Zeminar was a yearly event for people aged 15–20, members of Generation Z, about education, skills and well-being.[1]
| Zeminar | |
|---|---|
 Zeminar logo | |
| Venue | Royal Dublin Society |
| Location(s) | Dublin, Co Dublin |
| Country | Ireland |
| Inaugurated | October 2016 |
| Most recent | 2019 |
History
editZeminar was founded by Dr Damien Clarke and Ian Fitzpatrick, and first took place in October 2016. The aim of the event is to provide young people, those part of Generation Z, with information on skills development, health and well-being and educational opportunities. Owing to the interests of the co-founders, the event has an emphasis on mental health issues that are prevalent amongst younger people.[2] It is believed to be the world's only such event for this age group.[3]
2016
editIn 2016 the event was attended by 14,000 students and young people, 850 teachers and 75 speakers and took place on 11 October.[4][2] Speakers included Niall Breslin, Dr Rhona Mahony, Fr Peter McVerry, and Maria Walsh.[5][6]
2017
editIn 2017 the event coincided with global mental health week, and took place on 10 to 12 October.[7] Speakers included Paul and Gary O’Donovan, Blindboy of The Rubberbandits, Sinéad Burke, and author Eilís Barrett.[2][8][9] In 2017 15,000 people attended the event.[10]
2018
editSpeakers at the 2018 event included Panti Bliss, Kenneth Egan and Stella O'Malley.[3][11] The event took place on 13-15 November.[12]
2019
editZeminar has not been held since 2019.
References
edit- ^ "Famous faces to speak at Zeminar: the biggest and only youth summit of its kind". 2016-09-26. Retrieved 2018-11-14.
- ^ a b c Finn, Clodagh (20 September 2017). "The A-listers of Zeminar equipping Generation Z with the tools to deal with life's challenges". Irish Examiner. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
- ^ a b Hefferan, Breda (15 October 2018). "Zeminar is ready for Generation Z - Independent.ie". Independent.ie. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
- ^ "Zeminar: a forum focused on wellbeing of 15-20 year olds". The Irish Times. Retrieved 2018-11-14.
- ^ Sheridan, Colette (7 October 2016). "Zeminar: a forum focused on wellbeing of 15-20 year olds". The Irish Times. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
- ^ "Young people advised to volunteer and pursue their passions in life - Independent.ie". Independent.ie. Retrieved 2018-11-14.
- ^ "Rubberbandits' Blindboy and O'Donovan rowing brothers to speak at three-day Generation Z event - Independent.ie". Independent.ie. Retrieved 2018-11-14.
- ^ Hosford, Paul (8 October 2017). "A conference for 'post-millennials' is taking place in Dublin next week". TheJournal.ie. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
- ^ Haley, Ciara (5 October 2017). "For Zeminar, Over 120 Organisations and 60 Speakers to Attend RDS". www.universitytimes.ie. University Times. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
- ^ "Generation Z flocking back for second Zeminar - Independent.ie". Independent.ie. Retrieved 2018-11-14.
- ^ "ZEMINAR RETURNS TO THE RDS IN ASSOCIATION WITH 2FM - RTÉ 2FM". RTÉ 2FM. 15 October 2018. Retrieved 13 November 2018.
- ^ "Eoghan McDermott & Tracy Clifford help launch Zeminar – RadioToday". radiotoday.ie. Retrieved 2018-11-14.