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Innovation in Teaching and Learning
On Friday, June 6th, the Centre for Teaching and Learning hosted a show case of teaching innovations and practice on campus.
Date: Monday, 09 June 2014
Water is Life Documentary
Multi-institutional research project documentary released for Africa Week.
Date: Wednesday, 04 June 2014
Analysis of the European Parliament elections
Dr. John O’ Brennan was prominent in analysing the campaign and the outcome of the elections for national media, including appearances on RTE Six One News, the Late Debate on RTE Radio One and The Last Word with Matt Cooper on Today FM.
Date: Tuesday, 03 June 2014
The Rise and Fall of Ireland's Celtic Tiger
Launch of Professor Sean O'Riain's new book: 'The Rise and Fall of Ireland's Celtic Tiger'
Date: Tuesday, 03 June 2014
Minister Joan Burton launches MA Sociology in Work, Labour Markets and Employment
The Department of Sociology has developed an innovative M.A. programme focusing on the themes of Work, Labour Markets and Employment.
Date: Thursday, 29 May 2014
Recent Ph.D graduate Dr. David Begg pictured at the launch by Minister Joan Burton of the new MA programme in Sociology: Work, Labour Markets and Employment (MAWLE)
Congratulations to Dr. David Begg who recently successfully defended his PhD dissertation.
Date: Thursday, 29 May 2014
Can Social Investment save Social Europe?
Sociology, NIRSA, Pew and New Deals event.
Date: Monday, 26 May 2014
New Book: The Rise and Fall of the Celtic Tiger
Written by Prof. Sean O'Riain, Sociology.
Date: Monday, 26 May 2014
Protection of Civil Liberties and Privacy Regaining Prominence
Issues such as the Snowden revelations and Milly Dowler phone hacking have led to an increased consciousness of privacy issues and civil liberties globally. However, this renewed attention sits against a backdrop where the protection of civil liberties is often seen as pandering to left wing supporters, terrorists and criminals.
Date: Wednesday, 21 May 2014