The Nasa team has returned to Aberdeen to inspire the next generation of thinkers.

Following the success of Nasa in Aberdeen 2017, a week-long series of events launched on Monday.

The aim is to "inspire the next generation" to consider a career in science, technology, engineering and maths, particularly within the energy industry.

The events, which attracted over 3000 people last year, offer a valuable insight into the close links between the energy and space sector.

This year's events will focus on the use of robotics, with discussions by robotics engineer for Nasa, Mason Markee, and astronaut Douglas Wheelock, who will talk about his Nasa career.

The project is organised by the Society of Petroleum Engineers, Energy Institute, the Society of Underwater Technology, Techfest and Aberdeen Science Centre.

Oil and gas company Statoil are also supporting the project.

Managing director of Statoil Production UK, Hedda Felin, said: "Statoil seeks to inspire young people's interest in science, technology, engineering and maths competence which is critical to solving many of the dilemmas we face in the energy industry and wider society.

"We are proud to once again support Nasa in Aberdeen, which this year links the energy and space industries through the theme of robotics,"

The Nasa in Aberdeen week of events launched on Monday and will run until Saturday.