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Science Gallery Continues to Wow! Since opening in February 2008 over 500,000 visitors - five times the original projections - have experienced Science Gallery and its unique engagement approach to science and art. The Gallery has been recognised internationally with a Special Commendation for innovation in the museum sector at the European Museum of the Year Awards in 2010. Additionally a Science Gallery led consortium secured European Framework Programme funding for an ambitious three year project ‘Studiolab’ succeeding against stiff competition in the first ever Science and the Arts call. The success of Science Gallery shows the huge public interest in science as Dublin prepares to be the European City of Science in 2012. At the launch of the Science Gallery second annual review Michael John Gorman said: “We look forward to playing a central role in bringing science throughout the city during Dublin’s tenure as European City of Science in 2012. Beyond Ireland, there is currently significant international interest in the model of Science Gallery as a new, dynamic interface between the University and the city. Dublin has the distinction of having created the world’s first Science Gallery, but I would hope to see at least 20 Science Galleries around the globe by 2020, inspiring a new generation of Leonardos around the world and connecting them to Ireland.” BIOrHYtHM: MuSIC And tHe BOdY is Science Gallery’s latest flagship show, following in the footsteps of Hyperbolic Crochet Coral Reef, LOVE LAB, What If... and the family favourite BUBBLE.
Shakespeare in Front Square In June the works of William Shakespeare took centre stage in Front Square. The event, organised by the Dublin University Players, saw over 45 free performances around the city in various locations such as St Stephens Green, the Irish Botanical Gardens and Christchurch Cathedral with a headline act each night in Front Square. Alongside one-off performances, lectures, comedic sketches and live music, a feature of the week was the community outreach programme. Performers from both Ireland and abroad actively participated in this initiative that saw both live performances and interactive workshops taking place in 12 Dublin schools with the aim of bringing Shakespeare back into the classroom.
Ryan Tubridy along with several of the performers at the official launch of the Trinity College Dublin Shakespeare Festival.
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