Kevin O’Sullivan is Environment and Science Editor and former editor of The Irish Times. Kevin is from Tramore, County Waterford and holds a BSc from University College Dublin and a Diploma in Journalism from Dublin City University . He has a special interest in climate disruption (and solutions), renewable energy, the United Nations’ sustainable-development goals, and…
Dr Sheila Donegan is a lecturer in Chemistry at SETU and co-director of CALMAST. She is a passionate advocate of STEM and holds many national positions in this area. She also co-founded Maths Week with Eoin Gill – the leading festival of its kind in the world – which attracts…
Alejandro Lopez Valdes is an assistant Professor in Neural Engineering and Brain Health at Trinity College Dublin (TCD) School of Engineering and affiliated to the Global Brain Health Institute. Dr Lopez Valdes obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Biomedical Engineering from ITESM in Monterrey in his native Mexico, a Master’s of…
‘Remembering Prof. Dervilla Donnelly‘ Pat Guiry is Professor of Chemistry at University College Dublin (UCD). His research interests include the design, synthesis and application of novel ligands in asymmetric catalysis, natural product synthesis and medicinal chemistry. He completed a PhD in Chemistry with Prof. Dervilla Donnelly, Prof. Sir Derek Barton…
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…
Science and Art The Robert Boyle Winter School took place at the Royal Dublin Society (RDS) on 20 January 2024 from 10 AM to 4 PM. The topic was Science & Art. The speakers for the Winter School are Prof Michael John Gorman, Dr Matthew Morgan, Nollaig Healy, Brian Trench,…
2024 Robert Boyle Winter School: Science and Art
Since November 2022, the fine artist, Vincent Devine, has been working with UCD cancer researchers and patient partners to explore how cancer affects patients and their families: from molecules to cells; tissues to impacts on the whole human body; personal impact to societal impact. Inspired by the iconic drawing of…
Brian Trench is a writer, editor and lecturer in science communication and cultural history. He is a former science and technology journalist, and senior lecturer and Head of School of Communications, Dublin City University, Ireland.
With nearly two decades of experience within the cultural sector, Nollaig has made significant contributions across a spectrum of renowned arts organisations in Ireland. Her career includes pivotal roles in organisations such as the Kilkenny Arts Festival. Nollaig presently manages the Creative Climate Action initiative, ACT Waterford.