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Team DRIVE at @tcddublin.bsky.social are transforming EV battery performance through innovative thermal management solutions. As one of the first #NationalChallengeFund prize-winning teams, their solution ensures direct contact between each battery cell and a dielectric coolant. Watch below!
November 25, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Team DRIVE at @tcddublin.bsky.social are transforming EV battery performance through innovative thermal management solutions. As one of the first #NationalChallengeFund prize-winning teams, their solution ensures direct contact between each battery cell and a dielectric coolant. Watch below!
From toys to wars, where will you encounter drones next? Tune into this week’s episode of the @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social Podcast to hear more Listen now: www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2025/1121/1544463-podcast-drones-developments-technology-toys-weapons-surveillance-airports
November 21, 2025 at 10:54 AM
From toys to wars, where will you encounter drones next? Tune into this week’s episode of the @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social Podcast to hear more Listen now: www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2025/1121/1544463-podcast-drones-developments-technology-toys-weapons-surveillance-airports
The National Challenge Fund winning AI2Peat project uses satellite imagery and AI to map and predict peatland health in Ireland. Read more on @siliconrepublic.bsky.social: www.siliconrepublic.com/innovation/ai2peat-ucds-tech-driven-effort-to-restore-irish-peatlands #NextGenerationEU
November 20, 2025 at 12:26 PM
The National Challenge Fund winning AI2Peat project uses satellite imagery and AI to map and predict peatland health in Ireland. Read more on @siliconrepublic.bsky.social: www.siliconrepublic.com/innovation/ai2peat-ucds-tech-driven-effort-to-restore-irish-peatlands #NextGenerationEU
Where does the time go? Join Samantha Dockray (UCC), David Malone (Maynooth University) & Venus Keus (DIAS) on the @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social Podcast as they explore how we experience time. Listen: www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2025/1114/1543711-time-podcast-explainer-psychology-maths-physics-cosmology/
November 19, 2025 at 9:47 AM
Where does the time go? Join Samantha Dockray (UCC), David Malone (Maynooth University) & Venus Keus (DIAS) on the @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social Podcast as they explore how we experience time. Listen: www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2025/1114/1543711-time-podcast-explainer-psychology-maths-physics-cosmology/
THANK YOU for celebrating 30 years of #ScienceWeek with us! 🎉
Science Week 2025 marked three decades of curiosity, collaboration & innovation shaping Ireland’s future.
Bring on Science Week 2026 - we look forward to see you there!
#ThenTodayTomorrow
Science Week 2025 marked three decades of curiosity, collaboration & innovation shaping Ireland’s future.
Bring on Science Week 2026 - we look forward to see you there!
#ThenTodayTomorrow
November 18, 2025 at 2:38 PM
THANK YOU for celebrating 30 years of #ScienceWeek with us! 🎉
Science Week 2025 marked three decades of curiosity, collaboration & innovation shaping Ireland’s future.
Bring on Science Week 2026 - we look forward to see you there!
#ThenTodayTomorrow
Science Week 2025 marked three decades of curiosity, collaboration & innovation shaping Ireland’s future.
Bring on Science Week 2026 - we look forward to see you there!
#ThenTodayTomorrow
Two weeks ago, we hosted the SDG Challenge Showcase, celebrating teams and the transformative partnerships driving sustainable impact. The SDG Challenge, a collaboration between Research Ireland and @irishaid.bsky.social, advances Ireland’s ambitions in research & international development.
November 18, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Two weeks ago, we hosted the SDG Challenge Showcase, celebrating teams and the transformative partnerships driving sustainable impact. The SDG Challenge, a collaboration between Research Ireland and @irishaid.bsky.social, advances Ireland’s ambitions in research & international development.
Minister James Lawless today announced €3.5 million for 16 research projects under Research Ireland’s COALESCE 2025 programme. Two of the projects are funded by Cuan: The Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Agency. Read here: www.researchireland.ie/news/ministe...
November 17, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Minister James Lawless today announced €3.5 million for 16 research projects under Research Ireland’s COALESCE 2025 programme. Two of the projects are funded by Cuan: The Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Agency. Read here: www.researchireland.ie/news/ministe...
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, James Lawless, TD, has today announced €34.5 million in funding to support 39 cutting-edge research projects under the Frontiers for the Future Programme. Read here: www.researchireland.ie/news/frontiers-for-the-future/
November 14, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, James Lawless, TD, has today announced €34.5 million in funding to support 39 cutting-edge research projects under the Frontiers for the Future Programme. Read here: www.researchireland.ie/news/frontiers-for-the-future/
Event Update: Museum of the Moon 🌙
Luke Jerram’s stunning installation landed in Merrion Square tonight for Science Week 2025.
⚠️ Friday’s activities are cancelled due to severe weather, but the Moon and an amazing line-up return Saturday, 15 November for the final night!
Luke Jerram’s stunning installation landed in Merrion Square tonight for Science Week 2025.
⚠️ Friday’s activities are cancelled due to severe weather, but the Moon and an amazing line-up return Saturday, 15 November for the final night!
November 13, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Event Update: Museum of the Moon 🌙
Luke Jerram’s stunning installation landed in Merrion Square tonight for Science Week 2025.
⚠️ Friday’s activities are cancelled due to severe weather, but the Moon and an amazing line-up return Saturday, 15 November for the final night!
Luke Jerram’s stunning installation landed in Merrion Square tonight for Science Week 2025.
⚠️ Friday’s activities are cancelled due to severe weather, but the Moon and an amazing line-up return Saturday, 15 November for the final night!
Sometimes, the simplest scientific solutions have the biggest impact. In @irishtimes.com, Kevin McGuigan, @surg-water.bsky.social, shares how a simple idea - using plastic bottles and sunlight - sparked the journey to develop their solar disinfection technology: www.irishtimes.com/sponsored/20...
November 12, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Sometimes, the simplest scientific solutions have the biggest impact. In @irishtimes.com, Kevin McGuigan, @surg-water.bsky.social, shares how a simple idea - using plastic bottles and sunlight - sparked the journey to develop their solar disinfection technology: www.irishtimes.com/sponsored/20...
The Research Ireland Pathway Programme is now open. Supporting postdoctoral researchers across all disciplines to build their track record and become independent research leaders. Hear from awardee Dr Jonathan Briody @rcsi.bsky.social below. Learn more: www.researchireland.ie/funding/pathway/
November 12, 2025 at 11:43 AM
The Research Ireland Pathway Programme is now open. Supporting postdoctoral researchers across all disciplines to build their track record and become independent research leaders. Hear from awardee Dr Jonathan Briody @rcsi.bsky.social below. Learn more: www.researchireland.ie/funding/pathway/
Futureville Ireland returns tonight at 7pm on @rteone.rte.ie for its second series, supported by Research Ireland. Last year, Carla O'Brien and Dr Lollie Mancey reimagined Athlone as a city of the future. In 2025, they’re back to explore new ways science and tech can improve our lives! #ScienceWeek
November 11, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Futureville Ireland returns tonight at 7pm on @rteone.rte.ie for its second series, supported by Research Ireland. Last year, Carla O'Brien and Dr Lollie Mancey reimagined Athlone as a city of the future. In 2025, they’re back to explore new ways science and tech can improve our lives! #ScienceWeek
Dr Diarmuid O'Brien, CEO of Research Ireland, joined Pat Kenny on @newstalkfm.bsky.social today to highlight some of the exciting events taking place across the country for Science Week 2025.
Catch the full conversation at: link.goloudplayer.com/s/pGIZMZktnNuK
#ScienceWeek #ThenTodayTomorrow
Catch the full conversation at: link.goloudplayer.com/s/pGIZMZktnNuK
#ScienceWeek #ThenTodayTomorrow
November 10, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Dr Diarmuid O'Brien, CEO of Research Ireland, joined Pat Kenny on @newstalkfm.bsky.social today to highlight some of the exciting events taking place across the country for Science Week 2025.
Catch the full conversation at: link.goloudplayer.com/s/pGIZMZktnNuK
#ScienceWeek #ThenTodayTomorrow
Catch the full conversation at: link.goloudplayer.com/s/pGIZMZktnNuK
#ScienceWeek #ThenTodayTomorrow
'10 Things to Know About' returns tonight on @rte.ie One
at 8.30pm!📺
Dr Maria Kirrane presents A Brush with Climate -empowering hairdressers to spark climate action through small talk.
Prof Niamh Moore-Cherry explores sustainable mobility in Irish towns via the @conundrumsfi.bsky.social project
at 8.30pm!📺
Dr Maria Kirrane presents A Brush with Climate -empowering hairdressers to spark climate action through small talk.
Prof Niamh Moore-Cherry explores sustainable mobility in Irish towns via the @conundrumsfi.bsky.social project
November 10, 2025 at 9:56 AM
'10 Things to Know About' returns tonight on @rte.ie One
at 8.30pm!📺
Dr Maria Kirrane presents A Brush with Climate -empowering hairdressers to spark climate action through small talk.
Prof Niamh Moore-Cherry explores sustainable mobility in Irish towns via the @conundrumsfi.bsky.social project
at 8.30pm!📺
Dr Maria Kirrane presents A Brush with Climate -empowering hairdressers to spark climate action through small talk.
Prof Niamh Moore-Cherry explores sustainable mobility in Irish towns via the @conundrumsfi.bsky.social project
Science Week 2025 kicked off in spectacular style this evening with Macnas bringing magic to Cork’s Marina Market! An installation inspired by the performance will remain at Marina Market until Thurs, 13 November. Special thanks to Emilija Jefremova for the images! #ScienceWeek #ThenTodayTomorrow
November 9, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Science Week 2025 kicked off in spectacular style this evening with Macnas bringing magic to Cork’s Marina Market! An installation inspired by the performance will remain at Marina Market until Thurs, 13 November. Special thanks to Emilija Jefremova for the images! #ScienceWeek #ThenTodayTomorrow
1️⃣ day to go until Science Week 2025 is here!
Here are just SOME of the many incredible events taking place across the country from 9th - 16th November.
Visit scienceweek.ie to find a #ScienceWeek event near you!
#ThenTodayTomorrow
Here are just SOME of the many incredible events taking place across the country from 9th - 16th November.
Visit scienceweek.ie to find a #ScienceWeek event near you!
#ThenTodayTomorrow
November 8, 2025 at 12:41 PM
1️⃣ day to go until Science Week 2025 is here!
Here are just SOME of the many incredible events taking place across the country from 9th - 16th November.
Visit scienceweek.ie to find a #ScienceWeek event near you!
#ThenTodayTomorrow
Here are just SOME of the many incredible events taking place across the country from 9th - 16th November.
Visit scienceweek.ie to find a #ScienceWeek event near you!
#ThenTodayTomorrow
Renowned spectacle theatre company Macnas will kick off Science Week 2025 with a specially curated indoor performance at Marina Market Cork this Sunday, 9th November. Visit www.scienceweek.ie to find events and festival happening near you! #ScienceWeek #ThenTodayTomorrow
November 5, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Renowned spectacle theatre company Macnas will kick off Science Week 2025 with a specially curated indoor performance at Marina Market Cork this Sunday, 9th November. Visit www.scienceweek.ie to find events and festival happening near you! #ScienceWeek #ThenTodayTomorrow
Professor Paul Coughlan, @tcddublin.bsky.social, presented on the REHEATZ project, runner-up in the SDG Challenge under SDG 13. The team are developing the first hybrid wastewater heat recovery technology for application in Zambian food production.
November 4, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Professor Paul Coughlan, @tcddublin.bsky.social, presented on the REHEATZ project, runner-up in the SDG Challenge under SDG 13. The team are developing the first hybrid wastewater heat recovery technology for application in Zambian food production.
At today's SDG Showcase, we heard from Dr Jakub Gajewski, co-lead of @surg-water.bsky.social, the winning team of the SDG 13 Challenge: Climate Action. The team developed a low-cost solar disinfector to treat harvested rainwater for healthcare facilities in Malawi. @rcsi.bsky.social
November 4, 2025 at 4:04 PM
At today's SDG Showcase, we heard from Dr Jakub Gajewski, co-lead of @surg-water.bsky.social, the winning team of the SDG 13 Challenge: Climate Action. The team developed a low-cost solar disinfector to treat harvested rainwater for healthcare facilities in Malawi. @rcsi.bsky.social
Dr Joseph Gallagher of University College Dublin presented the BIOTOPE project, runner-up in the SDG Challenge under SDG 3. The team is working to reduce deaths from childhood pneumonia. @ucddublin.bsky.social
November 4, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Dr Joseph Gallagher of University College Dublin presented the BIOTOPE project, runner-up in the SDG Challenge under SDG 3. The team is working to reduce deaths from childhood pneumonia. @ucddublin.bsky.social
We heard from Professor Sean Doyle of Maynooth University, team lead of NEOSEPSIS, winners of the first SDG Challenge focused on SDG 3: Good Health and Wellbeing. The team works to transform sepsis testing in Uganda, where sepsis causes 17 neonatal deaths per day. @maynoothuniversity.ie
November 4, 2025 at 12:05 PM
We heard from Professor Sean Doyle of Maynooth University, team lead of NEOSEPSIS, winners of the first SDG Challenge focused on SDG 3: Good Health and Wellbeing. The team works to transform sepsis testing in Uganda, where sepsis causes 17 neonatal deaths per day. @maynoothuniversity.ie
We were delighted to be joined virtually by Dr Evelyn Gitau, Scientific Officer, Science for Africa Foundation, who delivered a keynote address this morning on 'Transformative Partnerships for Sustainable Development: Insights from Africa-led and Global Collaborations'.
November 4, 2025 at 12:05 PM
We were delighted to be joined virtually by Dr Evelyn Gitau, Scientific Officer, Science for Africa Foundation, who delivered a keynote address this morning on 'Transformative Partnerships for Sustainable Development: Insights from Africa-led and Global Collaborations'.
Good morning from the SDG Challenge Showcase. This event highlights the achievements of those participating in the SDG Challenge - a partnership between Research Ireland and Irish Aid supporting teams in developing transformative, sustainable solutions to SDGs in Irish Aid’s partner countries.
November 4, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Good morning from the SDG Challenge Showcase. This event highlights the achievements of those participating in the SDG Challenge - a partnership between Research Ireland and Irish Aid supporting teams in developing transformative, sustainable solutions to SDGs in Irish Aid’s partner countries.
Age-Friendly AI, led by @tudublin.bsky.social and @adaptcentre.bsky.social, has launched the "AI Opinions" postcard campaign, inviting older adults across Ireland to share their thoughts about AI: agefriendlyai.ie/age-friendly-ai-and-the-adapt-centre-launch-ai-opinions-freepost-postcard-campaign/
November 3, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Age-Friendly AI, led by @tudublin.bsky.social and @adaptcentre.bsky.social, has launched the "AI Opinions" postcard campaign, inviting older adults across Ireland to share their thoughts about AI: agefriendlyai.ie/age-friendly-ai-and-the-adapt-centre-launch-ai-opinions-freepost-postcard-campaign/
The best solutions are those developed with people, not just for them, says @abigailruthfreeman.bsky.social speaking ahead of this week’s SDG Challenge event on @siliconrepublic.bsky.social: www.siliconrepublic.com/innovation/research-ireland-sdg-challenge-event-un-irish-aid-collaborative-research
November 3, 2025 at 11:24 AM
The best solutions are those developed with people, not just for them, says @abigailruthfreeman.bsky.social speaking ahead of this week’s SDG Challenge event on @siliconrepublic.bsky.social: www.siliconrepublic.com/innovation/research-ireland-sdg-challenge-event-un-irish-aid-collaborative-research