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SAMS appoints new Associate Director

Prof. Liz Cottier-Cook has been appointed Associate Director for Science and External Engagement at SAMS
Prof. Liz Cottier-Cook has been appointed Associate Director for Science and External Engagement at SAMS
SAMS appoints new Associate Director

A marine biologist who has helped to develop international environmental policies with the United Nations (UN) has been appointed as an Associate Director at the Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS) in Oban. Prof. Liz Cottier-Cook, who has studied and worked at SAMS, a partner of UHI, since 1996, will help the ocean research institute to strengthen its existing national and international partnerships, as Associate Director for Science and External Engagement.

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Drs Frederik De Boever and Puja Kumari are growing Palmaria palmata, also known as dulse, in tanks at SAMS in Oban.

Wed, Feb 18, '26

Research breakthrough in survival rate of valuable red seaweed

Palmaria palmata can be grown for food, feed, dyes, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals.

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Experts from the Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS) in Oban will lead courses on environmental monitoring using robotics to upskill researchers, engineers, planners and land managers

Tue, Feb 10, '26

Training course designed for era of environmental robotics

Courses come amid rapid expansion of twin technologies of AI and robotics

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ACES Stars: Yuliia Buhlak

Mon, Jan 5, '26

Sign up for SAMS Open Day

Mon, Sep 1, '25