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Call for entries: Kathleen Lonsdale Chemistry Prize 2024

Monday, 27 November 2023

The Kathleen Lonsdale RIA Chemistry Prize 2024 is now open for applications from researchers who completed a chemistry PhD in Ireland in 2023

Science Committees, Physical, Chemical and Mathematical Sciences Committee, Grants and Awards

Watch 2023 Hamilton Lecture: ‘How surprisingly intricate are random structures?’

Tuesday, 7 November 2023

If you missed our 2023 Hamilton lecture ‘How surprisingly intricate are random structures?’ delivered by Professor Wendelin Werner you can watch it now

Science Committees, Physical, Chemical and Mathematical Sciences Committee, Hamilton Day

Response to National Review of State Supports for PhD Researchers, First Report

Tuesday, 24 October 2023

This statement is being issued by a group of Academy multidisciplinary committees in response to the first report from the public consultation on State Supports for PhD Researchers.

Humanities and Social Sciences Committees, Science Committees, Physical, Chemical and Mathematical Sciences Committee

Watch the Kathleen Lonsdale RIA Chemistry Prize 2023

Thursday, 1 June 2023

Dr Chunchun Li is awarded the Kathleen Lonsdale RIA Chemistry Prize for best chemistry PhD thesis in Ireland at a ceremony at the Royal Irish Academy on Thursday 11 May. The prize was awarded in an in-person ceremony...

Science Committees, Physical, Chemical and Mathematical Sciences Committee, Grants and Awards

Ireland’s construction industry, education, research and training sectors are urged to work together to plan future of delivery of construction needs

Friday, 19 May 2023

A report released today by the Royal Irish Academy and the Construction Industry Federation contains recommendations for the construction industry, education and training, and research sectors aimed at ensuring Ireland’...

Science Committees, Engineering and Computer Sciences Committee, Geography and Geosciences Committee

PCMS submission to consultation on state supports for PhDs

Tuesday, 25 April 2023

The Physical, Chemical and Mathematical Sciences submitted a response to the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science consultation on State supports for PhD researchers in March 2023.

Science Committees, Physical, Chemical and Mathematical Sciences Committee

Watch the Hamilton Lecture 2022

Friday, 10 March 2023

If you missed the 2022 annual Royal Irish Academy Hamilton Lecture given by Professor Avi Wigderson, Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton you can watch it now. Professor Wigderson spoke about 'Cryptography: secrets...

Science Committees, Physical, Chemical and Mathematical Sciences Committee, Hamilton Day

Ground Breakers: Dervilla Donnelly MRIA

Friday, 10 February 2023

A broadcast documentary giving insight into the life and work of Emeritus Professor of Organic Chemistry at University College Dublin, Dervilla Donnelly MRIA who was also the 2017 winner of the RIA's prestigious...

Science Committees, Public Engagement

Dr Chunchun Li wins the Kathleen Lonsdale RIA Chemistry Prize 2023

Wednesday, 1 February 2023

Recent Queen's University Belfast graduate wins prize for best chemistry PhD in Ireland.

Science Committees, Physical, Chemical and Mathematical Sciences Committee, Grants and Awards

The 19th RIA/URSI Research Colloquium on Radio Science and Communications

Wednesday, 11 January 2023

Colloquium with papers from academics and industry with a poster exhibition and free public lecture.

Science Committees, Engineering and Computer Sciences Committee

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