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Dr David Cowan publishes book commentary in The Critic
The publication entitled, ‘is the Future Bright? We are in a revolutionary era’ considers Artificial Intelligence (AI) and how to best communicate AI and the future of AI to the general public.
Date: Wednesday, 28 May 2025
Dr Kevin Wozniak co-authors an article entitled, Public opinion about the shadow carceral state: A study of support for criminal justice fees
Dr Kevin Wozniak, lecturer at the School of Law and Criminology, Prof Justin T Pickett, University at Albany and Dr Elizabeth K. Brown, University of Boston have recently published an article in a Sage Journal, Punishment and Society, entitled, ‘Public opinion about the shadow carceral state: A study of support for criminal justice fees’.
Date: Tuesday, 27 May 2025
MU Centre for Public Education and Pedagogy and Department of Education members participate in Symposium, Mälardalen University, Sweden.
Maynooth University Centre for Public Education and Pedagogy members and Department of Education staff participate in a Symposium in Mälardalen University, Sweden on May 7th, 2025. The symposium was organised to mark the 15 years since the creation of A Manifesto for Education.
Date: Tuesday, 27 May 2025
Dr Sinead McGrath Memorial Scholarship Scheme, 2025/26
The Department of International Development at Maynooth University is pleased to announce the Dr. Sinead McGrath memorial scholarship scheme for the 2025/2026 academic year which offers one Masters bursary worth €2500 to an outstanding individual who has been accepted for a place on either the full-time taught MA in International Development or MA in International Peacebuilding, Security and Development Practice.
Date: Monday, 26 May 2025
Colleagues participate in the Irish Jurisprudence Society book symposium.
Dr Conor Crummey and Dr Mariana Velasco-Rivera with the School of Law and Criminology, Maynooth University, alongside Dr Daniel Gilligan, TCD, offered comments on Professor Aileen Kavanagh's book, The Collaborative Constitution (CUP 2033). The event was also chaired by Dr Donal Coffey, of the School of Law and Criminology, Maynooth University The event took place on Wednesday 30 April in House 39 in the Trinity College Dublin School of Law.
Date: Monday, 26 May 2025
Department of Education Newsletter 2024 2025
Our annual newsletter is out!
Date: Friday, 23 May 2025
Prof Michael Doherty participates in Pint of Science Event
Professor Doherty presented on on the employment rights of platform workers at the Harcourt Bar and Garden.
Date: Friday, 23 May 2025
Pathways to the Legal Profession – Summer Internship opportunity
The School of Law and Criminology and the Maynooth Access Programme are delighted to announce that the Pathways to the Legal Profession Summer Internship Programme 2025 is now open for applications!
Date: Wednesday, 21 May 2025
Field trip to Belfast
Jenny Dagg, Laurence Cox and Colin Coulter from the Sociology Department recently organised a field trip to Belfast involving some of our PhD and Erasmus students.
Date: Monday, 19 May 2025
Clíodhna Murphy invited to speak at launch of Ireland Modern Slavery Council
The Ireland Modern Slavery Council is a cross-industry collaboration bringing together public and private sector organisations to take action in addressing modern slavery in Ireland
Date: Monday, 19 May 2025