05/06/2025
A wonderful opportunity this Saturday to find out the inspiration for Boyle's Gin at Blackwater Distillery for this year's Robert Boyle Summer School
The 13th Robert Boyle Summer School is kicking off TODAY!
Join us in Waterford and Lismore for an inspiring weekend exploring “The Brain: Past, Present & Future” — a captivating journey into the mind that’s perfect for science lovers, culture enthusiasts, curious minds, students, artists, and everyone in between!
✨ Why Attend? 🎙 Talks by world-renowned experts in neuroscience, psychology, psychiatry, and the arts promising a weekend of inspiring dialogue, discovery and connection 🧠 Engaging cultural activities in Waterford City and Lismore 🌳 A garden party at the stunning Lismore castle, Boyle’s birthplace 🚶♂ Exciting social events including historic walking tours TONIGHT and a visit to Blackwater Distillery (home of Robert Boyle Gin!)
Meet leading thinkers like Professor Veronica O'Keane, Professor Ray Dolan, Professor Luke Gibbons, Professor Colin Doherty, Dr David Delany and others — uncover how ideas about the brain have shaped our past, influence our present, and could define our future.
Whether you’re a scientist, artist, student, or simply a lover of ideas, this festival is your chance to connect, discover, and be inspired!
🔗 Book now! Visit www.robertboyle.ie
for tickets and full programme details.
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