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6 December 1922: The Irish Free State constitution becomes law
Read Bill Kissane’s article on “Defining Independence” on Century Ireland.
Publications
Recording now available of Ireland on the United Nations Security Council
As Ireland nears the end of its two year term on the UN Security Council, this event reflected on and evaluated Ireland’s contribution to the…
Humanities and Social Sciences
30 November 1922: Cumann na mBan’s telegram to W.T. Cosgrave
Read Dianne Hall’s article on “Irish Australians and the civil war.” on Century Ireland.
RIA Awarded Funding under Shared Island Unit to Research Higher Education in the Northwest
The RIA is a recipient of funding under the Shared Island New Foundations Awards to conduct a scoping exercise on Higher Education in the Northwest.
Policy and International Relations
An Taoiseach, Micheál Martin addresses the Royal Irish Academy
An Taoiseach reflects on how history shaped his political choices
Next Generation Construction Conference
Conference to highlight changing education and research needs of future construction workforce will take place on Thursday, 24 November at the Royal Irish Academy.
Engineering and Computer Sciences Committee
4 November 1922: Mary MacSwiney’s hunger strike
Read Diarmaid Ferriter’s essay on “The Sanctity of Oaths” on Century Ireland.
Sustainability Series: Challenges and Opportunities for Science in Society
Watch Jennifer McElwain MRIA explore past climates, atmospheres and landscapes with fossil plants to inform a sustainable future in the second of the Royal Irish…
Climate Change and Environmental Sciences Committee
GG committee responds to consultation on climate change curriculum
The RIA’s Geography and Geosciences Committee has participated in a consultation on the new leaving cert subject on climate action and sustainable development
Geography and Geosciences Committee
23 October 1922: The burning of Tullamaine Castle
Read Gemma Clarke’s essay on ‘Everyday Violence in the Irish Civil War’ on Century Ireland.
RIA celebration of ‘Ireland greatest scientist’ discussed on podcast
Dr Mary Canning, President of the Royal Irish Academy features on the latest Ibec Voices podcast episode to discuss the upcoming 2022 RIA Hamilton Day…
Physical, Chemical and Mathematical Sciences Committee
Watchback Discourse Series | Academic Freedom: Threats within and without, with Professor Michael Ignatieff
Watch the recording of the conversation between Professor Michael Ignatieff and Ben Tonra MRIA, that took place on 7 October 2022.
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