

RML provides support and expertise for research and innovation projects across Earth sciences and the geosciences sector. We specialise in translating research outputs to support policy and regulation, and to increase economic and social impact.

As a full research partner, RML team members participate in national and international projects, collaborating with universities, businesses and government departments. We focus on innovative solutions and enhancing knowledge exchange across a range of sectors and disciplines, but with a particular focus on geosciences and Earth science.

We provide expert advice and guidance on research project and proposal development for a range of funding schemes, including national and EU research and innovation funding programmes. Our team also has extensive experience in reviewing international funding applications for basic and applied research projects, and research infrastructure funding.

The RML team helps to create meaningful impact from research and innovation projects. This includes a range of economic, social and policy impacts at both national and EU level. In particular we focus on translating academic and industry research outputs to ensure uptake of solutions in real world scenarios.

Geothermal energy is a secure, local, near-zero emissions energy source which is suited to both urban and rural areas, including individual users or networks with large heat demands. The geothermal technologies deployed in this project will use heat energy from the Earth to heat large-scale heating and cooling systems in public sector buildings such as swimming pools, housing projects, utilities offices and a university campus.
RML is a key partner of this project and is leading the communications, training and engagement elements.
This co-funded Partnership on Raw Materials for the Green and Digital Transition aligns the CRM Act with EU research and innovation (R&I) priorities. The Partnership’s vision is to contribute to a sustainable supply and efficient use of raw materials to support Europe’s green and digital transition. It will leverage the Strategic Research & Innovation Agenda developed in 2024 to sustainably transform Europe’s RM landscape. Fulfilling this vision is expected to have three principal impacts: strengthened domestic production and enhanced resilience of global supply chains; improved resource efficiency and sustainability; and advanced circular economy practices. RML will lead key aspects of supporting raw materials policy and CRMA.
To support the CRMA policies and strategies, the Mia project aims to raise public awareness of the use and importance of raw materials in society, and to facilitate debate and discussion on the apparent conflict between our demand for critical minerals and the exploration and extraction processes which are typically perceived to be damaging to our planet. Mia will highlight the raw materials dependency in many sectors of society and the importance of minerals and exploration in Europe, in particular in Ireland. This is a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Action delivering events and engagement activities for EU Researchers night and Researchers in Schools programmes.