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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Academic freedom and institutional autonomy: Commitments must be followed by action
Wednesday, 10 April 2019ALLEA, EUA and Science Europe call to protect academic freedom and safeguard institutional autonomy by providing and honouring sound regulatory frameworks.
RIA Joint Letter with the Royal Society of Edinburgh and the Learned Society of Wales
Thursday, 21 March 2019The Academy has collaborated with the Royal Society of Edinburgh and the Learned Society of Wales to draw attention to shared issues between the devolved administrations.
Call for nominations on the topic "Towards an EU Sustainable Food System"
Thursday, 14 March 2019SAPEA (Science Advice for Policy by European Academies) is looking for experts to provide scientific advice within the European Commission’s Scientific Advice Mechanism.
Invitation to Express Interest in Membership of Future Earth Ireland
Wednesday, 13 March 2019The Royal Irish Academy is seeking expressions of interest from persons interested in being part of the second term of Future Earth Ireland.
Economist Mariana Mazzucato is the winner of the 2019 Madame de Staël Prize
Wednesday, 13 March 2019The award worth €20,000, with the support of Compagnia di San Paolo, is awarded annually by ALLEA to eminent scholars and intellectuals whose work represents a significant contribution to the identity and values of...
Nominations for the 2019 TÜBA Academy Prizes are now open
Tuesday, 26 February 2019TÜBA Academy Prizes are awarded to scientists with original, leading and path-breaking works in their fields.
Forest bioenergy, carbon capture and storage, and carbon dioxide removal: an update
Wednesday, 20 February 2019EASAC publish commentary re-emphasising previous findings in particular their report on “Negative Emission Technologies”
Consultation Forum on Heritage Ireland 2030 in conjunction with the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht.
Wednesday, 20 February 2019The RIA and DCHG recently held a consultation forum at Academy House
Royal Irish Academy Response to Consultation Questions relating to the Guidance on the Implementation of Plan S
Friday, 15 February 2019The Royal Irish Academy has submitted a Response to Consultation Questions relating to the Guidance on the Implementation of Plan S.
The International Balzan Foundation Prize
Monday, 4 February 2019Nominations are now being welcomed for the 2019 Balzan Prizes