Meet the Scientist
Welcome to the 2025–2026 Meet the Scientist series!
This year we have another exciting line-up of free online webinars designed for 4th to 6th class children in Ireland.

Can’t join live? Register anyway and you’ll get the replay link by email, available for 7 days.

Teachers, please note: the register button for each webinar will take you to a Zoom registration page with an overview of the content.

You will need to register separately for every webinar you would like your class to attend.

Why are bats brilliant and how can they help us all?
Meet Prof Emma Teeling, Bat biologist at University College Dublin to discover the secret lives of bats and why these night-time flyers are more important to us than you think!

Overview

• Bat biology: What makes bats unique mammals
• How bats live and find their way at night
• The role of bats in nature and how they help us
• Common myths and surprising facts about bats