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MU FLAC Society and the MU Literary and Debating Society organise debate on Social Justice
On 10 March 2020, MU FLAC Society and the MU Literary and Debating Society held a debate on the motion: ‘This House Would Support Free Accommodation for all students’. The event was part of Maynooth University Social Justice Week 2020 calendar.
Date: Wednesday, 18 March 2020
MU Law ranks first among Irish law faculties by total number of download counts
In the March 2020 rankings from the Social Science Research Network, MU Law ranks first among Irish law faculties (including NI) by total number of download counts.
Date: Wednesday, 18 March 2020
Professor Karen Till elected Member of the Royal Irish Academy
Congratulations to Professor Karen Till who was elected to the Royal Irish Academy
Date: Wednesday, 18 March 2020
Professor Tobias Lock contributes to major report on Scottish independence
In a major report by the Scottish Centre for European Relations, Professor Tobias Lock sets out the legal process which an independent Scotland would have to follow in order to re-join the European Union.
Date: Wednesday, 18 March 2020
Lyon triumph in ELSA Maynooth Final!
The European Law Students' Association (ELSA) Maynooth International Negotiation Competition was held on the weekend of March 7-8, for the 9th year running.
Date: Monday, 16 March 2020
MU Law Department and MU Department of Applied Social Studies organise Panel Discussion on Housing as part of Social Justice Week
MU Law Department and MU Department of Applied Social Studies organise Panel Discussion on Housing as part of Social Justice Week
Date: Monday, 16 March 2020
Exciting new courses in our MA in International Development
We have some new additions to our MA programme which will enhance the current modules and experiential learning offered. From September 2020, participants on the MA in International Development will be offered an opportunity to avail of a work placement as part of their programme of study at Maynooth University. We also have two new modules focused on community and policy responses to climate change which aim to further address and support some of the gaps and challenges posed by the climate crisis.
Date: Thursday, 12 March 2020
Doctoral Candidate in Law, Gerard Maguire appointed Leader of Research group on Climate and Development
Gerard Maguire, doctoral candidate in law has been appointed Leader of a research group on Climate and Development commissioned by Trinity College and the Development Studies Association of Ireland.
Date: Thursday, 12 March 2020
Dr Vincent Power, Partner at A&L Goodbody delivered Guest Lecture
Dr Vincent Power, Partner at A&L Goodbody, specialising in EU law, EU and Irish competition/antitrust law, delivered a guest lecture to the LLB final year students on “Practice and Procedure” of Competition Law
Date: Thursday, 12 March 2020
Guidance to Maynooth University Staff and Students related to Coronavirus COVID-19
In response to the threat of the COVID-19 Coronavirus, the University is implementing reasonable and proportionate precautions in line with policy and advice from the HSE, DES and DFAT. Our priorities at this time are to minimise the chances of spread of the infection and to protect the health and welfare of our staff and students.
Date: Thursday, 12 March 2020