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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G&T Tariffs of Climate Science

Thursday, 7 December 2017

Rhonda McGovern discusses the recent masterclass “Confronting the Unmentionable – Overcoming the Climate Change Taboo” by Professor Chris Rapley.

Science Committees, Climate Change and Environmental Sciences Committee

Fixing the leaky pipeline and retaining our talent report

Tuesday, 5 December 2017

Engineering and Computer Sciences Committee and Engineers Ireland's report on retention and progression of early career women engineers and computer scientists

Science Committees, Engineering and Computer Sciences Committee

The Dynamics of Housing Markets and Housing Provision in Ireland- Expert Statement

Thursday, 10 August 2017

Our Geosciences and Geographical Sciences Committee have released a statement on housing provision in Ireland.

Science Committees, Geography and Geosciences Committee

Ireland’s success at International Mathematics Olympiad

Wednesday, 2 August 2017

Team Ireland won two bronze medals at the International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Science Committees, Physical, Chemical and Mathematical Sciences Committee

Hamilton Day Lecture 2017: 'Random mountains and random distances'

Wednesday, 2 August 2017

To celebrate William Rowan Hamilton’s birthday we are announcing details of the 2017 Hamilton lecture

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

Climate Change and Environmental Sciences Committee Release Expert Statement

Tuesday, 1 August 2017

The Academy Climate Change and Environmental Sciences Committee have launched an expert statement on future storminess.

Science Committees, Climate Change and Environmental Sciences Committee

Engineering and Computing Academy Speaker 2018

Monday, 12 June 2017

Applications for the 2018 Engineering and Computing Academy Speaker now open.

Science Committees, Engineering and Computer Sciences Committee

Information Session on the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) - 6th Assessment Cycle

Thursday, 27 April 2017

The Environmental Protection Agency organised an information session on the work of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) during its 6th Assessment Cycle on 12 April. The event was hosted by the Royal...

Social Sciences Committee, Science Committees, Climate Change and Environmental Sciences Committee

Tuesday, 11 April 2017

This is a live stream for the information event on the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) during its 6th Assessment Cycle. The event will begin at 11am on Wednesday 12 April.

Science Committees

President Michael D. Higgins Honours Women in Science

Wednesday, 3 February 2016

Academy members attend reception at Áras an Uachtaráin.

Membership, Science Committees

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