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Info on the Development Studies Association of Ireland
New video about the Development Studies Association Ireland
Date: Wednesday, 17 February 2016
Maynooth postgraduate funding schemes open
For taught MAs and PhDs
Date: Wednesday, 17 February 2016
Dr. Aphra Kerr discusses online cultures
In panel discussion on NewsTalk
Date: Monday, 08 February 2016
Rebecca King O'Riain blogs about her research
For the 'What we Call Love' exhibition at IMMA
Date: Friday, 22 January 2016
Dr Jane Gray awarded funding by the Irish Research Council
Dr. Jane Gray has been awarded funding under the Irish Research Council’s 2015 Research for Policy and Society Scheme (Strand 2 – Department of Social Protection) for a project on ‘Supporting Low Income Working Families: ENABLING RESILIENCE’. The project will examine the experiences and resilience practices of low-income families receiving Family Income Supplement (FIS) and other in-work supports using a mixed-method biographical approach. Applications are now being sought for the position of post-doctoral researcher on the project.
Date: Thursday, 14 January 2016
John O’Brennan: Bosnian-type deal not a solution for Syria
John O' Brennan published a new piece in The Irish Times, examining the Dayton Agreement which ended the war in Bosnia in 1995 as a potential template for ending the civil war in Syria. The piece was written to coincide with the recent conference (18 December) on Bosnia held at the university.
Date: Thursday, 07 January 2016
First Arts Kilkenny Fieldtrip to MacDonagh Junction, Kilkenny.
From Famine Workhouse to Modern City Quarter
Date: Friday, 18 December 2015
Sociology and Politics at University Open Day
A busy day for the Department
Date: Thursday, 03 December 2015
Exploring assessment options
One day event as part of the Curriculum Initiative
Date: Wednesday, 02 December 2015