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Lecturers from the School of Law and Criminology participate in the Lex Connect All-Ireland PhD Law Conference at Dublin City University
The Conference, which brought together researchers from across the island of Ireland, was organised by PhD researchers from different Irish universities.
Date: Monday, 18 November 2024
Dr Joe Garrihy speaks at the Department of Justice’s Employment Strategy Launch
The Employment Strategy 2025-2027 has been developed by the Department of Justice, in conjunction with the Irish Prison Service and the Probation Service, and in consultation with key stakeholders including Government Departments, agencies, and those with lived experience of the criminal justice system and have faced barriers to reintegration.
Date: Friday, 15 November 2024
Maynooth University Celebrates 75th Anniversary of Council of Europe with Student Engagement in Commemorative Program
As part of the anniversary observance, Ireland’s Department of Foreign Affairs invited educational institutions to host an internal essay competition, with winners earning a unique learning experience: a three-day trip exploring the work of the Council of Europe in both Dublin and Strasbourg.
Date: Thursday, 14 November 2024
Dr Joe Garrihy and Dr Ciara Bracken-Roche launch their report "Boxed Out: Higher Education, Criminal Convictions, and Perceptions of Risk".
This launch presents the evidence base for reform and fair admissions policies and practices necessary to counteract the primacy of risk-based approaches.
Date: Wednesday, 13 November 2024
Elgar Encyclopedia of Cross-Cultural Management, edited by Professor Audra I. Mockaitis
The Elgar Encyclopedia of Cross-Cultural Management, edited by MU Professor Audra I. Mockaitis and Professor Christina L. Butler (Kingston University), is the first reference book of its kind in the field.
Date: Tuesday, 12 November 2024
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: Tuesday, 12 November 2024
MU’s AIRO and Women for Election launch election tool to help voters
Women for Election and MU's All-Island Research Observatory (AIRO) have launched a General Election tool for voters, which gives map-based access to information about all candidates running in each constituency in the 2024 General Election.
Date: Monday, 11 November 2024
Professor Michael Doherty speaks on panel at the Ibec HR Leadership Summit
The panel discussion focused on collective bargaining in Ireland, and featured Maeve McElwee (Ibec) and Tom Hayes (HR Policy Global).
Date: Monday, 11 November 2024
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