Next Wednesday, 15 April at 4:00 pm, the Centre for Criminology is hosting a seminar talk on Policing, Technology, and Digital Surveillance in Ireland and Abroad. Tickets are still available. You may read more information and RSVP at this link:   www.eventbrite.com/e/1985847717...

Reminder to submit your application by 5pm, 13 April 2026

Dr David Mangan has recently published guidance on LexisNexis+ about the transposition of the Platform Work Directive into Irish law. This is one of several pieces David has written for LexisNexis+. See: tinyurl.com/yu3hhnjm

We wish our students and friends a restful and enjoyable Easter break. We hope you all enjoy the long weekend! 🐣

If you missed our very own @profmdoherty.bsky.social on RTE Turbulance this week, you can watch back here: www.rte.ie/player/serie...

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

Dr Orla Kelleher was recently invited to appear before the Joint Committee on Justice, Home Affairs and Migration of the Oireachtas to contribute to its pre-legislative scrutiny of the General Scheme of the Civil Reform Bill 2025. See: tinyurl.com/22pydth6

REMINDER! Applications are now open for the Irish Women Lawyer Association (IWLA) Scholarship 2026! This scholarship is designed to promote equality of opportunity in the legal profession and provide invaluable career-enhancing experiences. Closing date for applications: 5pm, 13 April 2026

​Dr. Yağmur Hortoğlu Grant to speak at a conference dedicated to the landmark decisions of French Private International Law See: tinyurl.com/mt4ycxda

Dr Lynsey Black and Dr Niamh Keady-Tabbal, published a guest post on the Oxford Border Criminologies Blog entitled, Ireland’s Hidden Border Violence : restriction and uncertainty for racialised migrants and asylum seekers. See: tinyurl.com/z4ytyt44

Professor Aisling McMahon has been selected as one of 21 new members to join the new cohort of the Young Academy of Ireland, appointed in recognition of their outstanding contributions as emerging research and innovation leaders. See: tinyurl.com/32c2hwem

The month, the Maynooth Centre for Criminology organised and hosted a free training course with the Irish Network of Legal Observers. See: tinyurl.com/3f3uacfj

Applications are now open for the Irish Women Lawyer Association (IWLA) Scholarship 2026! This scholarship is designed to promote equality of opportunity in the legal profession and provide invaluable career-enhancing experiences. Closing date for applications: 5pm, 13 April 2026

A recent article by Dr Brian Flanagan has been featured on JOTWELL, the Journal of Things We Like (Lots), a forum highlighting outstanding recent legal scholarship. See: tinyurl.com/5d4d6mw5

A research report on Medical Evidence of Torture in the International Protection Process authored by Dr Clíodhna Murphy, Louisa O'Connell and Natasha Wall was launched in February. Read more here: tinyurl.com/n897vu8t

Dr Stewart Manley, Assistant Professor in the School of Law and Criminology, has published an article in Legal Studies See: tinyurl.com/mre97vjr

The Research Centre in International Justice recently organised a careers information session for students and graduates which focused on careers in international affairs and human rights. Read more here: tinyurl.com/mwdzhy2w

Landmark Legal Foundation has invited Seth Barrett Tillman of Maynooth University School of Law and Criminology to its board of advisors. Read more here: tinyurl.com/mrx5v8yn

The REVEL Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence based at the School of Law and Criminology was delighted to welcome its first two visiting scholars. Professor Darren McCauley of Newcastle University and Dr Ilaria Anrò of the University of Milan See: www.maynoothuniversity.ie/law/news/rev...

We were delighted to launch ‘Understanding Neurodiversity in Higher Education’, the first national open, co-created higher education neurodiversity toolkit Read more here: tinyurl.com/y2dxwar3

In this policy brief, Kevin Wozniak (@maynoothlaw.bsky.social) discusses his research exploring public opinion on Second Amendment rights for those convicted of violent and nonviolent crimes. He explains where Americans and the courts differ in thinking. Read the piece: scholars.org/contribution...

We are delighted to confirm that the Irish Women Lawyers Association (IWLA) will partner with the School again to offer a scholarship & internship opportunity this year. We are especially pleased to share this announcement to mark International Women’s Day 2026 See: tinyurl.com/4zx25hkf

REMINDER! Applications for this post will close on 1 March

Please join the Research Centre in International Justice for an online careers information session on careers in international affairs and human rights. This event is aimed at students interested in working in the field of international & European affairs, human rights and development

Warmest congratulations to Dr David Doyle, Dr Ollie Bartlett and Dr Kevin Wozniak who are all recipients of a @researchireland.ie New Foundations award. Find out more about their projects here: tinyurl.com/wsxm48rv

STILL TIME TO APPLY! We hiring an Executive Assistant (permanent whole-time.) This position offers an excellent opportunity for a talented individual to join the School administration team and make a mark in a growing school. Application deadline: 1 March universityvacancies.com/maynooth-uni...

Our brilliant colleague, @profmdoherty.bsky.social , delivered the Faculty of Social Sciences’ inaugural professorial lecture marking twelve years at the University and reflecting on his work in employment law, labour relations and social dialogue. Read more here: tinyurl.com/43cuu5ud

The School of Law and Criminology is hiring an Executive Assistant (permanent whole-time.) This position offers an excellent opportunity for a talented individual to join the School administration team and make a mark in a growing school. Application deadline: Sunday the 1st of March 2026

This month Dr Amina Adanan, Dr Orla Kelleher and Dr Clíodhna Murphy presented at the FLAC conference on ‘Civil Legal Aid: From Review to Reform’ See: tinyurl.com/2x3wjpdf

Warmest congratulations to Maynooth University student, Robin Kollek, who has earned a distinguished Dean's List Accolade at Canadian University See: tinyurl.com/3bk65tuj

This month, Dr Cormac Behan published a new paper in the Journal of Historical Criminology. See: tinyurl.com/bdd6bzry

Assistant Professor in the School of Law and Criminology, Dr Stewart Manley, has published two poems in the European Journal of International Law entitled A Quiet Place and Stalemate. Read more here: tinyurl.com/nhfmathy

Dr. Ian Marder has co-authored an article on public health approaches to drug-related violence See: tinyurl.com/46p6r8s9

We are delighted to announce an incredible opportunity for TWO students to attend the 2026 BRICS Summer School in Brazil! Closing date for applications 27 Feb For full details see: www.maynoothuniversity.ie/law/scholars...

Congratulations @rhiannonbandiera.bsky.social

Congratulations to MU's Dr. Rhiannon Bandiera on the publication of her book 'Neoliberalism, State-Corporate Power and Regulatory Failure' which is now available online and in print from the MU Library #MULibraryCollections

I'm delighted to say we have set up a Research Centre for Legal History @maynoothlaw.bsky.social It promises to be interesting and a lot of fun. www.maynoothuniversity.ie/law/research...

Law and Technology by Dr David Cowan will be launched on Thursday 5 February at the Royal Society of Antiquaries on Merrion Square, Dublin 2. See: tinyurl.com/38uzpwbp

An article by Prof Michael Doherty is the subject of a report in the most recent edition of Industrial Relations News See: tinyurl.com/mrdduvvj

Associate Prof at The School of Law and Criminology, Dr Brian Flanagan, presented paper at the 'Artificial Intelligence and the Law' symposium, organised by the International Association of Legal Science (UNESCO) See: tinyurl.com/mr2h5mf2

School of Law and Criminology faculty members Professor Delia Ferri & Dr. Jiangyuan Fu participated in a major international forum and a series of academic engagements at a leading Chinese university in October 2025 Read more here: tinyurl.com/muyb2fj9

We are delighted to welcome Dr Jill McCorkel to Maynooth University. Jill has joined the School of Law and Criminology as an Assistant Professor in Criminology. See: tinyurl.com/4chzybrb

The very best of luck to our student sitting exams from all of us at the School of Law and Criminology. #begrand

New Article “Should we patent the 'Woolly Mammoth'? Ecological and animal welfare objections”, funded by @researchireland.ie , published in Journal of Property Law & Practice and co-authored by Dr. David Doyle. You can access the article here: tinyurl.com/amemee3w

The staff at the School of Law and Criminology would like to wish our students and friends a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Please note our offices will close on Tuesday 23, December and will re-open on Friday 2 January.

We recently hosted an event ‘The Irish Political Constitution’ coordinated @donalcoffey.bsky.social Prof Laura Cahillane (University of Limerick), & Dr. Alan Greene, University of Birmingham at the @nuimerrionsq.bsky.social Building. More here www.maynoothuniversity.ie/news-events/...

@maynoothlaw.bsky.social held its annual Christmas Charity Bake Off recently. This beloved annual event, has flourished over the years, raising over €1,000 annually for the Children’s Health Ireland Foundation. If you wish to donate, you can still do so www.justgiving.com/page/mu-scho...

We were delighted to join @maynoothlaw.bsky.social in welcoming Professor Muhamad Migdad, Islamic University of Gaza to @maynoothuniversity.ie

Dr David Cowan Assistant Professor, School of Law and Criminology, Maynooth University, Ireland, spoke at the WMU Maritime Affairs Conference 2025 See: tinyurl.com/mrffyhdz

Professor Tobias Lock gave a lecture at Tallinn University following an invitation from the Estonian Human Rights Centre Read more here: tinyurl.com/mkta7m6b