The Science of DNA and Fingerprinting with Dr. Cas Kramer in Clonmel Library
DNA is the biological building blocks of the human body. Essentially it makes us who we are in a biological sense from our eye and hair colouration to more unusual traits like pain tolerance levels or the ability to roll your tongue. Honourary Associate Professor at the University of Leicester Dr. Cas Kramer will […]
The Science of DNA and Fingerprinting with Dr. Cas Kramer in Clonmel Library
DNA is the biological building blocks of the human body. Essentially it makes us who we are in a biological sense from our eye and hair colouration to more unusual traits like pain tolerance levels or the ability to role your tongue. Honourary Associate Professor at the University of Leicester Dr. Cas Kramer will […]
The Secret Science of Spiderman with Dr. Barry Fitzgerald
As part of their educational events for children, Nenagh Library will host a Spiderman themed science show with Dr. Barry Fitzgerald on Saturday the 9th of November. This show is catered for the whole family and attendees are invited to don their best spiderman costume. Spot prizes will be handed out throughout the show […]
Sky’s the limit for Space Week events- nationwide call for participation!
Nationwide festival celebrating space and science is calling on schools, businesses, community groups, astronomy clubs, and members of the public to come together with the space community to make this year’s Space Week an out of this world experience! Space Week Ireland returns this October 4th-10th 2023 and organisers at MTU Blackrock Castle Observatory, in partnership […]
Funding Boost For Go Girls Karting Initiative Gives 1,000 Aspiring Female Drivers The Chance To Experience Life In The Fast Lane
Ireland World Cup hockey star and motorsport engineer Nicci Daly to lead schools programme which combines STEM subjects with motorsport driving More than 1,000 female secondary school students will get the chance to sample life in the fast lane after a joint initiative by Motorsport Ireland and Formula Female received funding of €35,000 from the […]
ESB Science Blast Takes Off in Tipperary as Parents of Primary School Kids See Science as Key to Their Future
Limerick and Belfast event follows successful and well-received Dublin event Entire 3rd to 6th classes involved in a non-competitive education programme investigating the science behind a simple question Research with Munster parents reveals: o 77% believe basic scientific knowledge gives their children an advantage in life o 95% want their children to learn science to develop critical thinking and […]
Ibec Welcomes Increase In Number Of Lleaving Certificate StudentsTaking Hhigher Level Mathematics
Ibec welcomes increase in number of leaving certificate students taking higher level mathematics Government should incentivise key subjects and move towards inquiry and experiential based learning to match skills to business needs Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, has welcomed the continued increase in the number of leaving certificate students taking higher level mathematics […]
Borrisoleigh Students Exhibit Projects In SciFest At School 2017
On Wednesday, 15th of February, over 80 students from St. Joseph’s College, Borrisoleigh exhibited projects in SciFest@School. Students demonstrated their knowledge of science, technology, engineering and maths through their creative and innovative projects. We had 4 top awards that were sponsored by the Parent’s Council, the school and by SciFest. Joseph O’Donoghue was awarded […]
Intel launches Mini Scientist Competition 2015 for Primary school students
This week Intel Ireland has launched the Mini Scientist competition for 2015. The Intel Mini Scientist Exhibition is a competition for Primary school students in which they develop science related projects which are then exhibited at fairs held within their own schools. Winning projects selected at this school level exhibition then go on to take part […]
