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MU hosts historic conference on 50 years of Ireland’s EU membership
Politicians, diplomats, academics and civil society groups examine highs and lows of Ireland’s membership
Date: Thursday, 11 May 2023
Ukranian War and associated Events in Maynooth University
Since the outbreak of Russia’s War on Ukraine on February 24, 2022, members of the Centre for European and Eurasian Studies have played a key role in contributing to the University’s response to the invasion and commenting on its implications. We have organized and taken part in numerous public events and we explained the historical and socio-political dimensions of the war to students and the larger university community.
Date: Tuesday, 21 February 2023
Publication of numerous public writings on the Ukraine War
Members from The Centre for European and Eurasian studies have published articles relating to the Ukraine War.
Date: Tuesday, 21 February 2023
Sven Milekić article in Academic Journal
PhD Student Sven Milekić article published in Academic Journal "A Protest, Coup d’État, or Internal Party Power Struggle: What Motivated Croatian War Veterans to Hit the Streets?"
Date: Thursday, 02 February 2023
John O'Brennan interviewed on Romanian TV during recent visit to Bucharest
John O'Brennan was interviewed by Pasaport Diplomatic, on Romanian television, during his recent visit to Bucharest. He spoke about Ukraine's relationship with the European Union and what role the EU might have in the Western Balkans in the years to come.
Date: Thursday, 12 January 2023
John O'Brennan media appearances on Ireland's fiftieth anniversary of EU membership
Professor John O' Brennan engaged with a number of media outlets over the Christmas and New Year period.
Date: Tuesday, 10 January 2023
John O'Brennan recent keynote lectures on Ireland and Europe
Professor John O'Brennan delivered a number of keynote lectures in the latter part of 2022, focusing on Ireland's experience of EU membership.
Date: Monday, 09 January 2023
John O'Brennan addresses the Oireachtas Joint Committee on European Affairs
On Wednesday, 7 December 2022 John O'Brennan addressed the Oireachtas Joint Committee on European Affairs on the theme of recruitment of Irish nationals to the EU institutions and how Ireland might better 'communicate Europe' to the Irish people.
Date: Monday, 09 January 2023
"Ireland and the EU at 50"
Professor John O'Brennan addressed the 'Ireland and the EU at 50' conference on 27th October in Dublin.
Date: Monday, 07 November 2022
John O'Brennan on Today with Claire Byrne - death of Mikhail Gorbachev
John O Brennan spoke to Claire Byrne on "Today with Claire Byrne" about the death of Mikhail Gorbachev and how he impacted on Europe.
Date: Monday, 12 September 2022