For the past few months, the REEdI team has been actively engaging with the community through a variety of initiatives. The team conducted school visits, participated in the Kerry Science Festival, and carried out over 1,000 in-person surveys with the general population in Kerry to explore knowledge of STEAM and sustainability. Community engagement like this is a core part of REEdI’s activities, helping us connect with people of all ages and backgrounds.
Blocks4Change Public Consultations
During the summer, our three REEdI interns travelled across Kerry to engage directly with the public as part of the Blocks4Change project. They approached over 1,000 members of the public and collected 600 survey responses, providing valuable insights that shaped the following phases of the project. This public engagement formed Phase 1 of the STEAM-Powered Action for Sustainable Futures Initiative, funded by Research Ireland.
Kerry Science Festival Celebrates 10 Years
Since its beginnings in 2015, Kerry Science Festival has grown into one of the region’s flagship public engagement programmes. Each year, the festival reaches thousands of schoolchildren, families, and communities, offering interactive events, exhibitions, and workshops that spark curiosity and inspire future innovators. For more information of Kerry Science Festival visit www.kerryscience.ie
School Visits
The REEdI team visited several secondary schools across the region, including Coláiste na Ríochta, Listowel, Gaelcholáiste Chiarraí, Tralee, and Causeway Comprehensive, to speak with students about the MT834 BEng (Hons) in Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering at MTU. These visits provided a valuable opportunity to engage with prospective students, discuss pathways into engineering, and showcase the opportunities available through the programme.
