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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...
Best wishes to Academy Librarian Siobhán Fitzpatrick on her retirement.
Tuesday, 14 April 2020A fond farewell to our esteemed colleague, Siobhán Fitzpatrick, we wish her a long and happy retirement.
New SAPEA Report on Food Sustainability
Thursday, 9 April 2020Food lies at the heart of our lives but our food system is unsustainable. How can we ensure future food security without treating people unfairly or leaving them behind?
COVID-19: Playing our Part
Wednesday, 8 April 2020The Digital Repository of Ireland is keen to contribute resources and expertise during this pandemic and has identified several key areas for support