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Maynooth University Social Sciences Institute (MUSSI)
@mu-ssi.bsky.social
Interdisciplinary research hub at Maynooth University advancing social science for public impact. Home to AIRO, IQDA, DRI, and world-leading researchers. #SocialSciences #ResearchImpact
https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/social-sciences-institute
Wesam Amer is our first speaker, finishes his presentation reminding us not to grow tired, that we need to keep fighting and not let those who die be forgotten. Scholasticide in #Palestine and the Responsibilities of Western Universities@maynoothlaw.bsky.social @seanmacr.bsky.social
October 21, 2025 at 4:21 PM
@seanmacr.bsky.social
@maynoothlaw.bsky.social hosts todays #MUresearchweek
event on Scholasticide in Palestine and the Responsibilities of Western Universities opened by @mu-ssi.bsky.social director
@lindaconnolly.bsky.social today
October 21, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Ever wondered who property listings on daft.ie are really written for?
Join the Data Stories team on Thurs 23 Oct, 1–2pm in the MUSSI Seminar Room for Commodity Narratives — a spoof property site exploring housing, data and design bit.ly/3J58Hsu @robkitchin.bsky.social @maynoothuniversity.ie
October 15, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Join us for #ClimateJustice Research for Transformative Action –a panel exploring how research on #climatelitigation, rights of nature, housing & #economicJustice can drive transformative social change. Tues 21 Oct 11–12:30 MUSSI & Online bit.ly/42GeIT8 @jenniecstephens.bsky.social
October 14, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Join us on 21 Oct, 2–5pm (in person or online) for Scholasticide in Palestine and the Responsibilities of Western Universities.
A vital discussion on the destruction of education in Palestine and the role of western universities.
bit.ly/3ITODt5
@seanmacr.bsky.social @maynoothlaw.bsky.social
October 14, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Welcome to our @maynoothlaw.bsky.social colleagues with their @mu-ssi.bsky.social funded event on Documenting & Challenging EU Border Violence
@seanmacr.bsky.social Charles Heller @borderforensics.bsky.social Niamh Keady-Tabbal @niamhkeady-tabbal.bsky.social Hanaa Hakiki
@ecchr.bsky.social
October 9, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Join us Wed 15 Oct, 11:00–12:15 for our #ResearchforPolicy seminar with Prof. Brian Ó Gallachóir ( @ucc.ie / MaREI) & Ian Hughes ( Dept Education ).
They’ll discuss connecting research to policy-making. Hybrid at MUSSI.
Register bit.ly/432DFbj
@markboyle.bsky.social @maynoothuniversity.ie
October 3, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Delighted to start the Autumn series of the #ResearchForPolicy seminar series with Dr Don Thornhill to reflect on the 1995 White Paper on Education who was leading work at the time as Secretary General of the Department of Education @maynoothuniversity.ie @markboyle.bsky.social
September 11, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Join MUSSI’s Autumn #ResearchForPolicy seminar series (Sept–Nov 2025) exploring collaboration between researchers & policymakers. Key themes: education, sustainability & public voice in health. Hybrid events. more info : bit.ly/3I4CHDY
June 30, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Join us for the Annual Emre Işık Memorial Lecture
Dr. Elifcan Celebi @ucdpolitics.bsky.social @maynoothuniversity.ie Mon 12 May 4–5.30PM
“Authoritarian Resilience and Reflections on Turkey’s Political Upheaval”
All welcome! @jobmaynooth.bsky.social bit.ly/EmreIsik
#PoliticalScience #Turkey
May 1, 2025 at 2:38 PM
30 Years On: Reflecting on the 1995 #WhitePaper on Education
@maynoothuniversity.ie hosted a landmark seminar exploring the legacy, impact & future of Ireland’s most significant education #policydocument. Report and recording here bit.ly/4jlIx1j Part of the #ResearchForPolicy series #EducationPolicy
April 24, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Still time to join us online!
We have a few remaining online spots at this special edition of our #ResearchforPolicy #SeminarSeries, marking 30 years since the 1995 White Paper on Education.
April 16 10:15–13:00
Online only forms.office.com/e/GSKXvBM1yu
@maynoothuniversity.ie
#EducationPolicy
April 14, 2025 at 2:15 PM
QSA*net are hosting an online workshop next month to promote #openresearch in #qualitative #socialScience see more here bit.ly/QSANETWorkshop #communitybuilding #networking #qualitativeanalysis
April 10, 2025 at 3:13 PM
We had a large Panel for this week's #ResearchforPolicy seminar with Dept ECC Dr Gerry Clabby & Dr Jennifer Brennan on their R&I strategy @maynoothuniversity.ie Prof. McCarthy, Fealy & @jenniecstephens.bsky.social reflect on collaboration opportunities, with @markboyle.bsky.social & Seán Ó Foghlú
April 2, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Our 8th #ResearchForPolicy seminar features Prof Tim McCarthy, Prof Rowan Fealy, Prof Jennie Stephens
@maynoothuniversity.ie Dr Gerry Clabby & Dr Jennifer Brennan Dept of the env outlining the Dept’s strategic approach to engaging with the research community.
@markboyle.bsky.social & Seán Ó Foghlú
April 1, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Delighted to welcome Dr Jess Gantt Shafer to @maynoothuniversity.ie together with the @dri.ie today to discuss the challenges and joys of collecting ephemeral stories of discreet organizing during unfolding crises in her seminar on #Activism for #reproductivejustice in #postRoeAmerica
March 25, 2025 at 3:12 PM
We are delighted to announce the awardees of the MUSSI workshop and seminar call and of the MUSSI Small grants funding call in collaboration with the Faculty of Social Sciences Research Committee
bit.ly/3XLuF7R
#ResearchFunding #AcademicExcellence @maynoothuniversity.ie
March 11, 2025 at 5:19 PM
📢 Join us!

@mu-ssi.bsky.social & @dri-ie.bsky.social welcome Dr Jess Gantt-Shafer for a talk on post-Roe reproductive justice activism in the US.

📅 25 March 2025 ⏰ 15:00 GMT
📍 Iontas Seminar Room & Online
🔗 Register: bit.ly/JessicaGantt...

#ReproductiveJustice #Activism @maynoothuniversity.ie
March 10, 2025 at 1:32 PM
This #IWD2025 we celebrate the women shaping social sciences, challenging inequalities, and driving change.

At @mu-ssi.bsky.social we champion research that builds a more inclusive world. What does gender equality mean to you? Share below!
#InspireInclusion @maynoothuniversity.ie
March 7, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Research for Policy Seminar | Mar 6, 11AM-12:15PM
Join Dr. Inez Bailey (CES) & academic partners to explore evaluations in policy & how research shapes gov services. Hybrid event
📢 Speakers: Experts in health & early childhood policy 🔗 bit.ly/MUResearch4p...
#PolicyResearch #MaynoothUni
March 3, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Missed our latest #ResearchforPolicy seminar? Catch
@robkitchin.bsky.social & Niall Cussen discussing spatial planning, data & governance in Seminar 6! 🎥
Watch now & explore all past sessions here 👉 bit.ly/4b5CL0F #BetterPublicServices #PolicyInnovation
@maynoothuniversity.ie
February 20, 2025 at 2:24 PM
As part of the ‘Perspectives from the Peripheries: The New Approaches’ workshop, IARCEES &@mu-ssi.bsky.social invite you to the #KeynoteSpeaker on 18March by Izabela Morska, Prof at the Institute of English and American Studies, University of Gdańsk @johnpaulnewman.bsky.social @abstepien.bsky.social
February 17, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Prof Jim Walsh has joined us giving his experience of researchers working with policy makers, He was instrumental in making @maynoothuni.bsky.social the centre of expertise in spatial planning, and enhanced his role in teaching at the time. #researchforpolicy @markboyle.bsky.social
February 12, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Next we hear from Niall Cussen (Office of the Planning regulator) discussing how the planning community and researcher community work together to help change things and mobilise infrastructural solutions. #researchforpolicy @markboyle.bsky.social @maynoothuni.bsky.social
February 12, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Our 1st speaker today is @robkitchin.bsky.social starting by discussing all of the various projects hes been involved with in @mu-ssi.bsky.social ICLRD, AIRO, DRI, NIRSA, and working with Local Authorities and agencies, helping to influence public policy. #researchforpolicy @markboyle.bsky.social
February 12, 2025 at 11:16 AM