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Global Media & Internet Concentration (GMIC) Project funded
Prof. Aphra Kerr of the Sociology Department at Maynooth University, is co-applicant on this international research project that has been awarded $2.5 million by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada.
Date: Wednesday, 06 October 2021
Welcome to our newest academic staff members
We are delighted to welcome Dr John Brown, Dr Philip Finn and Dr Pranav Kohli to our academic team this upcoming academic year 2021/22
Date: Tuesday, 31 August 2021
New book 'The Oxford Handbook of Irish Politics' includes three chapters by MU Sociology Department academics
It is estimated that The Oxford Handbook of Irish Politics, co-edited by UCD Professors David M. Farrell and Niamh Hardiman, will be officially published and available for purchasing on 1 September 2021.
Date: Friday, 13 August 2021
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