• 2024 - Winter School

    Robert Boyle Winter School 2024

    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 - Speakers

    The Vitruvian

    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…

  • 2023 - 2024 - Speakers

    Brian Trench

    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.

  • 2024 - Speakers

    Nollaig Healy

    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.

  • 2024 - Speakers

    Dr Matthew Morgan

    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.

  • 2024 - Speakers

    Michael John Gorman

    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…

  • 2023 - Speakers

    Professor Peter J. Bowler

    Niall Moyna is a professor of clinical exercise physiology at DCU. Prof Moyna’s research is focused on exercise in the prevention of treatment of chronic disease and on the role of gene polymorphisms in helping to explain interindividual variability in biological responses to exercise.