Science Week 2025 celebrating 30 years of curiosity and collaboration from November 9 to 16

Science Week 2025 celebrating 30 years of curiosity and collaboration from November 9 to 16. Pictured above are Yvonne Tran, Minister James Lawless TD and Dr. Ruth Freeman, Director of Research for Society, Research Ireland

Science Week 2025 celebrates 30 years of curiosity and collaboration to advance science in Ireland

Events across Limerick will take place from November 9 to 16 as part of Science Week 2025, with this year’s events marking 30 years of curiosity and collaboration to advance science in Ireland. Limerick Science Festival 2025 is set to take place as part of this year’s campaign.

Marking its 30th anniversary this year, Science Week is coordinated by Research Ireland and celebrates science in our everyday lives. Running from 9th–16th November, the theme for this year’s campaign is ‘Then. Today. Tomorrow’. The theme encourages people to explore how science and research have shaped and improved the lives we live today, while also looking at the questions and challenges of tomorrow, and how insights from the past can influence our future decisions.

More than 80 festivals and events across Limerick will run from 9th-16th November 2025, taking place as part of Science Week, with events for people of all ages.

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A rare opportunity to step inside one of Ireland’s great engineering landmarks and explore the country’s renewable energy heritage. Visitors will get a guided tour of the Ardnacrusha Power Station, learning how hydropower revolutionised the national grid and continues to shape Ireland’s sustainable future on Monday, November 10, 9:30 AM–11:00 AM.

Panel Discussion: Chemistry for Clean Air and Water in Limerick takes place on Thursday, November 14 from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM. This public panel brings together researchers and local authority experts to explore how chemistry can clean and protect Limerick’s air and waterways. Attendees will hear practical insights into pollutant removal, filtration, and how science-driven policy can lead to healthier cities.

The Design a Sustainable Village 2050 workshop runs on Tuesday, November 11, from 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM at The Hunt Museum.

An interactive workshop inviting children to imagine what sustainable living could look like in 2050. Participants will collaborate to design an eco-village powered by renewable energy, growing local food and fostering community wellbeing — an inspiring, creative glimpse into the future of green innovation.

Other events in the area and across the country can be found online.

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, James Lawless TD, has announced €847,820 in funding to support 14 festivals and hundreds of events taking place nationwide as part of Science Week 2025.

Speaking at the launch, Minister Lawless said, “Science Week is now a key event across Ireland, connecting people with science through engaging activities. I am delighted to announce my department’s support for this year’s programme with over €847,000 in funding for 36 projects. Science shapes every minute of our daily lives, from protecting the environment to driving healthcare and technological innovation, and so much more besides. This year’s theme, ‘Then. Today. Tomorrow,’ invites us to reflect on past progress and future possibilities, and, above all, enjoy the experiences. I encourage everyone to get involved and attend one of the many events happening around the country this Science Week.”

Commenting on Science Week, Director of Science for Society at Research Ireland, Dr Ruth Freeman, said this year’s theme is “a chance to both celebrate the endeavours of yesteryear that have brought us to where we are today”.

She said, ” Our anniversary theme of ‘Then. Today. Tomorrow.’ is a chance to both celebrate the endeavours of yesteryear that have brought us to where we are today, and to consider what may lie ahead for individuals, families, communities, Ireland, and the entire planet.

“We’re delighted to see such a wide range of events taking place across the country again this year. The success and appeal of Science Week is due primarily to the creativity and tireless work of local organisers and volunteers. I want to sincerely thank them for making Science Week such a vibrant, nationwide celebration.”