Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Richard Bruton, has announced a call for proposals for the Dublin City of Science programme of events in 2012.
Open until 30 June 2011, the call is seeking proposals for a year-long programme of events to engage the citizens of the island of Ireland in science. It is hoped to devise a programme of events that will demonstrate the reach of science into almost every aspect of our lives – education, business, the arts, sports and our communities.
Partnerships will also be sought with organisations and individuals who wish to develop events that will encourage the public to engage with science.
“Dublin City of Science 2012, a highly prestigious event which was won in the face of stiff competition, offers a perfect opportunity to show the world what we can do. I think we should all get involved in this programme and help promote Ireland to the world as a centre of innovation and creativity in science and technology,” Bruton said.
Dublin City of Science 2012 will showcase Irish expertise and creativity that will firmly place Ireland on the map for science excellence.
Speaking at the launch, Prof Patrick Cunningham, chief scientific adviser to the Government, said the the primary purpose of this call is to identify events that creatively engage with science and the public.
“This could be by way of promoting an existing event, activity or idea. It could be something completely new, something you’d like to develop within your own organisation or in partnership with others,” said Prof Cunningham. “I would welcome activities in any format, indoor or outdoor, through the medium of theatre, film, exhibitions, workshops, debates, interactive dialogues, online events, the list is endless.”
The call is available at www.dublinscience2012.ie/pep
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