Robert Boyle Summer School 2026

The Summer School is a weekend event for adults interested in exploring the role of science in our culture.

A festival about science but not for scientists, exploring where ideas come from and how they impact and affect how we see the world today. It brings together speakers across various fields on a particular theme and is usually held in Lismore and Waterford over a weekend in late spring or summer.

The 2026 Robert Boyle Summer School will take place from the 4-7 June at Waterford and Lismore.

We will be continuing the theme introduced at the recent Winter School, “Mind and Matter” which we will explore in the company of distinguished national and international experts, including:

• Prof Rose Anne Kenny, Regius Professor of Physic TCD and leader of the Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (TILDA);

• Prof William Eaton, Head of Dept of Philosophy, Georgia Southern University;

• Dr Emma Farrell, Dept of Psychology, Maynooth University.

The Summer school will take place in the Mary Strangman Room, Waterford City Hall , Lismore Heritage Centre, and Lismore castle.

Special Offer

• Early-bird rate of €100 is available until 17 March for all events, including coach transfer Waterford-Lismore and garden party on Saturday.

• There is a special offer €150 for three night’s accommodation at SETU’s City Campus, around 1 km and 15mins walk from City Hall. Those who book the 4-days tickets will receive a link to book this accommodation. Find information on that HERE. 

There are plenty of hotels and other accommodation available in Waterford City. The Tower Hotel is the closest hotel to the Waterford venue of City hall. There is also accommodation available in Lismore for those wanting to base themselves in Lismore.

Book your place for the 2026 Robert Boyle Summer School at RBSS26.eventbrite.ie 

If you weren’t able to attend the 2026 Winter School, recordings of the presentations are now available at https://www.robertboyle.ie/robert-boyle-winter-school-2026/

If you weren’t able to attend the 2025 Winter School, recordings of the presentations are now available at https://www.robertboyle.ie/robert-boyle-winter-school-2025/