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Young Academy Ireland @yai.ie · 26d

Congratulations to our member Lisa van der Werff on her appointment to the ALLEA Taskforce! 🎉

Royal Irish Academy @ria.ie · 26d

The Royal Irish Academy is delighted to announce the appointment of Dr Lisa van der Werff to the ALLEA Taskforce on the role of scientific evidence in policymaking and scientific literacy to counter mis- and disinformation.

Lisa is Professor at @dublincityuni.bsky.social l and a member of @yai.ie

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Connor Bamford @connorggbamford.bsky.social · 28d

Inspiring day at the @yai.ie ‘s “evidence for policy summit” with a big focus on how early career researchers fit into the system across the island, with a focus on sustainability and a fair and inclusive society. Big thanks to Johnathan Dalzell from DAERA coming down from NI.

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Young Academy Ireland @yai.ie · Sep 5

Apply to YAI here: www.ria.ie/young-academ...

Application Process - Royal Irish Academy

The first cohort of members was appointed in 2023. As outlined in the charter, the call for membership occurs every two years, ensuring an overlap between cohorts as membership lasts for four years. T...

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Young Academy Ireland @yai.ie · Sep 5

Emma is also helping lead next week’s Evidence for Policy Summit—a space for researchers and policymakers to meet, listen, and learn.

Can’t make it in person?
You can still join the conversation via livestream:
events.teams.microsoft.com/event/bb4a73...

@emmaefarrell.bsky.social @ria.ie

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Young Academy Ireland @yai.ie · Sep 5

Applications for Young Academy Ireland (YAI) are still open.

We're sharing reflections from Dr Emma Farrell, inaugural Co-Chair of YAI. Emma talks about what it means to be part of a community that values collaboration, curiosity, and impact.
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#earlycareerresearchers

Dr Emma Farrell shares her experience of being a member of Young Academy Ireland

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Niamh Wycherley @niamhwycherley.bsky.social · Sep 4

Anyone in the Meath area: the @researchireland.ie 'Power & Patronage...' team* will be giving a talk on Thursday September 18th, 7.30pm, St Finnian's Parish Centre, Clonard, titled 'Clonard: residence of kings, school of saints'. Free entry. @ceilteachomn.bsky.social @maynoothuniversity.ie 1/2

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Young Academy Ireland @yai.ie · Sep 3

Register for livestream with the following link: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/bb4a73...

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Young Academy Ireland @yai.ie · Sep 3

Thank you for sharing @emmaefarrell.bsky.social the registration link for the livestream is now available: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/bb4a73...

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Young Academy Ireland @yai.ie · Sep 1

Last few places available to attend our Evidence for Policy Summit in Dublin next week. Visit: www.yai.ie for sign up details. If you can't attend in person, email [email protected] for livestream details! #evidenceforpolicy #youngacademyireland #EfP25 @emmaefarrell.bsky.social @karinadoorley.bsky.social

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The British Academy @britishacademy.bsky.social · Aug 26

There is only two weeks left to apply for the APEX Awards 2026. Run in partnership with the @royalsociety.org , @raeng.org.uk , and the Leverhulme Trust, offers senior researchers the opportunity to pursue interdisciplinary research. Apply now:

APEX Awards

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Royal Irish Academy @ria.ie · Aug 25

The manuscript of the week is the Book of Uí Mhaine, RIA MS D ii 1. Written around 1394, this manuscript is a large vellum book, and was probably planned as a prestige manuscript, designed to impress those who saw it.

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Research Ireland @researchireland.ie · Aug 25

#REMINDER: The Expression of Interest deadline for Global Talent Ireland is this Thursday, 28th August. Global Talent Ireland aims to attract exceptional mid-career and established researchers from across the globe to Ireland. For more visit: www.researchireland.ie/funding/global-talent-ireland/

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Stefan Müller @stefanmueller.bsky.social · Aug 25

Pleased to announce the Connected_Politics Lab Autumn Seminars:

– @profdansmith.bsky.social & Nam Pham
– Eoghan Cunningham @ucdpolitics.bsky.social
– Elissa Berwick @mcgill.ca
– @jbslapin.bsky.social
– @sabrinabarias.bsky.social
– @dpzollinger.bsky.social

All welcome!
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AUTUMN TERM 2025

Gender, Dynastic Ties, and Representational Style in Legislatures

Speaker: Nam Pham and Daniel M. Smith (University of Pennsylvania)
Wednesday, September 17, 14:00–14:45 (Irish time)
Measuring and Mitigating Bias in Parliamentary Discourse Summarisation

Speaker: Eoghan Cunningham (University College Dublin)
Wednesday, October 1, 14:00–14:45 (Irish time)
The Trouble with Cohorts: Reconsidering Generational Differences in Democratic Deconsolidation

Speaker: Elissa Berwick (McGill University)
Wednesday, October 22, 14:00–14:45 (Irish time)
How Descriptive Over- and Under-Representation Impacts Citizens Evaluations of Decision-making across Policy Domains

Speaker: Jonathan Slapin (University of Zurich)
Wednesday, November 5, 14:00–14:45 (Irish time)
Everything Old is New Again: Textual Recycling in UN Resolutions

Speaker: Sabrina Arias (Lehigh University)
Wednesday, November 12, 14:00–14:45 (Irish time)
‘Undeserved winners’ or ‘more deserving losers’ ? Two types of societal discontent and their relation to radical right and left voting

Speaker: Delia Zollinger (University of Zurich)
Wednesday, November 26, 14:00–14:45 (Irish time)

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Young Academy Ireland @yai.ie · Aug 21

🎓 Missed our webinar on Young Academy Ireland?
The recording is now live on our website.

Learn about eligibility, the 2025 application process, and what YAI membership offers early-career researchers and innovators.

👉 Watch here: youtu.be/D4gBC8a20OE
#YAI #YoungAcademyIreland

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Young Academy Ireland @yai.ie · Aug 21

🎓 Missed our webinar on Young Academy Ireland?
The recording is now live on our website.

Learn about eligibility, the 2025 application process, and what YAI membership offers early-career researchers and innovators.

👉 Watch here: youtu.be/D4gBC8a20OE
#YAI #YoungAcademyIreland

YAI Membership Application Webinar 25

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Young Academy Ireland @yai.ie · Aug 15

@niamhwycherley.bsky.social @niallfarrell.bsky.social @drjennymcmahon.bsky.social @deirdreflynn.bsky.social @karinadoorley.bsky.social @maburto.bsky.social @andreaciribuco.bsky.social

Young Academy Ireland @yai.ie · Aug 15

Last chance to register for YAI Membership Application Webinar 2025.
Join us to learn more about YAI and how to apply for membership in 2025.
Registration closes on Monday 18 Aug at 10 am.
Link to register: www.tickettailor.com/events/royal...
#YoungAcademyIreland #YAI #EarlyCareerResearchers

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Young Academy Ireland @yai.ie · Aug 11

“It’s been incredibly rewarding to be part of a community where big ideas are encouraged.” — Dr Abdollah Malekjafarian. Membership applications are now open!
Apply by 26 September: www.ria.ie/young-academ...
#YAI #Sustainability #FutureOfAcademia

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Young Academy Ireland @yai.ie · Jul 18

@niamhwycherley.bsky.social @dowdalln.bsky.social @drjennymcmahon.bsky.social @uniofgalway.bsky.social @karinadoorley.bsky.social @emmaefarrell.bsky.social @gingerhowley.bsky.social @deirdreflynn.bsky.social @deirdrearobertson.bsky.social

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Young Academy Ireland @yai.ie · Jul 18

Applications Now Open!

Are you an early-career researcher or innovator living on the Island of Ireland?

Join a dynamic network making real impact.

📅 Info Webinar: 20 Aug @ 11am
🔗 Register: shorturl.at/O656W
🗓️ Apply by 26 Sept: shorturl.at/pmPpu
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#YoungAcademyIreland #ECRIs #Innovation

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Young Academy Ireland @yai.ie · Jul 18

@deirdreflynn.bsky.social @andreaciribuco.bsky.social @karinadoorley.bsky.social @gingerhowley.bsky.social @drjennymcmahon.bsky.social @niamhwycherley.bsky.social @dowdalln.bsky.social

Young Academy Ireland @yai.ie · Jul 14

Check out YAI member Connor Bamford on this list of 10 researchers driving innovation across Ireland!

Silicon Republic @siliconrepublic.bsky.social · Jul 10

A snapshot of the diverse research being done across the four provinces of Ireland.

10 researchers driving innovation across Ireland

From Queen's to MTU, a snapshot of the diverse research being done across the four provinces of Ireland.

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Andrea Ciribuco @andreaciribuco.bsky.social · Jul 8

Applications to the @yai.ie open soon. I would recommend eligible Irish-based scholars to apply, this is not only a formative experience (and you get to meet nice people!) but we are also trying to use our voices to advocate for better research practices and career development in Ireland.

Young Academy Ireland @yai.ie · Jun 24

The next call for applications for new YAI members will open on 18 July 2025.
If you're an ECR or innovator passionate about shaping the future of academia, culture & society on the island of Ireland, we encourage you to apply
Sign up to our newsletter to stay up to date:
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European University Association (EUA) @eua.eu · Jul 2

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#EuropeanUniversities #HigherEdSky

EUA-IEP launches evaluations of European Universities alliances

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Kevin Daly @gingerhowley.bsky.social · Jun 23

Join us for the @aarc-community.bsky.social TikTalk Seminar this Friday at the earlier time of 8am - for two New Zealand-based research talks! Alex Verry and Pascale Lubbe will speak on this research on the NZ bush wren and changing faunal communities in Aotearoa respectively. #adna

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