Given the critical role research will play in the national recovery and rebuilding Ireland’s future, and in driving forward transformation in our socio-economic systems across Europe, the Nov 17th Future of Ireland event will focus on how research can benefit society as a whole. As you know, Ireland, and our partners across Europe, face significant socio-economic challenges as we emerge from the current crisis and face more uncertain times internationally. We are in a whole new world where knowledge and expertise will shape our place on the international stage and help prepare us for the future.

Guest speaker is Dr John Bell, Director of Healthy Planet at the DG for Research & Innovation at the European Commission.

Introduction by Prof CiaránÓ hÓgartaigh, Chair of IUA and President of NUI Galway.