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Meet our new Head of Department, Professor Mary Murphy
Professor Mary Murphy commences her appointment as Head of the Department of Sociology at Maynooth University
Date: Friday, 06 August 2021
Maynooth Sociology PhD alum Dr Ann Leahy, publishes new book on Disability & Ageing
The book is based on Dr Leahy's PhD and postdoctoral studies undertaken at our department, supported by the Irish Research Council
Date: Thursday, 08 July 2021
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
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
Congratulations to Dr Michael McGann - Co-Winner of The 2021 Ken Young Prize in Policy and Politics
Dr Michael McGann, Marie Sklodowska-Curie Research Fellow in the Department of Sociology and Social Sciences Institute at Maynooth University, is co-awarded The 2021 Ken Young Prize in Policy and Politics.
Date: Monday, 01 March 2021
Policy Analysis in Ireland - a New Book Co-Edited by Prof. Mary P. Murphy
Policy Analysis in Ireland, a new book co-edited by Professor Mary P. Murphy of the Sociology Department at Maynooth University, is now available to buy.
Date: Monday, 01 March 2021
Congratulations to Fr Samuel Udogbo on Successfully Defending his PhD
Sociology postgraduate research student, Samuel Udogbo, successfully defended his PhD at his Viva Voce Exam on 16 February 2021 for his research on Ogoni people’s resistance in Nigeria
Date: Wednesday, 17 February 2021