The Irish Academy of Engineering was founded in May 1997 by The Institution of Engineers of Ireland (now Engineers Ireland), which is the national representative body for the Engineering Profession in Ireland. In setting up The Academy, the Institution was motivated by similar objectives to those of other academies of engineering around the world who saw the need to afford engineering and engineering research an enhanced profile in national affairs. The Academy is an all Ireland body and it performs a valuable role in linking the profession in both jurisdictions on the Island in matters of common interest affecting the Island of Ireland as a whole.
Objective of The Academy
The overall objective of The Academy is "to advance the science and practice of engineering in Ireland and to support the expansion and enhancement of engineering education as an essential element in national development and the enhancement of living standards". The Academy is an independent body with its own governing council. In its formative years the Academy continues to receive support from Engineers Ireland and formal liaison is maintained quarterly at officer level.
Latest News
27th January, 2012
The Academy is pleased to announce that the third lecture in the IAE/Intel Series on Engineering Research and Innovation will take place in The Great Hall, Lanyon Building, Queen’s University Belfast on Tuesday, 21st February 2012.
1st December, 2011
The Academy is pleased to announce that the second lecture in the IAE/Intel Series on Engineering Research and Innovation will take place in the William Jefferson Clinton Auditorium in UCD, on Thursday, 8th December 2011.
11th October, 2011
The Academy are pleased to announce the launch of the Intel lecture series on Engineering Research and Innovation with the inaugural lecture taking place on Tuesday next, 11th October 2011 in The Clinton Auditorium in UCD.
24th June, 2011
Dublin Economics Workshop Symposium on Energy Policy Priorities
Trinity College Dublin, 16th June 2011
17th June, 2011
This report follows on from the earlier joint report by the Academy and Engineers Ireland on “Infrastructure for an island population of 8 million people” published in February 2010. The report is framed within the context of the current serious economic and social environment on the island of Ireland.
