CuriosiTY Programme

The ABE Ireland team is involved in running a Transition Year programme across Systems Biology Ireland and the UCD Conway Institute called CuriosiTY.

CuriosiTY is a structured, immersive week-long programme which allows Transition Year pupils to gain first hand experience of working in a STEM environment. We aim to build an awareness, curiosity and confidence in science by providing pupils with a high-quality STEM work placement in two leading research institutes, the UCD Conway Institute and Systems Biology Ireland. Pupils work alongside postgraduates to experience first-hand the working daily life of scientists, and gain insights into the diversity of STEM related careers.

80% of spaces on this programme are reserved for students that attend DEIS-designated schools, or are from geographically disadvantaged regions.