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World Academies call for Global Solidarity on COVID-19 Pandemic
Monday, 30 March 2020The InterAcademy Partnership is urging countries to collaborate, use and share science-based information, and help the developing world.
Submission to the 2020 Strategic Review of Irish-Scottish relations
Friday, 27 March 2020The Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE) and the Royal Irish Academy (RIA) collaborated to offer a joint submission to the Scottish and Irish Governments’ 2020 Strategic Review of Irish-Scottish relations.
Dr Yikai Xu wins the Kathleen Lonsdale RIA Chemistry Prize
Friday, 27 March 2020Dr Yikai Xu was selected as this year’s winner for the most outstanding Irish PhD thesis in the general area of the chemical sciences in the Henkel sponsored prize.
Charlemont Grants awarded 2019/2020
Thursday, 26 March 2020The Royal Irish Academy has funded thirty early career researchers under the Charlemont Grants scheme, which enables researchers to undertake short international visits from Ireland for the conduct of primary research...
Discover our eBook collection
Wednesday, 25 March 2020Did you know that many of our books are available in digital format? Here’s the list.
Nominations for the 2020 TÜBA Academy Prizes are now being invited
Friday, 20 March 2020TÜBA Academy Prizes are awarded to scientists with original, leading and path-breaking works in their fields.
Inside 'A history of Ireland in 100 words': Cláirseach
Tuesday, 17 March 2020Ever heard of music bringing everything to life? In early Irish tales, it can – with a little help from the Otherworld. Read more in today's entry on the harp.
New President Elected
Monday, 16 March 2020Mary Canning has been elected as President of the Royal Irish Academy. She became only the second female President in 235 years when she was elected today during Academy’s first virtual Stated General Meeting.
Annual Review 2019 published
Monday, 16 March 2020Our latest Annual Review has just been published. You can download the PDF or pick up a copy in Academy House.
Inside 'A history of Ireland in 100 words': Caistél
Sunday, 15 March 2020What have the French got to do with Irish castles? Find out in today's entry on Irish, Viking and Norman architecture.