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.

@maynoothuniversity.ie is leading CO-PRIME, a new all-island collaborative research network in mental health. The network is supported by the Maynooth University Social Sciences Institute and led by Prof Sinéad McGilloway. Funded by the @hrbireland.bsky.social read more; bit.ly/3NyUFky

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

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

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

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

Departmental seminar series 2025/26. Dr. Maria Waclawik (Maynooth Sociology & SSI) presents “Silence as Memory, Silence as Myth: Interpreting Japanese American and Japanese Canadian Wartime Narratives.” Thu 23 Oct | 3–5pm | Room 2.27, 2nd Floor, TSI @musociology.bsky.social @mu-ssi.bsky.social

📣 Documenting & Challenging EU Border Violence Thurs 9 Oct 2025, 1pm MUSSI Seminar Room (+ online) @mu-ssi.bsky.social with Charles Heller @borderforensics.bsky.social Niamh Keady-Tabbal @maynoothlaw.bsky.social Hanaa Hakiki @ecchr.bsky.social Register: www.maynoothuniversity.ie/news-events/...

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

Originally from The Wirral near Liverpool, Prof Rob Kitchin began his career in England before moving to @maynoothuniversity.ie, where his research into data and society has thrived for almost three decades. Read more about his research career journey: www.researchireland.ie/news/profess...

reminder our seminar series featuring a follow up of the 1995 white paper on education seminar this time with Dr. Don Thornhill who was leading work at the time as Secretary General of the Department of Education #researchforpolicy #whitepaper #education @maynoothuniversity.ie

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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

Our colleague Prof Tim McCarthy of National Centre for Geocomputation and Maynooth University Social Sciences Institute was on RTE's Prime Time last night, speaking about regulating drones. (starts 16:20) bit.ly/4laegn3

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Locals in the Dublin test area for drone deliveries talk about about noise issues and privacy concerns. And the latest on the efforts to extradite George Gibney from the US. Watch Prime Time 2025-07-0...

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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

As summer arrives, we’re delighted to share the latest updates from MUSSI. Highlighting some of our recent research projects, events, and collaborations We invite you to catch up on these stories and more in our Summer 2025 Newsletter: @maynoothuniversity.ie sway.cloud.microsoft/hQWACrCV7Koj...

MUSSI Summer 2025 News

As we hit the halfway mark of 2025, we wanted to take a moment to share some of the great work happening across the Maynooth University Social Sciences Institute (MUSSI). Over the past six months, our

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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

Still time to apply for the School of Law and Criminology Doctoral Scholarship 2025 The Scholarship will entail: A fixed maintenance award of €25,000 pa Annual tuition fees support DEADLINE - MONDAY 2 JUNE, 2025 For full details see: tinyurl.com/bdd34499

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

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

QSA*net are hosting an online workshop next month to promote #openresearch in #qualitative #socialScience see more here bit.ly/QSANETWorkshop #communitybuilding #networking #qualitativeanalysis

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