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Podcast: Trinity Long Room Hub Podcasts
Episode: Bridging the Gap: Can Inclusive Democratic Processes Shape Ambitious, Evidence-Based Policy?
Description: Recorded February 11th, 2026.
Continuing our Bridging the Gap series, this seminar explores how researchers, policy-makers and members of the public can work together to translate scientific knowledge into practical, lasting action. Drawing on her experience chairing Ireland’s Citizens’ Assembly on Biodiversity Loss, and more recently her work as Chair of the Independent Advisory Committee on Nature Restoration, Dr Aoibhinn Nà Shúilleabháin will discuss what insights we can take from examples of deliberative democracy and public engagement. Named a European Young Leader for her work to promote equality, innovation and inclusion in mathematics education, and in light of Ireland...