The Celtic Academies Alliance is interested in exploring how our research environments converge and differ in terms of their research culture and how each of the devolved nations represented might learn from each other and work together to build strong and progressive shared research and innovation cultures.The event will be held in person but will be livestreamed. Please complete the booking form to indicate physical or online attendance.
Event Running Order
10.30am Registration with tea/coffee
11am Introductory remarks and welcome
11.05am Keynote Presentation (Speaker TBC)
11.30am Panel 1- Research Integrity and Research Culture
- Maura Hiney, Adjunct Professor of Research Integrity, UCD
- Rachel Norman, Chair in Food Security & Sustainability, University of Stirling
- Peter Robertson, Professor in School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Queens University Belfast
- Helen Roberts, Director of Research Excellence and Impact, Aberystwyth University
Moderated by Dr. Siobhán O' Sullivan, Royal Irish Academy Executive Director.12.30pm Comfort Break
12.45pm Panel 2- Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Research Culture
- Emma Yhnell, Reader & Associate Dean for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, College of Biomedical & Life Sciences, Cardiff University
- Ben Tatler, Dean for People, Culture and Environment, University of Aberdeen
- Linda Oyama, Lecturer in Microbiomics, UK Young Academy Member Queens University Belfast
Moderated by Olivia Harrison, Learned Society of Wales CEO.
1.45pm Lunch
2.30pm Panel 3- Research Culture in the Celtic Nations
- Grace Mulcahy, Professor of Veterinary Microbiology and Parasitology, University College Dublin
- Alice Dubois, Research Culture Manager, Queens University Belfast
- Louise Bright, Pro Vice Chancellor Enterprise, Partnerships and Engagement, University of South Wales
- Anne Anderson, Vice President for Research, Royal Society of Edinburgh
Moderated by Professor Sarah Skeratt, Royal Society of Edinburgh CEO.
3.30pm Closing Remarks
4pm Event Close
Booking is free but essential.
This event takes place in the Royal Irish Academy in person and also will be streamed online.
The Celtic Academies Alliance will host a conference focusing on research cultures in each of the devolved nations.