NUI Galway and Science Foundation Ireland have launched an online science video competition for schools and youth organisations across Ireland called ‘ReelLIFE SCIENCE @ HOME’. The programme encourages young people to think about the science and technology in their everyday lives in a creative way, while learning some new communication and digital skills at the same time.
Pupils are asked to produce a one minute science video to engage and educate the public. Videos can be in English or Irish and from just one student or many, e.g if video clips are edited together. The best video will win €1000 for the school or youth organisation they are representing and will be screened for the public at the Galway Science and Technology Festival in November. The closing date for entries is Friday May 29th and, on their ‘How to Enter’ page, you will find lots of information about taking part, including links to previous years’ winning videos and advice on producing and submitting a video to the competition.
Attached is information regarding How to Enter, Brainstorming/Storyboarding guides and also a one minute ‘What is ReelLIFE SCIENCE @ HOME’ video demonstrating the different styles and approaches taken by previous participants. Since launching in 2013, more than 13,000 young people across Ireland have taken part in ReelLIFE SCIENCE in over 400 schools and groups, and they have awarded over €25,000 directly to schools and youth organisations.
