Spotlight on Research

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Kneecap, 'ceasefire babies' and the resurgence of Gaeilge

What makes the Kneecap film so compelling is that it's not about those who lived through the Troubles but the generation that inherited them, writes Prof Fionntán de Brún of the Department of Modern Irish

Monday, 26 August 2024

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Why an ageing population in Africa deserves more attention

It's estimated that in excess of a quarter of a billion people over the age of 60 will be living in sub-Saharan Africa by 2050, writes Dr A. Jamie Saris of the Department of Anthropology

Wednesday, 21 August 2024

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Why we should be aware of religious discrimination in the workplace

Just as religion has changed over time, so too has religious discrimination, and how it is experienced in the workplace differs from other contexts, writes Prof John Cullen of the School of Business

Wednesday, 14 August 2024

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5 things you didn't know about memes – and why they're more serious than you think

Next time you share a meme, remember that you are participating in something greater than a simple viral joke, writes Dr Constance de Saint Laurent of the Department of Psychology

Thursday, 08 August 2024

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'Very savage': letters from a visitor to Ireland in 1827

These richly descriptive letters show us what a 19th century English visitor had to say about the cost of living, religion and Irish society, writes Róisín Berry, Special Collections and Archives, Maynooth University Library

Wednesday, 31 July 2024

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Where are the hurling and football strongholds in Ireland?

Examining the number of county final wins for every club can show the strengths of hurling and football throughout the country, write Dr Gerard McCarthy and research assistants Hannah Shen and Amelia Carroll of the Geography Department

Thursday, 25 July 2024

What can we learn from depictions of sleep in literary history?

Sleeping 'too much' is often deemed a character fault, the result of laziness or apathy, writes Hilary White, an Irish Research Council and Government of Ireland 2023 Postdoctoral Fellow in the Department of English.

Friday, 19 July 2024

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What could EU changes around genetically modified crops mean for Ireland?

New legislation will allow for the increased use of new genomic techniques in plant research and crop development, writes Dr Ailbhe Brazel of the Department of Biology

Wednesday, 10 July 2024

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What we can learn from New Caledonia about NI peace process

Events in New Caledonia suggest any efforts to move the goalposts as set out in the Good Friday Agreement may put a still fragile peace at risk, writes Prof Dónal Hassett of the Department of History

Thursday, 04 July 2024

Will brands and businesses take a side on protests and activism?

People are increasingly turning to what they buy and consume to make a stance on socio-political issues such as LGBT+ inclusion, writes Dr Max Yu of the School of Business

Thursday, 27 June 2024

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