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

Maynooth University's School of Law and Criminology and Department of Economics host Joint Lecture with Professor Muhamad Migdad, Islamic University of Gaza Read more here: tinyurl.com/55ewm7ft

Dr Megan Coghlan, Assistant Professor of Criminology in the School of Law and Criminology has been awarded a research grant as part of the North East Inner City’s (NEIC) strategy to improve community health, wellbeing and recovery. See: tinyurl.com/ahthzytj

. @profmdoherty.bsky.social has published a new chapter in an ETUI collection Revisiting worker representation on boards: The forgotten EU countries in codetermination studies. Read more here: tinyurl.com/mhtad4h5

School of Law and Criminology students visited Dentons Dublin this week to mark the completion of the official mentoring phase of the programme. We extend our sincere thanks to the Dentons Dublin team for their continued support. Read more here: tinyurl.com/2zfp6brr

Join us tomorrow at 3.30pm for this book launch All Welcome

Dr Orla Kelleher of MU's School of Law and Criminology and Prof Jennie Stephens of MU's ICARUS Climate Research Centre with President Catherine Connolly at An Taisce's conference, 'Snapshots on climate change and its impacts on our welfare'. @maynoothlaw.bsky.social @antaisce.bsky.social

Great workshop on the Irish Political Constitution today, co-organised with @laurcah.bsky.social and @alangreene.bsky.social Some great papers, planning on a special issue of the Irish Jurist in 2026. Thanks to @maynoothlaw.bsky.social and the NUI for their support.

Dr Orla Kelleher (Maynooth University) & Dr Andrew Jackson (UCD) presented their paper on implications of the KlimaSeniorinnen case at the Law Society Environmental and Planning Law Committee conference See: tinyurl.com/mr45hwhs

Dr Leanne O’ Leary recently presented a paper (co-authored with @profmdoherty.bsky.social ) at an international colloquium on EFFECTIVENESS AND CHALLENGES OF GENDER EQUALITY IN EU-BASED CORPORATIONS. Read more here: tinyurl.com/2ycr5bwj

Dr David Mangan has co-authored with Professor Frank Hendrickx (Director of KU Leuven’s Institute for Labour Law) a chapter commentary on the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and its work implications. See: tinyurl.com/3jksdkyd

Dr Orla Kelleher recently published an opinion piece in Irish Legal News entitled, 'Opinion: Beware of the judicial review red herring' Read more here: tinyurl.com/475v73cc

Join us on 2 Dec to launch a book co edited by a member of the School of Law and Criminology. Bana Abu Zuluf & Dr Brendan Ciarán Browne, ‘Ending Impunity for International Law Violations: Palestinian Bedouin at the Risk of Forced Displacement’ See: tinyurl.com/4uyt8yz7

Dr Ian Marder & Dr. Sophie van der Valk have published two policy briefings as part of the VICINFO project, which aims to realise victims’ right to receive information about restorative justice. Read more here: tinyurl.com/5n77dx4t

. @profmdoherty.bsky.social recently completed a period as a Visiting Professor at the University of Vienna’s Institute for Labour and Social Law. Read more here: tinyurl.com/346md749

Join us on campus this Friday and Saturday 28th & 29th of November for our next MU Open Days. Find out more about studying Law and/or Criminology at Maynooth by visiting our stand or attending one of our talks. Register now: buff.ly/ma5I88s

The 2025 National Moot Court Competition took place in the Criminal Courts of Justice on 15 Nov. Sponsored by A &L Goodbody and organised by @maynoothlaw the competition drew teams from across the country and Northern Ireland. Read more here: tinyurl.com/3yzu2nce

Professor of Criminology at Maynooth University School of Law and Criminology, Claire Hamilton, has been awarded a research grant as part of the Research Ireland COALESCE research fund to confront societal challenges. Read more here : tinyurl.com/bddp4e2a

Join us on campus on 28 & 29 November for the next Maynooth University Open Days! Find out more about studying Law or Criminology at our stand or at one of our talks. See - www.maynoothuniversity.ie/news-events/...

Delighted to be a part of this Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence focused on Realising European Values and European Law @maynoothlaw.bsky.social! Excited to lead the work package on digital enforcement! 🇪🇺

STILL TIME TO APPLY! The School of Law and Criminology is hiring an Assistant Professor in Law (permanent) Closing Date: Sunday 23 November 2025 For full details see: tinyurl.com/4abrx98c

We are so glad to announce the new Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence @reveljmce.bsky.social funded by the European Union lead by @tobiaslock.bsky.social alongside some wonderful colleagues across @maynoothuniversity.ie Make sure to follow @reveljmce.bsky.social for updates!!

Delighted to announce that we are the REVEL Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence @maynoothuniversity.ie. We will be organising a host of activities over the next 3 years on "Realising European Values and European Law" (REVEL). Stay tuned (follow us) for more. www.maynoothuniversity.ie/news-events/...

Monday 10th Nov 1 – 2pm Room 34, Arts Building Bring your questions & find out more about how you could be spending your Summer 2026 with the Washington Ireland Program Find out more on CareersConnect

Bríd Ní Ghráinne was interviewed on Raidió na Gaeltachta about the recent Advisory Opinion given by the International Court of Justice See: tinyurl.com/ysz78dza

🎉 We are delighted for Dr Emily Dunne for graduating this week with her PhD!!! 🎉 Emily was supervised by Prof Fergus Ryan and Dr Treasa Kenny, we are so happy for Emily and wish her every success in the future!!

Come Work With Us! The School of Law and Criminology is hiring an Assistant Professor in Law (permanent) Closing Date: Sunday 23 November 2025 For full details see: tinyurl.com/4abrx98c

WE'RE HIRING! We are seeking a research assistant to work on the project: ’FEELING POLITICAL: A comparative investigation of the emotional politics of populist discourse on security’ led by Prof Claire Hamiliton Application Deadline: 2 Nov See: tinyurl.com/5n85hcab

Come Work With Us! The School of Law and Criminology is hiring an Assistant Professor in Law (permanent) Closing Date: Sunday 23 November 2025 For full details see: tinyurl.com/4abrx98c