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Congratulations to Chandana Mathur for her IRC Research Ally Prize Awarded
Congratulations to Chandana Mathur for her IRC Research Ally Prize Awarded.
Date: Friday, 17 December 2021
The 2021-22 Winner of the Susan Hunter Postgraduate Scholarship in Material Culture is Kealan Hilley
The 2021-22 winner of the Susan Hunter the bursary in the MA in Anthropology and Material Culture is Kealan Hilley. The scholarship is worth €2000.
Date: Monday, 05 July 2021
Department of Anthropology involved in landmark study of the global smartphone
Maynooth anthropologist Pauline Garvey participates in ‘landmark study’ of the global smartphone in the project the Anthropology of Smartphones and Smart Ageing, led by University College London.
Date: Wednesday, 12 May 2021
What do smartphones teach us about ageing in Ireland? Dr Pauline Garvey writes for RTE Brainstorm
A recent research project based on an anthropological exploration of age, smartphones and health examines how these separate threads are woven into a meaningful life in late middle age.
Date: Monday, 10 May 2021
Ruffles, Silks and Comfort – the Anthropology of Lingerie
Alumna's MU experience leads to new postgraduate scholarship opportunity
Date: Monday, 26 April 2021
MLitt in Anthropology featured in The Irish Times, 9th March 2021
MLitt Anthropology: Most of us are familiar with taught masters and doctoral (PhD) degrees but the masters of literature (MLitt) degree, which is offered for different subjects in various disciplines across different higher education institutions, often gets overlooked.
Date: Thursday, 11 March 2021
How the roots of Riverdance can be found in Kerry - Dr Ciarán Walsh writes for RTÉ Brainstorm
Dr Ciarán Walsh gives his analysis on whether the creative model for the blockbuster Irish dance show was forged by a Kerry dance company
Date: Monday, 07 December 2020
Undergraduate Student Prizes
The Anthropology Department is delighted to announce the student prizes for 2020-21
Date: Monday, 09 November 2020
Dr Thomas Strong 2020 winner of the Moher Downing Distinguished Service Award
The AARG Distinguished Service Award is given to a living anthropologist in recognition of her or his exceptionally meritorious contributions to the improvement of the health of people infected with or at risk of infection with HIV.
Date: Monday, 02 November 2020
Why is Donald Trump dancing to "YMCA"? RTÉ Brainstorm
Dr Jamie Saris writes an opinion piece for RTÉ Brainstorm on why a camp 1970s' gay disco anthem has become an unlikely hit at the US president's Make America Great Again rallies
Date: Monday, 19 October 2020