Published on Thursday28thJuly2016
Taoiseach Calls on Organisations to Take Part in Science Week
Pictured are Dr. Ruth Freeman, Director of Strategy and Communications for Science Foundation Ireland; Taoiseach, Enda Kenny; Evelyn Cusack, RTÉ Weather presenter and Barry O'Sullivan, CEO of Altocloud
Taoiseach Enda Kenny and Science Foundation Ireland are calling on businesses, communities and professionals to take part in Science Week 2016 from 13-20 November.
At the announcement, An Taoiseach said:
Science, technology, engineering and maths all play a huge role in our everyday lives and in our economy. Our scientific achievements in Ireland are something to really be proud of and Science Week is an opportunity for us all to express that pride and get engaged with the science all around us. Organisations can run their own event, or get involved in Science Week through the activities and festivals that will be happening countrywide. I hope this year’s Science Week will see science celebrated in every corner of Ireland.
A new programme of public events will take place in Dublin involving: Dublinia; The Rediscovery Centre (Ballymun); the National Museum of Ireland, Archaeology; Dunsink Observatory; the Science Gallery, the Irish Film Institute; and The Ark. A number of organisations like the American Chamber of Commerce, Blanchardstown Shopping Centre, Rustic Stone and The Chelsea Drugstore, to name but a few, have already confirmed that they will run individual Science Week events. For help on how to get your business or community you can visit www.science.ie