Debating Science Issues

is a dynamic debating competition which invites young people to engage in debate on the cultural, societal and ethical implications of advances in biomedical science. It is funded by the Wellcome Trust and co-ordinated by 8 research, medical and science centres on the island of Ireland.
The competition will is open to senior cycle students in schools in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. This year’s competition is currently underway.  Participating schools avail of a 3-hour interactive student workshop on biomedical science before the debating competition begins.
Debates cover the following biomedical topics:

• Stem Cell Research Click here for Information click here for Sources and further reading
• Genetically Modified Food Click here for Information click here for Sources and further reading
• Nanotechnology Click here for Information click here for Sources and further reading
• Health & Self Testing Click here for Information click here for Sources and further reading
• Vaccinations Click here for Information click here for Sources and further reading
• Animal Testing

Competition Prizes   include Amazon bursaries, iPODs and school trophies.

Debating Science Issues Competition Rules

If you would like to know more, contact Ms Grainne Heelan, APC, email: g.heelan@ucc.ie; tel: 021 4901430

or Dr Catherine Buckley, APC  e-mail: c.buckley@ucc.ie; tel 021 4903362

Debating Science Issues is co-ordinated by the following research, medical and science centres:
The Regenerative Medicine Institute (REMEDI) at NUI Galway
(www.remedi.ie)
The Alimentary Pharmabiotic Centre (APC) at University College Cork
(apc.ucc.ie)
The Biomedical Diagnostics Institute (BDI) at Dublin City University
(www.bdi.ie)
The Royal College of Surgeons Ireland
(www.rcsi.ie)
W5 Interactive Discovery Centre Belfast
(www.w5online.co.uk)
Tyndall National Institute
(www.tyndall.ie)
Queen’s University Belfast
(www.qub.ac.uk)
CLARITY
(www.clarity-centre.org)