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Briain Kelly, 28 Sep
The University of Galway is partnering with libraries across Ireland to
encourage young people to get interested in STEM subjects.
The ReelLIFE SCIENCE programme from University of Galway has distributed
audiovisual equipment to six libraries in Galway, Mayo, and Cork to help
young people in schools and youth groups take part in the innovative
science video competition.
Now in its 11th year, ReelLIFE SCIENCE challenges young science
enthusiasts and filmmakers across the island of Ireland, north and south,
to produce fun short science videos to educate and entertain the public.
With a prize fund of more than €5000, the best videos from primary
schools, secondary schools and youth organisations will each win €1000 and
will be screened for the public at the Galway Science and Technology
Festival at University of Galway on November 12, 2023.
Videos can be up to three minutes in length and can communicate any aspect
of STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics), including topics
like: Climate Action, How Things Work, Emerging Technology and Marvels of
Medicine.
Filming for ReelLIFE SCIENCE can be done smartphones, tablets or cameras.
The closing date for entries to this year’s competition is Friday, October
13.
Speaking about the collaboration, ReelLIFE SCIENCE Founding Director Dr
Enda O’Connell, said: “We are very excited to launch this pilot project
with these six libraries, to enable more young people to engage with
science and technology in a creative way.”
“Having a scientifically engaged public from all regions and backgrounds
has never been more important, and through the support of Science
Foundation Ireland, we plan on expanding this initiative to more libraries
around the country in the coming years.”
Through the Digital Libraries partnership with Foróige, the audiovisual
kits were presented to libraries in Tullamore, Co Offaly, Castlebar and
Ballina in Co Mayo, Castletownbere and Youghal in Co Cork, and Westside
Library in Galway City.
The kits can be borrowed by young people to help them with their
productions.
Since launching in 2013, more than 23,000 young people in 700 schools and
youth organisations in Ireland have taken part in the ReelLIFE SCIENCE
programme, producing over 2,500 short science videos.
More information about taking part can be found
at www.reellifescience.com.