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New deep sea octopus species found

Wednesday, 17 May 2023

Note: this text was originally published in the editorial of Biology and Environment, volume 123B, issue 1.

Publications

Listen to the 'Leabhar Breac' Conference

Wednesday, 17 May 2023

Listen to talks given during The Leabhar Breach conference which explored the historical, ecclesiastical, literary and illustrative aspects of An Leabhar Breac, this most impressive example of a predominantly religious...

Library

Seed funding for International Knowledge Exchange

Tuesday, 16 May 2023

The British Academy and Royal Irish Academy announce seed funding for early-career researchers to promote international knowledge exchange

Policy and International Relations, Grants and Awards

Gladys Ganiel MRIA: Sociologist of Religion

Friday, 12 May 2023

Professor Ganiel’s research in the sociology of religion encompasses the role of religion in conflict and peacebuilding, religious trends on the island of Ireland, and wider debates about religious persistence amid...

Members Research Series

New DRI Member: Cork City and County Archive

Friday, 12 May 2023

The Digital Repository of Ireland (DRI) is delighted to announce that Cork City and County Archive (CCCA) have joined as our latest member.

Digital Repository of Ireland

Watchback Discourse Series: “There’s so much to know”: Post-pandemic reflections on the human thirst for knowledge and its value and utility.

Thursday, 11 May 2023

The livestream recording of our recent Discourse Series is available to watch now.

Discourse Series

DRI Welcomes Historic Environment Record of Northern Ireland (HERoNI) as Member

Tuesday, 9 May 2023

The Digital Repository of Ireland (DRI) is pleased to announce that the Historic Environment Record of Northern Ireland (HERoNI) has joined as our latest member – marking a significant milestone as our first member from...

Digital Repository of Ireland

2024 RIA Gold Medals: call for nominations

Tuesday, 9 May 2023

The call for nominations for the 2024 RIA Gold Medal in the Social Sciences and the 2024 RIA Gold Medal in the Engineering Sciences is now open.

Grants and Awards, Gold Medals

New Collection in DRI – Artistic Doctorate Resources

Friday, 5 May 2023

The Digital Repository of Ireland (DRI) is pleased to announce that a new collection – Artistic Doctorate Resources – has been published in the Repository through University College Cork (UCC) as part of the Visioning...

Digital Repository of Ireland

DRI Welcomes The Butter Museum as Member

Friday, 5 May 2023

The Digital Repository of Ireland (DRI) is delighted to announce that The Butter Museum has joined as our latest member.

Digital Repository of Ireland

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