Brigid Laffan MRIA, 2024 RIA Gold Medallist in the Social Sciences
On 29 February 2024, Brigid Laffan MRIA was presented with the RIA Gold Medal in the Social Sciences. In this interview, she discusses what this achievement means to her, both professionally and personally, and how this award impacts her discipline.
The RIA awards two Gold Medals annually to recognise and foster excellence in research which advances the public good, both nationally and internationally. The awards showcase the exceptional research taking place in higher education in Ireland that impacts our lives, benefits society and inspires future generations of researchers.