Kennedy Institute Research Seminar: Bridging the Research Practice Divide
(Developing a Research Agenda That Informs Workplace Mediation Practice)
The Edward M. Kennedy Institute at Maynooth University is hosting a gathering of researchers and practitioners interested in developing mediation practice on a solid foundation of applied research. The seminar will take place this coming Saturday, 31 January from 12pm - 4pm in Lecture Room 4 of the John Hume Building on the North Campus of Maynooth University.
The purpose of the seminar is to create a space where researchers and practitioners can come together to identify important questions that will inform and support the continued development of the practice of workplace mediation in Ireland.
Indicative Format:
- Opening address by Peter Cassells, Executive Director of the Edward M. Kennedy Institute
- Overview of the literature on workplace mediation by Treasa Kenny
- Overview of current research in relation to workplace mediation in Ireland by Mags Bouchier
- Interactive discussions with audience participation about what issues should be/could be addressed by research
- Presentation of how to conduct research and disseminate the findings to a practitioner audience by Deirdre Curran
- Interactive discussions with audience participation about the steps we can take as a community to develop a research agenda
- Closing address by Gerry Rooney, President of the Mediators’ Institute of Ireland
Event Registration
Attendance at this seminar is free, however, pre-registration is essential. Please email either kennedyinstitute@mu.ie or sharon.comerford@mu.ie to book your place.
For further information, please contact Dr Deirdre Curran at Deirdre.curran@nuigalway.ie or visit the Kennedy Institute's website.
Maynooth University Department of Law is very happy to support this seminar; several staff members will be attending.