Policy Reports
Reducing the impact of COVID-19 on inequalities in higher education: A call for action to the international community
19 March 2021The InterAcademy Partnership and the Global Young Academy lay out recommendations to mitigate the harms of COVID-19 and seize on the opportunities to improve higher education systems around the world
Download
RIA response to the updating of the HEA legislation, 2021
08 March 2021RIA submission on the legislative proposals from the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science (D/FHERIS) to the reform of the Higher Education Authority Act, 1971.
Download
Libraries and Archives: ‘Guardians of the word hoard’
17 February 2021This paper emphasises the importance of the written record as a resource for research and community memory but also as an essential tool in a functioning democracy.
Download
Museums in Ireland 2020: reflections from the coalface
08 February 2021This paper brings together a set of reflections provided by the leaders of three of Ireland's museums
Download
Research for Public Policy and Society: Building a Stronger Architecture for Ireland
21 January 2021The core theme of the paper is the importance of developing a framework of actions to support more aligned activity in the national research ecosystem.
Download
A Royal Irish Academy Discussion Paper on Science Advice in Ireland and Europe
14 May 2020This discussion document arises from a workshop held at the Royal Irish Academy on 11 February 2020 with the support of SAPEA (Science Advice for Policy by European Academies)
Download
Bonn Declaration on Freedom of Scientific Research
06 January 2021The Royal Irish Academy welcomes Bonn Declaration on Freedom of Scientific Research which strengthens the protection of academic freedom in Europe
Download
RIA submission to DFHERIS Statement of Strategy
24 December 2020The establishment of the Department of FHERIS offers an exciting opportunity to refresh the national strategic priorities for higher education and research, the national system of research funding, and to highlight and...
Download
Royal Irish Academy-Royal Society of Edinburgh-Learned Society of Wales-Foundation for Science and Technology Roundtable Report on the UK R&D roadmap and R&D in the devolved nations
10 November 2020Unattributed summary of a roundtable organised by the Foundation for Science and Technology with the Celtic Academies Alliance (RIA-RSE-LSW).
Download
Genome Editing for Crop Improvement
02 November 2020ALLEA presents the scientific evidence in the field and explores paths to harmonise EU legislation with recent scientific developments
Download
Towards a sustainable future: transformative change and post-COVID-19 priorities
29 November 2020EASAC's perspective is that resistance and challenges to Green Deals should not be underestimated
Download EASAC Commentary: Hydrogen and synthetic fuels
29 September 2020No climate benefit from hydrogen unless EU stops subsidies for fossil fuels
Download
Race, Ethnicity and Change in Higher Education in Ireland and the UK
17 September 2020This report looks at the areas and types of change needed to grow participation and equality of outcomes for higher education staff from Irish Traveller, black, asian and minority ethnic backgrounds.
Download
The European Structural and Investment Funds – Contribution to UK research and innovation
14 April 2020This explainer outlines the role that European Structural and Investment Funds play in supporting investment and capacity building in research and innovation in Northern Ireland and Great Britain.
Download
National Academies in the Devolved Nations Engagement on the UK R&D Roadmap
20 August 2020The Royal Irish Academy, Royal Society of Edinburgh and Learned Society of Wales joint letter to the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy on the UK Government’s R&D roadmap.
Download IAP Communiqué on the Development and Distribution of Vaccines against COVID-19
08 September 2020Cutting corners int the race for a COVID-19 vaccine, anti-vaxxers, and vaccine nationalism are all a public health threat
Download
IAP Statement: A Call to Action: Furthering the fight against falsified and substandard medical products
03 September 2020Fake vaccines, medicines, and other medical products can kill you, says world academies network
Download
Hazard Definition and Classification Review: Technical Report
03 August 2020Supported by the Integrated Research for Disaster Risk programme of the International Science Council, a dedicated working group has developed a detailed report that includes targeted recommendations.
Download ALLEA urges European Parliament to protect Horizon Europe from budget cuts
24 July 2020A new statement by the European Federation of Academies of Sciences and Humanities on research and innovation funding
Download
International Science Council Annual Report 2019
22 July 2020In 2019 the Council launched an Action Plan for the next few years, developed new initiatives and consolidated existing activities and partnerships. The 2019 Annual Report has now been published.
Download Global Green Recovery After COVID-19: Using scientific advice to ensure social equity, planetary and human health, and economic benefits
07 July 2020The InterAcademy Partnership is urging world leaders to focus on a green recovery when planning for economic activity after the pandemic.
Download
ALLEA (2020) ‘A Snapshot of Climate Change Education Initiatives in Europe Initial findings and implications for future Climate Change Education’ – its Relevance for Ireland
17 June 2020Briefing Paper by Dr Cliona Murphy discusses the latest ALLEA report and its implications for Ireland.
Download
A snapshot of Climate Change Education Initiatives in Europe: Initial findings and implications for future Climate Change Education
27 May 2020According to the ALLEA report, more of a focus is needed on mitigation, adaptation, and climate justice
Download ALLEA Activities Report May 2019 – April 2020
04 June 2020This report compiles a summary of ALLEA’s activities from May 2019 to April 2020
Download
Challenges and potential in regenerative medicine
02 June 2020The European Academies of Science (EASAC) and Medicine (FEAM) call upon European lawmakers to protect biomedical science from false claims
Download