Activity: Membership types › Membership of external research organisation
Description
RIA Academic Board
Aims
To build public engagement and understanding of scholarly activities in the sciences, humanities and social sciences
To strengthen the contribution and influence of scholarly knowledge and academic research in public discussion and the making of public policy
To approach its activities on an all-island basis Duties of the Academic Board
To advise the Academy, and facilitate its actions and responses, with respect to realising its strategic aims of public engagement and policy involvement
To provide guidance and support to the committees and to provide an environment for collaboration across the disciplines
To keep Council informed of the activities of the committees through annual reports
To promote a funding and policy environment conducive to the development of all its disciplines
To liaise with the Policy Oversight Group in coordination of relevant activities
Specific Responsibilities
The Academic Board will:
Advise on activities proposed by the Academy multidisciplinary Committees, propose and direct themes and interdisciplinary projects, giving due consideration to prioritisation and allocation of resources
Liaise with the Policy Oversight Group in an annual Horizon Scanning activity to identify strategic issues the Academy may usefully engage with
Present an annual report to Council on the activities of the Academic Board and the multidisciplinary Committees
Make proposals for at least two discourses every year (under the theme(s) identified)
Encourage project and event proposals that promote interdisciplinary approaches in addressing issues of national importance
Liaise with the Policy Oversight Group in the co- ordination of relevant activities
Consider activities that promote a funding and policy environment conducive to the development of all its disciplines
Organise briefing sessions for key stakeholders, where particular expertise is available
Invite representatives of external agencies and bodies to present to the Board, as deemed appropriate