Fantastic line up of free events at this year’s Cork Science Festival

CORK Science Festival, which runs from November 11 tp 18, has a fantastic line up of free events, talks and workshops for children this year. Public libraries across Cork city and county will be offering science-themed readings; and colouring and science books for loan to celebrate this year’s festival, which is part of Science Week.

As well as reading, there is 3D drawing in virtual reality in the Crawford Art Gallery, allowing kids to create artwork in 3D through technology. Twenty-minute sessions must be pre-booked, and they run all day on Saturday, November 17, from 11am to 4pm.

The Cork Science Festival team will be visiting primary and post-primary schools throughout Science Week also, bringing the wonders of everyday science to schools in the Cork region. The organisers have also put together a schedule of nature walks, screenings, and a science quiz, among other events that are listed on CorkScienceFestival.ie

Ocean Devotion, Crime Scene Investigates, Photopolymer Printmaking, Electronic Brainbox and Rainbows and Lasers are just some of the workshops taking place during the Cork Science Festival flagship events in Gateway UCC on Western Road on November 11 and the Community Festival of Science finale event on November 18 in Neptune Stadium.

Developed by a team of volunteers representing education, research and industry across STEM from the Cork area, most activities on the Cork Science Festival are free of charge to encourage your engagement in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).

As part of Science Week, Cork Science Festival is funded by Science Foundation Ireland and is one of the biggest events on the Cork calendar.

For more information, booking requirements and a programme of events, please see www. corksciencefestival.ie or follow them on social media @corkscience