Library Lunchtime Lecture by Professor Dáibhí Ó Cróinín, MRIA, NUIG. First lecture in a series on the momentous events of 1014, Brian Boru, the Vikings in Ireland and much more. Location: Academy House Date: Tuesday 25 February, 2014 Disclaimer: The Royal Irish Academy has prepared this content responsibly and carefully, but disclaims all warranties, express or implied, as to the accuracy of the information contained in any of the materials. The views expressed are the authors’ own and not those...
Nov 13, 2014•50 min
Library Lunchtime Lecture by Dr Meidhbhín Ní Úrdail. Fourth lecture in a series on the momentous events of 1014, Brian Boru, the Vikings in Ireland and much more. Location: Academy House Date: Tuesday 18 March, 2014 Disclaimer: The Royal Irish Academy has prepared this content responsibly and carefully, but disclaims all warranties, express or implied, as to the accuracy of the information contained in any of the materials. The views expressed are the authors’ own and not those of the Royal Iris...
Nov 13, 2014•52 min
A series of lectures on the momentous events of 1014, Brian Boru, the Vikings in Ireland and much more, also the focus of an exhibition which was based on the Library collections
Nov 13, 2014•54 min
Library Lunchtime Lecture by Dr Stephen Harrison. Fifth lecture in a series on the momentous events of 1014, Brian Boru, the Vikings in Ireland and much more. In light of the fact that there is practically no archaeological evidence for the site of the Battle of Clontarf, the speaker outlines the possible scenarios in which the battle may have unfolded, based on topographical and other evidence. Location: Academy House Date: Tuesday 8 April, 2014 Disclaimer: The Royal Irish Academy has prepared ...
Nov 13, 2014•46 min
Roy Foster's book 'Vivid Faces' investigates the world of the revolutionary generation 1890-1923 and the extraordinary people who occupied it.
Oct 10, 2014•1 hr 7 min
Library Lunchtime Lecture by Dr Raymond Gillespie, NUI Maynooth. Part of a series of lectures ‘Aon amharc ar Éirinn’: Irish families and their manuscripts. Behind every manuscript in the Academy collection lie the very real people from the past, the scribes, compilers and patrons of those manuscripts with all their varied interests, ambitions, and their particular view of the world and their place in it. The manuscripts in our collection are the principal tools for understanding the world of tho...
Mar 28, 2014•1 hr 2 min
Library Lunchtime Lecture by Dr Edel Bhreathnach. Part of a series of lectures ‘Aon amharc ar Éirinn’: Irish families and their manuscripts Behind every manuscript in the Academy collection lie the very real people from the past, the scribes, compilers and patrons of those manuscripts with all their varied interests, ambitions, and their particular view of the world and their place in it. The manuscripts in our collection are the principal tools for understanding the world of those scribes, scho...
Mar 28, 2014•54 min
Library Lunchtime Lecture by Dr Liam Breatnach, DIAS. Part of a series of lectures ‘Aon amharc ar Éirinn’: Irish families and their manuscripts Behind every manuscript in the Academy collection lie the very real people from the past, the scribes, compilers and patrons of those manuscripts with all their varied interests, ambitions, and their particular view of the world and their place in it. The manuscripts in our collection are the principal tools for understanding the world of those scribes, ...
Mar 28, 2014•1 hr 2 min
Library Lunchtime Lecture by Dr Elizabeth FitzPatrick, NUI Galway. Location: Academy House Date: Wednesday 211 August, 2013 Disclaimer: The Royal Irish Academy has prepared this content responsibly and carefully, but disclaims all warranties, express or implied, as to the accuracy of the information contained in any of the materials. The views expressed are the authors’ own and not those of the Royal Irish Academy.
Mar 28, 2014•1 hr 2 min
Public Lecture: A Hundred Objects, A Hundred Stories Plainchant - Choristers Of Christchurch Cathedral Date: 19 July, 2013 at 7.30pm Venue: Medieval Museum, Cathedral Square, Viking Triangle, Waterford RIAHUM Fintan O’Toole explores why the physical, tangible actual objects beats a digital version anytime in this lecture which explores ‘A hundred objects – a hundred stories’. To see the images of the objects he is talking about visit www.100objects.ie or download the app here - itunes.apple.com/...
Aug 09, 2013•1 min
Public Lecture: A Hundred Objects, A Hundred Stories Speaker: Eamonn McEnearney, Curator of Waterford Museum of Treasures Date: 19 July, 2013 at 7.30pm Venue: Medieval Museum, Cathedral Square, Viking Triangle, Waterford RIAHUM Fintan O’Toole explores why the physical, tangible actual objects beats a digital version anytime in this lecture which explores ‘A hundred objects – a hundred stories’. To see the images of the objects he is talking about visit www.100objects.ie or download the app here ...
Aug 09, 2013•2 min
Public Lecture: A Hundred Objects, A Hundred Stories Speaker: Mr Brian Crowley, Irish Museums Association, Chair, Pearse Museum, Director Date: 19 July, 2013 at 7.30pm Venue: Medieval Museum, Cathedral Square, Viking Triangle, Waterford RIAHUM Fintan O’Toole explores why the physical, tangible actual objects beats a digital version anytime in this lecture which explores ‘A hundred objects – a hundred stories’. To see the images of the objects he is talking about visit www.100objects.ie or downlo...
Aug 09, 2013•5 min
Public Lecture: A Hundred Objects, A Hundred Stories Keynote Lecture Speaker: Dr Michael Ryan, International Council of Museums, Irish branch, Chair Date: 19 July, 2013 at 7.30pm Venue: Medieval Museum, Cathedral Square, Viking Triangle, Waterford RIAHUM Fintan O’Toole explores why the physical, tangible actual objects beats a digital version anytime in this lecture which explores ‘A hundred objects – a hundred stories’. To see the images of the objects he is talking about visit www.100objects.i...
Aug 09, 2013•4 min
Public Lecture: A Hundred Objects, A Hundred Stories Eamonn McEnearney Introduces Fintan O'Toole Speaker: Chair: Eamon McEneaney, Curator of Waterford Museum of Treasures Date: 19 July, 2013 at 7.30pm Venue: Medieval Museum, Cathedral Square, Viking Triangle, Waterford RIAHUM Fintan O’Toole explores why the physical, tangible actual objects beats a digital version anytime in this lecture which explores ‘A hundred objects – a hundred stories’. To see the images of the objects he is talking about ...
Aug 09, 2013•2 min
Public Lecture: A Hundred Objects, A Hundred Stories Keynote Lecture Introduction Speaker: Fintan O'Toole, Author of A history of Ireland in 100 objects Date: 19 July, 2013 at 7.30pm Venue: Medieval Museum, Cathedral Square, Viking Triangle, Waterford RIAHUM Fintan O’Toole explores why the physical, tangible actual objects beats a digital version anytime in this lecture which explores ‘A hundred objects – a hundred stories’. To see the images of the objects he is talking about visit www.100objec...
Aug 09, 2013•2 min
Public Lecture: A Hundred Objects, A Hundred Stories Keynote Lecture Speaker: Fintan O'Toole, Author of A history of Ireland in 100 objects Date: 19 July, 2013 at 7.30pm Venue: Medieval Museum, Cathedral Square, Viking Triangle, Waterford RIAHUM Fintan O’Toole explores why the physical, tangible actual objects beats a digital version anytime in this lecture which explores ‘A hundred objects – a hundred stories’. To see the images of the objects he is talking about visit www.100objects.ie or down...
Aug 09, 2013•1 hr 4 min
Listen to President McAleese’s speech on the significance of the Clare Island surveys and the Royal Irish Academy’s work on Clare Island. www.ria.ie Disclaimer: The Royal Irish Academy has prepared the content of this website responsibly and carefully, but disclaims all warranties, express or implied, as to the accuracy of the information contained in any of the materials. The views expressed are the authors’ own and not those of the Royal Irish Academy.
Jul 22, 2013•1 min
Academy Discourse: Terrorism, Torture And Memory Speakers: Professors Richard English ( St. Andrews University) and Shane O’Mara (Trinity College, Dublin) Response: Adrian Hardiman Wednesday, 26 June, 2013 in Academy House RIASCI RIASOC The views of a political scientist and a neuroscientist. Professors Richard English ( St. Andrews University) and Shane O’Mara (Trinity College, Dublin). A joint interdisciplinary discourse to recognise United Nations International Day in Support of Victims of To...
Jul 03, 2013•1 hr 5 min
Values in University Education - From Academic Freedom to Impact Panel Discussion: University Values Over Time Professor Roger Downer, President Emeritus, University of Limerick & Vice-President, Royal Irish Academy RIASOC Chair: Professor Lizbeth Goodman (Event Chair), Chair of the RIA Social Sciences Committee/SMARTlab, University College Dublin Keynote: Lord David Puttnam of Queensgate Speakers: Dr Michael Doherty, Secretary of the RIA Social Sciences Committee/Department of Law & Gov...
Jul 01, 2013•11 min
Values in University Education - From Academic Freedom to Impact Panel Discussion: University Values Over Time The Future Professor Linda Hogan, Vice Provost/Chief Academic Officer, Trinity College Dublin RIASOC Chair: Professor Lizbeth Goodman (Event Chair), Chair of the RIA Social Sciences Committee/SMARTlab, University College Dublin Keynote: Lord David Puttnam of Queensgate Speakers: Dr Michael Doherty, Secretary of the RIA Social Sciences Committee/Department of Law & Government Dublin ...
Jul 01, 2013•14 min
Values in University Education - From Academic Freedom to Impact Closing Remarks Professor Luke Drury, President of the Royal Irish Academy RIASOC Chair: Professor Lizbeth Goodman (Event Chair), Chair of the RIA Social Sciences Committee/SMARTlab, University College Dublin Keynote: Lord David Puttnam of Queensgate Speakers: Dr Michael Doherty, Secretary of the RIA Social Sciences Committee/Department of Law & Government Dublin City University Professor Paddy Prendergast, Provost Trinity Coll...
Jul 01, 2013•6 min
Values in University Education - From Academic Freedom to Impact Panel Discussion: University Values Over Time Institutional Role Professor Paul McCutcheon, Vice President Academic & Registrar, University of Limerick RIASOC Chair: Professor Lizbeth Goodman (Event Chair), Chair of the RIA Social Sciences Committee/SMARTlab, University College Dublin Keynote: Lord David Puttnam of Queensgate Speakers: Dr Michael Doherty, Secretary of the RIA Social Sciences Committee/Department of Law & Go...
Jul 01, 2013•14 min
Values in University Education - From Academic Freedom to Impact Panel Discussion: University Values Over Time Academic Freedom Dr Tom Collins, President Emeritus, National University of Ireland, Maynooth & Former President, Royal College of Surgeons Ireland Bahrain RIASOC Chair: Professor Lizbeth Goodman (Event Chair), Chair of the RIA Social Sciences Committee/SMARTlab, University College Dublin Keynote: Lord David Puttnam of Queensgate Speakers: Dr Michael Doherty, Secretary of the RIA So...
Jul 01, 2013•20 min
Values in University Education - From Academic Freedom to Impact Panel Discussion: University Values Over Time Impact On Gender Professor Sally Wheeler, Head, School of Law, Queens University Belfast RIASOC Chair: Professor Lizbeth Goodman (Event Chair), Chair of the RIA Social Sciences Committee/SMARTlab, University College Dublin Keynote: Lord David Puttnam of Queensgate Speakers: Dr Michael Doherty, Secretary of the RIA Social Sciences Committee/Department of Law & Government Dublin City ...
Jul 01, 2013•11 min
Values in University Education - From Academic Freedom to Impact University Autonomy in Europe – Impact and Trends Mr Thomas Estermann, European University Association RIASOC Chair: Professor Lizbeth Goodman (Event Chair), Chair of the RIA Social Sciences Committee/SMARTlab, University College Dublin Keynote: Lord David Puttnam of Queensgate Speakers: Dr Michael Doherty, Secretary of the RIA Social Sciences Committee/Department of Law & Government Dublin City University Professor Paddy Prend...
Jul 01, 2013•26 min
Values in University Education - From Academic Freedom to Impact Academic Freedom: A Provocation? Professor Paddy Prendergast, Provost Trinity College Dublin RIASOC Chair: Professor Lizbeth Goodman (Event Chair), Chair of the RIA Social Sciences Committee/SMARTlab, University College Dublin Keynote: Lord David Puttnam of Queensgate Speakers: Dr Michael Doherty, Secretary of the RIA Social Sciences Committee/Department of Law & Government Dublin City University Professor Paddy Prendergast, Pr...
Jul 01, 2013•25 min
Values in University Education - From Academic Freedom to Impact From Practice Into Policy - Inscribing Educational Values Into The Horizon Programme Mr Declan Kirrane, Managing Director, Intelligence in Science RIASOC Chair: Professor Lizbeth Goodman (Event Chair), Chair of the RIA Social Sciences Committee/SMARTlab, University College Dublin Keynote: Lord David Puttnam of Queensgate Speakers: Dr Michael Doherty, Secretary of the RIA Social Sciences Committee/Department of Law & Government ...
Jul 01, 2013•21 min
Values in University Education - From Academic Freedom to Impact The Universities Amendment Bill - A Brief Introduction Dr Michael Doherty, Secretary of the RIA Social Sciences Committee/Department of Law & Government Dublin City University RIASOC Chair: Professor Lizbeth Goodman (Event Chair), Chair of the RIA Social Sciences Committee/SMARTlab, University College Dublin Keynote: Lord David Puttnam of Queensgate Speakers: Dr Michael Doherty, Secretary of the RIA Social Sciences Committee/De...
Jul 01, 2013•4 min
Values in University Education - From Academic Freedom to Impact Welcome and Overview on Values in Education: A Roadmap to Responsbile Open Innovation Professor Lizbeth Goodman (Event Chair), Chair of the RIA Social Sciences Committee/SMARTlab, University College Dublin RIASOC Chair: Professor Lizbeth Goodman (Event Chair), Chair of the RIA Social Sciences Committee/SMARTlab, University College Dublin Keynote: Lord David Puttnam of Queensgate Speakers: Dr Michael Doherty, Secretary of the RIA So...
Jul 01, 2013•5 min
RIA Library Lunchtime Lecture: ‘Ruaidhri Ó Flaithbheartaigh through his letters: a learned Gaelic chief and his Oxford friend in 1700’. Dr Richard Sharpe Wednesday, 12 June, 1-2 p.m., Academy House Dr Richard Sharpe, Professor of Diplomatic at Oxford and author of Roderick O’Flaherty’s letters 1696-1709 (RIA, 2013): www.ria.ie Disclaimer: The Royal Irish Academy has prepared the content of this website responsibly and carefully, but disclaims all warranties, express or implied, as to the accurac...
Jul 01, 2013•33 min
