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MU-led study finds evidence of gladiator-animal combat in Roman period
A groundbreaking MU-led study has uncovered the first physical evidence of human-animal gladiatorial combat in the Roman period.
Wednesday, 23 April 2025
Department of Anthropology Contributes to Best New Postgraduate Course 2016
The MSc in Design Innovation at Maynooth University has today been recognised as the Best New Course by gradireland. The Department of Anthropology has been delighted to contribute to this success with the courses "People, Society & Design" as well as "Design Ethnography"
Tuesday, 10 May 2016
Event report: The Brexit Referendum: the existential choices facing the UK and its implications for Ireland and the EU
On 26 April 2016, the Maynooth Centre for European and Eurasian Studies held an afternoon seminar to examine the myriad consequences of a British vote to leave the European Union. The seminar took place 1st floor Seminar Room of the Iontas Building, which was filled to capacity prior to the event’s commencement. It took the format of a roundtable discussion and was moderated by Arthur Beesley, economics editor with the Irish Times. The line-up of speakers represented a range of disciplinary and professional perspectives on the upcoming referendum, consisting of both academic expertise and first-hand insights from practitioners
Tuesday, 10 May 2016
TEPSA – PONT Working Europe Seminar, 4-8 April 2016, Brussels: “EU Asylum and Migration Policies
The Trans European Policy Studies Association, TEPSA organized a five-day seminar on EU Asylum and Migration policies in Brussels on 4-8 April 2016. The seminar was part of the PONT- Professional Training on European Affairs project connecting young researchers and practitioners, and offered first-hand insights into the political dynamics shaping EU asylum and migration policies and the EU’s response to the recent migratory crisis. TEPSA selected 20 participants from different national and disciplinary backgrounds, including Aideen Elliott attached to the Centre for European and Eurasian Studies.
Monday, 09 May 2016
Professor Doherty Speaks at Special Symposium at Department of Labour Law and Social Security, University of Málaga
Head of Department, Professor Michael Doherty, recently spoke at a special symposium at the University of Málaga’s Department of Labour Law and Social Security.
Monday, 09 May 2016
Hiring - Research Assistant in Audio-Visual Production
An Foras Feasa, The Humanities Research Institute at Maynooth University, invites applications for an eight-month post for a Research Assistant in audio-visual production to join a growing and dynamic team to support ongoing projects. Deadline: 18th May 2016
Sunday, 08 May 2016
John Bellamy Foster public lecture on climate change reported in Irish Times
John Bellamy Foster public lecture on climate change reported in Irish Times
Thursday, 05 May 2016
Hiring - Research Assistant in Audio-Visual Production
We are seeking a research assistant with experience in video and audio production to join our vibrant team. This position provides an exciting opportunity for a creative individual to contribute to the development of audio-visual material for projects in AFF, including Letters of 1916 and Contested Memories: The Battle of Mount Street Bridge, as well coordinate with other AFF members to produce audio-visual content that will promote the research and teaching mission of the institute.
Thursday, 05 May 2016
SPUR: Summer Programme for Undergraduate Researchers 2016
Maynooth University Department of Law will run a Summer Programme for Undergraduate Researchers over the summer of 2016 (SPUR 2016).
Thursday, 05 May 2016
Anthropology student Catherine Hayes makes semi-finals of 2016 Eden Entrepreneurship Challenge
VegTruck was entered in the 2016 Eden Entrepreneurship Challenge and made it as far as the semi-finals on Thursday 21st April.
Wednesday, 04 May 2016