Prof. Philip Nolan stood down from his role at the Kildare university at the end of September.
The outgoing President of Maynooth University has been appointed Director General of Science Foundation Ireland.
Prof. Philip Nolan led the Kildare college for a 10 year period, which concluded at the end of September. He has been succeeded in that role by Prof. Eeva Leinonen.
Prof. Nolan has been a member of NPHET since the beginning of the pandemic, and is Chair of its Modelling Advisory Group
Science Foundation Ireland is the national body for investment in scientific research
I'm really pleased to be appointed Director-General @scienceirel. Science and engineering will help us shape a future that is healthier, sustainable, equal and inclusive. @scienceirel is key to our research and innovation system, it will be a privilege to lead this great agency. https://t.co/oGgb3n25Ma
— Professor Philip Nolan (@PhilipNolan_MU) October 19, 2021

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