Science Journal, May 2015

Please find attached the poster for the upcoming PDST Chemistry Autumn workshops entitled ‘Speaking Volumes’. All bookings must be made through the PDST online booking system at http://www.pdst.ie/onlinebooking…

The line-up for this year’s Robert Boyle Summer School includes internationally distinguished speakers. The uniting theme of this years school is the past present and future of scientific communication. There is also a range of social events including a BBQ at the Lismore Castle Stableyard with local produce and traditional music and dance.

There is a special early bird offer of €50 for all talks or €65 for all talks and BBQ (full price €60 for all talks and €20 for BBQ). 

Booking with Eventbrite here or paste into your browser:  http://robertboyle2015.eventbrite.ie?s=38123176

See www.robertboyle.ie for further info

Robert Boyle (1627 – 1691) was one of the most important figures in the development of modern science. His importance in promoting “the new experimental philosophy” has been highlighted in previous schools. After valid scientific method the other key part of the progress of science is communication of results and ideas. Boyle communicated his ideas by letters and books. In 1665 the Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society was established and Boyle became a prolific contributor. The Phil Trans is still published by the Royal Society and is the oldest scientific journal in the world. Scientific journals have evolved over the years into the modern peer-reviewed journal. While this has been a major driving force in modern science there is growing disquiet about problems with the process. It is fitting therefore at the 350^th anniversary of the founding of the oldest scientific journal, given Boyle’s important role in the early journal and considering the problems now emerging in the system that the 2015 Robert Boyle Summer School would address the subject of scientific communication past, present and future.