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Dr Cormac Behan and Dr Matt Maycock publish a paper in the British Journal of Criminology.
The article considered the extent to which prisoner-led organisations have adapted to their unique set of circumstances by examining some historical and contemporary examples of labour organising in prison.
Date: Friday, 13 December 2024
University of Galway hosts talk by Maynooth PhD scholar Bana Abu Zuluf
The talk examined the evolving borders and frontiers of Israel as a settler colonial state and their impact on Palestinian Bedouin communities. Focusing on Um al Hiran, Susiya, and Khan al Ahmar, the presentation investigates how shifting borders—including settlements, zoning plans, and military zones—annihilate land and deny Palestinian existence.
Date: Thursday, 12 December 2024
Horizon Europe conference celebrates MU GoGreenNext initiatives
Horizon Europe (HE) Impact Conference showcased MU's GoGreenNext €6 million smart city project
Date: Wednesday, 11 December 2024
MU research highlights challenges facing deputy principals
The research highlights the evolving role of the deputy principal and the challenges they face in primary and post-primary schools.
Date: Wednesday, 11 December 2024
Annual Irish Association of Law Teachers Conference hosted by School of Law and Criminology.
On 15th and 16th November, the School of Law and Criminology hosted the annual Irish Association of Law Teachers Conference, coordinated by its President for 2023/2024, Dr. Mary Dobbs.
Date: Wednesday, 11 December 2024
School of Law and Criminology 2024 Christmas Bake Off takes place
This beloved annual event, which originated from the PhD community, has flourished over the years, raising over €1,000 annually for the past number of years for the Children’s Health Ireland Foundation.
Date: Wednesday, 11 December 2024
Dr. Yağmur Hortoğlu Grant featured in Ekoltv interview
Dr. Yağmur Hortoğlu Grant from Maynooth University School of Law & Criminology made critical assessments on the future of France to Foreign News Editor of Ekoltv.com.tr. Hortoğlu stated that this process will disrupt the rest of President Emmanuel Macron's mandate.
Date: Tuesday, 10 December 2024
Humanities-based Approaches to Teacher Education at The Philosophy of Education Society of Australasia
On 7th December 2024, Dr Elizabeth O’Brien travelled to Christchurch, New Zealand at the invitation of AERA to convene a panel at the Philosophy of Education Society of Australasia.
Date: Tuesday, 10 December 2024
Clíodhna Murphy speaks to BBC Radio Ulster on immigration law and policy
On Monday 2nd December, Clíodhna Murphy was interviewed on BBC Radio Ulster's 'Evening Extra' programme about the impact of immigration issues on the general election, and the possible future direction of Irish migration law and policy.
Date: Tuesday, 10 December 2024
ERC DANCING Project Hosts Sixth Academic Conversation with Professor Sacha Garben
Professor Garben then gave an inspired and detailed talk entitled “Confronting the Competence Conundrum: Reflections on the Ultra Vires Challenge to the Minimum Wage Directive and its Meaning for the EU (Social) ‘Constitution’”.
Date: Monday, 09 December 2024