Research Seminar

Next Steps for the Research and Innovation Strategy in Ireland

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The Next Steps for the Research and Innovation Strategy in Ireland conference takes place on Tuesday, 8th March 2022.

This conference will assess priorities for R&I, including measures outlined in the consultation on a National Research and Innovation Strategy.

It comes as the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science continues to develop the new strategy, which will run to 2027.

Delegates will discuss the development of the final strategy, priorities for its implementation, implications for policy and stakeholders – and what will be needed to achieve its key aims in the areas of tackling societal and economic challenges in the wake of COVID-19, growing capacity and capability, the workforce, public engagement and all-island and wider international collaboration and profile.

Next Steps for the Research and Innovation Strategy in Ireland

Sessions in the agenda focus on:

  • the National Research and Innovation Strategy
  • key issues for the innovation system
  • EU R&I cooperation and global innovation partnerships
  • the research workforce

Keynote sessions with:

Peter Clifford, Head of Strategy, Science Foundation Ireland; and Signe Ratso, Deputy Director General, Research and Innovation, European Commission.

This conference will be chaired by Senator Aisling Dolan Member, Committee on Education, Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science