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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
New Book: Global Mixed Race
Co-edited by Dr. Rebecca King O'Riain from the Sociology Department.
Date: Wednesday, 14 May 2014
Strong representation at the SAI conference
Staff and postgraduates participate
Date: Wednesday, 14 May 2014
Sociological Association of Ireland Annual Conference
Staff and postgraduates from Maynooth University will participate.
Date: Saturday, 10 May 2014
Marking 10 Years of the EU’s largest accession: Reflections on the Future Political, Economic and Security Challenges of the European Union
John O' Brennan acted as one of two moderators at a conference marking ten years of the European Union's largest accession at Dublin Castle.
Date: Tuesday, 06 May 2014
John O'Brennan took part in a discussion on Today with Sean O'Rourke on RTE Radio One
John O'Brennan took part in a discussion on Today with Sean O'Rourke on RTE Radio One
Date: Monday, 28 April 2014
April 11-12, students from Maynooth University visited Belfast
Over the weekend of April 11-12, students from Maynooth University visited Belfast.
Date: Tuesday, 15 April 2014
Is ignorance bliss? Is adult literacy a social problem?
Dept. event will see current postgraduates display posters on their research projects
Date: Wednesday, 09 April 2014
New report investigates the appeal of the Catholic seminary
A survey of Irish seminarians
Date: Thursday, 20 March 2014