Delighted to welcome Prof Rashid Khalidi (Columbia) to @maynoothuniversity.ie thanks to @donalh.bsky.social for making it happen on 21 april
New research on British counter-insurgency in Ireland & Palestine and its legacy in Israeli military doctrine.
More: www.maynoothuniversity.ie/news-events/...
Wishing everyone a very Happy Easter.
The Institute is now closed for the Easter break, and we look forward to reconnecting with you when we return on Tuesday.
Enjoy the long weekend.
Powerful discussion last night with @sallyhayd.bsky.social @seanmacr.bsky.social at @maynoothuniversity.ie
Her insights into reporting on conflict, human rights, & displacement offered a stark reminder of realities behind headlines & the responsibility of journalism to tell these stories with care.
Join us at Maynooth University for a conversation with Sally Hayden on reporting from Lebanon, Syria and beyond.
📅 1 April | 6pm
🔗 bit.ly/4sP2mT3
#MUResearch #Journalism #HumanRights
@maynoothlaw.bsky.social @maynoothuniversity.ie
How is scientific advice integrated into government decision-making?
Join Professor Aoife McLysaght, Government Science Advisor, on Wed 18 Feb (11:00–12:15) for our Research for Policy Seminar.
In-person full. Online attendance still open.
bit.ly/MUSSIRFP26
We look forward to welcoming you.
@maynoothuniversity.ie is leading CO-PRIME, a new all-island collaborative research network in mental health.
The network is supported by the Maynooth University Social Sciences Institute and led by Prof Sinéad McGilloway. Funded by the @hrbireland.bsky.social read more; bit.ly/3NyUFky
Wesam Amer is our first speaker, finishes his presentation reminding us not to grow tired, that we need to keep fighting and not let those who die be forgotten. Scholasticide in #Palestine and the Responsibilities of Western Universities@maynoothlaw.bsky.social @seanmacr.bsky.social
@seanmacr.bsky.social
@maynoothlaw.bsky.social hosts todays #MUresearchweek
event on Scholasticide in Palestine and the Responsibilities of Western Universities opened by @mu-ssi.bsky.social director
@lindaconnolly.bsky.social today
Ever wondered who property listings on daft.ie are really written for?
Join the Data Stories team on Thurs 23 Oct, 1–2pm in the MUSSI Seminar Room for Commodity Narratives — a spoof property site exploring housing, data and design bit.ly/3J58Hsu @robkitchin.bsky.social @maynoothuniversity.ie
Join us for #ClimateJustice Research for Transformative Action –a panel exploring how research on #climatelitigation, rights of nature, housing & #economicJustice can drive transformative social change. Tues 21 Oct 11–12:30 MUSSI & Online bit.ly/42GeIT8 @jenniecstephens.bsky.social
Join us on 21 Oct, 2–5pm (in person or online) for Scholasticide in Palestine and the Responsibilities of Western Universities.
A vital discussion on the destruction of education in Palestine and the role of western universities.
bit.ly/3ITODt5
@seanmacr.bsky.social @maynoothlaw.bsky.social
Welcome to our @maynoothlaw.bsky.social colleagues with their @mu-ssi.bsky.social funded event on Documenting & Challenging EU Border Violence
@seanmacr.bsky.social Charles Heller @borderforensics.bsky.social Niamh Keady-Tabbal @niamhkeady-tabbal.bsky.social Hanaa Hakiki
@ecchr.bsky.social
Departmental seminar series 2025/26.
Dr. Maria Waclawik (Maynooth Sociology & SSI) presents “Silence as Memory, Silence as Myth: Interpreting Japanese American and Japanese Canadian Wartime Narratives.”
Thu 23 Oct | 3–5pm | Room 2.27, 2nd Floor, TSI
@musociology.bsky.social
@mu-ssi.bsky.social
📣 Documenting & Challenging EU Border Violence
Thurs 9 Oct 2025, 1pm
MUSSI Seminar Room (+ online)
@mu-ssi.bsky.social
with
Charles Heller @borderforensics.bsky.social
Niamh Keady-Tabbal @maynoothlaw.bsky.social
Hanaa Hakiki @ecchr.bsky.social
Register: www.maynoothuniversity.ie/news-events/...
Join us Wed 15 Oct, 11:00–12:15 for our #ResearchforPolicy seminar with Prof. Brian Ó Gallachóir ( @ucc.ie / MaREI) & Ian Hughes ( Dept Education ).
They’ll discuss connecting research to policy-making. Hybrid at MUSSI.
Register bit.ly/432DFbj
@markboyle.bsky.social @maynoothuniversity.ie
Delighted to start the Autumn series of the #ResearchForPolicy seminar series with Dr Don Thornhill to reflect on the 1995 White Paper on Education who was leading work at the time as Secretary General of the Department of Education @maynoothuniversity.ie @markboyle.bsky.social
Prof Rob Kitchin
Originally from The Wirral near Liverpool, Prof Rob Kitchin began his career in England before moving to @maynoothuniversity.ie, where his research into data and society has thrived for almost three decades. Read more about his research career journey: www.researchireland.ie/news/profess...
reminder our seminar series featuring a follow up of the 1995 white paper on education seminar this time with Dr. Don Thornhill who was leading work at the time as Secretary General of the Department of Education #researchforpolicy #whitepaper #education @maynoothuniversity.ie
Our colleague Prof Tim McCarthy of National Centre for Geocomputation and Maynooth University Social Sciences Institute was on RTE's Prime Time last night, speaking about regulating drones.
(starts 16:20) bit.ly/4laegn3
Join MUSSI’s Autumn #ResearchForPolicy seminar series (Sept–Nov 2025) exploring collaboration between researchers & policymakers. Key themes: education, sustainability & public voice in health. Hybrid events. more info : bit.ly/3I4CHDY
As summer arrives, we’re delighted to share the latest updates from MUSSI. Highlighting some of our recent research projects, events, and collaborations
We invite you to catch up on these stories and more in our Summer 2025 Newsletter:
@maynoothuniversity.ie
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Join us for the Annual Emre Işık Memorial Lecture
Dr. Elifcan Celebi @ucdpolitics.bsky.social @maynoothuniversity.ie Mon 12 May 4–5.30PM
“Authoritarian Resilience and Reflections on Turkey’s Political Upheaval”
All welcome! @jobmaynooth.bsky.social bit.ly/EmreIsik
#PoliticalScience #Turkey
Still time to apply for the School of Law and Criminology Doctoral Scholarship 2025
The Scholarship will entail:
A fixed maintenance award of €25,000 pa
Annual tuition fees support
DEADLINE - MONDAY 2 JUNE, 2025
For full details see: tinyurl.com/bdd34499
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30 Years On: Reflecting on the 1995 #WhitePaper on Education
@maynoothuniversity.ie hosted a landmark seminar exploring the legacy, impact & future of Ireland’s most significant education #policydocument. Report and recording here bit.ly/4jlIx1j Part of the #ResearchForPolicy series #EducationPolicy
Hear from key figures involved in shaping, delivering, and analysing Irish education policy over the past three decades – including former Secretaries General, academics, and policymakers.
Still time to join us online!
We have a few remaining online spots at this special edition of our #ResearchforPolicy #SeminarSeries, marking 30 years since the 1995 White Paper on Education.
April 16 10:15–13:00
Online only forms.office.com/e/GSKXvBM1yu
@maynoothuniversity.ie
#EducationPolicy
QSA*net are hosting an online workshop next month to promote #openresearch in #qualitative #socialScience see more here bit.ly/QSANETWorkshop #communitybuilding #networking #qualitativeanalysis
We had a large Panel for this week's #ResearchforPolicy seminar with Dept ECC Dr Gerry Clabby & Dr Jennifer Brennan on their R&I strategy @maynoothuniversity.ie Prof. McCarthy, Fealy & @jenniecstephens.bsky.social reflect on collaboration opportunities, with @markboyle.bsky.social & Seán Ó Foghlú
Our 8th #ResearchForPolicy seminar features Prof Tim McCarthy, Prof Rowan Fealy, Prof Jennie Stephens
@maynoothuniversity.ie Dr Gerry Clabby & Dr Jennifer Brennan Dept of the env outlining the Dept’s strategic approach to engaging with the research community.
@markboyle.bsky.social & Seán Ó Foghlú