Fiona Magowan is Professor of Anthropology and Fellow of the Senator George J. Mitchell Institute for Global Peace Security and Justice at Queen’s University, Belfast.

Diane Urquhart is Professor of Gender History.

The Royal Irish Academy (RIA) is an independent, all-island learned society established under Charter in 1785. It has approximately 650 Members, chosen for their distinguished contributions to scholarship and research in the sciences, humanities, social sciences and public service. Membership is by election and considered the highest academic honour in Ireland.

Congratulations to both on the recognition for their work in Anthropology and History.

                             

Professor Fiona Magowan                                                              Professor Diane Urquhart