Creative Brain Week: A heady mix of World-Leading Neuroscientists, Educationalists, Health Policy Makers, Artists and Innovators exploring the brain and creativity. This year’s theme is “Activating Kindness”. Is kindness vital in unkind times? What is the value of kindness? How do neurologists and psychologists understand kindness? What motivates people to acts of kindness? Where does kindness interact with creativity and healthcare? Join us for a week of curiosity designed to stimulate creative brains — combining in-person and online events. Blending familiar elements with fres

Bloomsday celebrates Thursday 16 June 1904, the day depicted in James Joyce’s novel Ulysses. The day is named after Leopold Bloom, the central character in Ulysses. The novel follows the life and thoughts of Leopold Bloom and a host of other characters – real and fictional – from 8am on 16 June 1904 through to the early hours of the following morning. Celebrations often include dressing up like characters from the book and in clothes that would have been the style of the era. One of the hallmark fancy dress items of Bloomsday is the straw boater hat. Celebrations come in many differen

The HSE Spark Summit 2025 is Ireland’s leading healthcare innovation conference, dedicated to fostering creativity, collaboration, and meaningful change in the health and social care sector. This unique event celebrates the ingenuity of frontline healthcare professionals who are transforming the way we think, work, and care through innovative solutions. Taking place at the Dublin Royal Convention Centre on Wednesday 11th June 2025, the conference will bring together international experts, policymakers, change agents, and frontline colleagues to explore the latest advancements in healthcar