📅 UPCOMING EVENTS
🔒 Research Data Security and Privacy Training
Date: September 2025 (Exact date TBA)
Format: In-Person Training
Venue: Location to be confirmed
📝 Registration: Details to be released soon
📧 Get Notified: Email info@airen-network.ie to be added to the mailing list
RECENT HIGHLIGHTS
🔬 International Research Collaboration Training
Date: May 22nd, 2025 | Platform: Virtual (Zoom) | Duration: Full Day (10:00-16:30)
Expert Trainer: Jon Brookes | Focus: Cross-border partnership best practices, cultural considerations, and international project coordination
Key Topics Covered:
- Funding opportunities across jurisdictions
- Managing IP and compliance in cross-border projects
- Research landscape mapping for Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland
Resources: Session recording and materials available to members only.
AIREN Conference 2025
Date: April 3rd, 2025 | Location: Convention Centre Dublin | Attendance: 180 delegates
Theme: “The Future of Research Management and Administration on the Island of Ireland in an Era of Change and Disruption”
Partnership Success: Joint collaboration with IRMPA and NIRPN, showcasing the power of unified research management networks across the island of Ireland.
Other Network Updates
NIRPN (Northern Ireland Research Professionals Network)
Recent Activity:
- Events: Series of short talks, next in-person event in October 2025
- Community Engagement: Cross-sector networking events
🔗 For more information visit: NIRPN Website
Key Developments in Research Funding & Policy
PEACEPLUS Programme (2021-27)
- Budget: €1.14 billion
- Focus: Cross-border funding strengthening peace and prosperity
- Structure: Six themes, 22 investment areas
- Learn More: SEUPB PEACEPLUS website
Horizon Europe (Until 2027)
- Budget: €93.5 billion
- Focus: EU’s key research and innovation funding programme
- Duration: 7 years
- Details: Horizon Europe information
