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The National Women's Council of Ireland launch Increasing Gender Balance on Boards report authored by Dr Pauline Cullen
On Thursday, 24 June 2021, the National Women's Council of Ireland released their report, Increasing Gender Balance on Boards: The Case for Legislative Gender Quotas in Ireland, authored by Dr Pauline Cullen of the Sociology Department at Maynooth University
Date: Friday, 25 June 2021
Congratulations to John Ó Laoidh on the successful defense of his PhD
Congratulations to John Ó Laoidh on successfully defending his PhD at his Viva Voce Exam on 06 May 2021.
Date: Friday, 07 May 2021
Dr Rebecca King O'Riain writes in the Irish Independent about the many challenges faced by our resilient students during the pandemic
Dr Rebecca King O'Riain writes in the Irish Independent Opinion section about the many challenges facing our students during the pandemic. They have been patient and resilient, but they are struggling.
Date: Friday, 30 April 2021
Assistant Lecturer in Politics Position (2-year contract) at Department of Sociology, Maynooth University
We are seeking an excellent academic to join our staff as an Assistant Professor/Lecturer in Politics (2-year contract) at the Department of Sociology, Maynooth University. Closing date to apply is 9 May 2021.
Date: Wednesday, 28 April 2021
Assistant Lecturer in Sociology Vacancy (10-month contract) at Department of Sociology, Maynooth University
We are seeking an excellent academic to join our staff as an Assistant Lecturer in Sociology (10-month contract) at the Department of Sociology, Maynooth University. We are filling a number of 10 month positions. Deadline to apply is 9 May 2021.
Date: Wednesday, 28 April 2021
Professors Aphra Kerr & John O'Brennan co-publish first major sociological report on gambling in Ireland
Professors Aphra Kerr and John O'Brennan co-publish first major sociological report on gambling in Ireland & recently received new funding from Maynooth University Social Sciences Institute (MUSSI) to explore further aspects of gambling harm in Ireland.
Date: Monday, 12 April 2021
MU projects receive IRC ‘New Foundations’ Awards
Ten Maynooth University research projects are to receive funding from the Irish Research Council (IRC). Funding for the ‘New Foundations’ projects will bring researchers and community/voluntary organisations together to share knowledge and develop new insights to help create a better society for all.
Date: Thursday, 08 April 2021
Professor Mary Murphy publishes new blog in PublicPolicy.ie, UCD Geary Institute on 'A Post Pandemic Housing Imaginary'
Professor Mary P Murphy of the Sociology Department at Maynooth University, publishes new blog, 'Build Forward Public: The Case For A Post Pandemic Housing Imaginary', on PublicPolicy.ie
Date: Thursday, 25 March 2021
Why the lockdown's bad hair days are no laughing matter writes Professor Mary Corcoran in RTE Brainstorm
'The absence of professional hair care is deeply felt by many as they struggle to hold on to the last vestiges of their dignity.'
Date: Wednesday, 24 March 2021
In The Irish Times, Dr Pauline Cullen discusses Gender-Based Violence ahead of Citizens' Assembly Meeting
Dr Pauline Cullen discusses how Gender-Based Violence was ‘propelled’ onto the agenda by a large number of submissions to the Citizens Assembly ahead of its discussion on gender equality
Date: Monday, 15 March 2021