The Robert Boyle Summer School
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4-7th July2013 |
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BookingFull programme of events hereFurther Information:Call: Email:
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Robert Boyle (1627 – 1691) was born in Lismore Castle and was perhaps the most influential scientist of his day and the most respected of the founding members of the Royal Society of London.
The Robert Boyle Summer School will run this summer from the 4th -7th July 2013 at his birthplace, Lismore Heritage Town, Co Waterford. Boyle believed that the "new experimental philosophy" (science) could and should be of great benefit to mankind. He published, 350 years ago this year, "On the Usefulness of Natural Experimental Philosophy" and reflecting on this we will consider the contribution of science to mankind then and now and have Professor Liam Dolan of Oxford University talking about developments in understanding of plants and Professor Rose Anne Kenny TCD talking about human ageing.
The event will feature world-leading scientists and historians gathering together to discuss a wide range of topics relating to Boyle, his works and times and his legacy including Dr Anna-Marie Roos of the University of Lincon, Professor Bill Eaton of Georgia Southern University and Peter Elmer of the University of Exeter.
Book Here Special Rate €50 for all talks
Full Programme here
Robert Boyle Summer School Schedule4th – 7th JulyPresentations (incl. discussion) are of 1 hour duration unless otherwise stated |
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Thursday 4th |
INTRODUCTION TO BOYLE AND LISMORE |
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9:30 – 10:30 |
The Lismore Experience |
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10:30 – 11:30 |
The Boyle Show, Eoin Gill, Waterford Institute of Technology |
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11:30 – 12:30 |
Walking Tour of Lismore |
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Evening Lecture 7:00pm |
Robert Boyle: Getting to know the man from Lismore: Genius, polymath and eccentric, Jim Malone, Robert Boyle Foundation |
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Friday 5th |
HISTORY AND CONTEXT |
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9:30 – 10:00 am |
Registration at Lismore Heritage Centre |
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10:00 am |
On the Boyle: Robert Boyle (1627–1691) and early modern English science, Dr Anna-Marie Roos, University of Lincoln |
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11:30am |
Boyle in Ireland 1652-1654: Medicine and the Mechanical Philosophy, Bill Eaton, Georgia Southern University |
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3:30 pm |
Valentine Greatrakes, Ireland and the Boyles: the making of an early modern miracle healer, Dr Peter Elmer, University of Exeter |
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4:45 pm |
Screening of audio visual presentation, Lismore Experience (30 mins) |
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7:00 pm |
Re-enactment of some Famous Experiments of Robert Boyle |
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7:30 pm |
Bar-B-Que Courtyard, Lismore Castle |
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Saturday 6th |
BOYLE’S SCIENCE IN ACTION |
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10:00 am |
"For the Glory of God, and for the Relief of Man's Estate" Dr Allan Chapman, University of Oxford |
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11:30 am |
The Impact of Global Ageing, Professor Rose Ann Kenny, Trinity College Dublin |
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3:30 pm |
Plants for the 21st century Professor Liam Dolan, University of Oxford |
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5:00 pm |
Tour Of Lismore Castle Gardens |
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8.00 pm |
Dinner at Lismore House Hotel |
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10:00pm |
Panel Discussion at Lismore House Hotel |
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Sunday 7th |
RELAXATION AND REFLECTION |
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12:00pm- 2:00pm |
Guided Coach Tour of West Waterford sites of interest and outstanding natural beauty, Guided by Donald Brady |
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Events at the Lismore Heritage Centre unless otherwise stated |
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About last year's Summer School:
Bookings can be made online here
Enquiries and further information for the festival may be made with Lismore Heritage Centre
Telephone: +353 (0) 58 54975 / 54855
Email: ehoward@lismoreheritage.ie
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Institute of Chemistry of Ireland |
The Robert Boyle Foundation |
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