
Desmond Stephen King
BA(Dubl 1979), MA(Northwestern 1981), PhD(Northwestern 1985). FBAAndrew Mellon Professor of Government Nuffield College
Honorary Member PL&AElected in 2014
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.
Read more about the RIAAndrew Mellon Professor of Government Nuffield College
Honorary Member PL&AElected in 2014