The evolution of Science Week in Ireland over 30 years

Amidst the global proliferation of large-scale public science events, this commentary paper examines the 30-year evolution of Science Week in Ireland. It traces the development of Science Week in Ireland from its origins as an awareness-raising event in Dublin towards more participatory models of engaging public audiences whose reach now extends across the whole of Ireland. The paper highlights the distinctive structure of Science Week in Ireland as a nationally coordinated and regionally delivered initiative. This decentralised, community-focused model is central to Science Week in Ireland, making it a platform for building public trust in science and navigating contemporary socio-scientific challenges.