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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Watch the Kathleen Lonsdale RIA Chemistry Prize 2023

Thursday, 1 June 2023

Dr Chunchun Li is awarded the Kathleen Lonsdale RIA Chemistry Prize for best chemistry PhD thesis in Ireland at a ceremony at the Royal Irish Academy on Thursday 11 May. The prize was awarded in an in-person ceremony...

Science Committees, Physical, Chemical and Mathematical Sciences Committee, Grants and Awards

Ireland’s construction industry, education, research and training sectors are urged to work together to plan future of delivery of construction needs

Friday, 19 May 2023

A report released today by the Royal Irish Academy and the Construction Industry Federation contains recommendations for the construction industry, education and training, and research sectors aimed at ensuring Ireland’...

Science Committees, Engineering and Computer Sciences Committee, Geography and Geosciences Committee

PCMS submission to consultation on state supports for PhDs

Tuesday, 25 April 2023

The Physical, Chemical and Mathematical Sciences submitted a response to the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science consultation on State supports for PhD researchers in March 2023.

Science Committees, Physical, Chemical and Mathematical Sciences Committee

Watch the Hamilton Lecture 2022

Friday, 10 March 2023

If you missed the 2022 annual Royal Irish Academy Hamilton Lecture given by Professor Avi Wigderson, Institute for Advanced Study, Princeton you can watch it now. Professor Wigderson spoke about 'Cryptography: secrets...

Science Committees, Physical, Chemical and Mathematical Sciences Committee, Hamilton Day

Ground Breakers: Dervilla Donnelly MRIA

Friday, 10 February 2023

A broadcast documentary giving insight into the life and work of Emeritus Professor of Organic Chemistry at University College Dublin, Dervilla Donnelly MRIA who was also the 2017 winner of the RIA's prestigious...

Science Committees, Public Engagement

Dr Chunchun Li wins the Kathleen Lonsdale RIA Chemistry Prize 2023

Wednesday, 1 February 2023

Recent Queen's University Belfast graduate wins prize for best chemistry PhD in Ireland.

Science Committees, Physical, Chemical and Mathematical Sciences Committee, Grants and Awards

The 19th RIA/URSI Research Colloquium on Radio Science and Communications

Wednesday, 11 January 2023

Colloquium with papers from academics and industry with a poster exhibition and free public lecture.

Science Committees, Engineering and Computer Sciences Committee

Next Generation Construction Conference

Tuesday, 22 November 2022

Conference to highlight changing education and research needs of future construction workforce will take place on Thursday, 24 November at the Royal Irish Academy.

Science Committees, Engineering and Computer Sciences Committee, Geography and Geosciences Committee

RIA Multidisciplinary Committees 2022-2026

Wednesday, 24 August 2022

The Academy is delighted to announce the new multidisciplinary committee members for the 2022-2026 term.

Humanities and Social Sciences Committees, Science Committees

Watch the Kathleen Lonsdale RIA Chemistry Prize 2022

Wednesday, 10 August 2022

Dr Priyanka Ganguly is awarded the 2022 Kathleen Lonsdale RIA Chemistry Prize for best PhD thesis in Ireland in an online ceremony on Thursday 28 July 2022.

Science Committees, Physical, Chemical and Mathematical Sciences Committee, Grants and Awards

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