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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Food from the Oceans

Friday, 8 December 2017

SAPEA (Science Advice for Policy by European Academies) examining the question of how the ocean can help satisfy the global demand for food.

Policy and International Relations, International Activities

Professor Tuula Teeri delivers Annual Leaders in Higher Education Address

Tuesday, 21 November 2017

Introductory remarks at this prestigious invitation only event were given by the Minister of State for Higher Education, Mary Mitchell O' Connor, TD.

Policy and International Relations

The Finnish Higher Education Reform Towards an Innovative Society

Thursday, 9 November 2017

The 2017 Leaders in Higher Education Address will be delivered by Professor Tuula Teeri, President-Elect of the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences and the first President of Aalto University, Finland

Policy and International Relations

RIA-British Academy Brexit Briefing Paper Series

Thursday, 19 October 2017

The RIA and the British Academy launch a joint series of briefing papers aimed at considering key issues related to UK's withdrawal from the EU.

Policy and International Relations

RIA Nominee to attend World Science Forum in Jordan

Wednesday, 11 October 2017

The Royal Irish Academy is delighted to announce the selection of its nominee, Dr Jamie Goggins, to attend the World Science Forum in Jordan in November 2017.

Policy and International Relations, International Activities

RIA Members appointed to ALLEA Working Group on Truth, Trust and Expertise

Wednesday, 11 October 2017

The Royal Irish Academy is pleased to announce that Professor Maria Baghramian and Professor Luke Drury have been appointed to the ALLEA working group on 'Truth, Trust and Expertise'.

Policy and International Relations, International Activities

New EASAC Statement on Homeopathy

Wednesday, 20 September 2017

EASAC releases new statement: 'Homeopathic Products and Practices - Assessing the Evidence and Ensuring Consistency in Regulating Medical Claims in the EU.'

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Breakfast Briefing on EASAC Report on Energy Storage in Electricity Grids

Thursday, 7 September 2017

The Royal Irish Academy today hosted a breakfast briefing on the latest report by the European Academies Science Advisory Council on Valuing Energy Storage in Electricity Grids.

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Brexit Negotiations and Exit Within These Islands

Wednesday, 2 August 2017

Joint Statement by the RIA, the British Academy, the Royal Society of Edinburgh and the Learned Society of Wales

Policy and International Relations

2017 RIA-RS International Cost-Share Awards

Wednesday, 26 July 2017

Academy makes two collaborative research awards with the Royal Society under the 2017 International Exchanges Cost-Share Programme.

Policy and International Relations, Grants and Awards

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