The Cultures and Academic Values in Education (CAVE) Research Centre is hosting a discussion on the Future of the Irish Research Landscape. This follows publication of the Research and Innovation Bill, 2023, as announced by Minister Simon Harris on April 6, which aims to establish 'Research and Innovation Ireland' as a new research funding body replacing the SFI and IRC to “drive innovation in arts, humanities and STEM”. The Bill seeks to implement a significant change to the management of research funding in Ireland and will shape the research landscape for generations.
Yet there has been no consultation whatsoever with the research community about this legislation, which will have a substantial impact on research careers at all levels in the immediate future.
Join us in this discussion hosted by CAVE to explore the impact of this Bill and the challenges arising, including the continuity of postgraduate funding, project funding, and individual awards. A major challenge will lie in supporting the diversity of research pathways and disciplinary approaches in AHSS and STEM.
The event will take placenext Monday, April 17th 14:00-16:00 in the Swift Theatre, Arts Building,Trinity College Dublin, and will include the Dean of Research, Dr Sinéad Ryan, Prof. Kingston Mills, and Prof. Jane Ohlmeyer, as well as representation from academic staff and early career researchers.
This will be a hybrid event and the link to attend online is: tcd-ie.zoom.us/j/91405480361