Society and Public Policy

The Society and Public Policy beacon represents a core, multidisciplinary research focus of Maynooth University, centred upon the intricate relationships between societal transformation and the development, implementation, and evaluation of public policies. We seek to understand the complex challenges faced by contemporary societies and to generate evidence-based insights that guide the formulation and assessment of public policies.

We work collaboratively with government agencies, advocacy groups, think tanks, and international organisations to develop recommendations and solutions that improve public policies, enhance the well-being of individuals and communities, and address pressing societal issues. The "Society and Public Policy" research beacon recognises the profound impact of policy decisions on people's lives and seeks to foster a more informed and responsive approach to addressing the evolving needs of societies in an ever-changing world

People, Place and Environment

Combining social sciences, spatial scholarship, and environmental research with the power of information and geotechnologies, Maynooth University researchers are addressing the key societal challenges of the 21st Century as our environment changes and our cities grow. Our analysis of the relationships between people and the environment allows us to devise sustainable responses to a changing world.

Social and Economic Transformations

The rapid pace of societal and technological change is transforming how we live now and challenges us to design a future which promotes social justice and inclusion. The transformations in our current world will drive change in how we educate, learn, connect with each other, do business, govern and build societies. Through our work, we seek to better understand social and economic change and to provide a platform for an equitable and sustainable future.

Geospatial Mapping and Data Infrastructures

Spatial analysis at Maynooth University uses formal techniques to address the geographic, and topological aspects of the natural and man-made environments. We are at the forefront of the mapping and interpretation of complex spatial properties, patterns and processes of social, economic and environmental phenomena. Our work enables the creation of sustainable and inclusive approaches to improve the planning of national and regional infrastructure and align policy responses to human need.

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