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Fintan O’ Toole discusses his new book, Heroic Failure: Brexit and the Politics of Pain
John O'Brennan in conversation with Fintan O'Toole
When: Thursday, 06 December 2018
A Seminar in Association with Townscape Exhibition at MU Library
A Seminar in Association with Townscape Exhibition at MU Library
When: Friday, 30 November 2018
Inaugural Professorial Lecture Series: 'Ireland: No Country for Women?'
The Inaugural Lecture of Professor Linda Connolly, Director of the Maynooth University Social Sciences Institute, will pose questions on the state’s treatment of women past and present; the referendum to repeal the 8th Amendment; and the forthcoming referendum on women in the home – all set against this year’s centenary of the vote for women.
When: Tuesday, 09 October 2018
Research Week
Maynooth researchers are taking on some of the most pressing challenges facing society today. From 8-12 October 2018, the University invites the public in – to hear about and engage with the rich body of multi-disciplinary research being undertaken right here in Maynooth, and the impact those discoveries are having across the globe.
When: Monday, 08 October 2018
The ReBirth of Marxism: haunting the future
Conference celebrating Karl’s 200th with Toni Negri, Jodi Dean and others.
When: Friday, 04 May 2018
Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of Votes for Women
A Panel Discussion commemorating the 100th Anniversary of Votes for Women. With speakers such as ; Dr. Margaret Ward, QUB, Prof Louise Ryan, University of Sheffield, Dr Caitríona Beaumont, London South Bank University, Professor Marian Lyons, Chair Maynooth University Decade of Commemorations Committee
When: Thursday, 03 May 2018
The Annual Emre Işık Memorial Lecture
The Annual Emre Işık Memorial Lecture
When: Tuesday, 24 April 2018
Politics and Sociology 'Taster Day' for Second Level Students
Politics and Sociology 'Taster Day' for Second Level Students
When: Saturday, 21 April 2018
The Good Friday Generation: Northern Ireland's Peace Deal 20 Years On
An afternoon of discussion between students from Queen’s University Belfast and Maynooth University. Public welcome to attend.
When: Tuesday, 17 April 2018
Lineages of class and community: How Irish family practices create social change
Inaugural Lecture by Professor Jane Gray, Department of Sociology, addressing how Irish families use kinship and other relationships to maintain or improve their social standing, thereby affecting patterns of social change. Public welcome to attend.
When: Monday, 16 April 2018