What can you do with geoscience?

The answer might surprise you.

From renewable energy and water, to palaeontology, natural hazards, sustainability, data and critical raw materials, geoscience connects to some of the biggest questions facing our planet. But with so many different possibilities, it can be difficult to know where to start.

The Get into Geoscience Career Paths Portal is a new resource designed to help second level students (suggested for Transition Year and Leaving Certificate students) explore the wide range of careers connected to geoscience. We’re launching it today!

What do your phone, an electric car and a wind turbine have in common?

They all depend on materials that come from the Earth.

Our latest Get into Geoscience classroom resource supports our new Du Noyer Junior Geoscience and Art Competition by inviting second-level students to explore the hidden world of critical raw materials, and then turn their ideas into art.

The classroom resource is a fully planned 40 minute introductory lesson that connects geoscience, sustainability and creativity. It uses the EU Critical Raw Materials Act as a starting point for exploring where the materials we rely on come from, why they matter, and how we might see them differently.

Calling all student photographers and artists!

This year, for the first time, the Du Noyer Photo Competition is opening its doors to second-level students across the Republic of Ireland with a brand new Du Noyer Junior category.

From September to 31st October 2026, we’re asking students to look at the world around them and discover the geology hiding in plain sight.

Are you a second-level teacher looking for new ways to bring geoscience, climate change and sustainability into your classroom?

We’re delighted to announce that sign ups are now open for the 2026 Get into Geoscience Teacher CPD programme!

Sign up now → https://tinyurl.com/GeoCPD2026

We are so excited to announce the launch of the new and improved Get into Geoscience website!

Whether you’re a student curious about the Earth beneath your feet, a teacher looking for engaging classroom resources, or simply wondering what a career in geoscience could look like, there’s something for you to explore.

On our site, you can find our Career Paths Portal, information about Career Talks, our Transition Year Programme, CPD and resources for teachers, and of course, our Blog!