Science Week is Ireland's biggest annual promotion of science to the general public. This year it runs from Sunday November 8th until Sunday November 15th. The aim of Science Week is to promote the relevance of science, engineering and technology in our everyday lives and to demonstrate just how important it is to the future development of Irish society and the economy.

The theme for Science Week Ireland 2009 is 'Science – Inspiring Creativity and Innovation’ which links to the European Year of Creativity and Innovation http://create2009.europa.eu. With this theme in mind we will examine and explore the importance of creativity and innovation and the vital role it plays in science, engineering and technology.

Throughout Science Week, events are scheduled to take place in libraries, schools, college campuses, airports, on-street, in nature reserves, parks and retail outlets, across the length and breadth of the country. Science Week is aimed at children of all ages, primary and secondary school students, parents, teachers and anyone who may be interested in science!

Discover Science & Engineering

Science Week is coordinated by the Discover Science & Engineering (DSE) programme. DSE aims to increase interest in science, technology, innovation and engineering among students, teachers and members of the public.

DSE's mission is to contribute to Ireland's continued growth and development as a society; one that has an active and informed interest and involvement in science, engineering and technology.

General enquiries

For enquiries relating to Science Week please contact Donna McCabe or Cathy Foley.
Tel: + 353 1 6073042 or email: scienceweek@forfas.ie.

For enquiries relating to the Discover Science & Engineering Programme, its events and activities, or its Director Peter Brabazon, please contact:

Caroline Markey - Discover Science & Engineering
Wilton Park House
Wilton Place
Dublin 2
Ireland
Tel: + 353 1 607 3184
Email: caroline.markey@forfas.ie

Media

For enquiries relating to media contact Edelman.
Tel: +353 1 6789333
Email: piaras.kelly@edelman.com