Maynooth University Social Sciences Institute (MUSSI)

How is scientific advice integrated into government decision-making?

Join Professor Aoife McLysaght, Government Science Advisor, on Wed 18 Feb (11:00–12:15) for our Research for Policy Seminar.

In-person full. Online attendance still open.
bit.ly/MUSSIRFP26
We look forward to welcoming you.

@maynoothuniversity.ie is leading CO-PRIME, a new all-island collaborative research network in mental health.

The network is supported by the Maynooth University Social Sciences Institute and led by Prof Sinéad McGilloway. Funded by the @hrbireland.bsky.social read more; bit.ly/3NyUFky

Wesam Amer is our first speaker, finishes his presentation reminding us not to grow tired, that we need to keep fighting and not let those who die be forgotten. Scholasticide in #Palestine and the Responsibilities of Western Universities@maynoothlaw.bsky.social @seanmacr.bsky.social

@seanmacr.bsky.social
@maynoothlaw.bsky.social hosts todays #MUresearchweek
event on Scholasticide in Palestine and the Responsibilities of Western Universities opened by @mu-ssi.bsky.social director
@lindaconnolly.bsky.social today

Ever wondered who property listings on daft.ie are really written for?
Join the Data Stories team on Thurs 23 Oct, 1–2pm in the MUSSI Seminar Room for Commodity Narratives — a spoof property site exploring housing, data and design bit.ly/3J58Hsu @robkitchin.bsky.social @maynoothuniversity.ie

Join us for #ClimateJustice Research for Transformative Action –a panel exploring how research on #climatelitigation, rights of nature, housing & #economicJustice can drive transformative social change. Tues 21 Oct 11–12:30 MUSSI & Online bit.ly/42GeIT8 @jenniecstephens.bsky.social

Join us on 21 Oct, 2–5pm (in person or online) for Scholasticide in Palestine and the Responsibilities of Western Universities.
A vital discussion on the destruction of education in Palestine and the role of western universities.
bit.ly/3ITODt5
@seanmacr.bsky.social @maynoothlaw.bsky.social

Welcome to our @maynoothlaw.bsky.social colleagues with their @mu-ssi.bsky.social funded event on Documenting & Challenging EU Border Violence
@seanmacr.bsky.social Charles Heller @borderforensics.bsky.social Niamh Keady-Tabbal @niamhkeady-tabbal.bsky.social Hanaa Hakiki
@ecchr.bsky.social

Departmental seminar series 2025/26.

Dr. Maria Waclawik (Maynooth Sociology & SSI) presents “Silence as Memory, Silence as Myth: Interpreting Japanese American and Japanese Canadian Wartime Narratives.”

Thu 23 Oct | 3–5pm | Room 2.27, 2nd Floor, TSI

@musociology.bsky.social
@mu-ssi.bsky.social

📣 Documenting & Challenging EU Border Violence

Thurs 9 Oct 2025, 1pm
MUSSI Seminar Room (+ online)
@mu-ssi.bsky.social

with
Charles Heller @borderforensics.bsky.social
Niamh Keady-Tabbal @maynoothlaw.bsky.social
Hanaa Hakiki @ecchr.bsky.social

Register: www.maynoothuniversity.ie/news-events/...

Join us Wed 15 Oct, 11:00–12:15 for our #ResearchforPolicy seminar with Prof. Brian Ó Gallachóir ( @ucc.ie / MaREI) & Ian Hughes ( Dept Education ).
They’ll discuss connecting research to policy-making. Hybrid at MUSSI.
Register bit.ly/432DFbj
@markboyle.bsky.social @maynoothuniversity.ie

Delighted to start the Autumn series of the #ResearchForPolicy seminar series with Dr Don Thornhill to reflect on the 1995 White Paper on Education who was leading work at the time as Secretary General of the Department of Education @maynoothuniversity.ie @markboyle.bsky.social

Prof Rob Kitchin

Originally from The Wirral near Liverpool, Prof Rob Kitchin began his career in England before moving to @maynoothuniversity.ie, where his research into data and society has thrived for almost three decades. Read more about his research career journey: www.researchireland.ie/news/profess...

reminder our seminar series featuring a follow up of the 1995 white paper on education seminar this time with Dr. Don Thornhill who was leading work at the time as Secretary General of the Department of Education #researchforpolicy #whitepaper #education @maynoothuniversity.ie

Prime Time 2025-07-03 Locals in the Dublin test area for drone deliveries talk about about noise issues and privacy concerns. And the latest on the efforts to extradite George Gibney from the US. Watch Prime Time 2025-07-0...

Our colleague Prof Tim McCarthy of National Centre for Geocomputation and Maynooth University Social Sciences Institute was on RTE's Prime Time last night, speaking about regulating drones.

(starts 16:20) bit.ly/4laegn3

Join MUSSI’s Autumn #ResearchForPolicy seminar series (Sept–Nov 2025) exploring collaboration between researchers & policymakers. Key themes: education, sustainability & public voice in health. Hybrid events. more info : bit.ly/3I4CHDY

MUSSI Summer 2025 News As we hit the halfway mark of 2025, we wanted to take a moment to share some of the great work happening across the Maynooth University Social Sciences Institute (MUSSI). Over the past six months, our

As summer arrives, we’re delighted to share the latest updates from MUSSI. Highlighting some of our recent research projects, events, and collaborations
We invite you to catch up on these stories and more in our Summer 2025 Newsletter:
@maynoothuniversity.ie

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Join us for the Annual Emre Işık Memorial Lecture
Dr. Elifcan Celebi @ucdpolitics.bsky.social @maynoothuniversity.ie Mon 12 May 4–5.30PM
“Authoritarian Resilience and Reflections on Turkey’s Political Upheaval”
All welcome! @jobmaynooth.bsky.social bit.ly/EmreIsik
#PoliticalScience #Turkey

Still time to apply for the School of Law and Criminology Doctoral Scholarship 2025
The Scholarship will entail:
A fixed maintenance award of €25,000 pa
Annual tuition fees support
DEADLINE - MONDAY 2 JUNE, 2025
For full details see: tinyurl.com/bdd34499

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30 Years On: Reflecting on the 1995 #WhitePaper on Education
@maynoothuniversity.ie hosted a landmark seminar exploring the legacy, impact & future of Ireland’s most significant education #policydocument. Report and recording here bit.ly/4jlIx1j Part of the #ResearchForPolicy series #EducationPolicy

Hear from key figures involved in shaping, delivering, and analysing Irish education policy over the past three decades – including former Secretaries General, academics, and policymakers.

Still time to join us online!
We have a few remaining online spots at this special edition of our #ResearchforPolicy #SeminarSeries, marking 30 years since the 1995 White Paper on Education.
April 16 10:15–13:00
Online only forms.office.com/e/GSKXvBM1yu
@maynoothuniversity.ie
#EducationPolicy

QSA*net are hosting an online workshop next month to promote #openresearch in #qualitative #socialScience see more here bit.ly/QSANETWorkshop #communitybuilding #networking #qualitativeanalysis

We had a large Panel for this week's #ResearchforPolicy seminar with Dept ECC Dr Gerry Clabby & Dr Jennifer Brennan on their R&I strategy @maynoothuniversity.ie Prof. McCarthy, Fealy & @jenniecstephens.bsky.social reflect on collaboration opportunities, with @markboyle.bsky.social & Seán Ó Foghlú

Register here for online access www.maynoothuniversity.ie/social-scien...

Our 8th #ResearchForPolicy seminar features Prof Tim McCarthy, Prof Rowan Fealy, Prof Jennie Stephens
@maynoothuniversity.ie Dr Gerry Clabby & Dr Jennifer Brennan Dept of the env outlining the Dept’s strategic approach to engaging with the research community.
@markboyle.bsky.social & Seán Ó Foghlú

Jess standing at wall with MUSSI logo

Delighted to be at MU for the @mu-ssi.bsky.social @dri.ie event with Jess Gantt Schafer from @umkc.bsky.social for 'Talking with Strangers: activism for reproductive justice in post-Roe America'

Delighted to welcome Dr Jess Gantt Shafer to @maynoothuniversity.ie together with the @dri.ie today to discuss the challenges and joys of collecting ephemeral stories of discreet organizing during unfolding crises in her seminar on #Activism for #reproductivejustice in #postRoeAmerica

I’m looking forward to this - online and in person on Tuesday the 25th

📢 Join us!

@mu-ssi.bsky.social & @dri-ie.bsky.social welcome Dr Jess Gantt-Shafer for a talk on post-Roe reproductive justice activism in the US.

📅 25 March 2025 ⏰ 15:00 GMT
📍 Iontas Seminar Room & Online
🔗 Register: bit.ly/JessicaGantt...

#ReproductiveJustice #Activism @maynoothuniversity.ie