Award-Winning Science Communicator, Educator, Academic and Advocate for Gender Equality
Aoibhinn Ní Shúilleabháin, Dr.
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Ireland - Dublin
Aoibhinn Ní Shúilleabháin, Dr.
Award-Winning Science Communicator, Educator, Academic and Advocate for Gender Equality
Why book Aoibhinn Ní Shúilleabháin, Dr.?
- Aoibhinn Ní Shúilleabháin combines a background in Theoretical Physics with a talent for communication, making complex scientific concepts engaging, accessible and relevant to audiences of all backgrounds
- She brings unique insight into some of Ireland’s most important environmental challenges through her roles as Chair of Ireland’s Citizens’ Assembly on Biodiversity Loss and Chair of the Independent Advisory Committee on Nature Restoration
- Aoibhinn draws on her experience as a researcher, advocate and former secondary school teacher to deliver thought-provoking perspectives on education, science, sustainability and positive societal change
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Biography
An experienced MC, conference host, panel facilitator, speaker and broadcaster, Aoibhinn is an established presenter with wide-ranging appeal. Building on her skills as an educator, she brings warmth and energy in her hosting of events. As an interviewer, she draws on her extensive experience hosting TV and radio shows and puts both her interviewee and audience at ease. As a speaker, her talks incorporate her academic and media work making them both entertaining and informative.
Aoibhinn brings extensive experience to her role as a conference host. She is well-versed in environmental issues, having Chaired the Citizens’ Assembly on Biodiversity Loss and Chaired the Independent Advisory Committee on Nature Restoration. As a researcher with a scientific background, she engages authoritatively with academic contributors and her expertise in science communication ensures that information is delivered in an accessible way to audiences. A former maths and physics teacher in a socioeconomically underprivileged school, she is committed to equity in education and more broadly in society. Through this work she speaks with fluency to current affairs, policies and public issues.
She has hosted events for a wide range of agencies including the Institute for International & European Affairs, Department of Foreign Affairs, National Cyber Security Centre & BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition. She has been a guest speaker for institutions including Enterprise Ireland, MetLife & Optum.
Aoibhinn is an award-winning science communicator and has co-hosted RTE’s flagship science programmes The Science Squad and 10 Things to Know About. She regularly brings contemporary research to life on TV and radio and has been a contributor to the Irish Times and Irish Examiner. She was previously named as one of the 40 under 40 European Young Leaders, a group nominated to facilitate and create a more equal, innovative and inclusive Europe.
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Education for our Changing World
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Education is a fundamental pillar of society. More than an instrument of the economy, education has the potential to empower all learners to meet the many and diverse global challenges of the present and future. Building on her experience as a teacher, lecturer and parent and drawing on learnings from contemporary, peer-reviewed research, Aoibhinn speaks to the core elements required to ensure our schools and classrooms can nurture the creativity and potential of learners in our ever-changing world.
Aoibhinn speaks to the necessity of taking risks in learning and encourages us to be comfortable with making mistakes. Situating education as a key facet of ensuring an equitable, environmentally sustainable and democratic society, this keynote is insightful and inspiring.
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Empowerment
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Using your voice and making a difference can sound like empty platitudes. What does it look like to put your head above the parapet? How does it feel to go out on a limb for something you’re passionate about? Aoibhinn draws on examples from her life experiences advocating for women’s healthcare and speaking out against workplace sexual harassment to imagine a more equal world. In so doing, she inspires and motivates the audience to consider making a difference in their own lives and communities. Whether you want to progress women in leadership, motivate your staff or empower your employees, this talk has something for everyone.
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Fulfilling our potential in STEM
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What does STEM really mean and how can we support innovation and development at local, national and global levels?
Why is there a lack of equity in STEM and what can we do to address this? Taking a look at gender or socioeconomic backgrounds, what are the current issues in accessing and pursuing STEM?
As a parent how can you encourage your children, and in particular your daughters, to consider pathways in STEM?
In a talk which can be tailored for diverse audiences, Aoibhinn draws from her experiences as a scientist, educator and advocate in considering a vision for STEM which can meet global challenges and fulfil sustainable development goals.
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- Parenting & STEM – what does the research say?
- Ireland’s history of women in science & its impact on us today
- Generational thinking and the resilience of nature
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Dr. Aoibhinn Ní Shúilleabháin
Award-Winning Science Communicator, Educator, Academic and Advocate for Gender Equality
why book aoibhinn?
- Aoibhinn Ní Shúilleabháin combines a background in Theoretical Physics with a talent for communication, making complex scientific concepts engaging, accessible and relevant to audiences of all backgrounds
- She brings unique insight into some of Ireland’s most important environmental challenges through her roles as Chair of Ireland’s Citizens’ Assembly on Biodiversity Loss and Chair of the Independent Advisory Committee on Nature Restoration
- Aoibhinn draws on her experience as a researcher, advocate and former secondary school teacher to deliver thought-provoking perspectives on education, science, sustainability and positive societal change
“Aoibhinn was an outstanding presenter and host for SOPHIA 2026. Her presence, warmth, intelligence and kindness shaped the tone of the event and brought the conversation to a level it would not otherwise have reached. She held the room with grace, guided the discussion with judgement and sensitivity, and helped create a thoughtful, human and genuinely inspiring atmosphere. We were very fortunate to have her with us.”
Organiser of the SOPHIA Symposium on Philosophy & Integrity in Healthcare AI
Biography
An experienced MC, conference host, panel facilitator, speaker and broadcaster, Aoibhinn is an established presenter with wide-ranging appeal. Building on her skills as an educator, she brings warmth and energy in her hosting of events. As an interviewer, she draws on her extensive experience hosting TV and radio shows and puts both her interviewee and audience at ease. As a speaker, her talks incorporate her academic and media work making them both entertaining and informative.
Aoibhinn brings extensive experience to her role as a conference host. She is well-versed in environmental issues, having Chaired the Citizens’ Assembly on Biodiversity Loss and Chaired the Independent Advisory Committee on Nature Restoration. As a researcher with a scientific background, she engages authoritatively with academic contributors and her expertise in science communication ensures that information is delivered in an accessible way to audiences. A former maths and physics teacher in a socioeconomically underprivileged school, she is committed to equity in education and more broadly in society. Through this work she speaks with fluency to current affairs, policies and public issues.
She has hosted events for a wide range of agencies including the Institute for International & European Affairs, Department of Foreign Affairs, National Cyber Security Centre & BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition. She has been a guest speaker for institutions including Enterprise Ireland, MetLife & Optum.
Aoibhinn is an award-winning science communicator and has co-hosted RTE’s flagship science programmes The Science Squad and 10 Things to Know About. She regularly brings contemporary research to life on TV and radio and has been a contributor to the Irish Times and Irish Examiner. She was previously named as one of the 40 under 40 European Young Leaders, a group nominated to facilitate and create a more equal, innovative and inclusive Europe.
Topics
Education for our Changing World
Education is a fundamental pillar of society. More than an instrument of the economy, education has the potential to empower all learners to meet the many and diverse global challenges of the present and future. Building on her experience as a teacher, lecturer and parent and drawing on learnings from contemporary, peer-reviewed research, Aoibhinn speaks to the core elements required to ensure our schools and classrooms can nurture the creativity and potential of learners in our ever-changing world.
Aoibhinn speaks to the necessity of taking risks in learning and encourages us to be comfortable with making mistakes. Situating education as a key facet of ensuring an equitable, environmentally sustainable and democratic society, this keynote is insightful and inspiring.
Empowerment
Using your voice and making a difference can sound like empty platitudes. What does it look like to put your head above the parapet? How does it feel to go out on a limb for something you’re passionate about? Aoibhinn draws on examples from her life experiences advocating for women’s healthcare and speaking out against workplace sexual harassment to imagine a more equal world. In so doing, she inspires and motivates the audience to consider making a difference in their own lives and communities. Whether you want to progress women in leadership, motivate your staff or empower your employees, this talk has something for everyone.
Fulfilling our potential in STEM
What does STEM really mean and how can we support innovation and development at local, national and global levels?
Why is there a lack of equity in STEM and what can we do to address this? Taking a look at gender or socioeconomic backgrounds, what are the current issues in accessing and pursuing STEM?
As a parent how can you encourage your children, and in particular your daughters, to consider pathways in STEM?
In a talk which can be tailored for diverse audiences, Aoibhinn draws from her experiences as a scientist, educator and advocate in considering a vision for STEM which can meet global challenges and fulfil sustainable development goals.
Other topics include:
- Parenting & STEM – what does the research say?
- Ireland’s history of women in science & its impact on us today
- Generational thinking and the resilience of nature
Aoibhinn Ní Shúilleabháin, Dr.
“That was a fantastic conversation and so inspiring! Thank you so much for such an articulate and engaging hour.”
IWD talk, International Healthcare Solutions Client
testimonials
“Aoibhinn was an outstanding presenter and host for SOPHIA 2026. Her presence, warmth, intelligence and kindness shaped the tone of the event and brought the conversation to a level it would not otherwise have reached. She held the room with grace, guided the discussion with judgement and sensitivity, and helped create a thoughtful, human and genuinely inspiring atmosphere. We were very fortunate to have her with us.”
Organiser of the SOPHIA Symposium on Philosophy & Integrity in Healthcare AI
“I saw your talk today; it was really excellent. You are a very strong communicator: passionate, and walking that fine line that I strive to walk between earned self-confidence tempered with humility. An inspirational leadership style.”
IWD talk attendee
“That was a fantastic conversation and so inspiring! Thank you so much for such an articulate and engaging hour.”
IWD talk, International Healthcare Solutions Client
“Aoibhinn gave a great presentation and the feedback was brilliant from everyone who attended. Everyone seemed to take at least one thought away with them. We must also thank Aoibhinn for her help in preparation for the evening. It was a pleasure to work with her for this event.”
Women in leadership event, International Finance Client
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