If you're interested in feminist theories & politics, the anti-feminist backlash, and gender justice, come study with us!

-> Applications are now open to join our MA in Gender Studies programme!
hub.ucd.ie/usis/!W_HU_M...

👏 Many thanks to Dr Aoife Hopkins-Doyle for her talk yesterday's talk!
❌ Are feminists "man-haters"? Her research confirms it's a myth, but we also learned about other nuances around this stereotype!
🙏Big shoutout to Prof. Ursula Barry for arranging the talk!
@ahd01.bsky.social #genderstereotypes

🗣️ WHO ARE WE? You will engage with faculty from a range of interdisciplinary backgrounds & expertise, including anthropology, history, literary studies, law, politics, & sociology, with global practitioner experience in the programme's areas of study.

MEET US HERE: www.ucd.ie/genderstudies/

🤞WHY STUDY WITH US? The programme will give you knowledge & skills in critical thinking & analysis, an applied understanding of broad areas of gender theory, intersectional feminisms, gender policy & debates relevant to our increasingly globalised societies.⬇️

‼️APPLY HERE: hub.ucd.ie/usis/!W_HU_M...

📣 Apply now for the MA IN GENDER STUDIES at UCD starting September 2026.
‼️The MA covers feminist & queer theory, sexualities, masculinities, populist politics, welfare, gendered violence, migration, critical health studies, LGBTQ+ studies & post-colonial feminist analysis.
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Four UCD research projects have received awards under the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) National Energy Funding Programme 2025.

Congratulations to Prof Shane Donohue, Dr Philip Donnellan, Dr Tomas Buitendijk & Dr Usman Safder!

Read more: www.ucd.ie/research/new...

Creating the LGBTQIA+ tour for the National Museum | Decorative Arts & History | National Museum of Ireland Welcome to the National Museum of Ireland in Dublin & Castlebar covering Archaeology, Decorative Arts, Folk & Country Life, & Natural History.FREE Exhibitions

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Mas deserve more! Why Maternal mental health is a feminist issue. Strength in Solidarity!

📆 Wednesday 4th March International Women's Day Mas event at 2 Royal Avenue, Belfast, 10-12

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How Irish women can successfully start their own business in a system stacked against them Many girls in Ireland miss out on lucrative careers in science, technology, engineering, and maths thanks to legacy issues

How Irish women can successfully start their own business in a system stacked against them

www.irishtimes.com/business/wor...

ISSDA Dataverse training session graphic in maroon and with mosaic of circuit board and folder icons.

Here's a great opportunity to get training in using @issda.bsky.social #ISSDADataverse, the open source platform that enhances how users access, discover & work with archived #SocialScience data.

🗓️Thurs, 16 October
12-1pm
📍💻 online via Zoom

Register at Eventbrite issda_dataverse_demo.eventbrite.ie

Poster for Phipps talk

On this week @ucddublin.bsky.social & @ucdspswsj.bsky.social , Prof Alison Phipps speaks on ‘the coloniality of sexual violence’, Sept 10, 4pm - booking (QR code) and venue details below - all welcome. #speirgorm

🚨 There is now an OPEN LETTER demanding accountability from McMaster University for partnering with SEGM - an anti-trans hate group.

It’s open for ANYONE to sign - not just faculty, alumni, or students.

👉🏻 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Women are derogated for expressing group-based anger which undermines collective action for gender equality We investigate whether exposure to a woman who expresses anger about gender inequality is negatively evaluated and undermines collective action for gender equality. Research suggests that women are...

💬 Women penalised for anger on inequality

A new study found that when women express anger about gender inequality, they are judged more negatively and gain less support for collective action. Tackling narrow gender norms may help

🔗 www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

#SciComm #GenderEquality 🧪

Almost half NI race rioters reported for domestic abuse The figures for Northern Ireland – 48% - were higher than the UK average (41%).

Almost half NI race rioters reported for domestic abuse
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Who doesn't love a pro-choice print? Check out this "Power to Choose" A4 print with artwork from Elly Makem, available to purchase on our website! 👉https://buff.ly/RUX6zIh

Sarah Harte: Domestic killings rooted in male control and entitlement, not mental illness Recent tragedies expose a violent continuum of misogyny in Ireland — from verbal abuse to fatal domestic control and coercion

It’s part of our cultural storytelling that killers in domestic homicides snap and lose control.... but it comes from a core belief in male power and control over women.

www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...

Accompaniment Manager - Dublin Rape Crisis Centre Find the latest vacancies across both jurisdictions on the island of Ireland for solicitors, barristers and other legal professionals.

Dublin Rape Crisis Centre (DRCC) is recruiting an Accompaniment Manager to lead and coordinate essential services for survivors of sexual violence.

Sarah Harte: Domestic killings rooted in male control and entitlement, not mental illness Recent tragedies expose a violent continuum of misogyny in Ireland — from verbal abuse to fatal domestic control and coercion

Louder. LOUDER.

Sarah Harte: Domestic killings rooted in male control and entitlement, not mental illness

JOIN OUR TEAM: P.A. to the Director / Operations Officer An exciting opportunity has come up to join our team as P.A. to the Director / Operations Officer, a key role supporting the smooth and effective running of the organisation’s leadership, governance a

#jobklaxon #speirgorm The National Women's Council of Ireland - JOIN OUR TEAM: P.A. to the Director / Operations Officer www.nwci.ie/index.php/le...

Sunday Sofa Activism 🛋️

Sign up to be a member of the International Campaign for Women's Right to Safe Abortion. Members will receive the latest newsletters, access to contacts and support for campaigns. Check it out at the link! www.safeabortionwomensright.org/network/join...

Our #AbortionDoulas are here to provide women and pregnant people with care packages to help them through their journey. If you need support, contact Lucht Cabhrach for an Abortion Doula

✉️ abortion@luchtcabhrach.com
📞 07397 902774

Find out more 👇
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📢 Are you a ECR/PhD candidate doing research on gender, sexuality, equality & justice? Then, consider joining the LEX Events Team! We need a person or 2 to:
✳️Help maintain & post to the LEX website
✳️LEX detail: lexnetwork.org
✳️Enquiries: admin@lexnetwork.org @genderandjustice.bsky.social

Opinion: The ‘honest belief’ defence in rape cases rewards ignorance and insensitivity There is no other type of crime in which an accused person can rely on their own interpretation of events - even if there is no reasonable explanation for their belief

The ‘honest belief’ defence in rape cases rewards ignorance and insensitivity

www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2025...

The Enduring Lessons of Wages for Housework Emily Callaci’s history of the international feminist movement examines the influence of their intellectual and political victories.

So there is a review this week in @thenation.com of a book that is 1/3 about my mother and grandmother and their organizing work, and this is now the nth review that states the misinformation that the Wages for Housework Campaign ended in the 1980s.

This is completely false. 🧵

National LGBTQ+ Federation launches new Activist Academy in Ireland The NXF has launched its Activists Academy, and applications are now open for anyone passionate about LGBTQ+ rights and wider social justice.

gcn.ie/nxf-launches... National LGBTQ+ Federation launches new Activist Academy in Ireland • GCN #speirgorm

We seek a committed & dynamic feminist to join the existing team as a new book review editor @genderandjustice.bsky.social
Details:
✳️Deadline 1 August 2025 17:00 CEST
✳️Informal enquiries: admin@lexnetwork.org
✳️Info: www.lexnetwork.org/gender-and-j...
@lexnetwork.bsky.social

Pick up a 'Power to Choose' t-shirt for those sunny days ahead. This range features a fantastic pro-choice design by Elle Makem. Check out the full range and more here: buff.ly/fjv0WY9

👩‍🎓✨ A fantastic appointment. Our warmest congratulations to UCD alumna and lecturer, Éilís Ní Dhuibhne, on being named the new Laureate for Irish Fiction www.ucd.ie/newsandopini...

Why has it taken Ireland a decade to exhume the bodies of the 800 dead babies of Tuam? | Caelainn Hogan The mass exhumation is vindication for campaigners – but their battle for justice is far from over, says Irish journalist Caelainn Hogan

Great piece by Caelainn Hogan today in the Guardian regarding the #TuamBabies excavation.

Why has it taken Ireland a decade to exhume the bodies of the 800 dead babies of Tuam? | Caelainn Hogan www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

MA in Gender Studies in UCD - application poster with QR code

The Master's in Gender Studies at UCD is open for applicants to its 2025-2026 programme. It offers an interdisciplinary approach encompassing feminism, masculinities, queer and sexuality studies, social justice & activism. Learn more & apply here hub.ucd.ie/usis/!W_HU_M...
#genderstudies #speirgorm