This is the official page for the History of Science, Technology and Medicine Network of Ireland.
The 2019 Scientiae conference will be held at Queen’s University, Belfast from June 12th-15th. Based on proposals already accepted, we anticipate a conference of approximately 175 scholars, most of them at mid- or senior-career. However, to encourage local participation, we are pleased to invite further proposals from researchers on the island of Ireland only, with … More 2019 Scientiae Conference
Rising Talent is an ambitious fellowship programme that aims to recruit high-performing, globally competitive post-doctoral researchers seeking to develop their academic careers. The first call for applications is now open – closing date of December 14th 2018 These prestigious appointments, at Assistant Professor grade, are an important component in DCU’s investment in research excellence and are … More DCU: The Rising Talent Fellowship Programme
Annual Call for Proposals: Special Issues of Centaurus Centaurus, the official Journal of the European Society for the History of Science, regularly publishes issues dedicated to a special theme. Recently published special issues include: • Tercentenary of D’Alembert’s Birth (1717-1783): A Review of the Latest Research. • The Promises of Science: … More Centaurus: Call for Proposals
The First Robert Boyle Winter School is taking place in Dr. Steevens’ Hospital on Friday 7 December 2018. This is a joint initiative of the Robert Boyle Summer School and the Edward Worth Library. Places can be booked on ‘eventbrite’ Robert Boyle Winter School. Details of the programme are available here: Robert Boyle Winter School programme
The Workhouse of the South Dublin Union by Davis Coakley, Emeritus Professor of Medical Gerontology at TCD and formerly Consultant Physician at SJH Wednesday 28th November 2018 at 6.15 pm, Geoffrey Burke Room, First Floor, Setanta House, Setanta Place, Dublin 2 Further details available here: RAMICoakleyFLYER All Welcome, particularly students
Interested in becoming a member of the History of Science, Technology, & Medicine (HSTM) Network of Ireland? Our Network aims to raise the profile of the history of science, technology and medicine on the island of Ireland and to link Irish researchers to the international community of scholars. Current activities include an annual conference; promoting … More Call For Members
Reminder: The next paper in the UCD Centre for the History of Medicine in Ireland seminar series will be at 5pm on Thursday 8 November 2018. Dr Leanne McCormick (Ulster University) and Dr Elaine Farrell (Queen’s University Belfast) will deliver a paper entitled ‘Bad Bridget, the Unfit Mother: Irish Women in North America, 1838-1918’. The venue will … More CHOMI Seminar Series
HSTM Network Ireland would like to say a big thank you to all the speakers, chairs and attendees at the recent conference in Belfast. We are particularly indebted to Max Meulendijks for organising this year’s event and to our excellent hosts at Queen’s University Belfast. Thank you all for making HSTMNI2018 such a success and … More Thank you
Reminder: Annual History of Science, Technology and Medicine Network Ireland Conference. 26-27 October 2018 – Queen’s University Belfast, School of Natural and Built Environment. Updated conference programme is available here: Conference programme update Register for the conference here Register for the conference dinner here (password HSTM2018) Note: An AGM will be held at the upcoming conference and a new … More HSTM Network Ireland Conference 2018
Emma Swain, QUB, will give a talk on Animals, Evolution and the Victorians on Wednesday 3 October at 6.30pm in the Merrion Room. The question, “What makes us human?” has a perennial fascination. This talk will explore how the Victorians, concerned about the impact of evolution on religious beliefs, considered the boundary between humans and other animals. … More Reminder: RDS Library Speaker Series talk tomorrow
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