Events

2021 Annual Conference: Chinese Language and Culture - New developments and challenges

The year 2022 will see the introduction of Chinese as a Leaving Certificate subject in Ireland. Against this background, the 2021 Annual Conference of MU Chinese Studies will be held online on 30 October 2021 to discuss the new developments and challenges in Chinese language teaching and learning.

When: Saturday, 30 October 2021

Where: Council Room, Riverstown House, Maynooth University

MU Writer-in-Residence Event: The Internet is Written by Oisín Fagan & Ian Maleney

Oisín Fagan and Ian Maleney discuss the history and philosophies of the early internet and how they relate to our current forms of communication.

When: Thursday, 28 October 2021

Where: Online

STOPFARRIGHT Seminar Series Seminar 2

We are delighted to announce the second of five seminars gathering insights from some leading European analysts of the far right and anti-far right strategizing.

When: Thursday, 28 October 2021

Where:

Looking back and looking forward: Conversations on Freire’s Influence

The Department of International Development, Maynooth University is pleased to host a conversation and critical exploration of the relevance of Paulo Freire to our world today. The conference will examine his influence across three sectors: the academy, the community and globally, asking what relevance and influence (if any) has Freire to development concerns now. The day has a great line-up of speakers including David Archer, ActionAid, Zoryana Pshyk, and Eilish Dillon, Maynooth University in the morning with workshops and more guest speakers in the afternoon.

When: Thursday, 28 October 2021

Where: Online event

MIT CINCS / Hamilton Institute Seminar

SPEAKER: Professor Venugopal V. Veeravalli, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign TITLE: "Quickest Change Detection for Monitoring Pandemics"

When: Wednesday, 27 October 2021

Where: Zoom

Pandemic Imaginaries: Making Sense of Covid-19

An online workshop jointly hosted by the Departments of Sociology & Anthropology, will subject the events of the Covid-19 pandemic to rigorous examination using the powers of Social Science.

When: Wednesday, 27 October 2021

Where: Online

Sociology Seminar Series

Sociology Seminar Series - 1st Semester 2021-22

When: Tuesday, 26 October 2021

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Science Diplomacy: Academic Freedom in International Cooperation

The SGroup of Universities hosts a Think Tank Conference on “Responsible International Higher Education 2021 - transformative modes for sustainable and hybrid engagement”, on the 26th October at 11.30h CET. Dr. Joel Hanisek will represent SAR Europe on a panel discussion on Science Diplomacy: Academic Freedom in International Cooperation.

When: Tuesday, 26 October 2021

Where: Online

Dissecting Squid Game & Parasite Webinar

Dr Rebecca King O'Riain of Maynooth University Sociology Department, along with other speakers, will discuss the Squid Game and Parasite through their academic expertise.

When: Monday, 25 October 2021

Where: Webinar

BIAS: BUILT THIS WAY at Science Gallery Dublin

Professor Aphra Kerr & collaborators developed algorithmic bias game 'Flag for Removal' for the BIAS exhibition at Science Gallery Dublin.

When: Friday, 22 October 2021 to Monday, 31 January 2022

Where: Science Gallery Dublin

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