Royal Irish Academy marks election of 29 new members

RIA president commends scholarly achievements, international distinction, contributions to Irish society

Greater diversity needed in Royal Irish Academy in order to be ‘relevant’

Review finds RIA considered by some to be ‘old fashioned’ and ‘an old boys club’

Historian Mary Daly and geneticist Dan Bradley awarded RIA gold medals

Awards honour outstanding research in Ireland of global significance

Philip Nolan among newly elected intake of Royal Irish Academy

Prominent Nphet official among 27 new members elected to academic body

Royal Irish Academy commissions diversity review to boost female participation

The review also aims to increase ethnic diversity in the RIA in line with Irish society at large

Eeva Leinonen unveiled as next Maynooth University president

Professor to formally assume the position on October 1st and replaces Prof Philip Nolan

Pity the expert in these sceptical times!

Compelling case exists for an independent network of scientific advisers to advise government on the great challenges we face

Auditors face biggest test since financial crash as Covid-19 and Wirecard rattle

Implosion of Germany’s Wirecard may prompt another attempt at audit reforms, experts say

Science advice network needed to inform government, RIA says

Network could advise government on viruses, climate change and water supply issues

The Smurfit MAcc: more than an accounting degree

Accounting exam ‘is about judgment and how students use their technical knowledge’

Cog Notes: Quinn has a treat but no tweet

Where the money will come from

Even in the era of ‘free fees’ Ireland has the second-highest third-level fees in the OECD. And still colleges don’t have enough money. Is there a better way?