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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Policy Reports

Opportunities and challenges for research on food and nutrition security and agriculture in Europe

05 December 2017

EASAC report examining how global and national food systems present increasing challenges for science communities in tackling issuesfor health, nutrition, agriculture, ecology and human behaviour, and for encompassing...

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Research and Higher Education on the Island of Ireland after Brexit

21 November 2017

Report by the Royal irish Academy Brexit Taskforce Republic of Ireland Working Group outling strategic actions which must be taken to ensure that research and higher education in Ireland are not negatively impacted by...

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Higher Education and Research in Northern Ireland Post-Brexit

30 November 2017

The Royal Irish Academy Brexit Taskforce Northern Ireland Report on the potential impact of Brexit on higher education and research.

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RIA Brexit Factsheet- Ireland-UK Higher-Education and Research Connections

05 October 2017

The RIA Brexit Taskforce has compiled key data and facts in relation to the likely impact of Brexit on the higher education and research sector in Ireland

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Valuing Dedicated Storage in Electricity Grids

09 August 2017

This EASAC report provides independent advice for policy makers on the use of dedicated electricity storage in electricity grids.

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A joint statement from the Seven Academies Network on Higher Education, Research and Innovation: After Triggering Article 50.

29 March 2017

A joint statement from the Seven Academies Network on Higher Education, Research and Innovation: After Triggering Article 50. 

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Brexit negotiations and exit within these Islands

02 August 2017

Joint Statement by the RIA, the British Academy, the Royal Society of Edinburgh and the Learned Society of Wales focusing on the Brexit negotiations. 

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The Good Friday Agreement, Brexit and Rights

19 December 2017

The Good Friday Agreement (‘the GFA’) is both a peace agreement, and the basis for reformed government in Northern Ireland.  This paper examines the impact of Brexit on the document.

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ALLEA- Developing a Vision for Framework Programme 9

13 July 2017

Exploring possibilities and potential outcomes for Framework Programme 9

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Brexit Taskforce Survey Results

06 June 2017

Analysis of the responses to the RIA Impacts and Opportunities for Higher Education and Research on the Island of Ireland post-Brexit.

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Submission to Ireland's National Position Paper on the EU 9th Framework Programme

26 May 2017

RIA submission to deliberations of the Cross Government High Level group on Horizon 2020 as it prepares Ireland’s national position paper on the 9th EU Framework Programme for Research and Innovation

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Archaeology 2025: Strategic Pathways for Archaeology in Ireland

02 May 2017

This strategy is the result of an eight-month consultation process that actively involved a wide range of stakeholders at local, national, cross-border and international levels.

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Consultation Response regarding the National Training Fund

24 April 2017

Response to the Consultation by the Department of Education and Skills on Proposed Employer-Exchequer Investment Mechanism for Higher Education and Further Education and Training  

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A joint statement from the Seven Academies Network on Higher Education, Research and Innovation: After Triggering Article 50.

22 August 2022

RIA Submission to Inquiry by UK House of Commons Select Committee on Science and Technology on Consequences of Leaving the EU.

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Advice Paper on the Sustainability of the Northern Ireland Higher Education Sector (Advice paper 10)

20 April 2016

Royal Irish Academy Advice Paper on the Sustainability of the Northern Ireland Higher Education Sector.

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International Delegates Report 2016

14 March 2017

Reports from our international delegates on their activities.

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Royal Irish Academy Advice Paper ‘Does Ireland need a Minister for Higher Education and Research?’ (Advice Paper 9)

25 February 2016

Royal Irish Academy Advice Paper ‘Does Ireland need a Minister for Higher Education and Research?’

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Advice Paper on the Future Funding of Higher Education in Ireland (Advice paper 8)

29 January 2016

Royal Irish Academy Advice Paper on the Future Funding of Higher Education in Ireland.

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RIA Submission to Inquiry by UK House of Commons Select Committee on Science and Technology on Consequences of Leaving the EU.

10 January 2016

Response to the consultation process initiated by the Expert Group on Future Funding Options for Higher Education in Ireland, Chaired by Mr Peter Cassells.

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Royal Irish Academy Submission

01 December 2015

Submission to the 'Culture 2025' Consultation

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Royal Irish Academy Submission

01 March 2015

Submission by the Royal Irish Academy to the Consultation on the Successor to the Strategy for Science, Technology and Innovation

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Principles to Inform Preparation of the Strategy for Science, Technology and Innovation, 2015–2020 (Advice Paper 7)

01 February 2015

Principles to Inform Preparation of the Strategy for Science, Technology and Innovation, 2015–2020

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Royal Irish Academy Advice Paper on Equity of Access to Higher Education (Advice Paper 6)

01 March 2015

Royal Irish Academy Advice Paper on Equity of Access to Higher Education

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Submission by the Royal Irish Academy to the Working Group on Seanad Reform (Advice Paper 5)

01 February 2015

Submission by the Royal Irish Academy to the Working Group on Seanad Reform

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Response to the Consultation by the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment on the Draft Primary Language Curriculum (Advice Paper 4)

01 July 2014

Response to the Consultation by the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment on the Draft Primary Language Curriculum

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