The Celtic Academies Alliance is interested in exploring how our research environments converge and differ in terms of their research culture and how each of the devolved nations represented might learn from each other and work together to build strong and progressive shared research and innovation cultures.The event will be held in person but will be livestreamed. Please complete the booking form to indicate physical or online attendance.

Event Running Order

10.30am Registration with tea/coffee

11am Introductory remarks and welcome

11.05am Keynote Presentation (Speaker TBC)

11.30am 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.12.30pm Comfort Break

12.45pm 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

Moderated by Olivia Harrison, Learned Society of Wales CEO.

1.45pm Lunch

2.30pm 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

Moderated by Professor Sarah Skeratt, Royal Society of Edinburgh CEO.

3.30pm Closing Remarks

4pm Event Close

Booking is free but essential.

This event takes place in the Royal Irish Academy in person and also will be streamed online.