In this Introduction for the Robert Boyle Summer School 2026, Eoin Gill  from Calmast at SETU  explores the legacy of Robert Boyle and the origins of the Robert Boyle Schools.

The Robert Boyle Summer and Winter Schools celebrate the life and work of Robert Boyle while examining the role of science in culture and society today. The programme is coordinated by the Calmast STEM Engagement Centre at SETU, in partnership with Lismore Heritage Centre, the Robert Boyle Foundation, and other collaborators.

Learn more about the Robert Boyle Festivals at www.robertboyle.ie

00:00 Introduction
02:50 About Calmast
12:23 History of Science
21:21 Origin of the Robert Boyle Schools
26:37 Life of Robert Boyle
30:02 Robert Boyle's Philosophy
39:52 Boyle 400
41:57 Mind & Matter
48:34 Overview of the 2026 Summer School


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