Window on Wicklow Episode 30: Merck Curiosity Cube

Window On Wicklow

Thursday, 11 June 2026 - 9 minutes

In today's episode of Window on Wicklow, Jamie Ryan headed to Gaelscoil an Inbhir Mhóir in Arklow for the return of the Merck Curiosity Cube. The mobile science lab gives primary school pupils the opportunity to take part in hands-on STEM activities designed to spark curiosity and encourage an interest in science, technology, engineering and maths. Students explored a range of interactive experiments while learning about the role science plays in everyday life. Jamie spoke to pupils, teachers and representatives from Merck about the importance of making STEM education engaging and accessible for young people.