In SPIN
Walk on the wild sideThe Dublin Naturalists’ Field Club has a number of events lined up for the Summer months including an inaugural meeting for a Federation of Field Clubs on 31st May in Fermanagh, a look at restoring native woodland in Glenmalure on 8th June, and a geological walk ...
Feeling lucky?How do we assess risk, and what are the mathematics involved in weighing up an acceptable balance between winning or losing. For gamblers and engineers calculating risk is important. From now until June 3rd this is the topic that the public can explore at the ‘Lab in the Gallery’ ...
Young ScientistsIn launching the 50th year of the exhibition BT has announced that sponsorship is to continue until 2016 and possibly beyond. BT has also set up an archive of material from previous exhibitions, all of which can be freely accessed at www.btyoungscientist.com/archiveThe BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibiton will ...
Celebrate SummerLots of outdoor events and activities have been lined up for the Bealtaine Festival in the South East. Taking place from 18th to 26th May this is an opportunity to get outdoors and explore biodiversity and the landscape. Co-ordinated by CALMAST at the Waterford Institute of Technology.More details and ...
Working in scienceA series of short videos from Discover Science and Engineering in which early career scientists answer questions from students about what it is like to work in science and technology.http://smartfutures.ie/panel-videos/
Health hack challenge11th and 12th May, Dublin.If you are a nurse, doctor or medical professional and a bit of a geek, you are welcome to participate in a challenge to develop software or an ap that will be of help in treating patients. There are lots of opportunities to make ...
Food research conference27th and 28th June 2013Postgraduates and researchers from the food industry are invited to attend the Food Research Conference at Teagasc in Ashtown, Dublin. Formerly these annual conferences were always held at UCC, but are now to be hosted at different centres around the country.Details at www.teagasc.ie/events
Cognitive decline with ageCan lifestyle help prevent or slow down cognitive decline? This will be discussed at the next Alchemist Café event. Tuesday 7th May, Mercantile Pub in Dame Street, Dublin. All welcome.