Graham Kerr Building
The Graham Kerr Building is the home to world class research and teaching in Zoology at the University of Glasgow. This fine Edwardian building is the work of Sir John James Burnet, one of Glasgow’s eminent architects and an impressive example of his later work. To continue the celebration of the its 100th anniversary last year we are opening on a Saturday to offer a variety of events: A lecture on Sir John Graham Kerr and the Flourishing of Glasgow Zoology at 10.00 am and 2:00 pm in the Main Lecture Theatre; family-friendly animal based activities on this year’s theme of ‘Migration’ will be held in the Zoology Museum; a short tour of the Graham Kerr Building will be offered, looking at its surviving original features and recently restored entrance and foyer at 11:15 am, 12:15 pm and 3:15 pm and an an immersive experience with community projects aimed at restoring Scotland’s oyster fishery – Sounds of Restoration: Oyster Habitats in Scotland’s Nature Transformation Workshop.
ADDRESS & CONTACT INFO
Graham Kerr Building, Science Way, Glasgow, UK, G12 8QQ
Graham Kerr Building, Science Wy, Glasgow G12 8QQ, UK
G12 8QQ
1923
Sir John James Burnet
VISIT DETAILS
TOUR DATES & TIMES
Saturday 21st September: 11 : 15 AM, 12 : 15 PM, 3 : 15 PM
BUILDING OPENING HOURS
From 10am to 4:45pm. The Zoology Museum will be accessible all day, lectures will take place at 10.00 am and 2:00 pm in the Main Lecture Theatre, no booking required for either.
BOOKING DETAILS
OTHER INFORMATION
TRAVEL
Nearest Train and/or Subway: Hillhead Subway station
Parking Available: yes
Additional Parking Details: Barrier controlled access only from Pearce Lodge, University Avenue, exit only via Dumbarton Road
Parking Available: yes
Additional Parking Details: Barrier controlled access only from Pearce Lodge, University Avenue, exit only via Dumbarton Road
ACCESSIBILITY
Physical Access: Limited Access
Further Accessibility Details: Parts of the building tour on the first floor will not be accessible as there is no lift. There will be temporary ramp access over three steps in the main entrance and over three steps in the Zoology Museum
Facilities: Seating, Toilets
Additional Restricitions on Access: -
Further Accessibility Details: Parts of the building tour on the first floor will not be accessible as there is no lift. There will be temporary ramp access over three steps in the main entrance and over three steps in the Zoology Museum
Facilities: Seating, Toilets
Additional Restricitions on Access: -
ORGANISATION
Organised by: SBOHVM - University of Glasgow
A collaboration between members of the School of Biodiversity, One Health and Veterinary Medicine and curators from The Hunterian Zoology Museum
Tel: -
Email: mike.rutherford@glasgow.ac.uk and maggie.reilly@glasgow.ac.uk
Website: www.gla.ac.uk/
A collaboration between members of the School of Biodiversity, One Health and Veterinary Medicine and curators from The Hunterian Zoology Museum
Tel: -
Email: mike.rutherford@glasgow.ac.uk and maggie.reilly@glasgow.ac.uk
Website: www.gla.ac.uk/
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