Dublin is the European City of Science 2012

[NM_123]

In July 2012, Dublin will host the European City of Science, a tremendous honour for the country. This coup is largely thanks to the new chief scientific advisor to the government, Prof. Paddy Cunningham and his team.

See Dublin to host Europe's Olympics of science - The Irish Times - Tue, Nov 25, 2008

And Chief Scientific Adviser (CSA) - City of Science bid

[zakalwe1]

what does that mean?

[NM_123]

what does that mean?

It will mean that for a week or more, some of the world's leading scientists will descend on the city, giving talks, enlightening one another, working researchers, the public, and I hope inspiring pupils and students to choose a career in science. The event is held every 2 years: Barcelona this year, Turin in 2010, and encompasses areas affected by the implications of science in the humanities and social sciences. Furthermore, it will alert scientists around the world to what is going on here in terms of science in Ireland, perhaps enticing some to move here who otherwise might have not. The effects of hosting the events will be long-lasting and I hope will encourage the government to stop decreasing 3rd level and science funding, and to finish the conference centre on time.