Amplifying expert voices when science is in the headlines
WHO WE ARE
The All Ireland Science Media Centre is an independent press office working to increase the breadth, depth and quality of science reporting across the island of Ireland.
We provide journalists with timely access to expert commentary on the news of the day. Our rapid reactions respond to breaking news and legislative developments, while our expert roundups provide expert analyses of new research relevant to audiences across the island of Ireland.
Journalists
Registered journalists receive timely quotes from local experts on breaking news, legislative developments, and embargoed research.
Researchers
Researchers in our database are invited to provide commentary on new research and topical issues, which we send to journalists and make publicly available.
Press Officers
As an independent organisation, we are genuine partners in press officers’ efforts to help experts engage with the media when it matters most.
LATEST OUTPUTS
Hosepipe ban extended nationwide from Friday – Expert Reaction
Uisce Éireann is extending its hosepipe ban to the entire Republic of Ireland from…
EU report calls for social media age limit and online safety measures — Expert Reaction
The Special Panel on Child Safety Online has recommended an EU-wide minimum age of…
Ireland cited as a cautionary tale in UN report on AI’s environmental footprint – Expert Reaction
A new UN report has described Ireland as a “cautionary tale” of what happens…
SUPPORTERS
Our funders – including scientific institutions, public organisations, charities, universities and corporate organisations – provide donations to help us promote expert voices to news media across all of Ireland. The Science Media Centre All Ireland makes all organisational and editorial decisions independently of funders. The Science Media Centre All Ireland is hosted at Airfield Estate, which is a registered charity in Ireland, CHY 6637.