TechFest in September
 

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FLYING KITES WITH THE RSPB SCOTLAND

A lecture on one of the most iconic birds of prey to reside in Scotland, the red kite, is taking place tomorrow (TUESDAY) as part of TechFest In September, Aberdeen's annual festival of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).

The Flying Kites lecture, which is being given by the RSPB Scotland's red kites officer Jenny Lennon, will detail the history of the red kite reintroduction project in Aberdeen as well as outlining the project's future aspirations.

Jenny will also discuss why the decision was made to reintroduce the birds and give the audience a few handy pointers on how best to spot them.

The event will take place at the University of Aberdeen's Fraser Noble Building at 7.30pm tomorrow (Tuesday, September 22).

Tickets for this event, costing £3.50 for adults and £3 for children and concessions (plus booking fee), and are available by calling Aberdeen Box Office on 01224 641122 or visiting www.boxofficeaberdeen.com 

The two-week TechFest In September festival is once again being supported by joint principal funders Shell and BP, demonstrating their investment in a STEM-literate nation and commitment to the future development of the global oil and gas industry.

The festival is now in its 16th year of engaging young people in the four main STEM subjects and encouraging them to go on to follow a career which utilises these skills, as well as instilling the relevance of STEM in adult life.

Liz Hodge, Managing Director of TechFest-SetPoint, the charity which runs the festival, said: "The red kite is a truly magnificent species of bird and we are really lucky to have them residing in Scotland. Jenny's lecture will give some history behind the bird as well as giving those who are keen to see it in the flesh some tips and pointers on how best to spot them."

TechFest In September 2009 runs to September 28. For more information, visit http://www.techfestsetpoint.org.uk/tis

Book tickets online at www.boxofficeaberdeen.com or call Aberdeen Box Office on 01224 641122.

ENDS

Issued on behalf of TechFest-SetPoint by The BIG Partnership.  For more information please contact Shona Hendry on 01224 615003 or 07739 314158 or Dave Macdermid on 01224 650406 or 07710 580148.

NOTES TO EDITORS

  • TechFest-SetPoint is a registered charity based at the University of Aberdeen.
  • Through a programme of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) activities - of which TechFest In September is the main event – the aim is to engage, challenge, inform and inspire young people and encourage them to choose a career which utilises these skills.
  • TechFest 2009 started on the last day of Offshore Europe and runs from September 11 to 28.
  • The festival is being supported by joint principal funders BP and Shell, with additional funding from EventScotland, Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire Councils, the Scottish Government and the Department of Energy and Climate Change.

 21st Sep 2009

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