Why do we work? Tune into @rteradio1.bsky.social at 6.35pm today to hear Prof Kevin Murphy at @unioflimerick.bsky.social explore the motivations, purposes, and challenges surrounding why we work. You can also listen now on @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social: https://pulse.ly/kl2spgng9i

Last week’s #NationalChallengeFund event saw Minister James Lawless announce over €2.5 million in funding for two outstanding prize winners: the DRIVE team at @tcddublin.bsky.social and AI2Peat at @ucddublin.bsky.social. Read: https://pulse.ly/l4hessymnl #NextGenerationEU

“Ireland leads the way in having a science week co-ordinated nationally for so many years. ” says Rachel Iredale of Research Ireland as she discusses #ScienceWeek with @irishtimes.com. Read: www.irishtimes.com/sponsored/2025/09/18/science-week-marks-30th-anniversary-with-events-across-the-country/

Got a soils question? Have it answered by our panel of experts at our free online webinar on Monday 22nd of September at 7pm to kick start #SoilHealthWeek. For details of this and the many other #SoilHealth events check out teagasc.ie/environment/... @vistamilk.bsky.social @researchireland.ie

How do you create a bike-friendly neighbourhood? A #RTEBrainstorm podcast presented by @ellamcsweeney.bsky.social with Gavin McArdle & Francesco Pilla @ucddublin.bsky.social @maynoothuniversity.ie @researchireland.ie www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

Dr Pieternella Pieterse is a Research Fellow in @rcsiglobalsurgery.bsky.social, where she is examining impact of unsalaried health workers in the Sierra Leone public health sector. As part of Postdoc Appreciation Week, Ellen told us about her research. #NPAW2025 #LovePostdocs @researchireland.ie

Another great day at #Ploughing2025 - thanks to everyone who visited MaREI at the Research Ireland stand today! A special thanks to the @climatecocentre.bsky.social, the @Co-Centre for Sustainable Food Systems and MaREI for providing a week of insightful discussion and talks. #GovPloughing2025

UCD researchers have won the Research Ireland #NationalChallengeFund - Future Digital Challenge! 🛰️🌱The AI2Peat team is using satellite imagery, data & machine learning models to monitor Ireland's peatland conditions at scale, in support of national peatland restoration. 👇 lnkd.in/eBXbYGZv

#ScienceWeek 2025 celebrates 30 years of sparking curiosity with the theme: Then. Today. Tomorrow. Running from 9th -16th November, this year’s Science Week will feature 14 festivals and hundreds of events across Ireland. Read more: www.researchireland.ie/news/science...

The Co-Centre for Sustainable Food Systems had a very busy day at #Ploughing2025 - thanks to everyone who dropped by the Research Ireland stand to chat! Tomorrow, MaREI will be at the stand in the Government of Ireland Village. Drop by to meet the team! #GovPloughing2025

Minister James Lawless today announced over €2.5 million in prize funding for the DRIVE and AI2Peat teams, the first #NationalChallengeFund prize winners. Read more about today's announcement here: www.researchireland.ie/news/national-challenge-fund-winners/ #NextGenerationEU

We are pleased to announce that nominations for the Research Ireland St. Patrick’s Day Medal 2026 are now open. The Medal is awarded annually to a distinguished researcher living and working in the USA with strong Irish connections. Learn more: www.researchireland.ie/funding/stpatricksday-medal/

Researchers, including several from FutureNeuro, found people with temporal lobe epilepsy experience more widespread brain changes across adulthood, highlighting the importance of early diagnosis and treatment: futureneurocentre.ie/publications... @researchireland.ie @epilepsyireland.bsky.social

What a great start to #Ploughing2025! A huge thanks to everyone who dropped by the Research Ireland stand today to chat with @climatecocentre.bsky.social. Attending day two? Come find us in the @gov.ie Village and catch up with the Co-Centre for Sustainable Food Systems. #GovPloughing2025

🚶‍♀️🚲 Tramore Sustainable Transport Workshop 🚍 Join us on 24 Sept, 6–7 pm @ Coastguard Cultural Centre. Hosted by Conor Mark Dowling – share your views & help shape the Tramore Community Mobility Strategy. @researchireland.ie #NationalChallengeFund #NextGenerationEU

Delighted to post our new animation from Chris Tierney @EarthboundFilm.co, explaining what we do and why we do it at CÚRAM @researchireland.ie Centre for Medical Devices @uniofgalway.bsky.social - now featured on our website at curamdevices.ie #medtech #innovation #ppi #engagedresearch

Our solar-disinfected rainwater system provides maternity wards in rural health facilities with safe water where there was none before. We're achieving this while developing local manufacturing skills, which will have a lasting impact that goes beyond providing access to water. @researchireland.ie

Survey on Research Integrity in Ireland 2025 closing soon: Don’t miss your chance to participate in this survey at https://srii2025.ie/ and help build a better understanding of research culture and research integrity in Ireland. Survey closes at the end of September @yai.ie @researchireland.ie

A research project led by Dr Jakub Gajewski, @rcsiglobalsurgery.bsky.social, aimed at strengthening breast cancer care in Malawi has been awarded a €350,000 grant from @researchireland.ie. www.rcsi.com/dublin/news-...

EUROPEAN MOBILITY WEEK starts today! The CONUNDRUM Research Project team is delighted to launch our TownsMatter platform as part of our @researchireland.ie National Challenge Fund project.

#Ploughing2025 kicks off today! We’re excited to be part of the action over the next three days - come visit the Research Ireland stand in the Government of Ireland Village at Hub 3. #GovPloughing2025 @climatecocentre.bsky.social @foodcocentre.bsky.social

In Malawi, some health centres don’t harvest rain despite the abundance in some parts of the year —storage tanks are lacking and rainwater is seen as unsuitable for cleaning. Raising awareness of the importance of rainwater harvesting is therefore a key part of our mission. @researchireland.ie

In the company of my own personal ogam stone, I am on the train now to @ria.ie @rialibrary.bsky.social to arrange last-minute affairs for the launch of the new 𝓞𝓰𝓱𝓪𝓶 𝓲𝓷 3𝓓 website tomorrow. Last-minute registrations: buytickets.at/maynoothuniv... Funded by @researchireland.ie @ukri.org.

The Research Ireland Investigators Programme supports all disciplines across the full spectrum of endeavour - from curiosity-driven research that generates new knowledge, to applied research that seeks to develop solutions and innovations. Visit: www.researchireland.ie/funding/investigators/

How do volcanic rocks lock away CO2? Hydrothermal carbonates in #Svalbard basalts show natural Ca-Mg–Fe trapping of carbon, offering clues for climate tech in basalt-based storage. #ClimateSolutions doi.org/10.1016/j.cc... Research funded by @researchireland.ie & @geolsurvie.bsky.social via iCRAG.

APC's Jens Walter - @ucc.ie talks to @claireoconnell for todays @irishtimes.com about his #microbiome research and developing the Nime Diet @uccresearch.bsky.social / @researchireland.ie hirel 📰 bit.ly/4nqyDNI

Tune into @rteradio1.bsky.social at 6.35pm today to hear Dr Paul Leahy (@ucc.ie) and Dr Vesna Jaksic (@mtu.ie) discuss the EirBLADE #NationalChallengeFund project. You can also listen now at: www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2025/0130/1491819-wind-turbine-blades-recycling-reuse-podcast/

Expansion of AI Literacy in the Classroom is here! After huge enthusiasm last year we’re back with: -Regional workshops -Online course in Irish -Student teacher trainings -New student-focused course Led by @researchireland.ie's ADAPT & Google Ireland: ai-literacy-in-the-classroom.adaptcentre.ie

Attending #Ploughing2025 next week? Make sure to stop by the Research Ireland stand in the @gov.ie Village Tuesday: Meet the team from the @climatecocentre.bsky.social Wednesday: Chat with the Co-Centre for Sustainable Food Systems Thursday: Come say hello to members of MaREI

The Innovating in Health and Wellbeing Challenge Brokerage Event took place last week and offered a valuable opportunity to hear diverse perspectives from across the health and wellbeing sector, as well as to explore potential project ideas. www.researchireland.ie/funding/health-wellbeing-challenge/

The Survey on Research Integrity in Ireland 2025 is coming to an end in September. It targets all researchers in Irish universities, research institutes, institutes of higher education, and the public sector in Ireland. Take the survey here: srii2025.evasys.ie/survey/publi...

Dr Boris Galkin of @tyndallinstitute.bsky.social discusses research focused on improving drones to assist first responders in disaster situations & how funding from the @royalsociety.org - Research Ireland University Research Fellowship supports this work. Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=kx9i...

🤩 We loved being part of SportAbility Day 2025 on Saturday! Our team hosted an information stand, sharing insights from past #MyMovingBrain events and connecting with the community. We’ll be back this November with our next event in Galway – details coming soon! @researchireland.ie

Congratulations to Prof Aidan O’Sullivan & Dr Brendan O’Neill; Assoc Prof Jessica Smyth; Assoc Prof Neil Carlin; and Assoc Prof Helen Lewis on securing four of the 2024 Research Ireland COALESCE grants. www.researchireland.ie/news/coalesc... @ucddublin.bsky.social @researchireland.ie

Dr Laura Hayes from @dias.ie discusses research on solar flares and space weather, and how the @royalsociety.org - Research Ireland University Research Fellowship has had an impact on her career to date. The deadline to apply is 10th September 2025. Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGRc...

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

👏Congrats to CÚRAM Investigator Dr Mihai Lomora, 1 of 4 @universityofgalway.bsky.social awardees under the European Commission’s Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions-Doctoral Network programme, who will lead a €4.2m project called ‘CerebroMachinesTrain’. More at tinyurl.com/4nvs5jxz @researchireland.ie

A huge shoutout to all our incredible sponsors who help bring #DublinMaker 2025 to life 💡✨ The support of these sponsors fuels creativity, curiosity, and community. This celebration of innovation wouldn’t be possible without you. @researchireland.ie, @dlrcc.bsky.social,@pcbwayofficial.bsky.social

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/

Really enjoyed speaking at the Taste of @dublincityuni.bsky.social event about my @researchireland.ie -funded study of the Catholic Standard newspaper, looking at the 'social evil' of dance halls. Great Q&A session with a super audience which included people who met their partner at a dance hall!

Dublin Maker 2025 - What a Weekend! A huge THANK YOU to everybody who made last weekend so fantastic! From the amazing makers who shared their creativity, the volunteers, and every curious visitor who stopped by - all of you made the weekend truly special!

Tune into @rteradio1.bsky.social at 6.35pm today to hear Dr Dylan Connor from @arizonastate.bsky.social and Dr Clodagh Tait from Mary Immaculate College explore the trends behind Irish baby names. www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2025/0903/1495315-ireland-baby-names-patrick-paddy-changing-fashions-cso-podcast/

In new episode of #ADAPTRadio, Dr. Clare O’Connell speaks with Dr. Philip Crowe and Milo Dennehy from @ucddublin.bsky.social about a bold, AI-driven project to map and tackle building vacancy across the country. www.adaptcentre.ie/news-and-eve... @researchireland.ie

I was on @newstalkfm.bsky.social this afternoon to discuss my @researchireland.ie -funded research @dublincityuni.bsky.social on the Catholic Standard newspaper and the 1935 Public Dance Halls Act. Thanks to @seanmoncrieff.bsky.social for the chat www.newstalk.com/podcasts/hig...

A new study, from the EU-funded #ATHENAproject, warns that #Europe is on the brink of an unprecedented surge in #disinformation, driven by emerging #technologies such as #AI. Learn more: www.adaptcentre.ie/news-and-eve... @researchireland.ie @athenaproject.bsky.social

Dr @lewysj.bsky.social from @tcddublin.bsky.social discusses his research on advancements in microscopy, and how his @royalsociety.org - Research Ireland University Research Fellowship award has supported this work. For more info visit: www.researchireland.ie/funding/royal-society-university/

The call for nominations is now open for Irish-based researchers, with our strategic partners the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings, for the 75th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting (Interdisciplinary). For more information visit: www.researchireland.ie/funding/lindau-nobel-laureate/

"According to @WHO, only 24% [of health centres in Malawi] have running water, which poses a lethal danger to pregnant women." Read this by @masauli.bsky.social in @elpais.com, about this issue and how our work helps: shorturl.at/Dd8BJ @researchireland.ie

🏆 Congratulations to our Director, Prof @dchenshall.bsky.social, on receiving the ILAE Ambassador for Epilepsy Award at the 36th International Epilepsy Congress in Lisbon—recognising his global impact on epilepsy research. @ilae-epilepsy.bsky.social @researchireland.ie @epilepsyireland.bsky.social

Why we need to rethink our sinks. The sink splash zone are a big part of the problem behind the rise (and rise) of superbugs in hospitals. By @dfitzhughes.bsky.social @rcsi.bsky.social @researchireland.ie www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...