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Young Academy Ireland (YAI) is an interdisciplinary all-island network of early career researchers and innovators (ECRIs) who work collaboratively for the benefit of society. Supported by @RIA.ie www.ria.ie/young-academy-ireland

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Young Academy Ireland @yai.ie · 04/09/2026
📢 We're pleased to open additional places for our upcoming Online Mentor Training Session. Open to mentors across the higher education this interactive workshop explores relationship-centred mentoring and effective mentoring conversations. Register now: www.eventbrite.ie/e/online-men... @ria.ie
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Online Mentor Training Session
Develop your mentoring skills and connect with fellow mentors in this interactive online training session led by Chris Chapman.
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Young Academy Ireland @yai.ie · 01/09/2026
Beautiful initiative; well done!
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Royal Irish Academy @ria.ie · 01/09/2026
Celebrate Dublin Festival of History with the RIA The RIA and its research programmes will be running a number of events during the Dublin Festival of History (26 Sept – 11 Oct) For more details, visit: www.ria.ie/work/public-... @ihtaria.bsky.social @difp-ria.bsky.social @rialibrary.bsky.social
Black and white historical map showing detailed layout of Dublin city and surrounding areas, including roads, rivers, and terrain features.
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Young Academy Ireland @yai.ie · 01/09/2026
Share with your networks to promote the @globalyacademy.bsky.social 's call for new members. Call open until 15 Septmeber!
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Royal Irish Academy @ria.ie · 12/06/2026
The RIA joins academies across Europe in celebrating the 25th anniversary of the @easac.bsky.social , the network through which Europe’s national science academies provide independent, evidence-based advice to policymakers. Read more on the RIA website: www.ria.ie/2026/06/12/r...
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Royal Irish Academy marks 25 years of EASAC and Ireland's contribution to European science advice - Royal Irish Academy
The Royal Irish Academy (RIA) joins academies across Europe in celebrating the 25th anniversary of the European Academies’ Science Advisory Council (EASAC), the network through which Europe’s national...
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Claire Connolly @claireconnolly.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
The open letter regarding industry and applied bias in Research Ireland's strategy is still open for signing ... openletter.earth/concern-abou...
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Concern about Research Ireland’s Strategy and Programme Plan
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Royal Irish Academy @ria.ie · 05/06/2026
Turning research into action! The @yai.ie Sustainability Statement showcases how early-career researchers are tackling some of Ireland’s biggest challenges—biodiversity loss, clean energy, and the links between environment and health. Explore the statement: www.ria.ie/young-academ...
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Young Academy Ireland @yai.ie · 26/03/2026
Narrative CVs Online Workshop — Register now! Funders increasingly require narrative CVs. Join Young Academy Ireland on 13 May 2026 (09:30–12:00, online) to learn how to craft a strong narrative CV with expert guidance. 🔗https://buytickets.at/royalirishacademy/2134666 @ria.ie
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Niamh Wycherley @niamhwycherley.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Lovely day in Academy House. Thanks to all @yai.ie and @ria.ie for organising. Warm welcome to all our new members! Looking forward to working with you over the coming months.
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Keough-Naughton Institute for Irish Studies @ndirishstudies.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
Congrats to @susiedeedigan.bsky.social of @arinsproject.bsky.social on joining Young Academy Ireland! She is one of 21 new members from Ireland and Northern Ireland who were selected to join @yai.ie through a competitive process launched by @ria.ie. 👉 Read more: irishstudies.nd.edu/news/arins-s...
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ARINS Programme Manager Susie Deedigan joins Young Academy Ireland
Young Academy Ireland is an all-island network of early-career researchers and innovators. Deedigan is one of 21 new members from Ireland and Northern I...
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Young Academy Ireland @yai.ie · 12/09/2025
Congratulations to our member Lisa van der Werff on her appointment to the ALLEA Taskforce! 🎉
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Connor G G Bamford @connorggbamford.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
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 · 05/09/2025
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. youtube.com/shorts/WX8pd... #earlycareerresearchers
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Dr Emma Farrell shares her experience of being a member of Young Academy Ireland
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Niamh Wycherley @niamhwycherley.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
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 · 01/09/2025
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 yai@ria.ie for livestream details! #evidenceforpolicy #youngacademyireland #EfP25 @emmaefarrell.bsky.social @karinadoorley.bsky.social
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The British Academy @britishacademy.bsky.social · 26/08/2025
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:
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Royal Irish Academy @ria.ie · 25/08/2025
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 · 25/08/2025
#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 · 25/08/2025
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! www.ucd.ie/connected_po...
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 · 21/08/2025
🎓 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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YAI Membership Application Webinar 25
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Young Academy Ireland @yai.ie · 21/08/2025
🎓 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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YAI Membership Application Webinar 25
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Young Academy Ireland @yai.ie · 15/08/2025
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 · 11/08/2025
“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 · 18/07/2025
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 @ria.ie #YoungAcademyIreland #ECRIs #Innovation
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Young Academy Ireland @yai.ie · 14/07/2025
Check out YAI member Connor Bamford on this list of 10 researchers driving innovation across Ireland!
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Andrea Ciribuco @andreaciribuco.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
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.
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European University Association (EUA) @eua.eu · 02/07/2025
Is your European Universities alliance ready to grow? 🌱 EUA-IEP evaluations help enhance strategic leadership, change management, and internal quality culture — all tailored to your alliance’s goals. ℹ️ Learn more at buff.ly/eUnGFIR #EuropeanUniversities #HigherEdSky
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EUA-IEP launches evaluations of European Universities alliances
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Kevin Daly @gingerhowley.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
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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Royal Irish Academy @ria.ie · 25/06/2025
Written by two of the island’s most renowned political journalists, @sjamcbride.bsky.social and ‪@fotoole.bsky.social, ‘For and Against a United Ireland’ gives an up to date, comprehensive, evidence-based examination of the arguments for—and against—Irish unity. Pre-order your copy today.
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Young Academy Ireland @yai.ie · 16/06/2025
Sign up for our Evidence for Policy Summit 2025 📍Sept 10, 2025 📍at @ria.ie 📍Keynote: Professor Michael Sanders 📍Panels on-ECRIs & Policy, Sustainability, Fair & Inclusive Society Sign up here: www.ria.ie/events/an-ev... #ECRchat #AcademicSky
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An Evidence for Policy Summit 2025 - Royal Irish Academy
Connecting early-to-mid career researchers and policymakers. Evidence-based policy formation benefits from diversity among contributors. This event will bring together early-to-mid career researchers ...
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Young Academy Ireland @yai.ie · 24/06/2025
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: mailchi.mp/d44f57115e53...
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Royal Irish Academy @ria.ie · 16/06/2025
Our colleagues in the @yai.ie are running an 'Evidence for Policy Summit' on 10 September. See below for more information and to sign up
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Young Academy Ireland @yai.ie · 16/06/2025
Sign up for our Evidence for Policy Summit 2025 📍Sept 10, 2025 📍at @ria.ie 📍Keynote: Professor Michael Sanders 📍Panels on-ECRIs & Policy, Sustainability, Fair & Inclusive Society Sign up here: www.ria.ie/events/an-ev... #ECRchat #AcademicSky
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An Evidence for Policy Summit 2025 - Royal Irish Academy
Connecting early-to-mid career researchers and policymakers. Evidence-based policy formation benefits from diversity among contributors. This event will bring together early-to-mid career researchers ...
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Young Academy Ireland @yai.ie · 13/06/2025
Inspiring days at #EYNA2025 #YASAS #SYNESPOD in Bern hosted by our colleagues in the Swiss Young Academy - building collaborations & exchange with YAs Thanks to @drjennymcmahon.bsky.social for this recipe video #ScienceDiplomacy #ECRchat #AcademicSky @ria.ie
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Royal Irish Academy @ria.ie · 10/06/2025
New vacancy: applications are invited for the position of Assistant Editor, Documents on Irish Foreign Policy (DIFP) at the Royal Irish Academy. Apply here: www.ria.ie/about/careers/vacancy-as…
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Young Academy Ireland @yai.ie · 11/06/2025
Warm congratulations to @nfdemiranda.bsky.social on his appointment as President of YASAS, and to the newly elected Executive Board. @drjennymcmahon.bsky.social representing Young Academy Ireland — marking a significant milestone in YAI’s engagement with European science policy initiatives. @ria.ie
A group of diverse researchers posing to a photo at a conference; they are in a meeting room with chairs in front and projector screen at the back Two white female conference attendees posing to a photo in front of the speakers podium. They wear navy and black clothes and smile
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J⌬vana V. Milic @jovanavmilic.bskyverified.social · 07/06/2025
New Report Maps Landscape of Science for Policy and Diplomacy Education in Switzerland and Beyond ➡️ en.swissyoungacademy.ch/news/new-rep...
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New Report Maps Landscape of Science for Policy and Diplomacy Education in Switzerland and Beyond
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J⌬vana V. Milic @jovanavmilic.bskyverified.social · 07/06/2025
Inspiring #SYNESPOD #YASAS & #ENYA meetings hosted by #SwissYoungAcademy in Bern🇨🇭- a unique opportunity to meet across young academies in Europe🌍 and exchange on the role of #EMCRs within the dynamic landscape of #ScienceDiplomacy - igniting collaborations, translating ideas into meaningful action💡🤝
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Young Academy Ireland @yai.ie · 10/06/2025
#ENYA2025 in Bern was a brilliant experience. YAI was represented by @drjennymcmahon.bsky.social and Agata Western. Huge thanks to the Swiss Young Academy for hosting us in the stunning UNESCO-listed city. Great to meet new peers & reconnect with YAs from across Europe.
a group of diverse conference attendees, posing on a balcony overlooking Alps. It is a cloudy, summery day.
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Niall Farrell @niallfarrell.bsky.social · 29/04/2025
Looking forward to speaking at this climate lecture on the future of European climate policy from an Irish perspective. @yai.ie @esri.ie
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Linus Mattauch @linusmattauch.bsky.social · 26/04/2025
Looking forward to an insightful discussion on the future of EU climate policy for @jungeakademie.bsky.social and with the Young Academies of Ireland, Italy and Sweden and the Global Young Academy, on May 27 (register under link 👇) www.diejungeakademie.de/en/events/kl...
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Young Academy Ireland @yai.ie · 29/04/2025
Attend the 11th ClimateLecture Date: 27 May 2025 Time: 16:00 - 17:30 UTC Location: Zoom @niallfarrell.bsky.social will join other experts to discuss the future of European climate policy @jungeakademie.bsky.social 🔗 Learn more and register www.diejungeakademie.de/en/events/kl... #Sustainability
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Stefan Müller @stefanmueller.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
Together with Kevin Daly and Fabrice Kämpfen, we have compiled key learnings from the workshop on narrative CVs, along with valuable resources, snippets, and examples, into a @yai.ie toolkit. You can download the document at: doi.org/10.5281/zeno... @gingerhowley.bsky.social @ria.ie
Title page of the Narrative CV Toolkit. The link to the document is provided in the post.
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Stefan Müller @stefanmueller.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
Fantastic workshop on Narrative CVs for ECRs, hosted by the Young Academy Ireland. Kudos to Kevin Daly (@gingerhowley.bsky.social) for coordinating the event. A follow-up online workshop is planned, and we’ll also publish a document with helpful resources. www.ria.ie/events/narra... @ria.ie
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Andrea Ciribuco @andreaciribuco.bsky.social · 12/03/2025
It is always more complicated to present yourself effectively as a researcher. Narrative CVs are an improvement from cold hard metrics, but they can be difficult to navigate. Very useful initiative and toolkit from my fellow @yai.ie members. Well done👏🏻 #research
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globalyacademy.bsky.social @globalyacademy.bsky.social · 06/03/2025
Join us 26 March at 14:00 UTC as GYA member Erin Maloney discusses enhancing accessibility and inclusivity in research presentations and dissemination. Topics include designing more accessible slides, using alternative formats and assistive + more! Registration leopoldina-org.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
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Young Academy Ireland @yai.ie · 06/03/2025
www.ria.ie/2025/03/05/s... We were honored to co-host the "Science in Conflict Zones" roundtable with @ria.ie. Bringing together participants from sister academies, academic institutions, government departments, and NGOs, we explored support for scholars affected by conflict.
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Science in conflict zones, 3 March 2025 - Royal Irish Academy
A collaboration by the Royal Irish Academy and Young Academy of Ireland
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Cat Vicente @catcvicente.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
It was a real pleasure to represent the UK Young Academy at a roundtable discussion on 'Science in Conflict Zones' at the @ria.ie Royal Irish Academy yesterday, organised by the Young Academy Ireland @yai.ie (organisers featured in the photo). Inspiring and thought provoking discussion!
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Young Academy Ireland @yai.ie · 18/02/2025
Today in the @irishtimes.com our exec member @deirdreflynn.bsky.social speaks about the challenges facing academia & what the YAI can do. www.irishtimes.com/ireland/educ...
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Crisis in academia: ‘I love research, but I don’t see any security or stability in it’
Lack of funding, precarious work and intense competition mean the once-revered job of lecturing has become less attractive as a viable long-term career
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