate Change for All project comprises of two public programmes: Sewing Hope and the Agency for World Change Agreements. This project has helped us t

SAGES @scotsages.bsky.social · Jul 14

Great to hear from Dr Sian Henley from The University of Edinburgh who was a part of the collaborative research project with artist Laura Johnston, the National Museums Scotland and Data for Children Collaborative supported in part by a SAGES Small Grant!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Nfn...

Sewing hope: quilts for climate change at National Museums Scotland

YouTube video by NationalMuseumsScotland

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SAGES @scotsages.bsky.social · Jul 10

Whether you want to:

🔹 Run a mini interactive activity,
🔹 Display cool research materials, or
🔹 Simply chat about your work, it’s totally up to you!

💬 Interested? Got questions or ideas?
Drop us a line at [email protected]