Values in University Education - From Academic Freedom to Impact Welcome and Overview on Values in Education: A Roadmap to Responsbile Open Innovation Professor Lizbeth Goodman (Event Chair), Chair of the RIA Social Sciences Committee/SMARTlab, University College Dublin RIASOC Chair: Professor Lizbeth Goodman (Event Chair), Chair of the RIA Social Sciences Committee/SMARTlab, University College Dublin Keynote: Lord David Puttnam of Queensgate Speakers: Dr Michael Doherty, Secretary of the RIA Social Sciences Committee/Department of Law & Government Dublin City University Professor Paddy Prendergast, Provost Trinity College Dublin Mr Thomas Estermann, European University Association Mr Declan Kirrane, Managing Director, Intelligence in Science Panel Discussion: Professor Sally Wheeler, Head, School of Law, Queens University Belfast Professor Paul McCutcheon, Vice President Academic & Registrar, University of Limerick Professor Roger Downer, President Emeritus, University of Limerick & Vice-President, Royal Irish Academy Professor Linda Hogan, Vice Provost/Chief Academic Officer, Trinity College Dublin Dr Tom Collins, President Emeritus, National University of Ireland, Maynooth & Former President, Royal College of Surgeons Ireland Bahrain Closing Remarks: Professor Luke Drury, President of the Royal Irish Academy Monday, 10 June 2013, Academy House On Monday 10 June at 1pm the Royal Irish Academy Social Sciences committee organised a half day seminar. The event explored shifting principles, aims and values in higher education, such as academic freedom, impact, peer review and open innovation, against the backdrop of current economic challenges. Speakers considered the effective 're-visioning' of education and the values–open and hidden–at play. Contributions included a look at higher education in Ireland, the UK and mainland Europe. More details: http://www.ria.ie/about/our-work/committees/committees-for-the-humanities-and-social-sciences/social-sciences-committtee/news.aspx www.ria.ie Disclaimer: The Royal Irish Academy has prepared the content of this website responsibly and carefully, but disclaims all warranties, express or implied, as to the accuracy of the information contained in any of the materials. The views expressed are the authors’ own and not those of the Royal Irish Academy.

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