Dr Farrell is an Assistant Professor in Mental Health in the Department of Psychology at Maynooth University. She is also a Chartered Psychologist and holds a degree in Public Health and Health Promotion, and a Master’s and PhD in Education from Trinity College Dublin. Being an interdisciplinary researcher, her research…
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Prof. William Eaton
Prof. Eaton became interested in philosophy at a young age and used his fascination with science fiction and time travel to spur his studies into the subject further. He obtained a BA from Western Illinois University, followed by an MA and a PhD from Southern Illinois University. He then taught…
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Regius Prof. Rose Anne Kenny
Regius Prof. Rose Anne Kenny is the founding Principal Investigator of TILDA, The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing. TILDA is Ireland’s largest adult population study which investigates the experience of ageing in Ireland, which compiles biological, social, and economic measures. It is also a designated WHO Collaborating Centre for Longitudinal Studies in Ageing and…
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Robert Boyle Winter School 2026
The Robert Boyle Winter School happened at the RDS Dublin, on the 24th of January 2026 from 9:30 am – 4 pm. Taking place at the Minerva Suite at the RDS in Dublin, this year's Winter School addressed the topic of Mind and Matter.
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Gallery | Winter School 2026
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Ella Nicholson
Ella Nicholson is a young, up-and-coming magician who has already made waves across television, radio, and social media with her high-energy performances. She has made several appearances on both TV programs on prominent shows such as Penn & Teller: Fool Us, Ireland AM, and radio stations such as BBC Radio…
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Dr. Kevin J. Mitchell
Dr Mitchell is an Associate Professor of Genetics and Neuroscience at Trinity College Dublin (TCD), where he has also been Dean of Undergraduate Studies since 2018. His research seeks to understand how genes map out brain connectivity and influence individual human faculties, as well as psychiatric and neurological disease. He…
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Prof. James O’Shea
Professor O’Shea is the Head of School of Philosophy at University College Dublin (UCD), having been a lecturer since 1992. He is also the Reviews Editor of the International Journal of Philosophical Studies and the Treasurer of the International Irish Philosophical Club. Alongside his continuing work on systematic issues in the…
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Dr. Keith A. Wilson
Dr Wilson is an Assistant Professor in Philosophy at University College Dublin (UCD), and is also the Director of the MA in Philosophy of Mind and Embodied Cognition, and Co-Director of the UCD interdisciplinary Cognitive Science programme, as well as being a member of ADAPT, the world-leading Research Ireland Centre for AI-Driven Digital Content Technology. His work concerns the…
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Prof. Raymond Dolan FRS
Professor Dolan is one of the world’s leading experts in the field of neuroscience and behaviour. Using neuroimaging with behavioural studies he identifies the areas and chemicals in the brain involved in thinking, learning and decision making. He has published over 750 scientific papers and was elected a Fellow of…