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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Extreme Weather Events in Europe
Wednesday, 28 March 2018Ray McGrath, UCD comments on Extreme weather events in Europe in the latest blog from the Climate Change and Environmental Sciences Committee
Negative Emissions Technologies, the Paris Agreement and the Irish Case
Tuesday, 6 March 2018Dr Alwynne McGeever, TCD, outlines her briefing paper on the relevance to Ireland of the EASAC Negative Emissions Technology report in the latest blogpost from the Climate Change and Environmental Sciences Committee.
"Open data in science: challenges and opportunities for Europe’’
Monday, 19 February 2018The Royal Irish Academy was represented by Dr. Natalie Harrower at Open Data workshop in Brussels.
Research and Higher Education on the Island of Ireland after Brexit
Thursday, 14 December 2017The co-chairs of the RIA Brexit Taskforce were delighted to present the RIA Brexit reports to Commissioner Tibor Navracsics on the 13th of December in Academy House.
Food from the Oceans
Friday, 8 December 2017SAPEA (Science Advice for Policy by European Academies) examining the question of how the ocean can help satisfy the global demand for food.
Professor Tuula Teeri delivers Annual Leaders in Higher Education Address
Tuesday, 21 November 2017Introductory remarks at this prestigious invitation only event were given by the Minister of State for Higher Education, Mary Mitchell O' Connor, TD.
The Finnish Higher Education Reform Towards an Innovative Society
Thursday, 9 November 2017The 2017 Leaders in Higher Education Address will be delivered by Professor Tuula Teeri, President-Elect of the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences and the first President of Aalto University, Finland
RIA-British Academy Brexit Briefing Paper Series
Thursday, 19 October 2017The RIA and the British Academy launch a joint series of briefing papers aimed at considering key issues related to UK's withdrawal from the EU.
RIA Nominee to attend World Science Forum in Jordan
Wednesday, 11 October 2017The Royal Irish Academy is delighted to announce the selection of its nominee, Dr Jamie Goggins, to attend the World Science Forum in Jordan in November 2017.
RIA Members appointed to ALLEA Working Group on Truth, Trust and Expertise
Wednesday, 11 October 2017The Royal Irish Academy is pleased to announce that Professor Maria Baghramian and Professor Luke Drury have been appointed to the ALLEA working group on 'Truth, Trust and Expertise'.