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Dentons Mentoring Programme Kicks Off with Inspiring Visit to Dublin Offices
This unique partnership offers students an invaluable opportunity to engage with seasoned professionals in the field, gain career insights, and build connections within one of the world’s leading law firms.
Date: Friday, 08 November 2024
School of Law and Criminology hosts “Public Opinion, Penal Populism, and Human Rights in Irish Penal Policymaking: A Discussion.”
This event was part of the European Law Students’ Association (ELSA) 2024 Human Rights Campaign and Maynooth University’s 2024 Research Week.
Date: Friday, 08 November 2024
Michael O’Flaherty, Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights and Adjunct Professor at the School of Law and Criminology receives Decoration of Honour from the Republic of Austria
On 26th October, Professor Michael O’Flaherty - currently Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights, formerly Director of the Fundamental Rights Agency of the European Union (FRA), and Adjunct Professor at the School of law and Criminology - was awarded the Grand Decoration of Honour in Gold with Star for Services to the Republic of Austria.
Date: Thursday, 07 November 2024
MU Study of Foreign National Prisoners’ Needs recommends a dedicated support service in Irish prisons
The first comprehensive investigation of the specific needs and perspectives of Foreign National Prisoners (FNPs) in the Irish Prison System is presented in a research report released today.
Date: Tuesday, 05 November 2024
MU study recommends support service for foreign national prisoners
The first comprehensive investigation of the specific needs and perspectives of Foreign National Prisoners (FNPs) in the Irish prison system recommends that the Irish Prison Service (IPS) should develop a dedicated support service.
Date: Tuesday, 05 November 2024
Prof. Delia Ferri and Dr. Charles O’Sullivan awarded from the EU’s Horizon Europe Research and Innovation programme
The MU researchers’ work will be conducted as part of an international consortium led by Universitá di Firenze - PIN Arco (Florence, Italy).
Date: Tuesday, 05 November 2024
Professor Delia Ferri speaks at the NDA Annual Conference 2024
This year the conference focused on ‘Promoting the participation of disabled people in cultural life, recreation, leisure and sport in Ireland – UNCRPD Article 30’.
Date: Monday, 04 November 2024
Spotlight on Research: A quick look at some the projects and research currently going on in the School of Law and Criminology
On Thursday, 24th October the School of Law and Criminology, hosted a brief overview of some of our colleague’s ongoing research. It was an opportunity to see some of the hard work being carried out by colleagues.
Date: Friday, 01 November 2024
Emerging Research in Law and Criminology: PhD Showcase
On Wednesday, 23rd October the School of Law and Criminology hosted a Showcase of PhD Research as part of Maynooth University Research Week. We are fortunate to be home to many exceptionally talented PhD candidates spanning a variety of impressive topics in the world of law and criminology. Last Wednesday we hosted five of our PhD candidates presenting their research and enjoyed an interesting discussion afterwards.
Date: Thursday, 31 October 2024
Maynooth criminologist appears on RTÉ’s Upfront with Kate Hannon
. Alongside Gary Gannon TD, Jim O’Callaghan TD and Dr. Ciara Kelly, Ian discussed the ongoing calls for a zero-tolerance policing approach.
Date: Wednesday, 30 October 2024