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. 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. Luke Gibbons
Luke Gibbons’ most recent book is James Joyce and the Irish Revolution (University of Chicago Press, 2023). He has taught as Professor of Irish Studies at Maynooth University and the University of Notre Dame, and has published widely on Irish culture and criticism. ‘Hospitality on Holles Street: James Joyce, Evolution, and the…
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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…
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Robert Boyle Summer School 2024
The Summer School took place in Waterford and Lismore from 9-12 May. Addressing the theme Science and Art, our presenters and guests enjoyed three days of conferencing, culture, conversation and conviviality. Many people may see the arts and sciences as two separate worlds, mutually exclusive, or even opposed. Sixty-five years ago,…
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Dr Jenny O Connor
Jenny O Connor is a lecturer at South East Technological University (SETU) in Waterford, and teaches English, media and communications studies. Jenny is a member of the Analysing Social Change research group and the teaching initiative TEaCH CoLab, alongside staff from SETU and faculty from the University of Washington, Bothell. Jenny…
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Dr Ida Milne
Dr Milne lectures in history at Carlow College and is chair of the History of Science and Medicine Network Ireland. She is author of Stacking the Coffins, Influenza, War and Revolution in Ireland, 1918-19 (Manchester University Press 2020). ‘Two Cultures at 65’ – Panel Discussion, May 2024 Chair woman – Panel…
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Gooee O’Brien
Gooee works at Studio 30, Lower Main Street, Dungarvan where she paints in a Painterly Realist style. She teaches painting for adults at the studio also. She holds a MA Fine Art from Cambridge School of Art and has trained at STUDIO ESCALIER, France. You will find her on Instagram and Facebook…
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Eoin Gill
Eoin Gill is a founder of the Robert Boyle Summer School celebrating its 12th year in 2024. An environmental engineer by profession, his research and professional interests span sustainability and climate action, to the Arts, Philosophy and History of Science and Technology. Eoin is passionate about collaborative working and advancing and…
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Dr Fernando Corbalan
Dr Fernando Corbalan is a Mathematician and author in the University of Zaragoza, Spain. He is the author of more than a dozen popular mathematical books, which have been translated to 12 languages (e.g. ‘Geometry at Close Quarters. The mathematics of everyday life’ (National Geographic, 2017); ‘Taking Chances. The rules…