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NORF Launches National Open Research Landscape Report Consultation

Friday, 9 April 2021

Individuals and institutions/organisations from the research community in Ireland are invited to provide comments on the National Open Research Landscape Report.

Digital Repository of Ireland

History of Emotions Podcast Series No. 4: 'From grief to wonder: exploring emotions in Irish History'

Friday, 9 April 2021

This podcast explores revolutionary solidarity among Irish and other international radicals as a feeling of belonging:  'Belonging: feeling solidarity in the interwar world', Dr Maurice Casey

Humanities and Social Sciences Committees, Historical Studies Committee

History of Emotions Podcast Series. No. 3 'From grief to wonder: exploring emotions in Irish History'

Thursday, 1 April 2021

The third of six podcasts works on questions of protest, public order and critical legal theory: 'Anger and public space', Dr Illan Wall

Humanities and Social Sciences Committees, Historical Studies Committee

Frédéric Dias MRIA: Applied Mathematician

Thursday, 1 April 2021

Professor Dias's research is aimed at better understanding the power of ocean waves.

Membership, Members Research Series, Public Engagement

New online exhibition

Tuesday, 30 March 2021

The Cathach of Colum Cille: The story of an ancient Irish manuscript. 

Library

Vaccine Questions Ep3: Getting the jab with Dr Lucy Jessop

Monday, 29 March 2021

Join  Dr Lucy Jessop, Director of Public Health at the National Immunisation Office as she explains when, where and how people will get their vaccination shots.

Science Committees, Life and Health Sciences Committee

Pandora’s box: The re-discovery of the Cathach of Colum Cille

Saturday, 27 March 2021

Latest Library Blog post. With launch of the new online exhibition we head back to 1813 and look at the circumstances surrounding the 're-discovery' of the sixth-century manuscript, the Cathach. 

Library, Library Blog

History of Emotions Podcast Series. No. 2 'From grief to wonder: exploring emotions in Irish History'

Friday, 26 March 2021

The second of six podcasts deals with the emotion of detachment. 'Detachment: 'The Bellfield Plantation', Finola O'Kane Crimmins MRIA.  

Humanities and Social Sciences Committees, Historical Studies Committee

Deadline extended for Archaeology Research Grants

Friday, 26 March 2021

The RIA, the National Monuments Service and the Historic Environment Division invites applications for Archaeology Research Grants scheme closing on Monday, 5 April 2021.

Standing Committee Archaeology, Grants and Awards

Call for Nominations: International Science Council Governing Board 2021 – 2024

Thursday, 25 March 2021

The three-year term of the current ISC Governing Board concludes at the upcoming 2nd ISC General Assembly in October 2021, and a new Governing Board will be elected at this Assembly.

Policy and International Relations, International Activities

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