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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Daniel Carey

BA(McGill 1984), MPhil(Dubl 1987), DPhil(Oxon 1993). RIA Secretary, Member of the ALLEA Working Group for the European Research Area

Professor of English University of Galway

Member PL&AElected in 2014

Former Director, Moore Institute for the Humanities and Social Studies, University of Galway (2014-23). Chair, Irish Humanities Alliance 2014-16. Chair, Irish Research Council. On Council 2017-, VP 2017- 2018, 2020-2021, and in Office: PL&A Sec 2021-24, Sec 2024-.

Daniel Carey is a member of the ALLEA Working Group for the European Research Area. The ALLEA Working Group on the ERA aims to contribute to the further development of the ERA, its political framework, implementation and monitoring. The breadth of expertise and geographical representation of the group's membership aptly reflects the heterogeneity of the ERA itself.

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