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REPRO FREE 30/09/2024 Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Patrick O’Donovan, TD, today joined Rebecca Wilson of Research Ireland and student Josh Woulfe in Coláiste Íde agus Iosef, Abbeyfeale, Co. Limerick to officially launch 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. to officially launch 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. to officially launch 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. Pic: Don Moloney REPRO FREE 30/09/2024 Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Patrick O’Donovan, TD, today joined Rebecca Wilson of Research Ireland and student Josh Woulfe in Coláiste Íde agus Iosef, Abbeyfeale, Co. Limerick to officially launch 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. to officially launch 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. to officially launch 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. Pic: Don Moloney

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Limerick Festival of Science and Ballyhoura Science Week Festival to take place as part of Science Week 2024

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Limerick Festival of Science and Ballyhoura Science Week Festival to take place as part of Science Week 2024. Minister Patrick O’Donovan TD, joined Rebecca Wilson, Research Ireland, and student Josh Woulfe in Coláiste Íde agus Iosef, Abbeyfeale, Co. Limerick to officially launch Science Week 2024. Pic: Don Moloney

Limerick Festival of Science and Ballyhoura Science Week Festival will run from 10th-17th November 2024, taking place as part of Science Week

Limerick Festival of Science and Ballyhoura Science Week Festival will run from 10th-17th November 2024, taking place as part of Science Week
Minister Patrick O’Donovan TD with Rebecca Wilson of Research Ireland. Pic: Don Moloney

Limerick Festival of Science and Ballyhoura Science Week Festival will run from 10th-17th November 2024, 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.

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Patrick O’Donovan TD has officially 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.

Speaking at the launch, Minister O’Donovan said: “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.


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The Minister announced government funding of €809,942 for a variety of events around the country. Pic: Don Moloney

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.”

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