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Calls open for the 2020 Wolf Prize
Thursday, 11 July 2019Since 1978 Wolf Prizes in the sciences and arts are awarded to outstanding artists and scientists with distinguished international careers for their achievements for the benefit of mankind and brotherly relations among...
Academies call for a sustainable European data governance approach
Tuesday, 2 July 2019This ALLEA/Royal Society Discussion Paper examines how a European approach to data governance can unlock the full potential of data-based technologies, while at the same time safeguarding European values.
Cultural Heritage, Creativity and Education
Monday, 1 July 2019The Royal Irish Academy recently held a workshop on Cultural Heritage, Creativity and Education to mark the launch of the Academy’s Culture and Heritage Working Group’s discussion papers on creativity.
The challenges of ageing must be faced by the young, top scientists tell new Commission
Monday, 1 July 2019A key conclusion of a new report entitled Transforming the Future of Ageing, published by SAPEA (Science Advice for Policy by European Academies) and led by the FEAM (Federation of European Academies of Medicine)...
An Update on the ALLEA Working Group on Science Education
Friday, 21 June 2019The working group, through Ireland's Dr Cliona Murphy's leadership, will be submitting a statement on the status of climate change education in Europe to the European Commission.
The 2019 John Maddox Prize
Wednesday, 19 June 2019The John Maddox Prize recognises the work of individuals who promote sound science and evidence on a matter of public interest, facing difficulty or hostility in doing so.
‘The imperative of climate action to protect human health in Europe’
Wednesday, 12 June 2019A workshop to mark the launch of EASAC's report looking at climate action in Europe to protect human health and to highlight it's relevance in the Irish context.
Climate Change and Health
Tuesday, 4 June 2019The Royal Irish Academy welcomes this timely research produced by the European Academies' Science Advisory Council (EASAC).
Call for Nominations for the 2019 World Data System Data Stewardship Award
Tuesday, 28 May 2019Annual prize celebrating contributions of early career researchers to the involvement of scientific data stewardship through their (1) engagement with the community, (2) academic achievements, and (3) innovations.
Libraries and Archives Roundtable
Thursday, 23 May 2019Forum facilitating discussions on library and archive issues in relation to heritage and culture, with a particular focus on Heritage 2030.