The purpose of the multidisciplinary committee is to advise the Academy on the development of policy, address issues of concern through a programme of works and act as the national adhering organisation for the following international unions: International Union of Geodesy and Geophysics (IUGG) and the International Union for Quaternary Research (INQUA). Its membership represents academia, industry and national organisations.

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Ireland’s construction industry, education, research and training sectors are urged to work together to plan future of delivery of construction needs

A report released today by the Royal Irish Academy and the Construction Industry Federation contains recommendations for the construction industry, education and training, and research

Engineering and Computer Sciences Committee

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

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