Reinvent, Rejuvenate And Regenerate With Science Week 2024

Where? The Digital Hub, Thomas Street, Dublin 8

When? 1 - 17th of November

What time? All day

What's it about?  The Bigger Picture is an exhibition that challenges the outdated tropes and offers a more grounded, realistic portrayal of AI. A collection of images that move beyond the realm of sci-fi, to explore AI's actual presence in everyday life. The exhibition reflects how AI quietly, but powerfully, shapes our world, focusing on the potential of this technology, while also exploring the ethical challenges, and societal implications.
The Bigger Picture invites curious minds to engage with AI in ways that are meaningful and insightful. Through fresh perspectives and thought-provoking visuals, The Bigger Picture seeks to transform how we perceive and understand Artificial Intelligence — not as a distant, futuristic concept, but as an integral part of the world we live in today.

Where? Patrick Sutton Studio, The Gaiety School of Acting

When? 16th of November

What time? 7 - 9pm

What's it about? A performance exploring the influence of light in storytelling.

Regenerating Our Forests
Where? The Printworks, Dublin Castle, Dublin 2

When? 1oth of November
What time? 11am - 12pm

What's it about? The crucial role our trees play in maintaining the health of our planet is well known. The decimation of our natural forests has become one of the most controversial issues of our time, preserving and restoring them one of our most pressing issues. Journalist and author Sylvia Thompson is joined by two authors whose latest works address these issues and more. Donal Magner’s Why Forest? Why Wood? The Case for Multipurpose Forestry in an Uncertain Climate (The Lilliput Press) explores the fundamental values that constitute sustainable forestry and what that means to society, providing a comprehensive study of one of our greatest renewable resources and how it is the key to sustainable living in uncertain times. By turns shocking, hopeful and finally positive, Richard Nairn’s Future Wild (New Island) shows that the damage we have done to nature can also be undone by us, and that, with nature restoration, we can create a richer and more diverse environment for generations to come.
Find out moreThe Weird And Wonderful World Of Creepy Crawlies

Where? The Ark, Temple Bar

When? 10th, 16th, 17th of November

What time? 11.30am (5-7yrs) & 2pm(8-12yrs)

What's it about? Eplore the weird and wonderful world of ‘creepy crawlies’ with wildlife expert Éanna Ní Lamhna and artist and illustrator Duffy Mooney Sheppard in a fascinating science-art workshop.  This innovative and playful workshop will challenge children’s attitudes and preconceptions about the characteristics, appearance and habits of the incredible creatures we share our world with. Through closer observation, discovery, drawing and fun facts, this workshop aims to stimulate curiosity, ignite a passion for science and art and a better understanding of the everyday creepy crawlies and nature we encounter.  Éanna will lead a thought provoking discussions about the usual and surprising characteristics of different invertebrates from buzzing bluebottles with taste buds on their legs to spindly spiders eating one another and snails that are both male and female! Then guided by Duffy, children will enjoy a series of creative drawing responses as they look at these creepy crawlies in a new light!