Celebrating scientific achievements
PUPILS from St MacNissi's College visited W5 in Belfast this week as part of the Royal Society Local Heroes talks and events, an exciting celebration of 350 years of the Royal Society's scientific achievement and endeavour.
The programme celebrates local scientific heroes, the pioneers, mavericks and geniuses who, for centuries, have changed the way we live and see the world. The events celebrate the contributions made to science and engineering by distinguished local fellows of the world’s oldest science academy.
Pupils from Garron Tower attended a special chemistry demonstration at W5 by renowned chemist Professor Chris Hardacre, Head of the School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering at Queen’s University, Belfast celebrating the work of two exceptional scientists from Northern Ireland; Thomas Andrews FRS and Ruth Lynden-Bell FRS.