The Winter School is a one-day event for adults interested in exploring the role of science in our culture. It brings together speakers on a particular theme and is typically held on a Saturday close to Boyle’s birthday, 25 January.
You can view previous topics at the bottom of the page.
2024 theme: Science and Art.
The Robert Boyle Winter School took place at the Royal Dublin Society (RDS) on 20 January 2024.
The speakers for the Winter School are Prof Michael John Gorman, Dr Matthew Morgan, Nollaig Healy, Brian Trench, Prof William Gallagher, Deirdre O’Raw, Vincent Devine. Zoom in by clicking on the image; find out more about them by clicking on their names.
Programme
| Time | Robert Boyle Winter School | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 10 AM | Welcome | Marion Corcoran, RDS Science Committee |
| Morning Session | Chair: Eoin Gill | |
| 10 : 15 | RDS Boyle Medalists | Brian Trench |
| 10 : 30 | An Experiment on a Bird in an Airpump | Dr Matthew Morgan |
| 11 : 15 | Coffee Break | |
| 11 : 30 | Science and Art | Prof Michael John Gorman |
| 12 : 30 | Lunch Visit to the Library to see the exhibition of ‘the Vitruvian’ | |
| Afternoon Session | Chair Dr Alison Boyle | |
| 2 : 00 | Panel Discussion: ‘The Vitruvian‘ | Prof William Gallagher, Vincent Devine and Deirdre O’Raw |
| 2 : 30 | ACT Waterford | Nollaig Healy |
| 3 : 15 | Panel Discussion Chair: Dr Ida Milne | |
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This event is organised by CALMAST, South East Technological University’s STEM Engagement Centre in partnership with the Royal Dublin Society, Science Foundation Ireland and Lismore Heritage Centre. Thanks to the sponsors, this event is free but booking is essential.
Previous Programmes
Click on the title to see the programme of the previous winter schools.
- 2024: Science and Art
- 2023: Science, Ireland and Colonialism
- 2021: Science and Pandemics
- 2020: Climate Change: The Irish Story.
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