On November 29 Margaret Murnane was awarded the 2011 RDS Irish Times Boyle Medal for Scientific Excellence for her pioneering work which has transformed the field of ultrafast laser and x-ray science.
Chris Llewellyn Smith has written and spoken widely on science funding, international scientific collaboration and energy issues. His scientific contributions and leadership have been recognised by awards and honours in seven countries on three continents.
Gabriel D’Arcy is the Managing Director of Bord na Móna, a company whose core business has expanded beyond the harvesting of peat.
On Tuesday, 27 September 2011, Professor Michael Coey, Trinity College Dublin was awarded the inaugural RDS / Intel Prize Lecture for Nanoscience in recognition of his contribution to the field of nanoscience.
On May 19, 2011 Dr Kate Fitzgerald, recipient of the 2011 ISI Public Lecture Award, discussed what happens when the body’s own defences turn offensive and attack its own cells. This enhanced insight into the reaction of the immune system to infection is significantly influencing our understanding of autoimmune diseases.
On Thursday, May 5, 2011, as part of the RDS Energy Lecture Series, Ms Josephine Maguire and Mr Joe Durkan of the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland discussed the National Retrofit Programme and the major role it will play in achieving our national and European energy saving targets.
On Thursday, February 17, 2011 as part of the RDS Energy Lecture Series, Mr Padraig Hanly, Managing Director of GT Energy discussed the potential of geothermal energy in Ireland and the ongoing developments in the industry.
On Thursday, October 21, 2010 as part of the RDS Energy Lecture Series, Mr Gunnar Kjaer, Senior Energy and Waste Specialist with COWI, discussed the potential of district heating in Ireland.
On October 11, 2010 Professor Marcus du Sautoy OBE presented a lecture exploring the artistic side of mathematics. From composers to painters, writers to choreographers, Prof. du Sautoy illustrated how the mathematician’s palette of shapes, patterns and numbers provide powerful inspiration for creativity.
On September 30, 2010 Mr Michael Philips, Director of Traffic and Dublin City Engineer, discussed the continuing work that is being carried out on the capital’s road and rail network to improve transportation in the greater Dublin region.
