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This is the official page for the History of Science, Technology and Medicine Network of Ireland.

2016 HSTM Network + Celsius Conference 11-12 November

November 2, 2016

The conference will take place on the St Patrick’s Campus (formerly St Patrick’s College) of Dublin City University. Registration will be at the entrance near reception. If you wish to attend you are kindly requested to register in advance via Eventbrite. FRIDAY 11th Nov  9-10am: registration (reception area, St Patrick’s Campus) 10am-11am: Session 1 Session 1, … More 2016 HSTM Network + Celsius Conference 11-12 November

CFP: 19th Century Ireland

November 1, 2016

The following may be of interest to Historians of STEM subjects. The Society for the Study of Nineteenth-Century Ireland (SSNCI) fosters an inter-disciplinary approach to Nineteenth-Century Irish studies. Figures of Authority in 19th-Century Ireland. The 19th century is often seen as a period when age-old sources of social, political, spiritual and cultural authority were eroded … More CFP: 19th Century Ireland

Medicine and Pharmacy in 19th Century Ireland

October 19, 2016

Apothecaries Hall of Dublin, Established 1791  Charles Lucas Memorial Lecture in the History of Medicine and Therapeutics As part of St Luke’s Day Symposium Thursday 20th October, 10 am The Heritage Centre, RCPI, Kildare Street. Please register at http://www.rcpi.ie/stlukes2016 Medicine and Pharmacy in 19th Century Ireland: From Doctoring in the Dark to Rational Therapeutics. Dr Brian … More Medicine and Pharmacy in 19th Century Ireland

Lunchtime Lecture & Open day for Maths Week – Worth Library

October 19, 2016

19 October 2016: Open Day for Maths Week (10.00am-4.00pm). This will feature a small exhibition of  early modern mathematical works in the Edward Worth Library, Dr Steevens’ Hospital, Dublin 8. For more information about the Worth Library see www.edwardworthlibrary.ie  20 October 2016: Lunchtime lecture by Dr Maurice O’Reilly ‘Mathematical works in the Edward Worth Library (1733): the collection … More Lunchtime Lecture & Open day for Maths Week – Worth Library

Ears, Noses, Throats and Irish Independence | Lecture

October 18, 2016

Royal Academy of Medicine in Ireland, History of Medicine Section (jointly with the RCSI) presents: Ears, Noses, Throats and Irish Independence Wednesday 26th October 2016 6.15pm First Floor, Setanta House, Setanta Place, Dublin 2. Sir Robert Woods, the first surgeon in Ireland to specialise solely in ENT, had an illustrious career which included presidency of … More Ears, Noses, Throats and Irish Independence | Lecture

One Month to the HSTM Network Conference 2016!

October 11, 2016

We are counting down the days until the 2016 HSTM Network Ireland annual conference on the 11th and 12th of November in Dublin City University. Register now through Eventbrite to guarantee your place. There are numerous talks to get excited about all detailed on our conference programme. We’re especially excited about our two key note addresses by Peter … More One Month to the HSTM Network Conference 2016!

HSTM Conference Registration Open

September 9, 2016

Registration is now open for the HSTM Network Ireland annual conference to be held at Dublin City University in Dublin, Ireland on 11 and 12 November. The programme is diverse and international and includes two key note addresses.  Peter Bowler (Queen’s University, Belfast) will speak on ‘Prophets of progress? Predicting the future of science and … More HSTM Conference Registration Open