Midlands Science promotes STEM education and outreach in the midlands of Ireland. #StayCurious
Midlands of Ireland
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Nearly half of dementia cases could be prevented or delayed by tackling 14 risk factors starting in childhood, including two new risks—high cholesterol and vision loss, suggests report from the Lancet Commission on dementia.
On #WorldBrainDay, explore the report ➡️ hubs.li/Q03y9GZR0
ALT Lancet infographic representing the risk factors for dementia.
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Very interesting talk about #funding for #science #outreach from @midlandsscience in Ireland, at #EUSEA25 , Thanks! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
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When swimmers are told to check the wind & weather, it's not checking it to see if it's going to be windy it's #planyourswimswimyourplan
😉Be situational aware,
😉Use your emotional intelligence,
😉Be water safety weather aware,
👉Practice safe swimming.
#coldwaterswimmer
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The Ireland Funds is proud to have supported the growth and success of @midlandsscience over the past 10+ years through grants and guidance. During this time, they have expanded their reach to engage 16,000 participants annually, many of whom might not typically have access to STEM opportunities.
As CEO Jackie Gorman shared: “The Ireland Funds understands how long-term strategic development happens. Their support has been crucial in our success.”
Discover how our partnership has championed curiosity, empowered communities, and created opportunities for future generations 🔽
@TheIrelandFunds has provided impactful support to our work for over ten years. Read all about the difference their support has made in our blog post below. #believeinscience #staycurious #theirelandfundsisthere midlandsscience.ie/midlands-…
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Our Westmeath Branch; proud recipients of @midlandsscience Science for Nature Award '24! For all the hard work involving kids in their ancient woodland expansion project @ Ardan Wood. Providing a year-round outdoor classroom for kids to explore, have fun, and learn about nature🌳
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Thank you to @Dr_Niamh_Shaw for delivering fascinating talks to our 1st, 2nd and 3rd year students today as part of Science Week. Thank you to @midlandsscience for their continued support. #ScienceWeek #Space #Capitivating
SCIENCE WEEK: Day 4 & I’m in Longford w @midlandsscience talking w students about @esa space, Antarctica & Mars analogues in Botswana. #scienceweekireland #regeneration
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SCIENCE WEEK: Day 4 & I’m in Longford w @midlandsscience talking w students about @esa space, Antarctica & Mars analogues in Botswana. #scienceweekireland #regeneration
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The town of Athlone is being imagined in 2050 for a new 3-part series #Futureville on @rteone @rteplayer as part of #ScienceWeek, imagining a future city of 250,000 people through sustainable transport, housing, education and urban design #midlandsadvantage
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🚨Join us for "Career Chats" with Shanice Griffin on Tuesday 12th Nov from 10:00am - 10:40am!🚨
This free live-streamed event will feature discussions with special-guests working within Irish Space Sector!
Register now: forms.office.com/Pages/Respo…
#MSDreamSpace #ScienceWeek #ESERO
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Really looking forward to this #scienceweek event in Mullingar Library with @midlandsscience Get ready for a swift evening and some behind the scenes peek into @NMIreland natural history! Booking required and in the link below.
A free event for #scienceweek in association with the @NMIreland in Mullingar. Exploring the world of swifts, those amazing aerial acrobats who have been recorded in strong numbers in Mullingar in recent years. eventbrite.ie/e/a-swift-even…
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✨@midlandsscience is back as part of #ScienceWeek2024✨
Experience a jam-packed week full of exciting events all across the Midlands, including interactive workshops and inspirational talks with some amazing speakers!
For more info visit: midlandsscience.ie/
@Researchirel
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Curious about swifts in Ireland? Learn where to spot them, how fast they fly, and more! Join us for an exciting talk on these amazing birds on Thurs, 14 Nov, 6 PM @ Mullingar Library. Booking required @MidlandsScience for #ScienceWeek2024
eventbrite.ie/e/a-swift-even…
ALT a specimen of a Swift
ALT A swift on the wing
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We have a very special and longstanding partnership with @midlandsscience to help promote science in primary & secondary schools in the midlands- this year we're inviting kids to illustrate the importance of Swifts to #biodiversity &how we can protect them-
#STEAM #StemEducation
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Fear of maths has been around for at least a century. Here are some ways to overcome it, says Sarah Hart, professor emerita of mathematics at Birkbeck, University of London. newscientist.com/article/mg2…
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We are still asking people to take part in this 20 minute survey 🙏 please share!
@midlandsscience @alzheimersocirl
@drnire
@RehabGroup
@DSIDCDementia
@letstalkdement1
@PharmUnivofGal
@ABIIreland
@NeuroPrideIRL
@GalwayNeuro
Thank you @dementia_office
Researchers at the @uniofgalway are examining caffeine consumption & its effects on cognition & dementia risk. The first part of the study is an online survey & ANYONE living in Ireland can take part. Follow QR or link shown in the poster! @eefaTroy
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We're off, at the European Science Engagement Conference #EUSEA24 in Tbilisi. Impossible to neglect the current backdrop here in Georgia, reflected very eloquently by opening keynote speaker - @IliaStateUni's Giga Zedania.
ALT Prof Giga Zedania presenting in a lecture hall at the start of the European Science Engagement Conference, and reflecting on the role of Universities historically in engagement with civil society.
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It was fantastic! A real pinch me moment. Handheld iPhone photos. #Clonbullogue #Offaly #NorthernLights #AuroraBoreal
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#PintofScience is coming to Birr on Monday, May 13. Come along to this free event in @theChestnutBirr to hear about local biodiversity, astronomy @BirrCastle and medical research. All welcome @MLSastronomy @midlandsscience. MC on the night @jeremyrigney. pintofscience.ie/event/birr-…
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We are now only 2 weeks away from the 2024 Mary Mulvihill Award. Author and neurogeneticist @WiringTheBrain (Dr. Kevin Mitchell) will deliver what is sure to be a brilliant Science@Culture talk. 🧠
Tickets are free but limited. Book below⬇️
eventbrite.ie/e/mary-mulvihi…
