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Dr Cormac Behan and Dr Matt Maycock publish a paper in the British Journal of Criminology.

The article considered the extent to which prisoner-led organisations have adapted to their unique set of circumstances by examining some historical and contemporary examples of labour organising in prison.

Friday, 13 December 2024

University of Galway hosts talk by Maynooth PhD scholar Bana Abu Zuluf

The talk examined the evolving borders and frontiers of Israel as a settler colonial state and their impact on Palestinian Bedouin communities. Focusing on Um al Hiran, Susiya, and Khan al Ahmar, the presentation investigates how shifting borders—including settlements, zoning plans, and military zones—annihilate land and deny Palestinian existence.

Thursday, 12 December 2024

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Horizon Europe conference celebrates MU GoGreenNext initiatives

Horizon Europe (HE) Impact Conference showcased MU's GoGreenNext €6 million smart city project

Wednesday, 11 December 2024

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MU research highlights challenges facing deputy principals

The research highlights the evolving role of the deputy principal and the challenges they face in primary and post-primary schools.

Wednesday, 11 December 2024

Annual Irish Association of Law Teachers Conference hosted by School of Law and Criminology.

On 15th and 16th November, the School of Law and Criminology hosted the annual Irish Association of Law Teachers Conference, coordinated by its President for 2023/2024, Dr. Mary Dobbs.

Wednesday, 11 December 2024

Dr Elizabeth O'Brien convening a panel at the Philosophy of Education Society of Australasia

Humanities-based Approaches to Teacher Education at The Philosophy of Education Society of Australasia

On 7th December 2024, Dr Elizabeth O’Brien travelled to Christchurch, New Zealand at the invitation of AERA to convene a panel at the Philosophy of Education Society of Australasia.

Tuesday, 10 December 2024

ERC DANCING Project Hosts Sixth Academic Conversation with Professor Sacha Garben

Professor Garben then gave an inspired and detailed talk entitled “Confronting the Competence Conundrum: Reflections on the Ultra Vires Challenge to the Minimum Wage Directive and its Meaning for the EU (Social) ‘Constitution’”.

Monday, 09 December 2024

Driving Change: Leadership and Governance for Disability-Inclusive Health Systems

This flexible tool is a framework that can be adapted by each member state to suit their needs both regionally and nationally to help achieve disability-inclusive leadership and governance:.

Monday, 09 December 2024

Professor McMahon publishes piece on patents and stem cell-based embryo models on Durham CELLS Blog recently cited in Nuffield Council on Bioethics Report

This article highlighted the need for greater scrutiny of the potential bioethical issues posed by patentability questions related to stem cell-based embryo models (SCBEMs) and related technologies.

Monday, 09 December 2024

Political Prisoners and Ireland-Palestine Connections

The workshop is the first of a series of events marking the new partnership between the RCIJ and Institute of Law.

Friday, 06 December 2024

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