Biodiversity on your doorstep: the Bealtaine Living Earth biodiversity festival goes online

Online festival will allow people to explore biodiversity from home or within 5km radius via online guided walks and activities developed by guides for all 16-24 May marks the 16th year of the Bealtaine Living Earth biodiversity festival. Coordinated by Calmast, Waterford Institute of Technology’s STEM engagement centre, the festival brings groups from across the […]

UL Led Research Centre To Create More Than 100 Jobs

The Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation Heather Humphreys TD  launched the latest Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) Research Centre, CONFIRM – a ‘smart manufacturing’ research centre led by University of Limerick (UL) and involving 42 companies. The centre is funded by SFI and industry to a value of €47 million, making it one of the […]

UL Launches Robot For Use In Marine Renewable Energy Sector

University of Limerick (UL) unveiled a unique €2-million underwater robot at the docks in Limerick city. The Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) was officially launched by Minister of State for Trade, Employment, Business, EU Digital Single Market and Data Protection, Pat Breen TD. The Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) funded ROV Étaín can operate in challenging wind, […]

Seeking Six ‘Stretchy Thinkers’ To Help Create The 2018 Science Apprentice Books

 A nationwide search has been launched for six curious and inventive children to join a Wonder Panel which will help create a new generation of science books. UCD Research and Innovation is looking for ‘stretchy thinkers’, children full of wonder who enjoy figuring things out, to take part in a unique gathering that will help […]