Featured Events

Scintillating Science with Dara O'Briain

National Concert Hall, Sunday, 12 November 2017, 8 – 10pm

For one night only Dara O’Briain, Ireland’s king of comedy and all things science related, is kicking off Science Week 2017 with a host of special guests to explore intriguing questions on life and science.

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The bone vault: The poetry and paleontology of Heaney’s bog bodies

What different understanding do we gain when a poet describes a fossil or an archaeological site, rather than a paleontologist or archaeologist? Through the lens of Heaney’s poetry on bog bodies, the paleontologist Prof. Michael Stephenson of the British Geological Survey, in conversation with the poet Prof. Iggy McGovern, will compare the methods of the poet and the paleontologist, outlining the case for combining poetry and science to deliver greater understanding of the natural world.

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Sea The Stars

EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum, Saturday, 18 November 2017, 2 – 3pm

As part of Dublin Science Week 2017, we will be running a special workshop with renowned children's educator, Catherine McGuinness, focusing on amazing discoveries and inventions made by Irish scientists.

Did you know an Irish scientist discovered hot chocolate? Or that another blew up a well known Dublin beach? Come discover the stories of six Irish scientists who found fame abroad and engage with science in a hands on way as we re-imagine some of their most famous experiments! Oh, and taste some free hot chocolate!

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The Science of Confidence

Gaiety School of Acting Essex Street West, Temple Bar, Sunday, 19 November 2017, 11am – 12:30pm

Dry mouth
Amygdala Hijack
Sweaty hands
Shortness of breath
Increased heart rate
Increased oxygen intake

Do they sound familiar? Public speaking is the number one fear in the world. You can’t conquer your fear until you first understand the science behind it. The Science of Confidence seminar will take you through the journey of the physiological aspect that lies behind the fear of public speaking, while also providing you with new and robust ideas to excel both in the art of confidence and communication.

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Think Like: Science through Drama

Sunday, 19 November 2017, 11am – 12:30pm ¦ Gaiety School of Acting, Essex Street West, Temple Bar

Go on an exciting science trip with Einstein, Tesla, Marie Curie and others. You will follow in their footsteps: become one of them and you will act and think like them.
Participants will learn about the scientists’ lives and their scientific discoveries, before getting together to organise a science convention during which they will present their exciting discoveries and experiments!

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Build the Ultimate Umami Burger

Tuesday, 21 November 2017, 6:30 – 8:30pm `¦ The Sugar Club, 8 Lower Leeson Street, Saint Kevin's, Dublin 2

Eat Your Science 
Build the Ultimate Umami Burger 

A Multi-Sensory molecular gastronomy and gastro physics experience
Foodoppi presents “Eat your science” hosted by Celebrity Chef Louise Lennox and Food Scientist Aisling Larkin. The show promises to be the tastiest ticket in town.

Joining Louise and Aisling on stage will be guest MC, actor Paddy Courtney and DJ Adrienne O’Hara.

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Science Week 2017 is set to be the biggest yet and there is a variety of events around the country to attend to meet increasing public demand.  Science Week 2017 takes place from 12-19 November.

#BelieveInScience and Science Week are part of Science Foundation Ireland’s work to promote the potential that science and discovery offer Ireland, today and in tomorrow’s world.

Science Foundation Ireland has partnered with organisations and businesses across Ireland, including running science festivals in Galway, Cork, Carlow, Limerick, Waterford, the Midlands (spanning Longford, Offaly, Laois and Westmeath), Sligo, Mayo, Kerry and Cavan/Monaghan, in the South East (spanning Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Tipperary), Sligo and Tipperary. Some of these festivals are brand new and the line-up also includes a Teagasc-run festival which will see science events spanning eight counties. In Dublin City, there will be a host of science events happening across the city for both adults and children.

Science Foundation Ireland is calling on communities and businesses to play their part in Science Week.  For offices, you can imagine and host your own event or simply gather everyone around to watch a TEDx talk or science video.  If you own a restaurant, why not highlight the science behind your menu?  Why not simply start the science conversation by sharing some science facts in your workplace? If you are involved with a sports club, bring in a guest speaker on the science of your sport.

Alternatively, people can engage with science by attending a Science Week event, by doing experiments with their children, by engaging with Science Foundation Ireland to ask questions about science or by checking out science programming on RTÉ.

If you plan to run an event, don’t forget to register it here.