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NI Science Festival @niscifest.bsky.social · Sep 22

🚀 The first #NISF26 events announced!
🎟️ Book now: nisciencefestival.com
✨ Featuring: @profaliceroberts.bsky.social, @maddiemoate.bsky.social, Dr Marie Cassidy, Dr Julia Shaw, Horrible Science, Dr Kathryn Harkup & The Foyle Science Showcase
Full programme announced in early December #NISF26

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The Northern Ireland Place-Name Project @placenamesni.bsky.social · Sep 3

An exciting new venture from our friends @profkdlilley.bsky.social and @niscifest.bsky.social on our very own doorstep. Looking forward to the programme of events that they have planned belfastmedia.com/celebrating-...

Celebrating 200 years since first mapping survey of Divis Mountain took place

A NEW community heritage project has been launched which will shine a light on the rich and fascinating heritage of the Ordnance Survey in Ireland.

belfastmedia.com

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Jonathan G. Heaney @jonathangheaney.bsky.social · Sep 17

Myself & @jonnyhhanson.bsky.social are organizing an event at the @queensfilmtheatre.bsky.social as part of the ESRC Festival of Social Science. We screen Jonny's short film, followed by a discussion on power, emotion, and rewilding. All welcome—tickets here!

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/living-and...

Living and working with lynx and snow leopards

A rewilding short film screening and discussion

www.eventbrite.co.uk

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Dr Jonny Hanson @jonnyhhanson.bsky.social · Sep 18

This is going to be great
@niscifest.bsky.social
🌳 🌿 🌍🦤🧪🦊

Jonathan G. Heaney @jonathangheaney.bsky.social · Sep 17

Myself & @jonnyhhanson.bsky.social are organizing an event at the @queensfilmtheatre.bsky.social as part of the ESRC Festival of Social Science. We screen Jonny's short film, followed by a discussion on power, emotion, and rewilding. All welcome—tickets here!

www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/living-and...

Living and working with lynx and snow leopards

A rewilding short film screening and discussion

www.eventbrite.co.uk

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Belfast International Arts Festival @belfastfestival.bsky.social · Aug 18

🎭 Belfast International Arts Festival returns 14 Oct – 9 Nov 2025!

Over 30 city venues alive with the best in theatre, dance, music, visual arts, literature & film – from global stars to homegrown talent.

belfastinternationalartsfestival.com

#BIAF25

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NI Science Festival @niscifest.bsky.social · Jun 30

🚨 We're hiring!

NI Science Festival is seeking a part-time Project Co-Ordinator for Maps and Memories — a 2-year, NI-wide heritage project exploring landscapes, history & mapping 🗺️

📍 Belfast-based
🗓️ Apply by 18 July

Details 👉 nisciencefestival.com/news/job-vac...

#Jobs #Heritage

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Richard Troupe @richardtroupe.bsky.social · Mar 21

A wonderful evening was had last night at an @niscifest.bsky.social talk on marine life by Steve Backshall.

Me, my son and wife sitting in red auditorium seating with people behind us.

A stage view from up high, showing a large projector screen stating "Ocean - Bringing Marine Dreams to Life with Steve Backshall"

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Nigel Gilmore-Cook @nigelgc91.bsky.social · Mar 21

Thanks to @niscifest.bsky.social last night I got to see Steve Backshall give a talk on marine conservation.

It was a really special moment for me as he is one of the broadcasters who inspired me to pursue science communication.

A fantastic event and I learned so much 🐋🐬

A large hall with a wooden stage at the front featuring a model dolphin and model porpoise. There is red lighting and a projector screen with text saying Ocean - Bringing Marine Dreams to Life with Steve Backshall.

Steve Backshall, a man wearing black jeans and a black top, presents from the centre of the stage. He is backed by red lighting and the projector screen shows an image of him diving next to a sperm whale.

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NI Science Festival @niscifest.bsky.social · Mar 18

This Thursday we welcome Steve Backshall to Belfast to chat about Oceans and all things Marine Life!

Very few tickets left!! nisciencefestival.com/events/ocean...

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NI Science Festival @niscifest.bsky.social · Feb 24

🚀 300+ events. 12 unforgettable days.

Huge THANK YOU to everyone who made #NISF amazing—partners, funders, staff, volunteers, speakers & YOU! 💙

Help shape next year’s fest—share your thoughts! ⬇️
📢 form.typeform.com/to/W7iuPVa

#NISF2025

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NI Science Festival @niscifest.bsky.social · Mar 8

🌟 This #IWD2025, we’re celebrating the incredible women of #NISF25 — on stage & behind the scenes! From trailblazing scientists to our brilliant team, they make science shine. 💡💜 #WomenInSTEM

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Future Island-Island @futureislandisland.bsky.social · Feb 26

Future Island-Island at NISF25 Wrapped 🎁
8 Days | 13 Events | 278 Tickets.

This year's NI Science Festival was a whirlwind of hands-on workshops, immersive experiences, and thought-provoking talks- showcasing sustainability, design, and community collaboration in action.

@niscifest.bsky.social

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Seamus Heaney HomePlace @shhomeplace.bsky.social · Feb 25

We were thrilled to host a memorable weekend of events celebrating the 50th anniversary of Seamus Heaney's North. Thank you to everyone who participated and contributed to making this a truly special occasion!

Read all about the weekend's events here > tinyurl.com/284p7eza

@niscifest.bsky.social

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NI Science Festival @niscifest.bsky.social · Feb 24

🚀 300+ events. 12 unforgettable days.

Huge THANK YOU to everyone who made #NISF amazing—partners, funders, staff, volunteers, speakers & YOU! 💙

Help shape next year’s fest—share your thoughts! ⬇️
📢 form.typeform.com/to/W7iuPVa

#NISF2025

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Ian Reynolds @ianzie.bsky.social · Feb 23

Thanks to all @niscifest.bsky.social for a wonderful festival. It has been fun, enlightening, enervating and rewarding.

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Ian Miller @ianmillerhistor.bsky.social · Feb 23

Had a great Sunday afternoon at Ulster Museum at a packed event speaking about my recent book with Hugh Odling-Smee. This was my second event at this year's @niscifest.bsky.social, and hopefully I'll be invited back next year for more!

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NI Science Festival @niscifest.bsky.social · Feb 21

If you missed it, you can watch again! Northern Ireland's own Rosemary Coogan, one of the European Space Agency's five astronaut candidates, chats to NI Space Office about her journey.....

www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5hU...

Rosemary Coogan - In Conversation | #NISF25

YouTube video by NI Science Festival

www.youtube.com

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Blackstaff Press @blackstaffpress.bsky.social · Feb 21

The WildX Podcast episode with @rubyfree.bsky.social is now live!

They talk all things conservation, following your dreams, community, storytelling, rewilding a farm in Northern Ireland and puffins!

open.spotify.com/episode/287U...

#wildxphoto #Rathlin #rathlinisland #rathlin #seabirds #nature

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Matt Bothwell @mattbothwell.com · Feb 21

Bad news for team asteroid, good news for squishy humans. Yay!

European Space Agency @esa.int · Feb 21

☄️ 🔭 The impact probability of asteroid 2024 YR4 has dropped from 2.8% to 0.16%.

Thanks to new observations, Earth is now at the edge of our shrinking ‘uncertainty window.’

If this trend continues, the risk may soon reach 0%.

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playthinkbrink.bsky.social @playthinkbrink.bsky.social · Feb 20

Thanks to all folks in North & East Belfast who came to #NISF25 city food strategy events the last two nights. Great chats.
nisciencefestival.com/events/our-s...
@niscifest.bsky.social
@climatecocentre.bsky.social
@qubelfastofficial.bsky.social
@visitbelfast.bsky.social
@meecoprof.bsky.social

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Hugh Odling-Smee @smeeho7.bsky.social · Feb 21

I'll be talking to Dr Ian Miller from Ulster University about his fascinating book, A History of Ireland in Ten Body Parts. From Clonycavan Man (and his hair gel) to our last common exit. Sunday, 2.30pm at the Ulster Museum for @niscifest.bsky.social
nisciencefestival.com/events/a-his...

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Belfast Telegraph @belfasttelegraph.co.uk · Feb 20

Ancient human remains uncovered in a Co Londonderry bog are believed to belong to a young woman who lived around 2,000 years ago.

The discovery has been hailed as “one of the most important archaeological discoveries on the island of Ireland”.

tinyurl.com/cnr5u8vv

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playthinkbrink.bsky.social @playthinkbrink.bsky.social · Feb 16

Help inform our city food strategy.
2 great nights last week. 2 to come this week.
Wed 19 (Skainos) / Thur 20 Feb (Duncairn) nisciencefestival.com/events/our-s...
@niscifest.bsky.social
@climatecocentre.bsky.social
@qubelfastofficial.bsky.social
@visitbelfast.bsky.social
@meecoprof.bsky.social

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Mark Emmerson @meecoprof.bsky.social · Feb 19

Getting ready for tonight’s @niscifest.bsky.social event at the Skainos centre on Newtownards Road delivered in partnership with @playthinkbrink.bsky.social @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social & @ClimateCoCentre - talking food systems across Belfast & what this city should DO!

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Matt Bothwell @mattbothwell.com · Feb 18

Signing books for schools for the @niscifest.bsky.social! Had a great time taking all things astronomy with students around Belfast and Derry 😀

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