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Interfaith Prayer Service: In solidarity and support of the victims and survivors of the Ebola virus
On Saturday Feb 21st the Liberia Solidarity Group and the Sierra Leone Ireland Partnership held an Interfaith Service to reflect on the consequences of the Ebola Crisis in West Africa, remember the victims and those who are left behind.
Date: Tuesday, 24 February 2015
Seminar Marking International Human Rights Day
Marking International Human Rights Day at Maynooth University, the Department of Applied Social Studies hosted a seminar, welcoming four Irish human rights advocates.
Date: Friday, 12 December 2014
Centre for Youth Research and Development launch Evaluation of Project Futsal
'A Longitudinal Evaluation of Project Futsal' undertaken by the Centre for Youth Research and Development in the Department of Applied Social Studies was recently launched
Date: Friday, 05 December 2014
Reflecting on Rights, Re-structuring and Results: Global Reflections and Irish Realities
The Rights, Re-structuring and Results: Global Reflections and Irish Realities conference took place in Maynooth University on 13-14 November. Over 200 people attended the opening sessions, which saw a range of thought provoking and timely inputs
Date: Wednesday, 19 November 2014
Leading international community development and human rights experts call for re-investment in communities in Ireland
Leading national and international community development and human rights experts meeting at Maynooth University have highlighted the need for a renewed emphasis on meaningful participation towards real democracy in Ireland, with specific emphasis on the participation and empowerment of those most marginalised in society.
Date: Friday, 14 November 2014
Conferring Congratulations
The Department of Applied Social Studies would like to congratulate all of those recently conferred.
Date: Monday, 10 November 2014
Anastasia Crickley reflects on a recent visit to Hong Kong
Head of the Department of Applied Social Studies, Anastasia Crickley reflects on a recent visit to Hong Kong.
Date: Monday, 10 November 2014
Seminar at Maynooth University: Indigenous & Minority Rights: Locally and Globally
A Seminar led by Jose Francisco Cali Tzay, from Guatemala, President of the United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination recentlyt took place at Maynooth University
Date: Thursday, 16 October 2014
Ebola Briefing: Liberia Solidarity Group and Sierra Leone Ireland Partnership
The Department of Applied Social Studies and the Maynooth University Library collaborate with the Liberia Solidarity Group and Sierra Leone Ireland Partnership to raise awareness about Ebola and support those struggling to address it in West Africa.
Date: Thursday, 18 September 2014
Joe Larragy Book Launch: Asymmetric Engagement
A launch was held for Dr. Joe Larragy's book, Asymmetric Engagement: The Community and Voluntary Pillar in Irish social partnership, on September 9th in the Maynooth University Library.
Date: Thursday, 18 September 2014