The Maynooth University Department of Media Studies, with the Project for Emerging Voices and Hidden Histories, presents:
AIDS and Irish Media: Narratives of Shame and Stigma
To mark World AIDS day, a panel of speakers will discuss a wide range of issues regarding AIDS and HIV in the Irish media, including popular culture and current affairs news programming. This will be followed by a keynote address from special guest, Senator David Norris.
Red Ribbons will also be on sale throughout the event to raise much needed funds for HIV Ireland.
4.00pm - 6.00pm
Welcoming address by Head of Department, Professor Maria Pramaggiore
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Professor Gerry Kearns will then chair a panel with guest speakers Dr. Deirdre Quinn (Maynooth University), Páraic Kerrigan (MU), Elena Vaughan (NUIG) and Tonie Walsh (LGBT Rights Campaigner and Curator of the Irish Queer Archive).
6.00pm - 7.00pm
Light refreshments will be served
7.00pm - 8.00pm
Keynote address by Senator David Norris
Reception will follow in the Iontas foyer
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