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Network Ireland Galway brings women in STEM, local employers and Transition Year students together at Dexcom Stadium on Friday, 13 November, as part of National Science Week.

Galway Science & Technology Festival has launched its 2026 programme of events, celebrating its 29th year of inspiring curiosity, discovery and innovation. This year’s theme, ‘Water – From Molecule to Ocean’, will feature alongside a wide range of science and technology activities, supported by main sponsor Medtronic and lead education sponsor University of Galway.

Anne Murray, Festival Manager of the Galway Science and Technology Festival (GSTF) will represent Galway at the Network Ireland National Businesswoman of the Year Awards in September, having won the STEM Professional category at the Network Ireland Galway Businesswoman of the Year Awards 2026. The award recognises Anne’s career, leadership and contribution to STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics), during her career with IDA Ireland, Galway Science & Technology Festival and Sláinte Wellness.

Kenny Deery has been announced as Chairperson of the board of Galway Science and Technology Festival. Former CEO of Galway Chamber, Kenny is currently Head of the West Regional Enterprise Plan working with over 100 stakeholders to drive enterprise ambitions across counties Mayo, Roscommon and Galway.

Galway Science and Technology Festival will present a special event on The Science of Women’s Health at the Black Box Theatre next month. This evening brings together leading experts in medicine, nutrition, breathing, fitness, and physiotherapy to explore women’s health through science-based insights and practical interventions.

The 28th Galway Science & Technology Festival was officially launched this week at Medtronic, the Festival’s main sponsor, marking the beginning of an exciting programme as part of ‘Research Ireland’s National Science Week’. This year’s theme, ‘Then, Today, Tomorrow’, will run throughout the Festival’s events, celebrating scientific discoveries of the past, showcasing the latest innovations of today, and inspiring the next generation of scientists, technologists and engineers.

The 28th Galway Science & Technology Festival was officially launched this week at Medtronic, the Festival’s main sponsor, marking the beginning of an exciting programme as part of ‘Research Ireland’s National Science Week’. This year’s theme, ‘Then, Today, Tomorrow’, will run throughout the Festival’s events, celebrating scientific discoveries of the past, showcasing the latest innovations of today, and inspiring the next generation of scientists, technologists and engineers.

University of Galway has announced a new partnership as lead academic partner with Galway Science & Technology Festival, formalising and building on a successful and established collaboration which goes back 15 years.

During the 2024 Galway Science & Technology Festival over 2,000 primary and secondary school students across Ireland participated in a STEM education programme on renewable energy and climate. The initiative, which is in its first year, has been made possible through community funding from SSE Renewables and Greencoat Renewables – co-owners of Galway Wind Park.

The annual unmissable Galway Science and Technology Festival Exhibition Day is a calendar highlight for Galway students of all ages. Last Sunday’s event drew over 15,000 to the University of Galway campus for a range of activities including the Medtronic Junior Hospital, a special appearance from Jurassic dinosaurs, the return of the ever-popular Teddy Bear Hospital, up-close-and-personal encounters with exotic animals and The Bug Doctor plus a range of school exhibition stands.