Science week in Laois continues until Sunday 15 November
Science week continues until Sunday next, 15 November
THIS year’s science week is set to bring a medley of different events to the streets of Laois.
The event, which started on Sunday last, 8 November will continue until Sunday 15 November.
The Midlands Science Festival will bring a programme of interactive events, inspiring talks and hands-on experiences to audiences across Laois and the surrounding areas.
This year’s theme, Water: From Molecule to Ocean, invites people to explore water at every scale, from an essential building block of life to a powerful force shaping our planet. It also encourages us to consider how we can preserve this vital resource for the future.
In addition, the minister for further and higher education, research, innovation and science, James Lawless, announced in August funding of €960,830 from his department to support the delivery of events across the country.
Midlands Science Festival will run from 9-14 November in Portlaoise as part of \Ccience week, with events for people of all ages.
Events in Portlaoise will include , Portlaoise library, Monday 9 November, 1pm; with Dr Niamh Shaw, Portlaoise library, Saturday 14 November, 11am; Midlands Science Book club, online, Monday to Sunday, 9-15 November.
More events in the region and across the country can be found at www.scienceweek.ie.
