The Robert Boyle Summer School celebrates an Irish scientist, Robert Boyle. It has been said that Robert Boyle (1627-1691), the ‘Father of Modern Chemistry’, was the most important scientist ever born in Ireland. In fact it has been argued that of all historical figures born in Ireland he had the greatest impact on the course of human history.

Since 2012 we have organised the annual Robert Summer School in Waterford celebrating his life and legacy and considering the place of science and technology in our society and culture. In 2018 the complementary Robert Boyle Winter School was established in Dublin.

Join us in our annual gathering and enjoy several days of conferencing, culture, conversation and conviviality!

2024 theme: Science and Art