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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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…
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Dr Nora Salaberry
Dr Nora Salaberry is a STEAM1 Festival and Engagement Executive who creates new, fun and engaging STEAM resources and helps to manage CALMAST2 events. She holds an MSc and a PhD in Biology – specialised in Neurosciences, both from the University of Strasbourg in France. She discovered STEM engagement during…
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Prof. Veronica O’Keane
Professor Veronica O’Keane is an Emeritus Professor of Psychiatry at Trinity College Dublin. She has had a distinguished career in psychiatry, contributing significantly to both clinical practice and academic research. Her work has focused on the interface between psychiatry and neuroscience, exploring how brain function relates to mental health disorders.…
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Dr. David Delany
Dr David Delany is a lecturer in cognitive science and statistics at South East Technological University, Waterford. He holds a PhD in computational neuroscience (Trinity College Dublin) and has a research focus on human superintelligence. For several years, Dr. Delany ran cognitive science-based advanced thinking skills workshops for academic staff…
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Prof. Colin Doherty
Professor Doherty is the Head of School of Medicine and holds the Ellen Mayston Bates Chair in Epileptology at Trinity College Dublin. He was a consultant neurologist at St James’s hospital for 15 years when he joined the staff of TCD in the Academic Unit of Neurology in 2020. He…