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2021 Arts and Minds
Don't miss the 2021 Maynooth Alumni Arts and Culture experience featuring inspiring performances and a conversation with Alumnus and Minister of the Arts, Catherine Martin, TD
When: Thursday, 17 June 2021
The Emergence of Development Education in Ireland Webinar
This IDEA lunchtime webinar led by Dr. Eilish Dillon, Head of Department will provide a look back over the emergence of Development Education in Ireland. We will explore the timeline of the development of a Development Education sector, as well as key milestones in its growth. We will also consider the strengths of the sector, challenges faced and opportunities for the future.
When: Friday, 21 May 2021
MayDay #FirstWeds: Workers Solidarity in International Supply Chains
Covid 19 has brought the issue of international supply chains to the fore. Given an increasing move to online purchasing in clothes, FirstWeds wanted to look at what this means for workers in garment manufacturing. The discussion is being moderated by Patrick Marren from the Department of International Development.
When: Wednesday, 05 May 2021
Collaborative learning seminar with University of Makeni, Sierra Leone
The Department of International Development (DID) has a long-established relationship with the University of Makeni (UNIMAK) in Sierra Leone (initiated in Kimmage Development Studies Centre). The Department welcomes its’ renewed engagement with the Department of Development Studies, UNIMAK, particularly in the current context of a global pandemic and the challenges for engagement which that presents.
When: Monday, 15 March 2021
Dr Mike Ryan (WHO) joins the #FirstWeds conversation on 'Just Health'
The Comhlámh #FirstWeds conversation on 3rd March focused on ‘Just Health’ and was moderated by Niamh Rooney on behalf of the MU Dept. of International Development. The conversation gathered a panel including Dr Mike Ryan (WHO), Nadine Ferris France (Irish Forum for Global Health), Dr David Weakliam (Health Service Executive) and Robbie Lawlor (Activist/Access to Medicines Ireland).
When: Wednesday, 03 March 2021
Master's & Research Programmes - Live Q&As
Join our Postgraduate Office and academics from across the university for Live Q&As on our Master's and Research programmes
When: Monday, 11 May 2020
Strengthening Education in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone Ireland Partnership in association with Maynooth University Department of International Development invites you to Strengthening Education in Sierra Leone, a seminar with a focus on Building an Equal and Inclusive Education For Girls and Young Women in Sierra Leone.
When: Thursday, 05 March 2020
Opportunities and Challenges of Designing and Delivering Online and Blended Postgraduate Programmes
In a world where remote and flexible learning opportunities are becoming more recognised as ways of enhancing education access, the question remains why there isn’t more focus on online postgraduate programme delivery. This seminar aims to facilitate reflection and discussion around the practicalities of designing and delivering online or blended learning postgraduate programmes.
When: Monday, 02 March 2020
Christmas Social Event 2019
Dept. of International Development - Christmas Drinks
When: Thursday, 19 December 2019
Education for Transformation seminar
Education for Transformation in Post-conflict Contexts, A Focus on South Sudan Public seminar hosted by the MU Departments of Education, History and International Development
When: Wednesday, 11 December 2019