MUSSI Spotlight | Seán Ó Foghlú Congratulations to Seán on his appointment as Adjunct Professor at MUSSI. A former Secretary General of the Department of Education, Seán has played an important role in developing our Research for Policy Seminar Series since joining MUSSI in 2022.

Are we doing enough to support new fathers in Ireland? In the Medical Independent, Prof Sinéad McGilloway examines why paternity leave matters for fathers’ mental health and family wellbeing, and what research tells us about the need for better support. www.medicalindependent.ie/life/why-pat...

2 new MUSSI Working Papers examine how agriculture and forestry policies shape land use, ownership and value in Ireland. Co-authored by MUSSI member @pbresnihan.bsky.social & DCU colleagues as part of JUSTLAND. mural.maynoothuniversity.ie/id/eprint/22... mural.maynoothuniversity.ie/id/eprint/22...

How much do we know about women's experiences of the Irish Revolution? A new book by MUSSI Director Prof Linda Connolly examines violence against women during this period and its lasting legacies. Read more: www.maynoothuniversity.ie/news-events/...

New book by Professor Linda Connolly explores violence against women

A new book by Professor Linda Connolly, Director of the Maynooth University Social Sciences Institute (MUSSI), examines women's experiences of violence during the Irish Revolution and the lasting

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Congratulations to Dr Eduardo Avilia Herrera, conferred with a PhD in Computer Science at Maynooth University today! 🎓 Eduardo conducted his research at NCG, supervised by Prof Tim McCarthy and Prof John McDonald. #PhDGraduation #Geocomputation

The Fictions, Frictions & Evictions exhibition concluded on 24 October, bringing housing research, art and activism together in Dublin. Developed through MUSSI's ERC-funded Data Stories project, led by Prof Rob Kitchin. bit.ly/4inObRB

MU Research Week | 22 Oct, 4–5:30pm Join MUSSI & RCIJ for The Right to Indistinction, a seminar with Dr Nicola Perugini exploring Gaza, international humanitarian law and anti-colonial resistance. 📍 MUSSI Seminar Room 2.31, Iontas Building, Maynooth University. All welcome!

More research excellence to celebrate! 👏 Congratulations to MUSSI members Prof Jennie Stephens, Prof Ronan Foley and Dr Muhammad Waseem, recognised among the world's top 2% of scientists in the Stanford/Elsevier rankings! #MUSSI #MaynoothUniversity #ResearchExcellence

Researcher Spotlight: Prof Chris Brunsdon, Director of NCG at Maynooth University. His work in geographical data science and spatial statistics helps us better understand patterns across places. Recently named among the world's top 2% of scientists. #MUSSI #NCG

Last chance to visit! Fictions, Frictions & Evictions explores Ireland's housing crisis through art, research and community experiences. Developed through Maynooth University's Data Stories project. 📅 Closes Sat 24 Oct 🕚 11am–5.30pm 📍 The Bank, Dublin 8 fictions-frictions-evictions.ie

Whose knowledge counts in housing and planning decisions? Tonight, artist Joan Somers Donnelly presents Nervous System, a lecture-performance drawing on Maynooth University's Data Stories research. 📅 Thurs 22 Oct | Dublin 8 🎟️ www.eventbrite.ie/e/nervous-sy...

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Joan Somers Donnelly - A lecture performance on knowledge, power and planning in Ireland.

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New research from MUSSI member Dr Sinéad Ring examines how Ireland's rape shield legislation operates in practice. Published by Rape Crisis Ireland, the report draws on 21 interviews to explore sexual experience evidence in Irish rape trials. Read more: www.maynoothuniversity.ie/news-events/...

New report by MUSSI member Dr Sinéad Ring examines sexual experience

A new independent academic report by MUSSI member Dr Sinéad Ring, Associate Professor at Maynooth University's School of Law and Criminology, examines how Ireland's rape shield legislation operates

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Research, art & public dialogue come together in Fictions, Frictions & Evictions, showcasing the work of @maynoothuniversity.ie @erc.europa.eu funded Data stories Stories project @virt-arch.bsky.social Fascinating exploration of housing, displacement & the power of data. Dublin 8 | Until 24 October

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Fictions, Frictions & Evictions exhibition is open until Saturday, 24th of October at The Bank, 85 James Street, Dublin 8, D08 C2PR. Daily exhibition opening times: 11 am - 5.30 pm. @erc.europa.eu @mu-ssi.bsky.social fictions-frictions-evictions.ie

Who is Dublin being developed for? Today, artists Aoife Ward & Eve Woods lead a satirical walking tour of the Liberties, exploring hotel development, gentrification and disappearing cultural spaces. 📅 Wed 21 Oct, 5.30pm | Dublin 8 🎟️ bit.ly/3WgKVzO

Congratulations to Prof Rob Kitchin (MUSSI) and Prof Chris Brunsdon (NCG), once again among the world's top 2% of scientists! 👏 Also celebrating MUSSI members Jennie Stephens, Ronan Foley and Muhammad Waseem. #MUSSI #ResearchExcellence #Geocomputation #ResearchImpact

Tonight at 6.30pm: Join CATU and Saints & Scholars for In Defence of Housing, a discussion exploring housing justice, inequality and resistance. Part of the Data Stories Fictions, Frictions & Evictions exhibition at The Digital Hub, Dublin 8. All welcome! datastories.maynoothuniversity.ie?p=1038

In Defence of Housing – Saints & Scholars & CATU | Data Stories

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Congratulations to Prof Rob Kitchin (MUSSI) and Prof Chris Brunsdon (NCG), once again recognised among the world's top 2% of scientists in the Stanford/Elsevier rankings! 👏 Celebrating their continued international research impact at Maynooth University. #ResearchExcellence

Final events at Fictions, Frictions & Evictions, Dublin 8! 📚 Tue 20: In Defence of Housing reading group 🚶 Wed 21: Satirical walking tour of The Liberties 🎭 Thu 22: Nervous System lecture performance Part of Data Stories at MUSSI, Maynooth University. fictions-frictions-evictions.ie/events.html

🌍 New research from MUSSI & UWS highlights the vital role diaspora & community groups play in integration & social cohesion, while identifying barriers including short-term funding and gaps between policy and community experience. 🔗 bit.ly/3WgKVzO @marygilmartin.bsky.social

Community groups doing ‘fundamental work’ on integration failed by

Community groups holding together vital integration services across Scotland and Ireland are being stretched to breaking point by insecure funding, excessive bureaucracy and governments that

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Fictions, Frictions, Evictions brings together the Data Stories team at MUSSI, @maynoothuniversity.ie for an interdisciplinary exploration of housing, displacement, data and storytelling. Find out more: fictions-frictions-evictions.ie #Housing @robkitchin.bsky.social

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Understanding Ireland's housing emergency through data stories, public knowledge, art and activism. An exhibition at The Bank, 85 James Street, Dublin 8.

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Prof @marygilmartin.bsky.social will be speaking at the Allihies Autumn School this weekend on “Making sense of migration”. Her talk connects closely with her work on MobiliseCare at @maynoothuniversity.ie , exploring migration, care, community and belonging. acmm.ie/allihies-aut... #Migration

Myself, Seán Fearon and Pat Brodie have published a report today examining the exaggerated benefits and significant costs of data centres to Ireland. Below is a short thread on some of the key takeaways. Read the full report here: mural.maynoothuniversity.ie/id/eprint/21... 1/6

New report: How We All Pay for Big Tech examines the economic, social and environmental costs of data centre expansion in Ireland. By Seán Fearon, @pbresnihan.bsky.social & Patrick Brodie. Read more: bit.ly/4jlJ5ak #DataCentres #Research #Energy #DigitalInfrastructure

Congratulations to our colleagues in the AIRO team on the launch of the Dublin City Knowledge Hub with @dubcitycouncil.bsky.social The new platform makes trusted city data easier to explore, supporting better research, policy and public decision-making. #ResearchImpact #OpenData

Abstract and link to recent event we held on the Northern Irish border at @mu-ssi.bsky.social which @niamhkeady-tabbal.bsky.social and I are currently writing a piece on: www.maynoothuniversity.ie/news-events/...

Delighted to welcome Prof Rashid Khalidi (Columbia) to @maynoothuniversity.ie thanks to @donalh.bsky.social for making it happen on 21 april New research on British counter-insurgency in Ireland & Palestine and its legacy in Israeli military doctrine. More: www.maynoothuniversity.ie/news-events/...

Wishing everyone a very Happy Easter. The Institute is now closed for the Easter break, and we look forward to reconnecting with you when we return on Tuesday. Enjoy the long weekend.

Powerful discussion last night with @sallyhayd.bsky.social @seanmacr.bsky.social at @maynoothuniversity.ie Her insights into reporting on conflict, human rights, & displacement offered a stark reminder of realities behind headlines & the responsibility of journalism to tell these stories with care.

Join us at Maynooth University for a conversation with Sally Hayden on reporting from Lebanon, Syria and beyond. 📅 1 April | 6pm 🔗 bit.ly/4sP2mT3 #MUResearch #Journalism #HumanRights @maynoothlaw.bsky.social @maynoothuniversity.ie

How is scientific advice integrated into government decision-making? Join Professor Aoife McLysaght, Government Science Advisor, on Wed 18 Feb (11:00–12:15) for our Research for Policy Seminar. In-person full. Online attendance still open. bit.ly/MUSSIRFP26 We look forward to welcoming you.