Archyde After 25 years of championing STEM education in Ireland, BT Ireland has announced its departure as the title sponsor of the prestigious BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition (BTYSTE).This iconic event, first held in 1965, has evolved into a cornerstone of the national science landscape, drawing thousands of visitors each year and celebrating the … Read more
President Michael D Higgins’s recent comments about increased Nato military funding have been sharply criticised by a former president of Estonia. Speaking at the Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition in Dublin this week, Mr Higgins said calls from Nato’s secretary general to member states to increase funding for military uses, were “appalling”. Nato secretary general … Read more
Three sisters from Co Kerry have won the overall prize at the 2025 BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition for their development of a smartphone app that improves the response by health services in emergencies. Sisters Ciara (17), Saoirse (15) and Laoise (12) Murphy from Presentation Secondary School, Tralee, were presented with their prize by … Read more
There is nothing like personal experience to spark research that could make a difference. It drove 15-year-old Faye Terry to examine the psychological impact of spinal fusion operations on young people – especially, how best to overcome feelings of isolation after life-transforming surgery. The motivation for the 4th year student at Bandon Grammar School was … Read more