Celebration of science: Students show problem-solving prowess at 2025 SciFest
Over 16,000 second-level pupils entered the competition with projects on energy, environment, IT and assistive technology
Science Foundation Ireland
Mooted children’s science museum could cost State €70m
Office of Public Works criticised by C&AG for lack of financial appraisal of project over 20 years
Philip Nolan got €200,000 payout in legal row that left science agency with €901,000 bill
€275,000 was paid for legal costs of former Science Foundation Ireland director general, accounts show
I am often asked by students how to plan for a career in research. I tell them to move abroad
Ireland has the opportunity to lead a new generation of European research by acting quickly to increase funding and supports
State’s new research agency chief Diarmuid O’Brien comes with strong track record and deep experience
Appointment of Cambridge-based scientist brings to close turbulent period following dismissal of Prof Philip Nolan
Philosopher Richard Kearney and healthcare pioneer Michael Dowling awarded St Patrick’s Day Medals
Taoiseach pays tribute to ‘exceptional work being carried out by the Irish research diaspora across the US’
PhD graduates significantly better off than those with masters and honours degree
Finding come amid debate over sustainability of higher education research due to low stipends for doctoral students
Prof Philip Nolan returns to research post at Maynooth University
Former Science Foundation Ireland head to investigate possible personalised treatments for sleep apnoea
‘We’re not going back to a world before AI’: how technology is changing the classroom
Teachers are harnessing the power of artificial intelligence – and navigating its pitfalls – with the help of new courses
‘No findings of misconduct’: Prof Philip Nolan settles action against Science Foundation Ireland
Organisation says it regrets the ‘unauthorised and harmful publication (from unknown sources) of incomplete internal reports’
Tom Toner obituary: Former chairman of Forfás who believed economic growth was a precondition for a fair society
He often quipped that ‘too many people talk about dying for Ireland rather than living for it’
A robust science vision must ensure climate and biodiversity research tops national agenda
Thinking in a Climate Emergency: Artificial Intelligence provides immense opportunity for Ireland, if we can address its voracious requirement for power
Rise of metascience: Turning science on itself
Focus on the ‘science of science’ is ensuring better research outcomes
Minister confirms Philip Nolan no longer ‘chief executive designate’ of new science body Research Ireland
Five senior Science Foundation Ireland staff made protected disclosures last December involving claims against Prof Nolan
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