Archive for May, 2011
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May 24
Amaze Your Head
Throughout 2012, The Irish Film Institute will mark the Dublin City of Science 2012 celebrations with a series of events that will provide an opportunity for active public engagement with science and related themes through film. Through a specially curated film screening programme, comprising documentaries, features and archive footage, and talks by guest speakers, we [...]
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May 14
Awakening Curiosity
The Ark, A Cultural Centre for Children in celebration of Dublin City of Science 2012 presents ‘AWAKENING CURIOSITY’ from Monday 14th May – Monday 6th August 2012. Specially designed and commissioned for school groups, children aged 2-12 and families, this exciting programme will include an interactive exhibition, guided experiences and a range of special events. Awakening Curiosity [...]
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May 12
Dublin’s Rich Scientific Heritage
This lecture from Enda Leaney presents a neglected aspect of Dublin’s cultural history, i.e. the popularisation of science among the general public during the Victorian era. Dubliners became, in the words of one observer, ‘all agog for science’ through highly extravagant exhibitions, scientific displays, and public lectures. For Dubliners, a weekend trip to a museum [...]
