Shane Bergin
@shanedbergin.bsky.social
Physicist & Associate Professor in science education at UCD Dublin. Interested in public engagement with science & informal education. Council member of Gaisce. Fellow of American Physical Society. Children’s book author; podcaster; & radio regular.
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Shane Bergin
@shanedbergin.bsky.social
· Nov 23
I’ve created a UCD starter pack - a group of academics, researchers, professional staff, and scholars. Let me know if you’d like to be added. go.bsky.app/K4sMoAt
Lovely to be at @woodbinebooks.bsky.social today to chat with family and neighbours about The Experimenters. Dawn and co have such a lovely shop with books for all - @littleislandbooks.bsky.social
November 29, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Lovely to be at @woodbinebooks.bsky.social today to chat with family and neighbours about The Experimenters. Dawn and co have such a lovely shop with books for all - @littleislandbooks.bsky.social
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Out now, this week’s #PictureBookFriday read is The Experimenters by @shanedbergin.bsky.social, illustrated by @sayanikoyelartist.bsky.social.
@thelifeofdivia.bsky.social @littleislandbooks.bsky.social
#KidlitUK #UKKidlit
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The Experimenters by Shane Bergin, illustrated by Sayani Mukherjee
Cover illustration © Sayani Mukherjee 2025 One of the things I really enjoy about listening to readers in school is when they have picked out a nonfiction text and as well as reading aloud to me, p…
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October 31, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Out now, this week’s #PictureBookFriday read is The Experimenters by @shanedbergin.bsky.social, illustrated by @sayanikoyelartist.bsky.social.
@thelifeofdivia.bsky.social @littleislandbooks.bsky.social
#KidlitUK #UKKidlit
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@thelifeofdivia.bsky.social @littleislandbooks.bsky.social
#KidlitUK #UKKidlit
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Delighted to speak about my children’s book ‘The Experimenters - Luke and Ruby’s Scientific Sleepover’ on Ireland AM. Plenty of cosy science activities for a mid-term break!
www.littleisland.ie/products/the...
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October 25, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Delighted to speak about my children’s book ‘The Experimenters - Luke and Ruby’s Scientific Sleepover’ on Ireland AM. Plenty of cosy science activities for a mid-term break!
www.littleisland.ie/products/the...
www.littleisland.ie/products/the...
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So honoured to write a short piece with @shanedbergin.bsky.social in the 10th Anniversary edition of ‘The Slow Professor: Challenging the Culture of Speed in the Academy’ by Drs Maggie Berg and Barbara K. Seeber.
October 20, 2025 at 10:20 AM
So honoured to write a short piece with @shanedbergin.bsky.social in the 10th Anniversary edition of ‘The Slow Professor: Challenging the Culture of Speed in the Academy’ by Drs Maggie Berg and Barbara K. Seeber.
My new children’s book is available in bookshops from today!
Join Luke and Ruby in ‘The Experimenters’ on cosy adventures where you think, test, & experiment like a real scientist.
It’s been so much fun working with with illustrator Sayani Mukherjee & publisher @littleislandbooks.bsky.social
Join Luke and Ruby in ‘The Experimenters’ on cosy adventures where you think, test, & experiment like a real scientist.
It’s been so much fun working with with illustrator Sayani Mukherjee & publisher @littleislandbooks.bsky.social
September 29, 2025 at 7:17 AM
My new children’s book is available in bookshops from today!
Join Luke and Ruby in ‘The Experimenters’ on cosy adventures where you think, test, & experiment like a real scientist.
It’s been so much fun working with with illustrator Sayani Mukherjee & publisher @littleislandbooks.bsky.social
Join Luke and Ruby in ‘The Experimenters’ on cosy adventures where you think, test, & experiment like a real scientist.
It’s been so much fun working with with illustrator Sayani Mukherjee & publisher @littleislandbooks.bsky.social
Delighted to see my new book - The Experiment’s - at my local bookshop @ravenbooks.bsky.social .
Published by @littleislandbooks.bsky.social with illustrations by Sayani Mukherjee , you can find the book in local bookshops all across Ireland
Published by @littleislandbooks.bsky.social with illustrations by Sayani Mukherjee , you can find the book in local bookshops all across Ireland
⚠️Scientist at work!⚠️
Huge thanks to @shanedbergin.bsky.social for signing copies of his new kids books, The Experimenters, a treat for curious minds
Huge thanks to @shanedbergin.bsky.social for signing copies of his new kids books, The Experimenters, a treat for curious minds
September 26, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Delighted to see my new book - The Experiment’s - at my local bookshop @ravenbooks.bsky.social .
Published by @littleislandbooks.bsky.social with illustrations by Sayani Mukherjee , you can find the book in local bookshops all across Ireland
Published by @littleislandbooks.bsky.social with illustrations by Sayani Mukherjee , you can find the book in local bookshops all across Ireland
Reposted by Shane Bergin
💙💛 New elective module for students working towards Gaisce Award
UCD and @gaisceaward.bsky.social have partnered to launch a new elective module supporting undergraduate students who are registered for the Award or acting as President’s Award Leaders (PAL).
www.ucd.ie/newsandopini...
UCD and @gaisceaward.bsky.social have partnered to launch a new elective module supporting undergraduate students who are registered for the Award or acting as President’s Award Leaders (PAL).
www.ucd.ie/newsandopini...
UCD introduces elective module for students working towards Gaisce Award
www.ucd.ie
September 15, 2025 at 2:38 PM
💙💛 New elective module for students working towards Gaisce Award
UCD and @gaisceaward.bsky.social have partnered to launch a new elective module supporting undergraduate students who are registered for the Award or acting as President’s Award Leaders (PAL).
www.ucd.ie/newsandopini...
UCD and @gaisceaward.bsky.social have partnered to launch a new elective module supporting undergraduate students who are registered for the Award or acting as President’s Award Leaders (PAL).
www.ucd.ie/newsandopini...
Delighted to support this collaboration between UCD & Gaisce - The President’s Award. Looking forward to working with UCD students and staff who are pursuing Gaisce awards or supporting students as PALs (President Award Leaders).
@ucdschooloflaw.bsky.social UCD & @gaisceaward.bsky.social launch a new elective module supporting students pursuing Gaisce Awards. President Michael D. Higgins welcomed the partnership, calling it "an opportunity for young people to build skills and active citizenship."
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www.ucd.ie/socscilaw/ne...
September 11, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Delighted to support this collaboration between UCD & Gaisce - The President’s Award. Looking forward to working with UCD students and staff who are pursuing Gaisce awards or supporting students as PALs (President Award Leaders).
Delighted to be speaking at ViCEPHEC this August.
**SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT** The IOP Keynote at #ViCEPHEC25 will be @shanedbergin.bsky.social .
Shane's talk will explore the complex relationships between science, expertise, policy, and trust.
Shane's talk will explore the complex relationships between science, expertise, policy, and trust.
June 23, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Delighted to be speaking at ViCEPHEC this August.
Extraordinary
Life beyond our solar system? Scientists claim ‘strongest evidence’ so far
Life beyond our solar system? Scientists claim ‘strongest evidence’ so far
James Webb space telescope appears to observe ‘tipping point’ chemical compounds on planet 124 light years from Earth
www.irishtimes.com
April 17, 2025 at 6:22 AM
Extraordinary
Finally a good use of science www.theguardian.com/food/2025/ap...
Secret to stronger pour-over coffee with no extra beans unlocked by scientists
Pouring water slowly, steadily and from height is key to achieving ‘avalanche’ mixing effect
www.theguardian.com
April 8, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Finally a good use of science www.theguardian.com/food/2025/ap...
It is such an honour to have been elected as fellow of the @apsphysics.bsky.social (American Physical Society). Many thanks to them for inviting me to speak about public engagement with science at the conference of 15,000 physicists in California.
March 19, 2025 at 2:02 PM
It is such an honour to have been elected as fellow of the @apsphysics.bsky.social (American Physical Society). Many thanks to them for inviting me to speak about public engagement with science at the conference of 15,000 physicists in California.
@daraobriain.bsky.social looking forward to the show on Friday night! Let me know if I can hook you up with liquid nitrogen for the act :) Shane
March 11, 2025 at 2:56 PM
@daraobriain.bsky.social looking forward to the show on Friday night! Let me know if I can hook you up with liquid nitrogen for the act :) Shane
Fire! I’ll be talking to Claire Byrne on @rteradio1.bsky.social shortly about the science behind the flames
a muppet is holding a bag of ritz crackers in a kitchen
ALT: a muppet is holding a bag of ritz crackers in a kitchen
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March 10, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Fire! I’ll be talking to Claire Byrne on @rteradio1.bsky.social shortly about the science behind the flames
Great to be at the RDS for the ESB Primary Science Blast with UCD undergraduate students - the place is buzzing
March 4, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Great to be at the RDS for the ESB Primary Science Blast with UCD undergraduate students - the place is buzzing
Our ‘Why Trust Science?’ module at UCD has been exploring trust & the climate emergency (you can listen along open.spotify.com/episode/6xfI...). This week, we welcome Prof Jennie Stephens to lead a conversation on the importance of universities & how they might be transformative for climate action
March 3, 2025 at 7:53 AM
Our ‘Why Trust Science?’ module at UCD has been exploring trust & the climate emergency (you can listen along open.spotify.com/episode/6xfI...). This week, we welcome Prof Jennie Stephens to lead a conversation on the importance of universities & how they might be transformative for climate action
Glad to see the top secret Dublin weather shield test worked well :)
February 23, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Glad to see the top secret Dublin weather shield test worked well :)
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UCD School of Education is inviting applications for 2 Ad Astra/Assistant Professorships in:
1. Children's Digital Futures
2. AI-Driven Educational Innovation
Application deadline: February 21st
More information: www.ucd.ie/adastrafello...
#hiring #jobs #academicjob #ucd #research #academia
1. Children's Digital Futures
2. AI-Driven Educational Innovation
Application deadline: February 21st
More information: www.ucd.ie/adastrafello...
#hiring #jobs #academicjob #ucd #research #academia
February 15, 2025 at 9:30 AM
UCD School of Education is inviting applications for 2 Ad Astra/Assistant Professorships in:
1. Children's Digital Futures
2. AI-Driven Educational Innovation
Application deadline: February 21st
More information: www.ucd.ie/adastrafello...
#hiring #jobs #academicjob #ucd #research #academia
1. Children's Digital Futures
2. AI-Driven Educational Innovation
Application deadline: February 21st
More information: www.ucd.ie/adastrafello...
#hiring #jobs #academicjob #ucd #research #academia
In this week’s ‘Why Trust Science’ module at UCD, we ask why mask wearing became contentious for some during the pandemic. We explore the complex relationships between scientists and politicians and ask what have we learned. Listen along to the associated podcast open.spotify.com/episode/3tN0...
February 11, 2025 at 7:45 AM
In this week’s ‘Why Trust Science’ module at UCD, we ask why mask wearing became contentious for some during the pandemic. We explore the complex relationships between scientists and politicians and ask what have we learned. Listen along to the associated podcast open.spotify.com/episode/3tN0...
Reposted by Shane Bergin
UCD has two excellent opportunities for early career academics to join the School of Education:
- Children’s Digital Futures
- AI-driven Educational Innovation
Salary Scale: €62,855 - €99,533
Closing date: 12:00 noon 21st Feb 2025
Visit UCD jobs page and search for job refs 018078 and 018079
- Children’s Digital Futures
- AI-driven Educational Innovation
Salary Scale: €62,855 - €99,533
Closing date: 12:00 noon 21st Feb 2025
Visit UCD jobs page and search for job refs 018078 and 018079
February 6, 2025 at 12:29 PM
UCD has two excellent opportunities for early career academics to join the School of Education:
- Children’s Digital Futures
- AI-driven Educational Innovation
Salary Scale: €62,855 - €99,533
Closing date: 12:00 noon 21st Feb 2025
Visit UCD jobs page and search for job refs 018078 and 018079
- Children’s Digital Futures
- AI-driven Educational Innovation
Salary Scale: €62,855 - €99,533
Closing date: 12:00 noon 21st Feb 2025
Visit UCD jobs page and search for job refs 018078 and 018079
Finally! www.theguardian.com/science/2025...
Scientists crack what they say is the perfect way to boil an egg
Linda Geddes tests new approach developed in Italian lab that involves alternating egg between different temperatures
www.theguardian.com
February 6, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Finally! www.theguardian.com/science/2025...
In this week’s ’Why Trust Science?’ class we will be joined by special guest Jane Davidson - chair of WalesNetZero2035; author of #FutureGen; and former Welsh cabinet minister. Looking forward to speaking with her on the power of education and the hope it offers in a climate emergency.
In this week’s ‘Why Trust Science?’ class we explore the public perceptions of science and ask if there is a crisis in trust in science?
What a week to start teaching a module titled ‘Why Trust Science?’. With students from right across the university, we will explore trust, expertise, socio-scientific issues, and how we can collectively respond.
February 5, 2025 at 7:31 AM
In this week’s ’Why Trust Science?’ class we will be joined by special guest Jane Davidson - chair of WalesNetZero2035; author of #FutureGen; and former Welsh cabinet minister. Looking forward to speaking with her on the power of education and the hope it offers in a climate emergency.
In this week’s ‘Why Trust Science?’ class we explore the public perceptions of science and ask if there is a crisis in trust in science?
What a week to start teaching a module titled ‘Why Trust Science?’. With students from right across the university, we will explore trust, expertise, socio-scientific issues, and how we can collectively respond.
January 27, 2025 at 2:59 PM
In this week’s ‘Why Trust Science?’ class we explore the public perceptions of science and ask if there is a crisis in trust in science?
What a week to start teaching a module titled ‘Why Trust Science?’. With students from right across the university, we will explore trust, expertise, socio-scientific issues, and how we can collectively respond.
January 20, 2025 at 8:25 AM
What a week to start teaching a module titled ‘Why Trust Science?’. With students from right across the university, we will explore trust, expertise, socio-scientific issues, and how we can collectively respond.
Fantastic day with undergraduate students from UCD and Trinity College at the National Concert Hall as we kick off the 2025 season of Quavers to Quadratics - a programme that sees children play with ideas common to science and music
January 18, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Fantastic day with undergraduate students from UCD and Trinity College at the National Concert Hall as we kick off the 2025 season of Quavers to Quadratics - a programme that sees children play with ideas common to science and music