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Robert Boyle Summer School gets under way in Waterford

From RTÉ News · () English

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  • The annual Robert Boyle Summer School is underway in Waterford, Ireland, featuring four days of talks and debates.
  • This year's theme, 'Mind and Matter,' explores the origins of ideas and their impact on the modern world.
  • The event includes discussions on true crime by forensic psychologists and focuses on science for a general audience.

Waterford city and Lismore are hosting the annual Robert Boyle Summer School, a four-day event featuring discussions, debates, and entertainment. This year's theme, 'Mind and Matter,' aims to bring together intellectually curious individuals for engaging conversations on how ideas shape our understanding of the world.

We explore where ideas come from and how they impact and affect how we see the world today.

— Eoin GillDirector of CALMAST explaining the focus of the Robert Boyle Summer School.

The school commenced with an opening event featuring forensic psychologists from South East Technological University (SETU). Dr. Lorraine Bowman Grieve and Dr. Jennifer O'Mahoney explored the public's fascination with true crime, setting a tone for the intellectually stimulating program. The event is organized by SETU's STEM engagement centre, CALMAST, in partnership with the Lismore Heritage Centre, and receives support from various local businesses and organizations, including Waterford City and County Council, Lismore Castle Estates, and the Environmental Protection Agency.

Eoin Gill, Director of CALMAST, described the summer school as a "festival for adults" that delves into science without being exclusively for scientists. He emphasized that the event explores the genesis of ideas and their influence on contemporary perspectives. "The annual Robert Boyle Summer School brings together speakers across various fields on a particular theme relevant to society," Gill stated. "This year's 'Mind and Matter' theme will resonate with our audience and we look forward to really good, mind opening conversation and debate."

The annual Robert Boyle Summer School brings together speakers across various fields on a particular theme relevant to society.

— Eoin GillGill describing the nature of the summer school.

The program is designed to foster dialogue across diverse fields, focusing on themes pertinent to society. The organizers anticipate that the 'Mind and Matter' theme will particularly engage attendees, leading to insightful conversations and debates. A full schedule of events is available on the Robert Boyle Summer School website.

This year's 'Mind and Matter' theme will resonate with our audience and we look forward to really good, mind opening conversation and debate.

— Eoin GillGill expressing anticipation for the discussions at the summer school.
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