The Summer School is a weekend event for adults interested in exploring the role of science in our culture. A festival about science but not for scientists, exploring where ideas come from and how they impact and affect how we see the world today. It brings together speakers across various fields on a particular theme and is usually held in Lismore and Waterford over a weekend in late spring or summer.
You can view previous topics at the bottom of the page.
The 2025 Summer School will take place in Waterford and Lismore from 5-8 June with a special opening evening on the 5th and a weekend full of talks discussions and social events. Learn more about:
2025 theme – the Brain: past, present & future
In addition of the talks and discussion, the weekend features an array of entertainment, social gatherings and a delightful garden party in the stunning surrounds of Lismore Castle Gardens.
Speakers
The speakers for Summer School 2025 have not yet been announced.
2025 Summer School Programme
The programme will be available soon – it is subject to change.
| Time | 5 June – Waterford City | Speaker |
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| Opening Night Event |
| Time | 6 June 2025 – Waterford City | Speaker |
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| Summer school Day 1 – Waterford City |
| Time | 7 June 2025 – Lismore | Speaker |
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| Summer school Day 2 – Lismore |
| Time | 8 June 2025 – Waterford City | Speaker |
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| Cultural event in Waterford |
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This event is organised by CALMAST, South East Technological University’s STEM Engagement Centre in partnership with Lismore Heritage Centre.
Previous Programmes
Click on the title to see the programme of the previous summer schools.
- 2024: Science & Art
- 2023: Science Writing | Writing Science
- 2022: Science, Ireland and Colonialism
- 2021: Women in STEM – Past, Present & Future
- 2019: Superhuman
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