New DIFP exhibition in National Archives of Ireland on the 1986 Chernobyl disaster
15 November 2019Our November exhibition co-curated with the National Archives of Ireland looks at Irish responses to the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear disaster
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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New DIB publication: Transatlantic Lives
13 November 2019To celebrate the publication by the Ulster Historical Foundation of Transatlantic lives: the Irish experience in Colonial America, we publish the DIB entry on Anne Bonney, by Frances Clarke.
'Housing and home, global and local: where are we now?’
13 November 2019Watch the live streaming of ‘Housing and home, global and local: where are we now?’ here on Thursday, 21 November, 15:30-18:00.
Ireland’s decisive choice for Europe
06 November 2019Listen to Professor Brigid Laffan MRIA discuss how membership of the EU has become Ireland’s geopolitical anchor.
Charlemont Grants scheme open for applications
24 October 2019The Royal Irish Academy’s research travel grant scheme for early career researchers based in Ireland is open for applications
The politicization of the harp through Moore's Irish melodies
When: Wednesday, 20 November 2019Professor Úna Hunt will give the fifth and final lecture in our series on 'Discovering Thomas Moore'.
Engaging with Europeana for Cultural Heritage Professionals and Researchers
From: Thursday, 21 November 2019To: Thursday, 21 November 2019
An introductory event on Europeana bringing together speakers with a variety of expertise to discuss the benefits of both contributing data to Europeana and using Europeana as a researcher.
Race, ethnicity, equality and inclusion in higher education in Ireland and the UK
From: Monday, 25 November 2019To: Monday, 25 November 2019
Race, ethnicity, equality and inclusion in higher education in Ireland and the UK: a dialogue event presented by the Royal Irish Academy and British Council in Ireland.
Transitioning to Open Science: How can the research community prepare?
From: Wednesday, 27 November 2019To: Wednesday, 27 November 2019
This event will look at how funders and HEIs in Ireland and Europe are preparing for the transition to Open Science.
The Anatomy of Memory
When: Thursday, 28 November 2019Neuroscientist Eleanor Maguire will discuss memory failure as part of her Discourse.
