Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Patrick O’Donovan TD has recently launched Science Week 2024, the theme of which is ‘Regeneration’. The Minister announced government funding of €809,942 for a variety of events around the country.
C’mere Till I Tell Ye – Dublin Science Festival and Beta Festival 2024 will run from 10th-17th November 2024, both taking place as part of Science Week – a national celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM), with hundreds of events for people of all ages. Science Week 2024 is harnessing the power of regeneration and calling on the public to celebrate our innate ability to reinvent, rejuvenate and regenerate.
Speaking at the launch, Minister O’Donovansaid: “Science Week is now a much-anticipated Irish calendar highlight and a great opportunity for people to engage with science and research through fun, engaging and interactive events. I am delighted to be able to announce funding of over €800,000 from my department to directly support the hosting of 33 events.
The Minister added: “Science is vital to our everyday lives – from protecting our natural world and creating more sustainable approaches to energy supply, to embracing technological advancements and investigating new solutions to safeguard our health. For this year’s Science Week, through the theme of ‘Regeneration’, we are inviting people to reimagine the way we engage with the world around us and enhance our collective strengths. There is something for every generation to enjoy in Science Week, with hundreds of events taking place all over the country. I’m encouraging everyone to take part in Science Week, by attending a festival or event and getting involved in the stimulating activities on offer during the week.”
Commenting on Science Week, Director of Science for Society at Research Ireland, Dr Ruth Freeman,said: “Science has a profound impact on individuals, society, and the world at large in a multitude of ways. This Science Week, we explore harnessing the power of regeneration and how the decisions we make today will greatly impact future generations. It is important to take learnings from the past to inform our decisions for the future. and we encourage everyone to get involved in Science Week, whether at your local festival, online on social media, or with friends and family. Critical to the success of Science Week is the growing community of dedicated volunteers across the country who work tirelessly on delivering stimulating activities each year on top of the 33 newly funded projects we are announcing this year. We are truly thankful for their commitment to passionately promoting science among the general public.”
Science Week 2024 takes place from 10th-17th November. For more information on how to get involved, please visit scienceweek.ie. You can also follow developments using the hashtag #scienceweek #regeneration.
Pictured Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Patrick O’Donovan, TD, joined Rebecca Wilson of Research Ireland and student Josh Woulfe.
Pic credit: Don Moloney
