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ISTA was founded in 1961 and has over 1500 members from all sectors of education in fourteen Branches nationwide.
Latest ISTA News
The latest news, insights, media and press releases from the Irish Science Teachers’ Association
Robert Boyle Summer School
The Robert Boyle Summer School is an annual gathering of adults interested in exploring ideas relating to science, hi...
SciFest Programme Coordinator
Want to make a real impact in STEM education? Join us at SciFest. At SciFest, we believe that every young person shou...
ISTA Proposes Postponement of Additional Assessment Components in Senior Cycle Sciences
On Monday, three representatives from the ISTA Council (Humphrey Jones, Mary Mullaghy and Aodhagan O’Súilleabh...
Summer Works Scheme Applications Open
The Department of Education have opened applications for the newly titled Climate Action Summer Works Scheme (CASWS)....
ISTA Conference & ABM 2025
Congratulations to the Kildare Branch of the ISTA on their exceptional organisation for this year’s ISTA Annual...
Science Educator of the Year 2025
Congratulations to Aodhagan O’Súilleabháin who was presented with the ISTA Science Educator of the Year Award...
Chemistry in Action
The latest issue of CiA Spring 2025 #126 is now out. It should also be on the Chemistry in Action website www.chemina...
Institute of Physics TeachMeet
You are invited to attend this informal gathering where teachers of physics will meet to share ideas, resources, and ...
National CPD Webinar – March
The ISTA is pleased to inform you that our National CPD programme of events for ISTA members will continue on Weds 5t...
ISTA Annual Conference 2025 – Adapting to a Changing World in Science Education
The ISTA is pleased to announce that tickets for our annual conference are now on sale. Hosted by our Kildare Branch,...
STEM Teacher Internship Programme
Members may be interested in learning more about the STEM Teacher Internship Programme which provides opportunities f...
Science Journal, November 2024
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Eol Oidí na hÉireann
About Irish Science Teachers’ Association
The Irish Science Teachers’ Association (ISTA), Eol Oidí na hÉireann, is the Professional Association for the Teachers of Science in the Republic of Ireland.
It is one of the largest voluntary subject associations in the country with branches in the following areas: Cork, Donegal, Dublin, Galway, Kerry, Kildare, Kilkenny, Limerick, Louth, Monaghan, Midlands (Athlone), Sligo, Tipperary, Waterford and Wexford.
ISTA was founded in 1961 and has over 1400 members from all sectors of education in fourteen Branches nationwide.
Be Part of a Community of Passionate Science Educators with ISTA Membership
Why Join ISTA?
The ISTA is the largest and most active subject association in Ireland. It affords you many opportunities for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) throughout the year. As you are aware, CPD is an important aspect of subject inspections and Whole School Evaluation and is also important in terms of career development – especially when attending interviews.
You will be part of the professional body of science teachers in Ireland.
You will receive 3 issues of the SCIENCE journal each year. This journal contains numerous articles of interest to science teachers and will help to keep you informed of developments in science education, new syllabi and methodologies etc.
You will receive emails, newsletters and circulars on various events being organised by ISTA at branch level, national level and international level.
You will be entitled to enter your students in science competitions, quizzes and other events organised by the ISTA.
You will be kept up to date with changes in all science syllabi and will have direct representation via the ISTA which is represented on all NCCA science syllabus committees.
You can join the ISTA WhatsApp Community, with nearly 600 members and over 20 groups; it is a wonderful, active place for collaboration and learning.
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