What is Dublin City of Science?

Dublin has been chosen to host Europe’s largest science conference, ESOF 2012 (Euroscience Open Forum), from 11-15 July, 2012. To celebrate this prestigious, international event in Dublin, the City of Science 2012, an innovative science themed festival will run throughout the year across the island of Ireland combining the best of Irish culture, arts and science.

HIGHLIGHTS

Dublin City of Science to announce over 160 events throughout the year.

The DUBLIN CITY OF SCIENCE 2012 festival is a year long celebration of science with over 160 events that will awaken your curiosity and open your mind to science.

Join us in an exciting adventure of exploration that combines the best of Irish culture, arts and science like you have never seen before..

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Latest events

  • Arcade Science

    This July, Dublin City will be transformed into a huge living and inspirational science/art gallery space…

  • Science for All

    Throughout 2012, Dublin City’s public libraries will run a co-ordinated programme of events…

  • Baboro

    Scientists and schools and community groups will come together to find ways of creating…

  • Improbable Frequency

    Founded in 1984, Rough Magic is one of Ireland’s leading theatre companies…

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Euroscience Open Forum Dublin 2012

The Euroscience Open Forum (ESOF) is Europe’s largest, general science meeting and is held in a leading Europe city every two years. Dublin was awarded the honour of hosting ESOF in 2012...

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An Taoiseach, Enda Kenny, speaks with Chief Scientific Advisor Professor Patrick Cunningham about Dublin being the European Capital of Science in 2012.

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Festival highlights

  • Arcade Science

    This July, Dublin City will be transformed into a huge living and inspirational science/art gallery space…

  • Science for All

    Throughout 2012, Dublin City’s public libraries will run a co-ordinated programme of events…

  • Baboro

    Scientists and schools and community groups will come together to find ways of creating…