Dr. Cian Ó Concubhair (Assistant Professor in Criminal Justice) and Dr. Ian Marder (Associate Professor in Criminology) – were invited to address the Oireachtas Joint Committee on Drugs Use.
Read more here: tinyurl.com/55kswmen
A reminder of the Centre for Criminology Maynooth panel disucssion taking place tomorrow! Few tickets remaining, secure your spot at the link below:
www.eventbrite.ie/e/policing-t...
Black background with green cascading dots. The UNESCAP logo (a blue globe with leaves on either side) is at the top of the image. Text reads "AI Hackathon 2026, Global Hackathon, Using AI for Digital Trade Regulatory Analysis. Dates April - October 2026." A white box with several partner institution logos is at the bottom of the image, followed by the text "Powered by ESCAP". A QR code is in the top right hand coner with the text "Apply Now!".
Maynooth University is delighted to be a global partner to the United Nations Global Hackathon: Using AI for Digital Trade Regulatory Analysis organised by UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (United Nations ESCAP).
See more: www.maynoothuniversity.ie/law/news/may...
Black background with three colour headshots of Dr. Ciara Bracken-Roche, Dr. Rosamunde Van Brakel, and Professor Valerie Steeves. The Maynooth University logo is at the top right corner of the photo. Text reads "Policing, Technology and Digital Surveillance in Ireland and Abroad. Join us for an expert panel discussion on new surveillance and AI technologies and their implications for policing and rule of law. This event is sponsored by the Centre for Criminology and the School of Law and Criminology and Maynooth University."
Next Wednesday, 15 April at 4:00 pm, the Centre for Criminology is hosting a seminar talk on Policing, Technology, and Digital Surveillance in Ireland and Abroad. Tickets are still available. You may read more information and RSVP at this link:
www.eventbrite.com/e/1985847717...
Reminder to submit your application by 5pm, 13 April 2026
Navy background with a black and white headshot of David Mangan and the LexisNexis logo. Text reads "Practical Guidance. Ireland-Implementing the Platform Work Directive (PWD)-reclassification. Produced in partnership with Dr David Mangan of Maynooth University".
Dr David Mangan has recently published guidance on LexisNexis+ about the transposition of the Platform Work Directive into Irish law. This is one of several pieces David has written for LexisNexis+.
See: tinyurl.com/yu3hhnjm
We wish our students and friends a restful and enjoyable Easter break. We hope you all enjoy the long weekend!
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If you missed our very own @profmdoherty.bsky.social on RTE Turbulance this week, you can watch back here:
www.rte.ie/player/serie...
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
Dr Orla Kelleher was recently invited to appear before the Joint Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration of the Oireachtas to contribute to its pre-legislative scrutiny of the General Scheme of the Civil Reform Bill 2025.
See: tinyurl.com/22pydth6
REMINDER!
Applications are now open for the Irish Women Lawyer Association (IWLA) Scholarship 2026!
This scholarship is designed to promote equality of opportunity in the legal profession and provide invaluable career-enhancing experiences.
Closing date for applications: 5pm, 13 April 2026
Dr. Yağmur Hortoğlu Grant to speak at a conference dedicated to the landmark decisions of French Private International Law
See: tinyurl.com/mt4ycxda
Dr Lynsey Black and Dr Niamh Keady-Tabbal, published a guest post on the Oxford Border Criminologies Blog entitled, Ireland’s Hidden Border Violence : restriction and uncertainty for racialised migrants and asylum seekers.
See: tinyurl.com/z4ytyt44
Professor Aisling McMahon has been selected as one of 21 new members to join the new cohort of the Young Academy of Ireland, appointed in recognition of their outstanding contributions as emerging research and innovation leaders.
See: tinyurl.com/32c2hwem
The month, the Maynooth Centre for Criminology organised and hosted a free training course with the Irish Network of Legal Observers.
See: tinyurl.com/3f3uacfj
Applications are now open for the Irish Women Lawyer Association (IWLA) Scholarship 2026!
This scholarship is designed to promote equality of opportunity in the legal profession and provide invaluable career-enhancing experiences.
Closing date for applications: 5pm, 13 April 2026
A recent article by Dr Brian Flanagan has been featured on JOTWELL, the Journal of Things We Like (Lots), a forum highlighting outstanding recent legal scholarship.
See: tinyurl.com/5d4d6mw5
A research report on Medical Evidence of Torture in the International Protection Process authored by Dr Clíodhna Murphy, Louisa O'Connell and Natasha Wall was launched in February.
Read more here: tinyurl.com/n897vu8t
Dr Stewart Manley, Assistant Professor in the School of Law and Criminology, has published an article in Legal Studies
See: tinyurl.com/mre97vjr
The Research Centre in International Justice recently organised a careers information session for students and graduates which focused on careers in international affairs and human rights.
Read more here: tinyurl.com/mwdzhy2w
Landmark Legal Foundation has invited Seth Barrett Tillman of Maynooth University School of Law and Criminology to its board of advisors.
Read more here: tinyurl.com/mrx5v8yn
The REVEL Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence based at the School of Law and Criminology was delighted to welcome its first two visiting scholars. Professor Darren McCauley of Newcastle University and Dr Ilaria Anrò of the University of Milan
See: www.maynoothuniversity.ie/law/news/rev...
We were delighted to launch ‘Understanding Neurodiversity in Higher Education’, the first national open, co-created higher education neurodiversity toolkit
Read more here: tinyurl.com/y2dxwar3
Policy brief graphic from the Scholars Strategy Network featuring a quote by Kevin Wozniak of Maynooth University: "Whether the Supreme Court will ultimately align with the position of a majority of Americans on the question of disarming nonviolent felons remains to be seen."
In this policy brief, Kevin Wozniak (@maynoothlaw.bsky.social) discusses his research exploring public opinion on Second Amendment rights for those convicted of violent and nonviolent crimes. He explains where Americans and the courts differ in thinking.
Read the piece: scholars.org/contribution...
We are delighted to confirm that the Irish Women Lawyers Association (IWLA) will partner with the School again to offer a scholarship & internship opportunity this year.
We are especially pleased to share this announcement to mark International Women’s Day 2026
See: tinyurl.com/4zx25hkf
REMINDER!
Applications for this post will close on 1 March
Please join the Research Centre in International Justice for an online careers information session on careers in international affairs and human rights. This event is aimed at students interested in working in the field of international & European affairs, human rights and development
Warmest congratulations to Dr David Doyle, Dr Ollie Bartlett and Dr Kevin Wozniak who are all recipients of a @researchireland.ie New Foundations award.
Find out more about their projects here: tinyurl.com/wsxm48rv
STILL TIME TO APPLY!
We hiring an Executive Assistant (permanent whole-time.)
This position offers an excellent opportunity for a talented individual to join the School administration team and make a mark in a growing school.
Application deadline: 1 March
universityvacancies.com/maynooth-uni...
Our brilliant colleague, @profmdoherty.bsky.social , delivered the Faculty of Social Sciences’ inaugural professorial lecture marking twelve years at the University and reflecting on his work in employment law, labour relations and social dialogue.
Read more here: tinyurl.com/43cuu5ud
