Meet the Scientist Webinar series

07/04/2026

🌍💙 Happy World Health Day! 💙🌍

🧐 Did you know? Your body has trillions of tiny bacteria living inside it, helping with digestion, immunity, and even your mood! 🦠✨
On World Health Day, let’s celebrate the amazing ways science helps us live longer, healthier lives. What’s one thing you do to stay healthy? 🚶‍♂️🥦💧 Share in the comments! ⬇️

25/03/2026

What a season! 🎉 The 2025–2026 Meet the Scientist series has come to a close, and the numbers speak for themselves.

From 15 incredible scientists — including 10 women challenging gender stereotypes in science — to 74,618 children reached across Ireland, it's been an unforgettable year of curiosity, discovery, and big questions.

Thank you to every teacher, scientist, and student who made it happen. See you in November! 🔬

22/03/2026

Meet the Scientist 2025-2026 is over 🎥
🌟 This season was packed with brilliant questions and inspiring scientists! From Lorraine D’Arcy’s engineering insights to Emma Teeling’s bat discoveries, every session was a reminder of why science is so exciting!
What was your favourite session? Tell us below! ⬇️

21/03/2026

World Water Day is tomorrow, 22 March 💧

Clean water is something many of us take for granted.
But where does our drinking water come from?
How do we make sure it’s safe?
And what happens when water isn’t clean?

World Water Day is a great opportunity to explore environmental science with children and to think about why access to clean water matters for our health and for communities around the world.

Our 2025–2026 Meet the Scientist series has now finished. We’ll be back in November 2026 with more big health and science questions for 4th to 6th class.

You can keep an eye on updates at www.meetthescientist.ie

19/03/2026

International Day of Happiness is tomorrow 😊

Happiness is a brilliant topic to explore with children.
What is happening in our brain when we feel happy?
Can sleep, movement or friendships influence our mood?

Our 2025–2026 Meet the Scientist series has now finished, and we’d like to say a big thank you to all the classes who joined us this season.

We’ll be back with a new series in November 2026, with more big health and science questions for 4th to 6th class.

You can keep an eye on updates at www.meetthescientist.ie

17/03/2026

15/03/2026

Only a few days left to watch the replay! 🦇

If you missed our brilliant webinar with Prof. Emma Teeling on how amazing bats are — don't worry, you can still catch it!

Teachers, register for FREE at www.meetthescientist.ie and watch on demand before the replay disappears!
This was the final webinar of our 2025–2026 series — you won't want to miss it!

14/03/2026

Pi Day is today, 14 March 🥧

π is the number that helps us understand circles.
But it also appears in all sorts of surprising places across maths and science.

How can one number describe everything from wheels to waves?
Why does it go on forever without repeating?

Pi Day is a lovely excuse to spark curiosity and show children how maths connects to the world around them.

Our 2025–2026 Meet the Scientist series has now finished. A big thank you to all the 4th to 6th class who joined us this season.

We’ll be back in November 2026 with more big health and science questions.

Keep an eye on updates at www.meetthescientist.ie

12/03/2026

World Sleep Day is tomorrow, Friday 13 March 💤

A perfect moment to chat with your class about sleep.

Why do we need it?
What is our brain doing while we’re asleep?
Does sleep really help us learn and remember?

11/03/2026

🦇 A huge thank you to Prof. Emma Teeling for a brilliant webinar today. We learned so much about bats! What a way to wrap up our 2025–2026 Meet the Scientist series!
Missed today's session? The replay will be available for one week. Head to our website to watch it now! 🎉

👉 www.meetthescientist.ie

08/03/2026

Last webinar of the Meet the Scientist 2025–2026 series 🦇

Don’t miss another brilliant woman in science, Emma Teeling, biologist and world expert on bats, as she reveals the incredible secrets these fascinating animals have to offer.

From super senses to surprising lifespans, discover how bats are helping scientists better understand health, ageing and disease.

For 4th to 6th class primary school
FREE to join, with registration for both live and replay available on our website:
https://www.meetthescientist.ie/2025-2026-series