| Date | Type | Location | Title | Description | Audience | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11/25 6.30pm | Guest Lecture Series | S20, Mary Ward Centre for Science, Athlone Campus | SCREENS, CHATBOTS, CHALLENGES, AND OPPORTUNITIES Technology and Generative AI in Education | How is AI transforming how we learn and teach? Join us for an expert-led seminar exploring the cognitive, social, and ethical dimensions of technology in education. Guest speakers: Dr. Clare Kelly, Trinity College Dubline and Dr. Jenny O’Connor, South-East Technological University. | General Public | Spaces are limited so register early to avoid disappointment-Register here |
| 11/11/25 6.30pm | Guest Lecture Series | S20, Mary Ward Centre for Science, Athlone Campus | Healthy Ageing: Physical and Mental Wellness | Exploring the science of thriving across the lifespan. Discover how psychological research supports wellbeing, resilience and healthy ageing. Guest Speakers: Dr. Lorcan Daly, Technological University of the Shannon; Grace Lehane, TILDA Trinity College Dublin and ExWell Medical. | General Public | Spaces are limited so register early to avoid disappointment- Register here |
| 12/11/25 6.30pm | Guest Lecture Series | S20, Mary Ward Centre for Science, Athlone Campus | The Psychology of Addiction | To raise awareness, reduce stigma, and provide both scientific insight and practical pathways for support, fostering a compassionate and informed community response to addiction. Guest Speakers: Emer Loughrey, Counsellor HSE, YoDA services; Antoinette Kinsella, Midlands Regional Drug and Alcohol Task Force; Chloe Costello and Amanda Hunt, Mental Health Ireland/Regari Recovery College | General Public | Spaces are limited so register early to avoid disappointment- Register here |
| 12/11/25 11am-2pm | Pop-Up Stand | Golden Island Shopping Centre, Athlone, N37 N8V0 | Physical Conditioning Development and Preparation: From Youth to Elite | Join us at our Physically Active for the Future Exhibition where we will provide the latest recommendations and answer all your questions on all things physical activity. We will provide answers to the most important questions such as – What’s the difference between physical activity and exercise? How active do you need to be to stay heathy? How many steps should you walk per day? What’s the difference between moderate and vigorous activity? We will also demonstrate some of the most common physical health tests to help you stay on track. | General Public | No need to book, just drop by! |
| 13/11/25 7pm- 9pm | Interactive Workshop | TUS Athlone International Arena, N37 A3W4 | Physical Conditioning Development and Preparation: From Youth to Elite | This applied workshop led by Dr. Lorcan Daly, will discuss how to build physical qualities that underpin performance from underage to elite adult levels in team sport. Drawing on recent research and applied experience, a breakdown will be provided on means to effectively develop key components (running speed, power, strength, change of pace/direction ability and aerobic endurance) in youth and adult contexts, with clear guidelines provided. | Coaches, PE teachers, athletes | Spaces are limited so register early to avoid disappointment- Register here |
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