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Among the 63 projects awarded funding today through the New Foundations programme is an interdisciplinary study on how COVID-19 visual imagery influenced vaccine confidence. Explore the projects awarded funding and find out how they are driving real impact: www.researchireland.ie/news/new-fou...
H.E. Céline Place, the French Ambassador to Ireland, with Research Ireland CEO, Dr Diarmuid O'Brien
Research Ireland, alongside the Embassy of France in Ireland, has today announced 15 new research partnerships under the Ulysses programme, supporting collaboration between researchers based in Ireland and France. Read more: www.researchireland.ie/news/ulysses...
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Research Ireland and the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) have launched a new research programme that will deliver transformational impact on creative economy research between the UK and Ireland. Deadline to apply is 24th March 2026. For more visit: www.researchireland.ie/funding/crea...
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The quietness of EVs is a significant safety challenge for pedestrians, cyclists and people with visual impairments. Researchers at TUS, in collaboration with the National Disability Authority, are tackling this issue head on. Learn more on @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social: www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...
As of January 2026, the Irish Marie Skłodowska‑Curie Office (IMSCO) has officially transferred into Research Ireland. For further information, visit: www.researchireland.ie/news/irish-m...
(1/2) Happy 30th birthday, MSCA! 🧪
Marie Skłodowska-Curie embodied the ideal MSCA researcher: curious, mobile, collaborative, committed to diversity, excellence and societal impact.
Her granddaughter, Hélène Langevin-Joliot, told us about her legacy.
#SciComm
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Profs Jennifer Schweppe and Amanda Haynes at @unioflimerick.bsky.social are combining legal and sociological research to tackle hate crime in Ireland. We were delighted to hear the impact of this previously IRC funded research on UL's Research Impact Podcast: www.researchireland.ie/news/hate-cr...
EU-funded research shows how women drive socio-ecological innovation in agriculture.
Using Living Labs across nine countries, researchers co-created evidence, tools and policy proposals to address structural barriers to women’s participation in rural decision-making & funding: link.europa.eu/J3j7HV
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Composer Nicola LeFanu’s beautiful Christmas carol, with words from poet James Harpur. St Ita is a familiar name to all from Limerick and this composition is inspired we like to think by LeFanu’s Limerick connections.
A photo of, from left-right: Dr Stephanie O'Keeffe, CEO Cuan; Dr Diarmuid O'Brien, CEO Research Ireland; and COALESCE awardee, Prof. Roja Fazaeli, School of Law, University of Galway.
Minister James Lawless today announced €3.5 million for 16 research projects under Research Ireland’s COALESCE 2025 programme. Two of the projects are funded by Cuan: The Domestic, Sexual and Gender-Based Violence Agency. Read here: www.researchireland.ie/news/ministe...
Finally can say our @researchireland.ie COALESCE funded project (coming up to half way through now), joint project between @ucddublin.bsky.social & ATU Galway & lots of collaborators, including Dr Richard Jennings @ljmuofficial.bsky.social & 14CHRONO
Our PALAEO-IRELAND project! 🏺
#PalaeoIreland
Aerial view of the Hill of Tara, Co. Meath
Research Ireland's COALESCE programme supports research tackling societal challenges. 19 projects are now underway, with 9 in partnership with Government departments and agencies. Read about the successful projects: www.researchireland.ie/news/coalesce-spotlight/
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We are pleased to announce the first Research Ireland Forum will take place on Thursday, 5th June 2025.
While in-person attendance is by invite only, we invite you to register now to join us online and take part in this important event.
Register here: www.researchireland.ie/news/forum/
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Research Ireland has announced funding for 59 projects under its New Foundations programme.
These awards will support researchers in developing collaborative projects with community organisations and government departments.
Read here:
www.researchireland.ie/news/new-fou...
#ResearchIreland
Dr Diarmuid O'Brien, CEO of Research Ireland
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, James Lawless, has today welcomed the appointment of Dr Diarmuid O'Brien as the new CEO of Taighde Éireann – Research Ireland. Dr O’Brien will take up the role in September 2025. Read: www.researchireland.ie/news/new-ceo/
Interested in the Research Ireland Fellowship Programme? An information webinar for potential applicants and associated Research Office staff will take place on Tuesday, 15th April at 11:00am.
For more information, and to register, visit:
www.researchireland.ie/funding/rese...
Dr Gordon Delap, a Ulysses Awardee from @maynoothuniversity.ie, focused his research on 3D and immersive audio. Ulysses allowed him to establish connections with researchers in France as well as practitioners from the wider audio industry.
Learn more: www.researchireland.ie/funding/ulysses-2026/
Dr Katie O'Dwyer of @atu-ie.bsky.social reflects on her experience with the Ulysses Programme, which aims to foster new collaborations between researchers in Ireland and France.
Ulysses 2026 is open for applications until 6 May.
For more information visit: researchireland.ie/funding/ulysses-2026/
Some memories of last week's Dublin visit of President of the European Research Council @erc.europa.eu, Prof Maria Leptin @marialep.bsky.social
The keynote speaker at an ERC Impact Forum hosted by Research Ireland, Prof. Leptin also held a series of engagements with research and political leaders.
Maria Leptin presenting at ERC event
President of the @erc.europa.eu, Prof Maria Leptin, delivering the keynote address at an European Research Council Impact Forum hosted by Research Ireland in Dublin today. Prof. Leptin is on a visit to Dublin for a series of engagements with research and political leaders.
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The story of the first all-Ireland mapping survey 200 years ago. New #RTEBrainstorm podcast based on piece by @catsporter.bsky.social @unioflimerick.bsky.social & @profkdlilley.bsky.social @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social & voiced by Erik Threlfall www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...
Taoiseach Micheál Martin presents the Research Ireland St Patrick's Day Medal to Prof Richard Kearney, @bostoncollege.bsky.social, and Michael Dowling @northwellhealth.bsky.social, recognising their achievements and leadership in philosophy and healthcare research #ResearchIreland #IrishResearch
Research Ireland and the National Science Foundation (NSF) have today signed a new bilateral partnership, delivering world-leading research and strengthening collaborations between industry and academia. #IrishResearch #ResearchIreland
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The next Research Ireland Corporate Plan Plenary event will take place in Limerick on Monday, 3rd March, from 1:30PM- 4:30PM. This event will cover updates from Research Ireland on the Interim Corporate Plan and the development of the Final Corporate Plan. Register: www.eventbrite.ie/e/research-i...
Culture, Data and the Humanities in the Age of AI
https://dariah.ie/wordpress/2025/02/culture-data-and-the-humanities-in-the-age-of-ai/
Céline Place, French Ambassador to Ireland, and Interim CEO Research Ireland, Celine Fitzgerald.
Research Ireland and the Embassy of France in Ireland officially launched Ulysses 2026 yesterday. Ulysses aims to foster collaboration by facilitating the exchange of innovative ideas between researchers in Ireland and France, across all disciplines. Read: www.researchireland.ie/news/ulysses...
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The CHIST-ERA 2025 call is now open. The 2025 call will address the topic of 'Science in your Own Language'. Deadline for applications is Tuesday, 15th April (16:00 local Irish time). For more information, please visit: www.researchireland.ie/funding/chis...
A mural of James Joyce in Dublin
Research Ireland is today proud to highlight 14 collaborative projects involving Ireland- and France-based researchers that will share a total of €94,000 in funding for research networking under the Ulysses Programme 2025. Read more: www.researchireland.ie/news/ulysses...
Image shows James Joyce. Above the image the text reads 'Opening soon: Ulysses 2026. Call opens 20th February 2025.
The Ulysses 2026 call will open on Thursday, 20th February at 16:00 (local Irish time). The aim of the Ulysses scheme is to foster new collaborations between Ireland and France-based researchers by providing seed funding for reciprocal travel visits. Visit: www.researchireland.ie/funding/ulys...
A traffic light with a bike symbol shines green, telling bikes to go
BikeHood, a #NationalChallengeFund project, aims to create Ireland's first cycling neighbourhood. In this week's ep of the @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social podcast, Dr Gavin McArdle & Prof Francesco Pilla of @ucddublin.bsky.social discuss the project. Listen: www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2... #NextGenerationEU
