Armagh
Ask an Astronomer at Armagh Planetarium, Nov ember 13th, 10am-4pm
A chance for secondary school students to meet and talk to astronomers, with a focus on future careers and past and present research. Workshops will be divided into three sessions with a maximum of 25 students per session. The event is free but booking is necessary. See armaghplanet.com or email heather@armaghplanet.com
Cork
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MathsWorks and Science at Lifetime Lab , until November 27th
How can maths involve all the senses? This stimulating introduction to maths, aimed at primary school children, includes a short presentation, hand-on maths puzzles, and games and activities that explore problem solving, multiplication, symmetry and more.
The Lifetime Lab is situated in the Old Waterworks, Lee Road, Cork, but the activities are also available as a mobile workshop.
Lifetime Lab will host primary-level science workshops and quizzes from November 9th to November 20th, and a quiz for the general public on November 10th, from 6.30pm to 9pm.
Entry fees apply to all these events.
See lifetimelab.ie or email lifetimelab@corkcity.ie
Dublin
Action Comet with Deirdre Kelleghan at Coláiste Bríde, Clondalkin
A workshop where participants can learn about the historic journey of the European Space Agency's Rosetta to comet 67P/C-G. The successful mission was the first landing on a comet. This interactive and kinaesthetic event places an emphasis on the involvement of Irish scientists in the project. Perfect for junior cycle secondary school students. Invitation only. See colaistebride.com or email info@colaistebride.com
'What is Life?', a lecture at the National Botanic Gardens, November 12th
In February 1943, internationally renowned physicist Erwin Schrödinger gave a talk at Trinity College Dublin that was to inspire a generation of scientists in the search for the building blocks of life.
This lecture – in the gorgeous grounds of the Botanic Gardens where a sculpture celebrates the role of Irish scientists in unravelling the secrets of DNA – will explore some of the stories of those involved in one of the greatest feats in the history of science.
The free talk runs from 3pm to 4pm and is suitable for a general audience, including children.
See botanicgardens.ie or email botanicscentre@opw.ie
SCI Annual Science Week table quiz, Doyle's Pub, November 12th
The 12th year of this general knowledge science quiz features cash prizes of between €40 and €120. Entry is €20 per table of four. Suitable for a general audience. From 7.30pm to 11pm.
See doylesintown.com or email alan.couglan@mail.dcu.ie
Galway
Sunday Funday at Galway Atlantaquaria, Salthill, November 8th
An event for all the family at the National Aquarium to kickstart a week of science week celebrations, with a host of exhibitors including "Mad Scientists" and "Mini Mouse". Entry fees apply but there will be reduced admission on the day. More details on Twitter and Facebook.
See nationalaquarium.ie or email info@nationalaquarium.ie
Engineering for the Human Body at Galway City Museum, November 11th
A workshop for secondary school students that explores the collaboration between scientists, engineers and doctors in the design of new and innovative medical devices. The event looks at how biomaterials are made and used in the human body, particularly devices used for the heart, spinal cord, tendons and brain. Invitation only.
See curamdevices.ie or email claire.riordan@nuigalway.ie
Limerick
Buzzing Bee exhibition, faculty of science and engineering at the University of Limerick, Nov ember 9th-13th
Here's an unusual opportunity: experience the world as a bee does, seeing colours that that human eye can't and communicating in bee language. This display, suitable for all ages, illuminates the science behind bee behaviour and pollination.
For more information, see scieng.ul.ie or email bernie.quilligan@ul.ie
Offaly
Irish Wildlife Trust workshop at Clara Bog visitors centre, Nov ember 9th
An interactive workshop for primary school children exploring the wildlife of Ireland and the science of wildlife conservation. From 11am to noon. Another primary school workshop takes place on November 10th at Gaelscoil na Laochra, Birr. Both are invitation only.
See midlandssciencefestival.com or contact jgorman@atlanticcorridor.ie
Science of Mental Fitness, Tullamore Harriers club, November 10th
Clinical psychologist Dr Eddie Murphy of Operation Transformation will deliver a talk on the science behind mental wellness and fitness. It's free, but booking is necessary. The lecture starts at 8pm.
See midlandssciencefestival.com or contact jgorman@atlanticcorridor.ie
Waterford
Family Fun Science Day, Lismore heritage centre, November 8th
It Takes Guts, an exhibition from the Science Museum, London, follows the journey of food from mouth right out the other end. It features real video footage of people's insides, and promises to be squirm-inducing.
Suitable for children, families and the general public. Shows at 1.30pm and 3pm.
Contact Aoife McCabe on 058-54975 for more information.
Westmeath
Science for Breakfast, the Sheraton Athlone, November 13th
This business breakfast, which takes place from 8am to 9am, is focused on science and science skills with Traolach Collins, MD of Ericsson, and Feargal O'Rourke, managing partner of PwC. It's free but booking is required.
Online
I'm a scientist, get me out of here, November 9th-20th
Secondary-school students are the judges in this nationwide competition where students can post questions and take part in live online chats with scientists. They vote on who their favourite scientist is, and the winning scientist gets €500. Teachers are encouraged to apply.
See imascientist.ie
I'm an engineer, get me out of here, November 9th-20th
As above, but with engineers.
See imanengineer.ie
National inquiry: workshops and talks
Some of the most interesting events in this year's Science Week form part of the Midlands Science Festival. This includes the free Science with Inspirational Mentors (Swim) programme, which runs until May 2016 in Laois, Longford, Offaly, Roscommon and Westmeath.
For the general public, there’s a workshop on the science of chocolate at the Kilbeggan Chocolate Company, Co Westmeath, on November 13th. Also in Westmeath on November 13th is Mind, Body, Universe – a talk on the science all around us. See midlandssciencefestival.com.
Schools throughout Ireland will also run a number of invitation-only events. At Crana College in Co Donegal, students will display the results of their science projects on November 11th from 10am to 2pm.
In Dublin, the Teresian College will celebrate its 50-year anniversary with a week of experiments and guest speakers from November 9th to 13th, while Belvedere College’s Week of Discovery runs along the same dates.
Presentation College in Bray, Co Wicklow, hosts a science quiz on November 10th.
