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'Family Rhythms: The Changing Textures of Family Life in Ireland' co-authored by Prof Jane Gray features in Irish Examiner piece
'Family Rhythms: The Changing Textures of Family Life in Ireland' book co-authored by Prof Jane Gray of Maynooth University, Sociology Department features in this Irish Examiner piece on the changing paths to parenthood in Ireland
Date: Wednesday, 04 May 2022
'Movement learning catalyst' project brings our researchers together with activist trainers and popular educator
The Erasmus+ funded 'Movement learning catalyst' project is developing training to support adult educators and social movement activists across Europe. We will focus on making connections across different movement issues and communities, translocally and transnationally, to support strategic thinking for social transformation and active citizenship. The project team include Dr Fergal Finnegan (Adult and Community Education), Dr Laurence Cox (Sociology) along with educators and activists in the Ulex Project, European Alternatives and the European Community Organizing Network.
Date: Monday, 25 April 2022
Dr Pauline Cullen & Shane Gough launch 'Different Paths, Shared Experiences: Ethnic Minority Women & Local Politics in Ireland' Research Report
On Thursday, 31 March 2022, The National Traveller Women’s Forum and AkiDwA virtually launched research by Dr Pauline Cullen and Shane Gough on Traveller, Roma & other ethnic minority & migrant women's experiences of local politics in Ireland.
Date: Friday, 01 April 2022
Sociology student Théo Leschevin successfully defends doctoral thesis
Congratulations to Théo Leschevin who defended his PhD thesis in November last year and recently submitted the final version
Date: Tuesday, 15 March 2022
SFI ADVANCE recruiting PhD student to based in Maynooth Sociology Department with Prof Aphra Kerr
*Application Deadline Extended to Friday, 15 April 2022*. SFI Centre for Research Training in Advanced Networks for Sustainable Societies (ADVANCE CRT) is recruiting up to 30 PhDs - 1 will be based in the Sociology Department at Maynooth University under the supervision of Professor Aphra Kerr.
Date: Tuesday, 15 February 2022
Postdoctoral position available in Data Governance, Accountability & AI - MU Sociology & SFI ADAPT Centre
Postdoctoral position available to work with Prof. Aphra Kerr (MU Department of Sociology & MUSSI) for Science Foundation Ireland ADAPT research centre funded project ‘Data Governance, Accountability and AI’.
Date: Thursday, 10 February 2022
Launch of new book 'Achieving Impact in Public Service' with chapter contributions by Prof. Mary Murphy & Dr Delma Byrne
Professor Mary Murphy and Dr Delma Byrne contributed two chapters to this new book recently published by the Institute of Public Administration Library. The book is a tribute to the remarkable career of Sylda Langford.
Date: Tuesday, 01 February 2022
Sociology student Áine McAdam successfully defends her PhD at Viva Voce Exam
Congratulations to Áine McAdam on successfully defending her PhD at her Viva Voce Exam on 9 December 2021
Date: Friday, 10 December 2021
Dr Laurence Cox & Dr Eoin Flaherty named awardees of Irish Research Council Research Ally Prizes
The Research Ally Prizes are a new national award category celebrating the role of mentors, supervisors, research officers and support staff in supporting and sustaining the Irish research community.
Date: Monday, 06 December 2021
Congratulations to Dr Michael McGann on the release of new co-authored book, Buying and Selling the Poor
Dr Michael McGann, Marie Sklodowska-Curie Research Fellow at Maynooth Sociology Department & Social Sciences Institute, recently published a co-authored book titled Buying and Selling the Poor: Inside Australia’s Privatised Welfare-to-Work Market
Date: Thursday, 02 December 2021