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New competitive funding agency represents “step-change in how research is funded”, says research minister
Research selected for investment will address both “challenges and opportunities”
This week: €14m for agricultural research, Ordinance Survey archive launches and student union welcomes legislation
Irish Universities Association pressures government to deliver on its €307 million commitment
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This week: research management roles, QS University Rankings and research centres featured in BBC series
Projects to receive funding include carbon capture, low-emissions dairy production and optimising oat production
This week: a Science Media Centre pilot, a digital mental health network and AI challenges
Programme will focus on areas such as offshore wind platforms and energy-efficient communication networks
Science Foundation Ireland centre was established in 2015 with initial €65 million investment
This week: university recognised for sustainability, protesters reach agreement and chief medical officer appointed
Topics include the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and increasing depression among young people
Cork University Hospital and University College Cork allergy research group awarded centre of excellence status
This week: SFI director court case, €34m research awards and investment in Sligo’s education facilities
Co-centre will focus on food safety, food production, nutrition, plant and animal science, and more
Guidelines will support Ireland’s plan to achieve full open access to research publications by 2030
Christian Ehler criticises university’s decision to divest from Israeli companies and review student exchanges
This week: Irish universities launch EU election manifesto and ministers announce €104 million for research
UK-Ireland collaboration brings together researchers, industry leaders and policymakers
This week: student accommodation investment, discussions on inclusivity and a report on north-west higher education
There is growing concern that artificial intelligence could compromise research integrity
Micheál Martin gives his support to cancer collaboration scheme at Joint Euro-American Forum
This week: clinical and AI researchers are rewarded and Dublin hosts an EU alliance event
Atlantic Technological University announces scholarships funded by regional collaboration scheme TU Rise
“Membership would open doors for Ireland’s researchers,” says new minister Patrick O’Donovan
This week: €11.6m cerebral palsy initiative, US-Ireland cancer consortium and narrative CV programme
Science Foundation Ireland groups will collaborate with Electricity Supply Board to “maximise green energy use”
Partnership continues to encourage strong relationships between the two countries, says Science Foundation Ireland director
Scheme will track Ireland’s goal of all publicly funded research becoming open access by 2030
Funds will subsidise 80 per cent of course fees for around 14,000 students
This week: a literacy and numeracy boost, agriculture innovation and a scheme for female researchers
This week: bloodstream infection projects recognised, new campus progresses and Stem projects awarded €5 million
Funding will be distributed to the 16 education and training boards
Ireland’s research minister announces renewal after meeting with US National Science Foundation director
This week: computer science chair announced, and accelerator-programme and cell-therapy research award winners named
Six of such roles will focus on increasing Ireland’s global ‘talent and innovation’ footprint
Institutions are uniquely placed to link with local and regional enterprises, says research minister
This week: an international talent scheme, an astronomy consortium and a Council of Europe appointment