When 08 November 2023
The 2023 John Bell Lecture will be given by Professor Hendrik Ulbricht, Professor of Physics at the University of Southampton.
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 RIAOn 4 November 1964 John Bell (1928-1990) from Tate’s Avenue, Belfast changed the world of science by laying the foundation stone for quantum computing with his quantum theory. Since November 2014, Belfast has celebrated John Bell Day. We want to make John Bell a role model for the young people of Northern Ireland; to inspire them to see education and science as a route by which they can fulfil their greatest ambitions like Bell did.
• John Bell Statue for the new Belfast Transport Hub
• John Bell Education Pathway Bursary Scheme
In the past, a number of eminent speakers have delivered lectures to celebrate John Bell Day.
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