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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Science education

We work with sister academies internationally to support the development of students’ scientific literacy. The Royal Irish Academy’s nominee, Dr Cliona Murphy has represented Ireland on the ALLEA Science Education Working Group since 2015 and has Chaired the group since 2019.

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