Jessamyn Fairfield

Dr. Jessamyn Fairfield is a lecturer at the University of Galway leading research on art-science partnerships. She founded Bright Club Ireland, a science comedy night with 116 shows, training 300+ academics and reaching 6,800+ people. She co-creates performances that explore science and climate, and supports women and nonbinary researchers as faculty for Homeward Bound. A speaker, writer, and co-presenter on RTÉ1 and Newstalk, she uses creativity to connect ideas and build equity.

Breaking the Wall to Rural Climate Action: Jessamyn Fairfield's 2025 Falling Walls Engage Finalist Project is We Built This City on Rock and Coal.

We Built This City on Rock and Coal is a live, co-created climate show that blends science, improv, and local voices to spark climate action in rural and coastal Ireland. Each event includes citizen science, interactive storytelling, and sustainability workshops, creating space for both facts and feelings. With over 30 events held, the project empowers underserved communities to share their stories, connect with others, and take collective, creative steps toward climate resilience.