A literature of place
27 November 2020In today's episode of Spreading the Words we explore the meaning of the word Dinnsheanchas.
THE ROYAL IRISH ACADEMY IS IRELAND'S LEADING BODY OF EXPERTS IN THE SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES
The Royal Irish Academy/Acadamh Ríoga na hÉireann champions research. We identify and recognise Ireland’s world class researchers. We support scholarship and promote awareness of how science and the humanities enrich our lives and benefit society. We believe that good research needs to be promoted, sustained and communicated. The Academy is run by a Council of its members. Membership is by election and considered the highest academic honour in Ireland.
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Late Late Toy Show 2020
26 November 2020Tune into this year's Late Late Toy Show to see Academy House in a new light as the RTE team used it as a backdrop for this book themed extravaganza.
Just published: Documents on Irish Foreign Policy Volume XII, 1961-1965
26 November 2020The twelfth volume in the Documents on Irish Foreign Policy series, covering the years 1961 to 1965, is available now.
Call for entries: Kathleen Lonsdale Chemistry Prize 2021
26 November 2020Applications for the Kathleen Lonsdale RIA Chemistry Prize 2021 are now invited. The closing date for submissions will be 12 noon on Thursday, 07 January 2021.
Call for papers - 'International politics in times of risk and uncertainty: the COVID-19 crisis and beyond'
24 November 2020Call for papers for the 2021 International Affairs online conference, which will take place online on Thursday, 29 April 2021.
Collecting in a Crisis: Rapid Response Web and Social Media Archiving
When: Wednesday, 02 December 2020Join the DRI and NAI to learn how our digital cultural memory is safeguarded in a time of crisis!
Catching the Worm with William C. Campbell
When: Thursday, 03 December 2020Join us for a captivating conversation with RIA author and Nobel laureate William C. Campbell, as part of Dublin Book Festival.
IHTA, no. 30, Dungarvan/Dún Garbhán lecture and interview
When: Thursday, 03 December 2020To celebrate the release of Irish Historic Towns Atlas, no. 30, Dungarvan/Dún Garbhán by John Martin, a lecture and interview will take place online.
Academy Discourse: Northern Ireland after Brexit
When: Monday, 11 January 2021Fintan O'Toole, MRIA and William Crawley, MRIA will discuss the future of Northern Ireland in this conversation style Discourse.
'Change Minds’ Archives, Art and Mental Health
When: Friday, 15 January 2021Join us for a discussion exploring the impact, legacy and transformative potential of the UK 'Change Minds' project.
