Zoology Building

Nowadays, Zoology Building is a topic that has gained relevance in different areas. From politics to technology, culture and economics, Zoology Building has become a central topic of discussion and debate. Its impact ranges from everyday aspects to large-scale issues, generating great interest from society in general. In this article, we will analyze various aspects related to Zoology Building, with the aim of obtaining a comprehensive and updated vision of its importance today.

57°10′04″N 2°06′23″W / 57.1679°N 2.1063°W / 57.1679; -2.1063

Exterior of the building

The Zoology Building is a facility owned by the University of Aberdeen. It is situated in Tillydrone.

History

During construction, the building collapsed on 1 November 1966. It had been expected to be completed by summer 1967. Eight people were trapped, of which five died. Clearing of the site started in February 1967, and was completed in April.

The present building was constructed on the same plot as the previous building and is of a similar design. Plans were approved in September 1967. The present building opened in 1970.

Zoology Museum

The building contains the Zoology Museum. It holds various exhibits from the university's collections. Specimens range in age from the 1840s to the late 1970s. The only known egg from the Jerdon's courser was discovered in an uncatalogued drawer in the museum. The discovery was confirmed with DNA testing.

The building was also featured in Tetris depicting a Soviet Russian government building.

References

  1. ^ a b "Step by careful step... before a new building goes up". Evening Express. 15 November 1966. p. 16. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Fifty years since Aberdeen zoology building collapsed 'like house of cards'". BBC News. 2 November 2016. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  3. ^ "Fresh plans approved for University Zoology Department". Evening Express. 15 September 1967. p. 19. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  4. ^ "Memories of The Zoology Museum at Aberdeen University". The Orkney News. 26 December 2020. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  5. ^ Milne, Ellie (30 April 2021). "Aberdeen University awarded funding to reignite one of its most diverse collections". The Press and Journal. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  6. ^ Urquhart, Frank (8 October 2013). "Rare bird egg found in Aberdeen Uni museum drawer". The Scotsman. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  7. ^ Nicholls, Henry (25 June 2015). "Good egg: rare specimen discovered after 100 years in a drawer". The Guardian. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
  8. ^ Cameron, Ewan. "Behind the scenes: How Tetris crew turned Aberdeen into Soviet-era Moscow and Japan". Press and Journal. Retrieved 1 August 2023.
  9. ^ Durham, Thomas (18 February 2023). "Images show off Aberdeen in the style of a Soviet city during Tetris filming". aberdeenlive. Retrieved 1 August 2023.
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