THIS YEAR WE CELEBRATE

BOYLE

400

BOYLE

400

A Festival of Science, Art & Culture

2027 THEME: To Be Announced

Curiousity, Creativity, and Critical Thinking

The Robert Boyle Festivals are a gathering for people to learn about the place of science as part of our culture through the legacy of Waterford-born Robert Boyle, one of the most influential founders of experimental science.

The Winter and Summer Gatherings bring together leading minds in science, philosophy, psychology, and more to creative minds. It provides an opportunity for people to explore the world around us through discussion, debate, and reflection.

This year marks the 400th birthday of Robert Boyle, born on 25 January 1627. Celebrations of Robert Boyle will occur world-wide.

The RB Summer & Winter Schools are highlights of my year, every year. The range of topics is always interesting. As a non-scientist, non-historian who loves to think, enquire & learn, the RB Schools provide a wonderful opportunity to learn from top-class thinkers & educators. Thank you CALMAST for these bi-annual intellectual treats.

Clodagh, Dublin
RBWS 2026

Would you like to learn more about the Irishman who brought law and order to world science and chemistry? Then come to the Robert Boyle Schools next outing.

Anonymous comment
RBSS 2025

The Robert Boyle summer school is always well planned and thought provoking, but what I really love about it is the close connection between audience and speakers, making it a warm and inclusive event.  It is, simply, fun, as well as being intellectually stimulating.

Anonymous comment
RBSS 2025

An unforgettable day for curious and creative minds. For me the highlights of this blissful day of learning and creation was the anatomy lesson by Professor Una Sealy and the botanical watercolour workshop by Gooee O’Brien. The sensory experience of lush Lismore Castle Gardens took this event to the next level. Definitely going again next year! 🙂

Anna, Waterford
RBSS 2024

I absolutely loved the Saturday and Sunday of the summer school – and wish I could have made it to the earlier sessions.

I particularly enjoyed the blending of science and art, presenting science to us not as world of its own but as part of the the world around it.

Tom
RBSS 2024

Wonderful opportunities for anyone, scientist or layperson, to learn about science, including history of science, current issues in science and topics related to science and society. I so enjoyed the events I have attended.

Liam, Galway
RBSS 2020

Explore the Festivals

1-day of engaging discussions.

4 days of talks, discussions, and social events.

Festival Highlights

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