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.
Dr Matthew Morgan is Museum Director of Turner's House in Twickenham and is an Associate Lecturer at Birkbeck, University of London. He has worked in the heritage sector for over 10 years, including at the National Gallery and the Royal Collection.
Professor Michael John Gorman is currently founding director of Biotopia a major new museum for life sciences and environment in Munich. He was founding director of the Science Gallery at Trinity College Dublin and Science Gallery International. Michael John has published widely on the history of science and technology in…
Nuala Clarke is an Irish visual artist. She completed a BA in Fine Art Painting in NCAD in 1993 and afterwards moved to New York City to live and work. Currently represented by Sara Nightingale Gallery, Sag Harbor, NY. In 2007, Clarke received a fellowship to The Ballinglen Arts Foundation,…
Annraoi de Paor was born in Waterford in 1940. He became an internationally renowned expert in control theory and also pursued interests in biomedical engineering and renewable energy.