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,…
The Robert Boyle Winter School took place at the RDS Dublin, 18 February 2023. Since the 17th century, there has been an interrelationship between science and colonialism. Meanwhile, Ireland both suffered under colonialism and participated in, and benefitted from colonialism.
Dealing with pandemics is nothing new for scientists. Throughout history new contagious diseases have emerged, seemingly out of nowhere. Physicians, researchers, and public officials then scramble towards mitigating the spread and discovering a cure while death tolls and unemployment rise.
The 2nd Robert Boyle Winter School took place in partnership with the RDS Dublin on Saturday 25th January (Robert Boyle's 393rd Birthday!) and explored “Climate Change the Irish Story” with presentations about the past, present and future engagement with Climate Change.