Liberty IT and Galway City Museum have announced the launch of a new educational partnership pilot to support STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics ) learning for young people with the creation of a new digital skills initiative.
The industry leader in digital innovation and the centre of learning and inspiration are set to develop a new immersive technology experience for Junior Cycle students as part of the museum’s education offering.
“We are delighted to partner with Galway City Museum to pilot a brand-new technology focused workshop to empower and excite local school children, help develop their IT skills and inspire the future talent of our industry," said Laura Mackin, director of communications and marketing at Liberty IT.
"At Liberty IT, we foster a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and problem-solving and are deeply invested in making a positive impact on the Galway community. We are committed to supporting education and as part of this we are thrilled to announce the creation of a new and exciting collaborative workspace at Galway City Museum, designed to connect technology with the museum experience.
“This partnership follows the hugely successful STEAM Studio which we created and launched in the Ulster Museum in Belfast earlier this year and to date, over 1,000 school children have had the opportunity to avail of this unique workshop.
"STEAM Studio is Liberty IT’s largest invested programme across the island of Ireland and it is our hope that this new partnership will play a key role in the provision of tech learning for pupils across the west of Ireland, address the current lack of provision in this skillset and ultimately inspire young people to consider a career in the industry," Ms Mackin added. "We look forward to working with the team at Galway City Museum in the months ahead to develop a STEAM Studio pilot that is inspired by the museum’s collection, is bespoke to the local community and helps develop and upskill students."
The Mayor of Galway, Peter Keane, who welcomed the project, said: “Galway City Council and Galway City Museum are delighted to partner with Liberty IT to launch the STEAM Studio in Galway. This initiative offers local students a unique opportunity to develop essential IT skills while exploring our rich heritage and history through the museum's exhibitions and collections."
Eithne Verling, director of the Galway City Museum, added: “Galway City Museum welcome this innovative and important project. The partnership with Liberty IT reinforces the museum's commitment to educational engagement and connecting the community with its cultural resources."
