What's On and How to
This is where you'll get Date time and links to our Live Science demonstrations. If you have already signed up, you'll be able include yourself in these Science event notifications. If you Miss an event you will be able to see the recordings of the event here.
Registering is Vital
If you are interested in seeing and participating it is vital that you register for EACH event that you are interested in seeing. Go to the event and add your email address, if there are still places available!
Monday 9th November -If you give Sharon Omiwole just a few minutes, she will explain The Science of Coffee to you.
Monday 9th November @ 7pm: Dr. Eddie Murphy – Resilience, Happiness & Covid, Mental wellbeing doesn't have one set meaning. We might use it to talk about how we feel, how well we're coping with daily life or what feels possible at the moment. His passion and enthusiasm about wellbeing is anchored in evidence based psychology.
Wednesday, November 11th: Jon Chase, Science of Star Wars, Discover the science behind the most popular sci-fi franchise of all time! From light speed to hyper drives to lightsabers and autonomous robots, Star Wars was certainly way ahead of its time despite occurring a long time ago. Join us as Jon Chase explains how physics and fantasy might merge to allow for the possibility of interstellar travel;
Thursday 12th November : Dr. Declan Mc Kenna (University of Ulster) The Science of Teenagers, Adolescence can be a tough time to live through for teenagers – and their parents. Seemingly overnight, children who were sweet and good-natured transform into grunting, rebellious, eye-rolling creatures.
Friday 13th: Marc Kelly – Engineering the Rossmore Park Giants. At 30 ft high, Roddy (full name Roddy Dendron) can be seen from space! At least that’s the brief that was given to Clontibret engineer Benny Magennis, who called on the craftsmanship and artistic prowess of local sculptors Sean McKenna and Mark Kelly to help him construct this giant of Rossmore.
Tuesday 10th November @ 7pm: Mark Langtry – The Science of Sport. He is passionate about translation and application of science, and sport offers so many great opportunities to ask "How" and "why". Think of it as looking at sport through x-ray glasses.
to Gut Health, Microbes & Me Monday, 16 November @ 7:30pm: Maria Lucey is a CORÚ Registered Dietitian. Maria can provide evidence-based advice and information about food and healthy eating. Nutritional therapists provide alternative treatment, based on the idea that the body needs 'healing' and 'correcting'.
Tuesday, 17 November @ 7:30pm In psychology, a first impression is the event when 1 person . . The first impressions individuals give to others could greatly influence how they are treated and viewed in many contexts of everyday life.
Wednesday, 18 November @ 7:30pm: Daniel is a performance nutritionist who works with the Dublin Senior football team and Leinster Rugby...
Saturday Nov 7th, 2pm: We merge the past with the future and explore fascinating history with amazing new tech!
Multiple Dates: Science Family Day (virtually!) in association with Science Foundation Ireland On Saturday the 14th of November
Science Foundation Ireland will be hosting a day of engaging online events for all the family from a live quiz, interactive workshops and entertaining presentations.
Date: Sat 14th Nov - Time: 7:30pm: The Mirror Trap in association with Science Foundation Ireland An online immersive experience about quantum physics and psychology. All ticket holders will be contacted with details of how to access the Zoom link and instructions on how to take part, prior to the event.