Join us for the launch of Justin Tonra’s book on Thomas Moore (1779–1852), the first monograph devoted to a celebrated poet, best known for Irish Melodies, and the major poet writing in Ireland before Yeats. Launching the book are: Prof. Matthew Campbell (York) Prof. Claire Connolly (Cork) Prof. Sean Ryder, Head of the School of... | Read on »
The start of 2021 has seen a deepening of the Covid-19 crisis in Ireland, Europe, and around the world. Leading authorities (Mike Ryan, Anne Moore and Alistair Nichol) will discuss major challenges, ranging from vaccines to variants and critical care. Panellists: Prof. Anne Moore (University College Cork) Prof. Alistair Nichol (University College Dublin and St.... | Read on »
Huston School of Film & Digital Media and The Moore Institute present a Q & A with Lenny Abrahamson, director of Emmy nominated Normal People. Attendance The session will take place live on Zoom – please register to attend at: tinyurl.com/4fkuk6av. It will also be broadcast live on the Moore Institute’s Facebook page
Leading American commentators will engage in a wide-ranging discussion of the political condition of the US in the aftermath of the Trump presidency and the outset of Joe Biden’s term. Panellists: Dan Balz, chief correspondent, The Washington Post Prof. Stephanie McCurry (Columbia University) Prof. Monica Miller (Barnard College) Respondents: Prof. Eileen Gillooly (Columbia University) Prof.... | Read on »
Online lecture, Monday 22 February, 8 pm, by John Cunningham (History, NUI Galway) presented by Galway Archaeological & Historical Society in conjunction with Moore Institute, NUI Galway. On Monday 13th November 1876, a hooker, the St Patrick, with a crew of four fishermen, set sail from the Claddagh towards Slyne Head. That night a tremendous storm carried the vessel... | Read on »
Huston School of Film & Digital Media and the Moore Institute present a Q & A with Will Collins writer of Golden Globe nominated Wolfwalkers. Attendance The session will take place live on Zoom – please register to attend at: https://tinyurl.com/90men51k. It will also be broadcast live on the Moore Institute’s Facebook page
This campaign empowers college students and staff with basic information to respond to disclosures of sexual violence and harassment. Join us to celebrate the launch of this partnership initiative and learn how to get involved and amplify our “Start Here” message individually and at your institution. We welcome all learning, working and leading in the... | Read on »
Three leading commentators on European trade, diplomacy, and Northern Ireland will analyse the Agreement signed by the EU and UK in December. Who came out on top in the negotiations and how will the Agreement affect the future of Ireland - North and South - the UK and EU? Panellists Katy Hayward (Prof. of Political Sociology,... | Read on »
This webinar is part of an ongoing series of events organized as part of the GenderNet+ mascage project www.mascage.eu tickets: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/silver-screens-ageing-masculinities-in-anglophone-and-european-cinemas-tickets-139834275081 in association with: Moore Institute, NUI Galway Event organizers: Tony Tracy ; Michaela Schrage-Frueh NUI Galway irishmascage@gmail.com
Hosted by Moore Institute Director Dan Carey, this webinar explores the topic of Capitals of Culture: how can universities engage in practice-based arts research and teaching? What are the challenges for Capitals of Culture amidst a global pandemic? Is what we want of cities changed forever? What role do culture and the arts play in... | Read on »
