Connect brings young people closer to science with Gael Linn collaboration
Smart city education programme Academy of the Near Future and Gael Linn’s Gaelbhratach team, are cpllaborating on a series of Irish-language workshops for 15-17 year-olds. The initiative – Treoraigh do Thodhchaí – will feature practical workshops addressing environmental challenges and explore how the Irish language and traditions can inspire creative, sustainable, and technological solutions for the future.
Over the course of the programme running from 31 March to 4 April the selected students will be encouraged to reflect on the role of the Irish language in their own lives and explore its significance in the wider context of environmental sustainability.
The programme will be hosted at Stiúideo Cuan, An Spidéal, Co. na Gaillimhe. It is the first Irish-language medium version of the Design Your Future City programme, which has been delivered by Academy of the Near Future annually in Dublin since 2022.
Dr Mairead Hurley, assistant professor in Science & Society Education, Trinity College Dublin, said: “We are excited to build on our innovative, youth-led approach to sustainability and citizenship education by delivering it through the Irish language for the first time. This step celebrates the creativity and transdisciplinary potential the Irish language brings to global citizenship education.
“This programme offers students a fantastic opportunity to build confidence, collaboration, and problem-solving skills, while exploring the role of Irish language and culture in shaping a sustainable future. It will also draw on the expertise of Trinity School of Education’s Critical Change Lab programme, an EU project exploring creative educational approaches to promote active citizenship and youth activism.”
Edel Ní Bhraonáin, bainisteoir gaelbhratach, Gael Linn, said: “Through our Gaelbhratach initiative, we have seen the incredible creativity and passion young people bring when given the chance to lead and shape their own future. This project is an exciting opportunity to amplify the student voice, combining their innovative ideas with the power of our language and culture to create a brighter, more sustainable tomorrow.”
Over the course of the week, 20 students will participate in workshops that integrate Irish language and cultural elements with sustainability and technology; collaborate with experts through Irish to develop a deeper understanding of Irish language and traditions; and meet STEM, design, and innovation experts who will guide students in bringing their ideas to life with a sustainability focus.
The deadline for applications is 5pm on Monday, 24 February 2025.
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