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Application period for Green Talents award 2020 now open
Wednesday, 22 April 2020The call for this year’s Green Talents is particularly aimed at young researchers in Sustainability – an initiative by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research.
Favourite DIB lives: Dorothy Stopford-Price, dochtúir
Monday, 20 April 2020Selected by Dr Déirdre D’Auria, Eagarthóir Cúnta, Foclóir Stairiúil na Gaeilge, paediatrician Dorothy Stopford-Price conducted groundbreaking research into the treatment of TB in children. Her entry is presented here as...
Oireachtas Library Treasures series: Maps!
Monday, 20 April 2020Sarah Gearty selects and discusses her favourite maps from the Oireachtas Library Treasures series
Book cover jigsaw puzzles
Friday, 17 April 2020A different approach to thinking about the variety of research we’ve published over the years.
Call for Nominations for the scientific committee of ‘Fact or Fake’
Friday, 17 April 2020ALLEA are seeking experts for a new project on scientific disinformation.
Call to share your COVID-19 initiatives with the international community
Friday, 17 April 2020The International Science Council (ISC) has established an online COVID-19 Global Science Portal to amplify the response of the science community and the need for scientific expertise in this time of crisis.
Michel Déon Prize Longlist
Friday, 17 April 2020Due to the current technical difficulties people are experiencing by working remotely we are reopening the Michel Déon Prize in case we missed any worthy titles from our provisional longlist of eligible entries below.
New Secretary for Science
Tuesday, 14 April 2020We are delighted to announce the election of Catherine Godson, MRIA, as the new Secretary for Science.
New Chair Elected to the RIA Culture and Heritage Working Group
Tuesday, 14 April 2020The Royal Irish Academy is delighted to announce that Diane Negra, MRIA, has now commenced the role of Chair of the RIA Culture and Heritage working group.
Favourite DIB lives: R. M. Barrington, ornithologist
Tuesday, 14 April 2020Selected by Dr Eoin Kinsella (Documents on Irish Foreign Policy), R. M. Barrington (1849–1915) teamed up with lighthouse keepers around the country to develop Irish ornithology's seminal work on bird migration. This...