Exploring the Extremes of Earth and Space

TU Dublin Access and Outreach Office

Inspiring Curiosity, Connection, and Action Through Science and Storytelling.

TU Dublin, Central Quad

Join Dr Niamh Shaw as she shares her extraordinary experiences through a relatable lens, making space exploration and extreme environments feel accessible to all. Whether speaking to children, scientists, or community groups, Niamh uses her own adventures as a springboard to engage the public in exploration, inspiring curiosity and a sense of collective responsibility for our planet. <h3>Presenter</h3>Dr Niamh Shaw is an Irish engineer, scientist, author, and space reporter committed to protecting our planet. Her mission is bold—to get to space as a science communicator, and share that powerful perspective with the world.With over 12 years of experience in STEM communication, she combines her technical background and performance skills to inspire global audiences.Niamh explores the Earth from its most extreme regions and dreams of one day reporting from orbit.Whether in Antarctica, Mars analogues, or the zero-gravity of Moscow, she brings science to life. She documents each adventure with honesty and passion, encouraging others to dream big and act for a more sustainable planet.Niamh has written for <a href="https://www.irishtimes.com/" title="https://www.irishtimes.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">The Irish Times</a>, <a href="https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/" title="https://www.skyatnightmagazine.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">BBC Sky at Night</a>, and presented science stories on <a href="https://www.rte.ie/" title="https://www.rte.ie/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">RTÉ</a> and BBC radio. During the pandemic, she hosted ‘Space Hub’ on RTÉ’s Home School Hub.She is also global faculty at the <a href="https://www.isunet.edu/" title="https://www.isunet.edu/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">International Space University</a> and has interviewed more than 15 astronauts, including Chris Hadfield. Niamh regularly delivers keynote talks and media appearances on science, space, and sustainability.Her book, Dream Big, captures her inspiring journey from theatre and academia to space advocacy.Niamh is Ireland’s first and only <a href="https://www.esa.int/" title="https://www.esa.int/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">ESA Champion</a> for education and a Fellow of <a href="https://explorers.org/" title="https://explorers.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">The Explorers Club</a>. She joined Homeward Bound, a global leadership project for women in STEM, sailing to Antarctica with 93 female scientists.She has completed Mars analog missions in Utah and Botswana and flew on a zero-gravity flight at the Cosmonaut Training Centre in Moscow. In 2013, she left a successful acting and academic career to follow her lifelong dream—space.Since then, <a href="https://personallyspeaking.com/speaker/dr-niamh-shaw/" title="https://personallyspeaking.com/speaker/dr-niamh-shaw/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Niamh</a> has reached over 25,000 people at public STEM events, delivered 50+ keynotes, and created 3 international theatre productions inspired by science and exploration. <a href="https://www.tudublin.ie/explore/our-campuses/grangegorman/getting-here/" title="https://www.tudublin.ie/explore/our-campuses/grangegorman/getting-here/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Getting Here</a>

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