ABP is one of Europe’s leading privately owned agribusiness companies. It is
the largest beef processor in the UK and Ireland. The company also operates
substantial renewable (Olleco), pet food (C&D) and protein divisions. ABP
employs over 13,300 people and operates in 51 locations across Europe.
www.abpfoodgroup.com

AMD is the high performance and adaptive computing leader, powering the products and services that help solve the world’s most important challenges. Our technologies advance the future of the data center, embedded, gaming, PC markets, and pervasive AI. AMD employees around the world are focused on building leadership high-performance and adaptive computing products that push the boundaries of what is possible. AMD products and technologies serve as the digital building blocks used by billions of people, leading Fortune 500 businesses and cutting-edge scientific research facilities every day to power the services and devices that define modern life.

www.amd.com

Amgen harnesses the best of biology and technology to make people’s lives easier, fuller, and longer. We draw upon our deep knowledge of science to push beyond what’s known today. With roots in the biotech revolution, we are one of the world’s leading independent biotech companies – fighting the toughest diseases and helping millions of people globally.
www.amgen.com

Analog Devices, Inc. is a global semiconductor leader that bridges the physical and digital worlds to enable breakthroughs at the Intelligent Edge. ADI combines analog, digital, and software technologies into solutions that help drive advancements in digitized factories, mobility, and digital healthcare; combat climate change; and reliably connect people and the world. With revenue of more than $12 billion in FY23 and approximately 26,000 people globally working alongside 125,000 global customers, ADI ensures today’s innovators stay Ahead of What’s Possible. Learn more at analog.com and on LinkedIn and Twitter (X)
www.analog.com/en/landing-pages/001/btyste.htm

Atlantic Technological University (ATU) is a multi-campus technological university in the west and north-west of Ireland that delivers a rich combination of academic and research excellence, quality of life and opportunity.

ATU’s strength lies in our collaborative ethos, realising our shared goals by elevating and championing with a student population of over 23,500 learners, spanning more than 600 academic programmes from pre-degree to doctoral level.

When people connect, there’s no limit to the good they can do.

We’re one of the world’s leading communications services companies. The solutions we sell are integral to modern life. Our purpose is as simple as it is ambitious: we connect for good. There are no limits to what people can do when they connect. And as technology changes our world, connections are becoming even more important to everyday life.

Today, that’s truer than ever. The connections we make are helping solve the world’s biggest challenges such as the global pandemic, climate change and cyber security. Through the power of technology, we’re supporting customers to live, work and play together better
www.bt.com
www.btireland.com

The Central Statistics Office (CSO) is Ireland’s national statistical office and our purpose is to impartially collect, analyse and make available statistics about Ireland’s people, society and economy.

Specifically, our mandate under the Statistics Act 1993 is “The collection, compilation, extraction and dissemination for statistical purposes of information relating to economic, social and general activities and conditions in the State”

At national level, CSO official statistics inform decision making across a range of areas including construction, health, welfare, the environment and
the economy. At European level they provide an accurate picture of Ireland’s economic and social performance and enable comparisons between Ireland and other countries.
www.cso.ie

Coláistí Gaeilge – Irish Summer Colleges
www.colaistigaeilge.ie

Conradh na Gaeilge is the democratic forum for the Irish-speaking community. The Conradh has over 200 branches and numerous individual members registered around the world, members that work hard to promote the use of Irish in their own areas. Conradh na Gaeilge’s main aim is to promote the use of Irish as the standard language in Ireland and raises awareness about careers with Gaeilge in many sectors in Ireland and abroad.
cnag.ie

Since 1963, Cook Medical has worked closely with physicians to develop technologies that eliminate the need for open surgery. Today we invent, manufacture and deliver a unique portfolio of medical devices to the healthcare systems of the world. Serving patients is a privilege, and we demand the highest standards of quality, ethics and service. We have remained family-owned so that we have the freedom to focus on what we care about: patients, our employees and our communities. Find out more at cookmedical.eu, and for the latest news, follow us on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.
www.cookmedical.eu

Crazam is the only study app students will ever need, with over 10,000 H1 written and video solutions and every single past paper, all in one place.

We have spent a number of years building the ultimate study app that aims to take the stress out of preparing for State Exams whilst also harnessing the
knowledge of our team of expert State Examiners.

Based on feedback from students, we have designed this app to make your study more efficient. Find past papers by searching keywords, see where the
marks were awarded, study our video and written H1 solutions, create custom papers to help you revise and so much more.

Whatever stage of your study you are at, you can do it instantly with the power of Crazam in your pocket.
Get the app. Get the answer.
www.crazam.ie

Is é Cumann na bhFiann an tseirbhís óige Ghaeilge is mó sa tír. Eagraítear Óg- Chlubanna Gaeilge seachtainiúla, chomh maith le himeachtaí réigiúnacha agus náisiúnta trí mheán na Gaeilge. Tugann seo deis do dhaoine óga a gcuid Gaeilge labhartha a úsáid agus a fheabhsú lasmuigh de thimpeallacht na scoile ag leibhéal sóisialta. Is é an toradh ar seo ná go mbíonn cairde nua le Gaeilge sa cheantar agus ar fud na tíre ag na daoine óga.

www.cnb.ie

The mission of the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine is to serve the government and people of Ireland by leading, developing and regulating the agri-food sector, protecting public health and optimising social, economic and environmental benefits. The work of the Department’s Laboratories Service is a key component of the organisation with regard to the provision of scientific advice, ensuring the safety of Irish food and safeguarding public, animal and plant health.

Science plays a vital role in underpinning policy making within DAFM and we are delighted to sponsor an award to encourage and recognise the contribution of young scientists.
www.gov.ie/en/organisation/department-of-agriculture-food-and-themarine

Government Department and sponsor of BTYSTE. Exhibition space will demonstrate the work of the Department in education and the innovative programmes in place in schools to support STEM.
https://www.gov.ie/en/organisation/department-of-education/

The Faculty of Science and Health is a place to discover, problem solve, experiment and explore. An inclusive environment that serves to innovate and inspire. Our internationally recognised centre of excellence thrives on the enthusiasm and dynamism of its people. With close to 4,350 students and 169 academics across seven schools, there is always room for more. Discover more about our cutting-edge research, explorations in science and health, and thirst for knowledge on our Faculty pages.

www.dcu.ie/science-and-health

Dublin Zoo is a haven of wildlife and a large living classroom for all ages. With over 400 animals and a state-of-the-art Discovery and Learning Centre, Dublin Zoo is an amazing educational experience.

Programmes at Dublin Zoo are designed to support the preschool, primary, post primary and further education curricula, while giving students a greater appreciation of nature and empowering them to protect wildlife.

Meet our Discovery & Learning Team at Stand No. W24 to learn more about our learning programmes, careers in conservation and the chance to enter an exciting competition to win a class trip to Dublin Zoo!

For more information on our education programmes call (01) 474 8932, email education@dublinzoo.ie or visit www.dublinzoo.ie

For four decades, Lilly Kinsale has been built on a team-based working environment where everyone takes pride in our contributions to the site and the company, but most of all, the positive impact we have on the lives of people around the world who depend on Lilly medicines every day.

Today, Kinsale plays a key role in the global Lilly supply chain, providing manufacturing capacity and technical expertise in three areas of medicine manufacturing technology.

Lilly Kinsale is home to a unique 50-hectare manufacturing campus where the worldwide supply of active pharmaceutical ingredients for many of Lilly’s innovative medicines is made. The campus is situated about twenty miles west of Cork city in a countryside location between Kinsale and Innishannon.

It’s not just the location that sets the Kinsale site apart, it’s the work that we do here and the team that does it are what really make Lilly Kinsale a special place.

Uniquely in the biopharmaceutical industry in Ireland, the Lilly campus accommodates chemical synthesis, biotechnology and continuous manufacturing technologies – all inside one site boundary.

Within the site, a highly talented team of almost 1000 employees is dedicated to the Lilly purpose of making life better for people around the world, through their commitment to making medicines with safety first and quality always. A contract workforce of about 500 people partner with the Lilly team to deliver on the site mission.
www.lilly.ie

Engineers are people who design, create, explore and innovate, working to solve some of the world’s greatest challenges. Engineers Ireland is a community of creative professionals who deliver solutions for society. We are the progressive and trusted voice of the engineering profession here in Ireland and represent 25,000 members from every discipline of engineering. We support our members’ career progression at all stages, from students to senior engineers and CEOs. We have an extensive network of dedicated Regional branches, Engineering divisions and Societies both in Ireland and overseas.

Engineers Ireland ensures that the competence and ethical standards of our profession are world class. We set the standards of engineering education here in Ireland and provide continuing professional development.

Engineers Ireland inspires and encourages future generations of engineers from an early age through our exciting STEPS programme which is funded by Science Foundation Ireland, Dept of Education and Skills and industry sponsors Arup, ESB, Intel and TII. In particular we would like to see more young women become engineers.

www.engineersireland.ie

Visit the EU at the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition! 

This year we have teamed up with Dr How’s Science Wows who will bring you to the science world with exciting hands-on and real science experiments. No to miss out.

What do you know about Europe? Join us for a chat with European Parliament and Commission staff in Ireland.

Find out what the EU has to offer for students from easy travel and Erasmus exchanges to studying and working in another country. Learn how a Parliament for 445 million people works and who your local MEPs are.

Free resources about the European Union will be available for all visitors. Information Officers will answer any queries you may have about the EU.

Contact us: The European Commission Representation in Ireland
Tel: + 353 (0)1 6341 111 Website: www.eurireland.ie Facebook: @EUIreland Twitter: @eurireland #EUIrl Instagram: @euireland

Contact us: The European Parliament Liaison Office in Ireland
Tel: +353 (0)1 605 7900 Website Europarl.ie Facebook: @EPinIreland Twitter: @EPinIreland Instagram: @ep_ireland Join the pan-European community together.eu

The Water Forum (An Fóram Uisce) was established in 2018 to provide a platform for public engagement on all matters relating to water management in Ireland and the implementation of the Water Framework Directive.

It consists of 25 members including representatives from a wide range of organisations and sectors with an interest in water issues that includes the
environmental sector, the rural & agricultural sector, the rural water sector, rivers trusts, angling, recreation, business sector, trade unions, the community & voluntary sector, forestry, education, social housing, tourism and customers of Uisce Éireann.

In accordance with the Water Services Act, 2017, the Forum has advisory roles in relation to the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage (DHLGH), Uisce Éireann (UÉ), the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU) and the Water Policy Advisory Committee (WPAC). The Forum is chaired by Dr Matt Crowe. Twitter: @anforamuisce

www.thewaterforum.ie

Founded in 1845, Geological Survey Ireland is Ireland’s public Earth science knowledge centre and is a division of the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications. We are committed to providing free, open and accurate data and maps on Ireland’s subsurface to landowners, the public, industry, and all other stakeholders, within Ireland and internationally. In addition, we act as a project partner in interpreting data and developing models and viewers to allow people to understand underground. We deal with a diverse array of topics including bedrock, groundwater, seabed mapping, natural disasters, and public health risks. Geological Survey Ireland also provides a Duty Geologist service to the public to address geological queries and concerns, please email Duty.Geologist@DECC.gov.ie

Global Action Plan is an environmental charity focusing on behaviour change. We equip individuals and communities with knowledge and skills to develop solutions to the environmental and climate crises. Global Action Plan delivers programmes for community groups, schools and businesses, in areas ranging from environmental education and climate action, to global citizenship, biodiversity, the Sustainable Development Goals and community transformation.

www.globalactionplan.ie

Henkel employs approximately 860 employees in the UK & Ireland across six sites, which include manufacturing, R&D and office facilities. 

With a presence in Dublin since 1966, Henkel Ireland is responsible for the full product innovation and supply pipeline – from concept and technology development, through product development and scaleup to manufacture and distribution of adhesives and sealants globally.

Henkel’s brands and technologies are used in many different applications and industries. Henkel is the name behind many well-known brands such as Loctite, Pritt, Sellotape, UniBond, Schwarzkopf, LIVE, got2be, Bloo, Colour Catcher, Dylon Dyes and Jeyes.
www.henkel.co.uk

The Institute of Physics (IOP) is the professional body and learned society for physics in the UK and Ireland, with an active role in promoting co-operation in physics around the world. We strive to make physics accessible to people from all backgrounds.

We work to break down barriers preventing people from under-represented groups becoming physicists.

We bring physicists in the UK, Ireland and around the world together to share knowledge, support each other and build the teams which deliver breakthroughs.

We share those breakthroughs and other research in a wide range of journals.

We help turn scientific discoveries into real world applications.

We make sure physicists have a voice in the big debates of our age, about education, science, innovation and wider policy.

And we help physicists share the wonder and excitement they feel about their subject with the next generation of potential physicists, from all walks of life.
www.iop.org

www.ipoi.gov.ie

Irish Aid at the Department of Foreign Affairs, is Ireland’s official overseas development assistance (ODA) programme. This year will marks Irish Aid’s 50th Anniversary, set up in 1974, it’s ODA programme aims to reduce global poverty, hunger and humanitarian need. Ireland is committed to the delivery of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), for peace and prosperity for people and the planet. We work through partners in more than 130 countries.

www.irishaid.ie

The Irish Science Teachers’ Association is the professional association for science teachers in Ireland. It was founded in 1961 and has a membership in excess of 1200 members. The ISTA is a member of the International Council of Associations for Science Education (ICASE) and is represented on the executive of this organisation. The ISTA functions as a body dedicated to the professional development of its members and the advancement of science teaching. 

www.ista.ie

Junior Achievement Ireland (JAI) is a member of one of the world’s largest educational non-profits, helping prepare young people for their futures by delivering hands-on, experiential learning in entrepreneurship, employability, financial literacy and the value of STEM. Reaching more than 12 million young people globally each year, Junior Achievement (JA) is one of few organisations with the scale, experience, and passion to build a brighter future for the next generation. JAI was established in Ireland in 1996 and since then has built up a strong demand from schools throughout the country and created successful partnerships with 150 leading organisations. JAI inspires and motivates young people to succeed in the changing world of work by equipping them with the skills, knowledge and confidence they need. We work directly with young people, schools and the business community to help build a successful and sustainable future for all young people and society at large. We utilise the experience of those already in the workforce to help young people of all ages to fully understand the important role that education will play in shaping their futures. This year over 3,000 JA business volunteers are acting as role models from the working world – they are recruited, trained, vetted, equipped and supported to deliver hands-on learning experiences in primary and second level schools. Through our entrepreneurship, employability, financial literacy and STEM programmes we aim to encourage young people to stay in school and help them realise their potential in order to empower a generation to learn, to work and to live.

www.jai.ie

A curious minds centre based in Co. Waterford that provides engaging STEM outreach programmes.
www.discoverLismore.com

The Marie Keating Foundation provides cancer information and cancer awareness to members of the public.

www.mariekeating.ie

In 2023 Maynooth University ranked #1 in Ireland in the Times Higher Education ‘Best Young University’ rankings.

Located 25km outside of Dublin and recognised among the top 500 universities in the world, Maynooth University is a place of lively contrasts–a modern institution, dynamic, rapidly-growing, research-led and engaged, yet grounded in historic academic strengths and scholarly traditions.

With over 15,000 students from over 100 countries, we offer a range of programmes at undergraduate, master’s and PhD level in the humanities, science and engineering, and social sciences, including international programmes and partnerships.

Undergraduate programmes in the Faculty of Science and Engineering:
• Biological and Biomedical Sciences
• Biological and GeographicalSciences
• Biotechnology
• Business with Sport Science
• Computational Thinking
• Computer Science
• Data Science
• Engineering
• Food Science and Human Nutrition
• Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Chemistry
• Physics with Astrophysics
• Psychology
• Robotics and Intelligent Devices
• Science
• Science / Maths / Computer Science
(with Education)
• Sport Science and Health
• Theoretical Physics and Mathematics

www.maynoothuniversity.ie/faculty-science-engineering

Our mission is to monitor, analyse and predict Ireland’s weather and climate, and to provide a range of high quality meteorological and related information to our customers.

Our Vision – Making Ireland Weather and Climate Prepared

www.met.ie

Giving people the power to build community and bring the world closer together. Our products empower more than 3 billion people around the world to share ideas and offer support. The metaverse is the next evolution in social connection and the successor to the mobile internet and we are building the future of connection in the metaverse.

www.meta.com

Apprenticeship is an exciting and proven way for employers to develop talent for their company and industry. They are designed by industry-led groups, supporting growth and competitiveness.

Apprentices earn while they learn and build valuable work-ready skills in a chosen occupation. Apprenticeships open up exciting and rewarding careers, with learning grounded in the practical experience of undertaking a real job.

Apprenticeship has long been an accelerator for individual and corporate development in Ireland.

Helping more people discover and develop their talents through training is at the heart of the national apprenticeship system.

www.apprenticeship.ie

The National Disability Authority (NDA) is the independent statutory body that provides information and advice to the Government on policy and practice relevant to the lives of persons with disabilities. We work through our Centre for Excellence in Universal Design (CEUD) to promote Universal Design of the built environment, products, services and information and communication technologies.

Universal Design is the design and composition of an environment so that it can be accessed, understood and used to the greatest extent possible by all people, regardless of their age, size or disability. A Universal Design approach involves a diverse range of users in the design process from an early stage. If an environment is accessible, usable, convenient and a pleasure to use, everyone benefits. By considering the diverse needs and abilities of all throughout the design process, universal design creates digital and built environments, services and systems that meet peoples’ needs. Simply put, universal design is good design.

At the Centre we work to develop guidelines based on international best practice, and contribute to National and European standards as well as highlighting good practice in relation to Universal Design. We also engage with a wide range of professional bodies to build awareness of Universal Design in Education (UDE) across the education system and through continuous professional development.

The development of guidelines and standards by the Centre provides stakeholders with practical and easy to use information and advice on how to ensure society is as inclusive as possible.

www.universaldesign.ie

The National Parks and Wildlife Service is part of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, and has responsibility for the protection and conservation of Ireland’s natural heritage and biodiversity at national government level. Our stand will have exhibits, information leaflets and posters available to all in attendance. It also gives the public a chance to meet our staff to discuss activities available within the NPWS.

Education & Visitor Centres
The NPWS Education & Visitor Centres around the country offer various activities and learning opportunities for teachers and students alike. Our Education Officers have designed school programmes aimed at promoting awareness of, knowledge and an appreciation of our biodiversity.

National Biodiversity Action Plan Consultation on Ireland’s next National Biodiversity Action Plan has been ongoing in 2022. The next NBAP will set out a vision for an Ireland in 2050 in which biodiversity is valued, conserved, restored, and sustainably used maintaining ecosystem services, sustaining a healthy planet and delivering benefits essential for all people in society. Further information on all of the above is available on www.npws.ie

The Ombudsman for Children’s Office (OCO) is a human rights institution that promotes the rights and welfare of young people under 18 years of age living in Ireland. The OCO also investigates complaints about services provided to children by public organisations. The service is free and independent.

www.oco.ie

Our School is the largest and one of the most dynamic in the University. It is accredited with an Investors in People Sliver Standard in recognition for our efforts in developing our people to excel and be deep thinkers and future leaders.We work in world class facilities, including a brand new £14m Computer Science Building, the ECIT Institute in the Titanic Quarter, and the Ashby Building.

With over 500 active industry partnerships, our research achieves societal and economic impact, while generating hundreds of jobs to the local economy. The industry is extensively involved in all our courses through embedded teaching, placement or scholarships. Most of our undergraduates spend one full paid year working in industry as part of their degree. On average, employment success rates for graduates from the School are greater than 85% within six months, a statistic not bettered by many others.

Computing and communications technology influences so much of how we live today – the way we communicate, travel, make financial transactions, or receive medical care. A degree from the School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EEECS) squarely positions our graduates within an industry that will impact the way we live today and in the future.
www.qub.ac.uk/schools/eeecs/

Recognised as the leading voice for road safety in Ireland and as a leading voice internationally. This recognition is built upon a strong record of driving positive change in the attitudes and behaviours of all road users, while effectively collaborating with many stakeholders such as An Garda Síochána and the Health and Safety Authority to save lives.

The mission of the RSA is of making Irish roads safer for everyone involves delivering some key functions:

• Road safety promotion, education and awareness
• Road safety and collision research
• Primary responsibility as the lead agency for the governance and implementation of the government’s Road Safety Strategy
• Driver testing and driver licensing
• Governance and supervision of the National Car Testing Service and Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness Testing
• Enforcement of a range of road haulage industry and driver regulations –
• Regulation of the driving instruction industry
• Development and monitoring of vehicle standards
• Advising the Department of Transport and the Minister for Transport on all aspects of road safety public policy.

www.rsa.ie

RTÉ is back live from BTYSTE 2024 11-13th January. RTÉ 2FM and RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta will be broadcasting live from our radio studio with some special guests popping in to say hello too. We are very excited for RTÉ 2FM Rising artist Ryan Mack’s live performance on the main stage, during the opening ceremony. Fancy trying your hand at presenting the weather? We have lights, cameras, autocue and blue screen ready for you to give it a try in our RTÉ Weather studio. The RTÉ Weather presenters will be on hand to give you a few tips too. Visit the RTÉ Studio in the Exhibition Hall and keep up-to-date with RTÉ at BTYSTE on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

www.rte.ie

RPI is the association of elite rugby players in Ireland. We are a not for profit association that represents the players in negotiations with rugby’s governing body, the IRFU. We will be at BTYS to promote our mental wellbeing campaign Tackle Your Feeling Schools. TYF Schools launched in 2019 and is designed for students over 14 years old.
www.rugbyplayersireland.ie

Self Help Africa is an Irish-based international development organisation that is working through agriculture to alleviate poverty in 17 of the world’s poorest countries. 

The organisation applies agriculture and climate science in its responses to the challenges of supporting resource poor communities grow food and earn an income from small farms.

Self Help Africa has been working for more than 40 years to eradicate hunger and extreme poverty in Africa. In 2022 its programmes will support close to six million people.

Science has a key role to play in addressing the challenges of rural poverty in sub-Saharan Africa. By providing smallholder farmers with access to better quality seed, to new crop varieties, and by promoting and introducing new farming methods, Self Help Africa supports communities to adapt to and mitigate the effects that changing climate and extreme weather is having on people who rely on the land to support themselves and their households.

For 20 years, Self Help Africa’s Global Citizenship Education (Development Education) team has been attending the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition, where it promotes its work to students and teachers, and also promotes the ‘Science for Development Award,’ an Irish Aid sponsored competition that encourages and assists student entrants to devise projects for BTYSTE that might address some of the challenges that affect poor communities in Africa.

Winning student projects at BTYSTE receive a travel bursary, sponsored by Irish Aid, that enables the project winners and their teacher to travel on an annual Self Help Africa school’s study visit to Africa, where they can learn more about their project from people they meet.

Self Help Africa’s Global Citizenship Education team also provide workshops in Irish secondary schools that assist students and teachers to address global development challenges.
www.selfhelpafrica.org

Founded in 2003, Sightsavers Ireland envisions a world where no one is blind from avoidable causes and where people with disabilities participate equally in society. Sightsavers Ireland works with Sightsavers globally, through an affiliate agreement, to eliminate avoidable blindness and promote the rights of people with disabilities in 30 countries focussing on Africa and Asia. We seek to contribute to the Sightsavers global mission through the provision of steady and dependable funding from the Irish market, securing and managing funding from the Irish government, and engaging and influencing the Irish public and policy/decision makers on matters relating to eye health and social inclusion in lowand middle-income countries.
www.sightsavers.ie

Millions of businesses use Stripe to accept payments and manage their businesses online. Stripe is a technology company that builds payments and financial infrastructure for the internet. We provide a unified platform designed to solve the complexity of money movement and accepting payments.

Using Stripe, companies can power growth by improving conversion rates, driving international expansion, and developing new business models. We also help companies beat fraud, send invoices, issue virtual and physical cards, get financing, manage business spend, increase uptime, add local payment methods, and much more.

Millions of businesses of all sizes—from startups to large enterprises—use Stripe’s software and APIs to accept payments, send payouts, and manage their businesses online. Our products power payments for retailers, subscriptions businesses, software platforms, and marketplaces.

www.stripe.com

Studyclix is Ireland’s largest teaching and learning website. We make learning easier by breaking down all the junior and leaving cert subjects into topics. We give past exam questions, mock questions, quizzes, videos and notes.
www.studyclix.ie

www.teagasc.ie

Established under The Heritage Act 1995, the Heritage Council is a public body whose mission is to develop a wide understanding of the vital contribution that our heritage makes to our social, environmental & economic well-being.

The Heritage Council has a particular responsibility to promote interest, education, knowledge and pride in national heritage. In its current strategic plan “Our Place in time” the Heritage Council has set out its core principles and goals. The Heritage Council provides policy advice for government on heritage issues that include sustainability, landscape management, high nature value farming, forestry and climate change. Since our establishment in 1995, we have put in place heritage infrastructure and networks to enable communities participate in and take responsibility for the development and conservation of the heritage of their areas. Success has been achieved through working in partnership with local authorities and statutory agencies. The results of such projects include the Collaborative Town Centre Health Check Programme, the Heritage Officer Programme and a wide range of projects undertaken under the Community Heritage Grant Scheme.

The Heritage Council has a complex national brief across natural, cultural and built heritage which places a heavy and welcome reliance on us to work with others to achieve common aims together. In addition, the Heritage Council provides core funding to a number of bodies in order to support the needs of the sector and to help achieve shared aims.

The projects and initiatives we fund, participate in or support in other ways are carried out in line with best conservation practice. They help support and maintain a wide network of highly-skilled heritage professionals that includes conservators, thatchers, builders, ecologists, archaeologists, conservation architects and museum curators.

The Heritage Council, Áras na hOidhreachta, Church Lane, Kilkenny, R95 X264. 

www.heritagecouncil.ie

University College Cork (UCC) is an award-winning institution with a history of independent thinking stretching back over 170 years. UCC is ranked in the top 1.1% of universities in the world with a student population of over 24,500.

UCC is renowned for the quality of its academic programmes and commitment to research and innovation. UCC has been named the leading Irish University for industry engagement and is located at the centre of Europe’s Biotechnology and Information and Communications Industries.

The university is known for the beauty of its campus, vibrant student life and is home to over 100 active societies and 50 different sports clubs.

UCC places a strong emphasis on student engagement, fostering a supportive community that encourages critical thinking and independent exploration.

With a commitment to sustainability and inclusivity, UCC plays a vital role in shaping Ireland’s academic landscape and producing graduates who make meaningful contributions to society.

www.ucc.ie/en/sefs

The University of Galway is a public research university located in the city of Galway, Ireland. The university was founded in 1845 as “Queen’s College, Galway”. It was known as “University College, Galway”, until 1997 and as “National University of Ireland Galway”, until 2022.

www.universityofgalway.ie

UL’s (www.ul.ie) stand provides you the opportunity to experience interactive activities in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Engineering, Electronics, Equine Science, Architecture, Design, Computer Science, Gaming and much more. The Faculty of Science and Engineering (www.ul.ie/scieng) offers teaching and research programmes in a wide range of industry relevant scientific and engineering disciplines. All UG programmes include periods of co-operative, industrial or teaching experiences. Its world-leading research translates into practice and the academic programmes offer unique & sustainable careers. If you are interested in studying artificial intelligence, the pursuit of renewable energy technologies or the development of innovative company solutions find out more about the opportunities available at our stand.
www.ul.ie/scieng

Wind Energy Ireland (WEI) is the representative body for the Irish wind industry, working to promote wind energy as an essential, economical and environmentally friendly part of the country’s low-carbon energy future.

We are leaders in Ireland’s fight against climate change. We know that education is key to delivering this. We are inspired and encouraged by the ambition and drive among young people in this area.

We create jobs, invest in communities, reduce our CO 2 emissions and work to end Ireland’s reliance on foreign fossil fuels.

We are Ireland’s largest renewable energy organisation with more than 190 members who have come together to plan, build, operate and support the development of the country’s chief renewable energy resource. We are an all-Ireland body, working in Northern Ireland through a partnership with our colleagues in RenewableUK.

windenergyireland.com