The three panels focused on:

• Research Integrity
• Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
• Research Culture in the Celtic Nations

Panel 1- Research Integrity and Research Culture

• Maura Hiney, Adjunct Professor of Research Integrity, UCD
• Rachel Norman, Chair in Food Security & Sustainability, University of Stirling
• Peter Robertson, Professor in School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Queens University Belfast
• Helen Roberts, Director of Research Excellence and Impact, Aberystwyth University
• Moderated by Dr. Siobhán O’ Sullivan, Royal Irish Academy Executive Director.

Panel 2- Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Research Culture

• Emma Yhnell, Reader & Associate Dean for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, College of Biomedical & Life Sciences, Cardiff University
• Ben Tatler, Dean for People, Culture and Environment, University of Aberdeen
• Linda Oyama, Lecturer in Microbiomics, UK Young Academy Member Queens University Belfast
• Dr Martin Galvin, Head of Research Culture, Engagement and Impact, university College Cork.
• Moderated by Olivia Harrison, Learned Society of Wales CEO.

Panel 3- Research Culture in the Celtic Nations

• Grace Mulcahy, Professor of Veterinary Microbiology and Parasitology, University College Dublin
• Alice Dubois, Research Culture Manager, Queens University Belfast
• Louise Bright, Pro Vice Chancellor Enterprise, Partnerships and Engagement, University of South Wales
• Anne Anderson, Vice President for Research, Royal Society of Edinburgh

The three panels focused on:

• Research Integrity
• Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
• Research Culture in the Celtic Nations

Panel 1- Research Integrity and Research Culture

• Maura Hiney, Adjunct Professor of Research Integrity, UCD
• Rachel Norman, Chair in Food Security & Sustainability, University of Stirling
• Peter Robertson, Professor in School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Queens University Belfast
• Helen Roberts, Director of Research Excellence and Impact, Aberystwyth University
• Moderated by Dr. Siobhán O’ Sullivan, Royal Irish Academy Executive Director.

Panel 2- Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Research Culture

• Emma Yhnell, Reader & Associate Dean for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, College of Biomedical & Life Sciences, Cardiff University
• Ben Tatler, Dean for People, Culture and Environment, University of Aberdeen
• Linda Oyama, Lecturer in Microbiomics, UK Young Academy Member Queens University Belfast
• Dr Martin Galvin, Head of Research Culture, Engagement and Impact, university College Cork.
• Moderated by Olivia Harrison, Learned Society of Wales CEO.

Panel 3- Research Culture in the Celtic Nations

• Grace Mulcahy, Professor of Veterinary Microbiology and Parasitology, University College Dublin
• Alice Dubois, Research Culture Manager, Queens University Belfast
• Louise Bright, Pro Vice Chancellor Enterprise, Partnerships and Engagement, University of South Wales
• Anne Anderson, Vice President for Research, Royal Society of Edinburgh

The three panels focused on:

• Research Integrity
• Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
• Research Culture in the Celtic Nations

Panel 1- Research Integrity and Research Culture

• Maura Hiney, Adjunct Professor of Research Integrity, UCD
• Rachel Norman, Chair in Food Security & Sustainability, University of Stirling
• Peter Robertson, Professor in School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Queens University Belfast
• Helen Roberts, Director of Research Excellence and Impact, Aberystwyth University
• Moderated by Dr. Siobhán O’ Sullivan, Royal Irish Academy Executive Director.

Panel 2- Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Research Culture

• Emma Yhnell, Reader & Associate Dean for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, College of Biomedical & Life Sciences, Cardiff University
• Ben Tatler, Dean for People, Culture and Environment, University of Aberdeen
• Linda Oyama, Lecturer in Microbiomics, UK Young Academy Member Queens University Belfast
• Dr Martin Galvin, Head of Research Culture, Engagement and Impact, university College Cork.
• Moderated by Olivia Harrison, Learned Society of Wales CEO.

Panel 3- Research Culture in the Celtic Nations

• Grace Mulcahy, Professor of Veterinary Microbiology and Parasitology, University College Dublin
• Alice Dubois, Research Culture Manager, Queens University Belfast
• Louise Bright, Pro Vice Chancellor Enterprise, Partnerships and Engagement, University of South Wales
• Anne Anderson, Vice President for Research, Royal Society of Edinburgh

As the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science sought views on a consultation on the Sourcing of Science Advice for Irish public policymakers and government departments, this online discussion investigated redefining the relationship between researchers and policymakers and the Academy believes it is imperative that the experience of the research community should strongly inform developments in this area.

Attendees will had an opportunity to pose questions to the panellists and views shared will help inform the Royal Irish Academy submission to the department on this topic.

Speakers invited:

• Chair: Daniel Carey, MRIA Jaakko
• Kuosmanen, Science Advice Initiative of Finland
• Celine Tschirhart, ALLEA- SAPEA
• Scientific Policy Officer David Mair, Head of Knowledge for Policy Unit, Joint Research Centre
• David J. Phipps, Assistant Vice President Research Strategy and Impact at York University

Further speakers are: Professor David Phipps of York University, Vancouver Jane Ohlmeyer, MRIA of TCD and IRC Daniel Carey, MRIA of NUIG and RIA Secretary for Polite Literature and Antiquities and Mary Doyle, Visiting Fellow in Public Policy at the Long Room Hub in Trinity College and previously Deputy Secretary General in the Department of Education and Skills

The creation of a new Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science and the foundational role of public health expert advice in managing the COVID-19 crisis make this the ideal moment to reimagine and strengthen the connections between research and public policy in Ireland. This seminar is the third in the series and will focus on how the learnings, recommendations and suggestions from previous sessions can be implemented so that we can ‘make it happen’.

Speakers:

• Jim Breslin, Secretary General of DFHERIS.
• Lisa Keating, IUA.
• Joseph Ryan, CEO of THEA. Chair: Patricia Reilly, DAFM

The creation of a new Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science and the foundational role of public health expert advice in managing the COVID-19 crisis make this the ideal moment to reimagine and strengthen the connections between research and public policy in Ireland. This seminar is the second in the series and will focus on the changes and systems required to fully integrate research into the public policy making process.

Speakers:

• Mary Doyle, Public Policy Fellow, Trinity Long Room Hub.
• Orla Nugent, Deputy CEO, HEA.
• John Shaw, Assistant Secretary – Economic Division, Department of the Taoiseach Chair:
• Orla Feely, MRIA, VP Research, Innovation and Impact at UCD.

The creation of a new Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science and the foundational role of public health expert advice in managing the COVID-19 crisis make this the ideal moment to reimagine and strengthen the connections between research and public policy in Ireland. This seminar opens the series by outlining both the need and the exciting opportunities to better integrate the worlds of research and policy for the greater good. Speakers: Welcome: Mary Canning, President of RIA Simon Harris TD, Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Professor Peter Clinch, Chair of SFI Jane Grimson, MRIA, former Chair of HRB Moderator: Jane Ohlmeyer, MRIA, Chair of IRC

Presentations:

• Speaker 1 – Philip Nolan, Chair NPHET Modelling
• Speaker 2 – Alan Reilly, ex- CEO Food Safety Authority of Ireland
• Speaker 3 – Jasmina Behan, Dept of Public Expenditure & Reform
• Speaker 4 – David Price, Vice Provost of University College London Hosted by Prof Linda Doyle VP/Dean of Research, Trinity College Dublin