07 Nov 2005

Science Week 2005 at University College Cork, 14-18 November

Science Week Ireland is the celebration and demonstration of science, engineering, technology and innovation in Ireland. In the week beginning Monday, 14 November, people of all ages will be given the opportunity to explore, discover and experiment not just in UCC but also across the city and county.

Science Week Ireland aims to highlight the importance of the science, engineering and technology industries which provide a wide array of exciting and fulfilling career opportunities. 

UCC has organised a number of events for schools, individuals and families which can be booked in advance (see programme below).  Two events do not require booking. The Science Information Evening for Parents, Students and Teachers on Thursday, 17 November is a careers information evening for parents and students designed to highlight the wide-ranging career opportunities available to science graduates.  The grand finale of Science Week in UCC takes place on Friday, 18 November at 7.30pm in the Kane Building with Dr Declan Kennedy's famously entertaining Chemistry Magic Show.


PROGRAMME
Monday 14 November
Using Computers to Solve Problems - Dr K. Petrie, 4C
Kane (Science) Building, UCC  Primary Pre-booking only 10am -11am

Evil Stars - Dr P. Callanan, Department of Physics, UCC
Brookfield, UCC Secondary Pre-booking only 11am - 12pm

The Big Bug Show
Brookfield, UCC Primary Pre-booking only 12.30 - 13.15pm

The Big Bug Show
Brookfield, UCC Primary Pre-booking only 13.30 - 14.15pm

The Big Bug Show
Brookfield, UCC Primary Pre-booking only  13.30 - 14.15pm

The Big Bug Show
Brookfield, UCC Primary Pre-booking only 14.30 - 15.15pm

The Sound Show - Ms P. Hegarty, Tyndall National Institute
Tyndall Institute The Maltings, Cork Primary Pre-booking only 3.30pm - 4.30pm

Tuesday 15 November
The Science Bus
Science Building, UCC Primary Pre-booking only 10am - 10.45pm

The Science Bus
Kane (Science) Building, UCC Primary Pre-booking only 11am - 11.45am

The Sound Show - Ms P. Hegarty, Tyndall National Institute
Tyndall Institute The Maltings, Cork Primary Pre-booking only 11.30am - 12.30pm

The Science Bus
Kane (Science Building), UCC Primary Pre-booking only 12pm - 12.45pm

The Science Bus
Science Building, UCC Primary Pre-booking only 2pm - 2.45pm

Detection of Sickle Cell Anaemia Lab Workshop - Dr S. Kerins, Department of Biochemistry, UCC
Biochemistry Dept, The Maltings, Cork 5th Yr Biology LC Pre-booking only flexible time

Investigating the Earth with Google Earth with Dr. H. Bradley, Department of Geography, UCC
Geog/Geol Building, UCC Secondary Pre-booking only 12pm - 1pm

Wednesday 16 November
The Body's Defence System - Dr. S. Cudmore, Alimentary Pharmabiotic Centre, UCC
Kane (Science) Building, UCC Primary Pre-booking only 12pm - 1pm

The Sound Show - Ms P. Hegarty, Tyndall National Institute
Tyndall Institute The Maltings, Cork Primary Pre-booking only 12.30am - 1.30pm

The Use of Video in Understanding Animal Behaviour- Dr T. Kelly, Department of Zoology, Ecology and Plant Science, UCC
Kane (Science Building), UCC Secondary Pre-booking only 1pm - 2pm

Chemistry Instrumentation Tour - Dr. JJ Keating, Department of Chemistry, UCC
Kane (Science) Building, UCC Leaving Cert Chem Pre-booking only 12pm - 1pm

Investigating the Earth with Google Earth with Dr. H. Bradley, Department of Geography, UCC
Geog/Geol Building, UCC Secondary Pre booking only 2pm - 3pm

Thursday 17 November
Tracking the Dingle Turtle: the science behind these elusive giants - Dr. T. Doyle, Department of Zoology, Ecology & Plant Science
Brookfield, UCC Secondary Pre-booking only 9am - 10am

The Sound Show - Ms P. Hegarty Tyndall National Institute
Tyndall Institute The Maltings, Cork Primary Pre-booking only 11.30am - 12.30pm

A Long, Long Time Ago in a Quasar Far Far Away from here- Dr. D. Gabuzda, Department of Physics, UCC, Boole 3, UCC Secondary Pre-booking 2pm - 3pm

Science Information Evening for Parents
Kane (Science) Building, UCC Parents/secondary No booking necessary 7pm - 9pm

Friday 18 November
The Good, the Bad and the Bubbly - Ms. C. Shortiss, Department of Microbiology, UCC
Brookfield. UCC Primary/Junior Cycle Pre-booking only 10am -11am

The Sound Show - Ms P. Hegarty, Tyndall National Institute
Tyndall Institute The Maltings, Cork Primary Pre-booking only 10am - 11am

Investigating the Earth with Google Earth, Dr. H. Bradley, Department of Geography, UCC
Geog/Geol Building, UCC Secondary Pre booking only 11am - 12pm

The Chemistry Magic Show - Dr D. Kennedy, Department of Education
Kane (Science) Building - UCC Family audience No pre- booking necessary 7.30pm - 8.30pm

For the pre-booking of all events contact: Dr Anne Cronin, Science Promotion Office, UCC
Tel: 021 490 3299 Email: annecronin@ucc.ie

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