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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
Congratulations to Malcolm Noonan T.D.
Congratulations to Malcolm Noonan T.D., member of the Green Party and participant on the MA in International Development at Maynooth University, who was recently elected to represent Carlow/Kilkenny in the 33rd Dáil.
Date: Wednesday, 26 February 2020
A just transition - how do we tackle heat, need and greed?
A Just Transition - a pathway that addresses human need as it also counters the existential threat of climate chaos. This conference provides material for rethinking, linking and addressing both objectives and brings together several contributors on the linked challenges of climate change, human need and inequality. Join us at the event and paticipate in the conversation.
Date: Tuesday, 11 February 2020
‘Connecting the Personal and the Political: Feminist Perspectives on Development Education’
Dr Eilish Dillon publishes Focus article in Issue 29 of Policy and Practice which explores feminist perspectives on development education.
Date: Monday, 16 December 2019
Listen to Dr Eilish Dillon's Focus podcast "Rethinking the divide between International and Community Development"
Focus has a chat with Dr Eilish Dillon, exploring some of the ideas, assumptions and practices underpinning much of the work of the international development sector in Ireland and elsewhere.
Date: Tuesday, 26 November 2019
Niamh Rooney and Willem Schade represent the Department of International Development at Irish Aid event in Dublin Castle
Niamh Rooney and Willem Schade hosted an information stand at the Volunteering for A Better World – Irish Aid Volunteering Fair which took place in Dublin Castle on Saturday November 9th 2019
Date: Thursday, 14 November 2019
#FirstWeds - Patrick Marren talks to investigative journalist Olivier van Beemen
Patrick Marren talks to investigative journalist Olivier van Beemen about his book “Heineken in Africa” at the Comhlamh November #FirstWeds debate.
Date: Wednesday, 13 November 2019
Public 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 Wednesday 11th December 2019, 4pm - 6pm
Date: Tuesday, 22 October 2019
Tom Campbell facilitates Comhlamh's First Wednesday panel discussion
“Civil Disobedience and Social Change” was the topic of debate at the Comhlamh First Wednesday event in October. Moderated by Tom Campbell, the discussion explored civil disobedience in the general sense and challenged preconceptions and limitations of the term. A significant theme arising in the discussion focused on Extinction Rebellion’s organising models and strategy relative to the perceived lack of politics in the context of the history and experience of Shell to Sea and other camapigns in Ireland.
Date: Thursday, 17 October 2019
Paddy Reilly publishes article in Policy & Practice: A Development Education Review
Please see Paddy Reilly's article in Issue 28 of Policy and Practice: A Development Education Review
Date: Friday, 07 June 2019