Throughout the South-East, Calmast, Waterford Institute of Technology’s Science outreach centre, will be running events showcasing the wonders of science with interactive shows and lectures , making sure there is something for everyone. The Southeast Science Festival is part of National Science Week (co-ordinated by Science Foundation Ireland) and features events in Clonmel, Kilkenny, Wexford town, New Ross, Enniscorthy, Dungarvan, Lismore, Tramore and Waterford City.
The festival brings top scientists and science presenters from the south east together with international scientists and presenters, with a variety of shows, presentations and lectures on important scientific issues. There are fun shows for children and families, and lectures on more serious science issue affecting all of us for the general public.
This festival follows closely on the heels of Maths Week Ireland which over 250,000 students and members of the public participated in and was coordinated nationally by Calmast, the award winning centre at WIT. Science Week is nationally coordinated and supported by Science Foundation Ireland.
Booking All events during Science Week are FREE, but should be booked through Eleanor Reade, School of Science WIT- [email protected] or 051 302037.