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Dr Aisling McMahon awarded Irish Research Council New Foundations Funding for collaborative project with Breakthrough Cancer Research
Dr Aisling McMahon has been awarded funding from the Irish Research Council (New Foundations) scheme for her project entitled ‘Patients’ Access to Advanced Cancer Therapies: Ethics and Equity of Access ’. This project is a collaborative research partnership with Breakthrough Cancer Research.
Date: Friday, 16 April 2021
New blog post by Prof Lock: Is Mandatory Hotel Quarantine Compatible with EU Law?
In a blog post for Trinity College’s Covid-19 Observatory, Prof Lock outlines the EU law implications of mandatory hotel quarantine recently introduced for travellers coming to Ireland.
Date: Thursday, 15 April 2021
Maynooth University FLAC held their inaugural Moot Court Competition: The Johanna Airey Moot
On Saturday 10 April 2021, Maynooth University FLAC held their inaugural moot court competition The Johanna Airey Moot. The question was very much in line with MU FLAC ethos and focused on human rights issues. The question centred around compulsory vaccination and legislated lockdowns, very topical issues which have seen the European Court of Human Rights issue judgement on compulsory vaccination only days before the moot. This engaging question was kindly written by Maynooth University alumni Conor Duff BL.
Date: Wednesday, 14 April 2021
What protections do Whistleblowers have under Irish and EU law? Dr Lauren Kierans writes for RTE Brainstorm
A recent piece in RTE Brainstorm by Dr Lauren Kierans, Maynooth University and Prof Kate Kenny NUI Galway discussed whistleblower protection legislation.
Date: Tuesday, 13 April 2021
Professors Aphra Kerr & John O'Brennan co-publish first major sociological report on gambling in Ireland
Professors Aphra Kerr and John O'Brennan co-publish first major sociological report on gambling in Ireland & recently received new funding from Maynooth University Social Sciences Institute (MUSSI) to explore further aspects of gambling harm in Ireland.
Date: Monday, 12 April 2021
Major Sociological Report on Gambling in Ireland
Professors Aphra Kerr and John O'Brennan co-publish first major sociological report on gambling in Ireland & recently received new funding to explore further aspects of gambling harm in Ireland.
Date: Monday, 12 April 2021
MU Department of Law hosts virtual LGBTQ+ Symposium and Workshop
April 8 and 9, 2021 saw the Department of Law and MU Sexualities and Gender Network co-host a virtual symposium and workshop as part of the 'From the Margins: Global Experiences of the LGBTQ+ Experience' initiative.
Date: Monday, 12 April 2021
Copernicus Earth Observation – National Coordinator required
Exciting opportunity to help spearhead the development and uptake of Earth Observation in Ireland.
Date: Monday, 12 April 2021
TEL Tips & Updates
CTL are happy to announce that we have launched a new “TEL tips & updates” page for staff on our TEL homepage.
Date: Friday, 09 April 2021
David Mangan publishes discussion of online work profiles
Dr. David Mangan has published “Does an online professional profile violate an employer’s confidentiality?” in the European Labour Law Journal. The commentary criticises the European Court of Human Rights’ decision in Herbai v Hungary for its exclusive focus on freedom of expression.
Date: Friday, 09 April 2021