Shane Bergin @shanedbergin.bsky.social · 20/09/2026We will miss Lili. We had such great chats every time I was in. Wishing Lili every success and happiness on her adventures 110
Reposted by Shane BerginRTÉ Brainstorm @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social · 31/08/2026Why choosing what TV show to watch next is so difficult. In a world of seemingly endless possibilities, learning how to stop searching or maximising may itself be an increasingly important choice, writes @emmaefarrell.bsky.social @maynoothuniversity.ie www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...rte.ieWhy choosing what TV show to watch next is so difficultIn a world of seemingly endless possibilities, learning how to stop searching or maximising may itself be an increasingly important choice 043
Reposted by Shane BerginDemocracy Challenged @democracychall.bsky.social · 17/04/2026Prof. Aidan Regan talks about our project and his own research in a recent episode of The Observer Effect, hosted by @shanedbergin.bsky.social open.spotify.com/episode/6tRv...open.spotify.comA fair society: Why Aidan Regan is focused on wealth inequality 031
Shane Bergin @shanedbergin.bsky.social · 12/04/2026One is a Guide Dog who lives in Donnybrook (Buddy) and the other a retired Guide Dog who is a Booterstownian (Gaston). 010
Shane Bergin @shanedbergin.bsky.social · 13/03/2026Thank you Raven Books (my favouritist bookshop) 110
Reposted by Shane BerginRaven Books @ravenbooks.bsky.social · 13/03/2026With both a story about curious kids and practical projects to try, real life scientist @shanedbergin.bsky.social's The Experimenters is a delight! Illustrated by @sayanikoyelartist.bsky.social #KidsBooksFriday #KidLit #DiscoverIrishKidsBooks 2179
Shane Bergin @shanedbergin.bsky.social · 15/02/2026What happens when we listen to what motivates a researcher, and how their life beyond the university shapes the work they do? Listen to our new podcast, The Observer Effect where I talk to colleagues at @ucddublin.bsky.social open.spotify.com/episode/6621...open.spotify.comIntroducing The Observer Effect 010
Reposted by Shane BerginShaun O’Boyle @shaunoboyle.bsky.social · 04/02/2026Really enjoyed working on this podcast, and learned a lot from this episode. @shanedbergin.bsky.social interviews Alexa McDermot, an autistic researcher looking at the experiences of autistic women in Ireland. Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/4ENw... Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w... 042
Reposted by Shane BerginRTÉ Brainstorm @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social · 22/01/2026The problems with coining terms like 'rage bait' and 'brain rot'. The words, metaphors and ideas we use to describe experiences and phenomenons may not necessarily be able to explain them, writes @emmaefarrell.bsky.social @maynoothuniversity.ie www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...rte.ieThe problems with coining terms like 'rage bait' and 'brain rot'The words, metaphors and ideas we use to describe experiences and phenomenons may not necessarily be able to explain them 025
Shane Bergin @shanedbergin.bsky.social · 29/11/2025Lovely to be at @woodbinebooks.bsky.social today to chat with family and neighbours about The Experimenters. Dawn and co have such a lovely shop with books for all - @littleislandbooks.bsky.social 071
Reposted by Shane BerginJacqui Sydney 📚 @jacquisydney.bsky.social · 31/10/2025Out now, this week’s #PictureBookFriday read is The Experimenters by @shanedbergin.bsky.social, illustrated by @sayanikoyelartist.bsky.social. @thelifeofdivia.bsky.social @littleislandbooks.bsky.social #KidlitUK #UKKidlit worldssmallestlibrary.wordpress.com/2025/10/31/t...worldssmallestlibrary.wordpress.comThe Experimenters by Shane Bergin, illustrated by Sayani MukherjeeCover illustration © Sayani Mukherjee 2025 One of the things I really enjoy about listening to readers in school is when they have picked out a nonfiction text and as well as reading aloud to me, p… 1105
Shane Bergin @shanedbergin.bsky.social · 31/10/2025Dear Jacqui, thank you for your lovely review :) I’m so glad you enjoyed our book! 010
Shane Bergin @shanedbergin.bsky.social · 30/10/2025I love it ;) I’m sure Gaston the Guide Dog would approve 110
Shane Bergin @shanedbergin.bsky.social · 25/10/2025Delighted to speak about my children’s book ‘The Experimenters - Luke and Ruby’s Scientific Sleepover’ on Ireland AM. Plenty of cosy science activities for a mid-term break! www.littleisland.ie/products/the... 073
Reposted by Shane BerginDr Emma Farrell @emmaefarrell.bsky.social · 20/10/2025So honoured to write a short piece with @shanedbergin.bsky.social in the 10th Anniversary edition of ‘The Slow Professor: Challenging the Culture of Speed in the Academy’ by Drs Maggie Berg and Barbara K. Seeber. 1154
Shane Bergin @shanedbergin.bsky.social · 29/09/2025My new children’s book is available in bookshops from today! Join Luke and Ruby in ‘The Experimenters’ on cosy adventures where you think, test, & experiment like a real scientist. It’s been so much fun working with with illustrator Sayani Mukherjee & publisher @littleislandbooks.bsky.social 01611
Shane Bergin @shanedbergin.bsky.social · 26/09/2025Delighted to see my new book - The Experiment’s - at my local bookshop @ravenbooks.bsky.social . Published by @littleislandbooks.bsky.social with illustrations by Sayani Mukherjee , you can find the book in local bookshops all across Ireland 041
Reposted by Shane BerginUniversity College Dublin @ucddublin.bsky.social · 15/09/2025💙💛 New elective module for students working towards Gaisce Award UCD and @gaisceaward.bsky.social have partnered to launch a new elective module supporting undergraduate students who are registered for the Award or acting as President’s Award Leaders (PAL). www.ucd.ie/newsandopini...ucd.ieUCD introduces elective module for students working towards Gaisce Award 124
Shane Bergin @shanedbergin.bsky.social · 11/09/2025Delighted to support this collaboration between UCD & Gaisce - The President’s Award. Looking forward to working with UCD students and staff who are pursuing Gaisce awards or supporting students as PALs (President Award Leaders). 040
Shane Bergin @shanedbergin.bsky.social · 23/06/2025Delighted to be speaking at ViCEPHEC this August. 081
Shane Bergin @shanedbergin.bsky.social · 17/06/2025Lovely article, Kate! Reminds me of the graffiti on bench in Trinity Physics that read ‘Watt is love, baby don’t Hertz me’ 110
Shane Bergin @shanedbergin.bsky.social · 18/04/2025You’ll be glad to know there was a (rainy day) discussion in this house about ‘invalid’ pronunciation. Thank goodness your followers are likeminded :) 120
Shane Bergin @shanedbergin.bsky.social · 08/04/2025Finally a good use of science www.theguardian.com/food/2025/ap...theguardian.comSecret to stronger pour-over coffee with no extra beans unlocked by scientistsPouring water slowly, steadily and from height is key to achieving ‘avalanche’ mixing effect 010
Shane Bergin @shanedbergin.bsky.social · 19/03/2025It is such an honour to have been elected as fellow of the @apsphysics.bsky.social (American Physical Society). Many thanks to them for inviting me to speak about public engagement with science at the conference of 15,000 physicists in California. 1130
Shane Bergin @shanedbergin.bsky.social · 11/03/2025@daraobriain.bsky.social looking forward to the show on Friday night! Let me know if I can hook you up with liquid nitrogen for the act :) Shane 110
Shane Bergin @shanedbergin.bsky.social · 10/03/2025Fire! I’ll be talking to Claire Byrne on @rteradio1.bsky.social shortly about the science behind the flamesmedia.tenor.coma muppet is holding a bag of ritz crackers in a kitchenALT: a muppet is holding a bag of ritz crackers in a kitchen 081
Shane Bergin @shanedbergin.bsky.social · 04/03/2025Great to be at the RDS for the ESB Primary Science Blast with UCD undergraduate students - the place is buzzing 020
Shane Bergin @shanedbergin.bsky.social · 03/03/2025You are welcome to join us. Registration here www.eventbrite.ie/e/climate-in...eventbrite.ieClimate injustice: are universities part of the problem or transformative?Prof. Jennie Stephens is a Professor of Climate Justice at Maynooth University and author of Climate Justice and the University. 000
Shane Bergin @shanedbergin.bsky.social · 03/03/2025Our ‘Why Trust Science?’ module at UCD has been exploring trust & the climate emergency (you can listen along open.spotify.com/episode/6xfI...). This week, we welcome Prof Jennie Stephens to lead a conversation on the importance of universities & how they might be transformative for climate actionopen.spotify.comSave The Planet - Episode SixThe Trust Race · Episode 1133
Shane Bergin @shanedbergin.bsky.social · 23/02/2025Glad to see the top secret Dublin weather shield test worked well :) 130
Reposted by Shane BerginGabriela Martinez Sainz @gmsainz.bsky.social · 15/02/2025UCD School of Education is inviting applications for 2 Ad Astra/Assistant Professorships in: 1. Children's Digital Futures 2. AI-Driven Educational Innovation Application deadline: February 21st More information: www.ucd.ie/adastrafello... #hiring #jobs #academicjob #ucd #research #academia 085
Shane Bergin @shanedbergin.bsky.social · 11/02/2025In this week’s ‘Why Trust Science’ module at UCD, we ask why mask wearing became contentious for some during the pandemic. We explore the complex relationships between scientists and politicians and ask what have we learned. Listen along to the associated podcast open.spotify.com/episode/3tN0... 021
Reposted by Shane BerginSeaneen Sloan @seaneens.bsky.social · 06/02/2025UCD has two excellent opportunities for early career academics to join the School of Education: - Children’s Digital Futures - AI-driven Educational Innovation Salary Scale: €62,855 - €99,533 Closing date: 12:00 noon 21st Feb 2025 Visit UCD jobs page and search for job refs 018078 and 018079 077
Shane Bergin @shanedbergin.bsky.social · 06/02/2025Finally! www.theguardian.com/science/2025...theguardian.comScientists crack what they say is the perfect way to boil an eggLinda Geddes tests new approach developed in Italian lab that involves alternating egg between different temperatures 020
Shane Bergin @shanedbergin.bsky.social · 05/02/2025In this week’s ’Why Trust Science?’ class we will be joined by special guest Jane Davidson - chair of WalesNetZero2035; author of #FutureGen; and former Welsh cabinet minister. Looking forward to speaking with her on the power of education and the hope it offers in a climate emergency. 130
Shane Bergin @shanedbergin.bsky.social · 27/01/2025In this week’s ‘Why Trust Science?’ class we explore the public perceptions of science and ask if there is a crisis in trust in science? 030
Shane Bergin @shanedbergin.bsky.social · 20/01/2025You can listen to our associated podcast - The Trust Race - www.ucd.ie/newsandopini...ucd.ieThe Trust Race: Horizon 2020 research sees new podcast on eroding trust in experts 010
Shane Bergin @shanedbergin.bsky.social · 20/01/2025What a week to start teaching a module titled ‘Why Trust Science?’. With students from right across the university, we will explore trust, expertise, socio-scientific issues, and how we can collectively respond. 140
Shane Bergin @shanedbergin.bsky.social · 18/01/2025We are so proud of the programme - now in its 11th year that has been supported by Research Ireland and the ESB 020