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Maynooth University’s School of Law and Criminology ranks first on the Social Science Research Network's February 1, 2025 rankings
As of February 1, 2025, on the Social Science Research Network, Maynooth University School of Law and Criminology is ranked first in Ireland (including Northern Ireland)
Date: Friday, 28 February 2025
Dr Lauren Kierans celebrates the publication of co-authored book 'Protected Disclosures Act 2014', 2nd edition
This event took place in the Royal Irish Academy, with a thought-provoking and engaging keynote speech by Ms Justice Marguerite Bolger, followed by a lively and insightful panel discussion moderated by Ingrid Miley BL, Former Industry and Employment Correspondent, RTÉ with Mr Ger Deering, Ombudsman and Protected Disclosures Commissioner, Mr John Devitt, Chief Executive, Transparency International Ireland, and Dr. Vigjilenca Abazi, Executive Director, European Whistleblowing Institute.
Date: Thursday, 27 February 2025
Insightful Session on King’s Inns Entrance Process Hosted at the School of Law and Criminology
Last week, the School of Law and Criminology had the privilege of welcoming Ms. Marcella Higgins, Registrar of The Honourable Society of King’s Inns, for an engaging and informative session. Hosted by Dr. Elaine Burroughs, External Relations Manager at the School, the event provided students with a valuable opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge about the entrance process for the prestigious King’s Inns programme.
Date: Thursday, 27 February 2025
Prof Edward Dove publishes in Medical Law Review
. Co-authored with Prof Mark Taylor (Melbourne Law School), Professors Dove and Taylor analyse the recent England and Wales Court of Appeal judgment in the case of Prismall v Google UK Ltd.
Date: Wednesday, 26 February 2025
David Mangan, Visiting Professor at the University of Warsaw
David Mangan has been a Visiting Professor at the University of Warsaw, Faculty of Law. During his visit, David delivered two public lectures: “The Right to Disconnect: Hint of Autonomy or Emblem of Orthodoxy?” and “The Threshold Moment in the Digitalisation of Work”. David also spoke to graduate students about funding applications to Poland’s National Science Centre (NCN) in which he has been an expert panellist for different funding schemes. David’s visit was funded by the University of Warsaw through the Polish National Agency for Academic Exchange.
Date: Tuesday, 25 February 2025
Dr Karen Lynch Shally publishes in Law and Financial Markets Review
Published on the 19th February, Karen's article is entitled, The emerging frontier of collective action in Irish law – a change in the status quo of financial services enforcement and redress?
Date: Monday, 24 February 2025
Prof Tobias Lock discusses the upcoming German Elections taking place this weekend, following the collapse of the collation government recently.
Prof Tobias Lock, Professor of Law in the School of Law and Criminology. Published an article in RTE Brainstorm on the 20th February entitled, 5 things to look out for in the German elections this weekend.
Date: Friday, 21 February 2025
Prof McMahon invited to deliver lecture at the Law and Biomedicine Colloquium, S. J. Quinney College of Law, University of Utah
The Law and Biomedicine Colloquium organised by the S.J. Quinney College of Law at the University of Utah hosts lectures from distinguished scholars, as well as leaders in legal practice in the law and the biosciences fields. It brings together scholars, practitioners in the community, law students, and law faculty to discuss complex topics in the biosciences field.
Date: Friday, 21 February 2025
Edoardo Celeste presented on Artificial Intelligence and EU Digital Sovereignty Strategies hosted by School of Law and Criminology.
This paper analyses to what extent EU digital sovereignty ambitions are driving the development of a regional AI strategy. In particular, it assesses whether the goal of achieving a form of digital independence in the AI sector may lead to protectionist effects that are at odds with the EU's traditional position in international relations.
Date: Thursday, 20 February 2025
Dr Bríd Ní Ghráinne, appeared Raidio na Gaeltachta to discuss the legal aspects of the ceasefire in Gaza
Dr Ní Ghráinne was interviewed by Máirín Ní Ghadhra focusing on the legal aspects of the ceasefire in Gaza, specifically to what extent the agreement was binding and the role of international law if either party failed to uphold it.
Date: Friday, 14 February 2025