Instructions, Questions and Directions: Learning to Observe in Scientific Travel, 1550-1870International conference Max Planck Institute for the History of Science, Berlin 21-22 September 2012 The proliferation of inquiries, questionnaires, and directions for scientific travellers is a defining feature of the early modern period, ranging from Humanist agendas for Continental journeys to formal initiatives by Spanish... | Read on »

Benedict Anderson on Nationalism and Time Venue: MY001, Aras Moyola, NUI Galway Time: 4pm-5.30pm, Fri 21 September Sponsored by the School of Political Science and Sociology and the Moore Institute Benedict Anderson is Aaron L. Binenkorb Professor Emeritus of International Studies, Government & Asian Studies at Cornell University, and is best known for his celebrated... | Read on »

BOOK LAUNCH ' Meanings of Abstract Art: Between Nature and Theory' (Routledge Advances in Art and Visual Studies) edited by Paul Crowther and Isabel Wunsche This new edited collection (with two chapters by Paul Crowther) will be launched in the Moore Institute Seminar Room on Monday September 24th at 4pm. Everyone welcome !

Contemporary Irish Theatre Discussion GroupEnquiries - PerformanceMattersNUIG@gmail.com

The School of Languages, Literatures and Cultures (Spanish) is pleased to present a Lecture* on Los espa̱oles en los libros de viajes: viajeros britÌÁnicos e irlandeses en laEspa̱a democrÌÁtica (1978-2010) Dr Sara Matoses Ja̩n Universidad CEU Cardenal Herrera, Valencia ÌøåÀå_Bienvenida! *The lecture will be given in Spanish with the use of English-language slides; PEA Points... | Read on »

26 Sept.Cathal Smith Second Landlordism: 19th-century Irish landlordism in comparative perspective

You are cordially invited to the launch of American Slavery, Atlantic Slavery, and beyond: The U.S. "Peculiar Institution" in International Perspective by Enrico Dal Lago. The book will be launched by Prof. Nicholas Canny, in the Seminar Room of the Moore Institute on Wednesday, 26th September at 5:30 pm

Please join us for the official launch of The Galway American Studies Forum on Thursday, 27th September at 5pm in the Moore Institute Seminar Room. All are welcome. Refreshments will be served. The Galway American Studies Forum brings together postgraduate researchers and staff to explore the inter-disciplinary nature of the field to its full potential.... | Read on »

'Performance Matters'Contemporary Irish Theatre Discussion GroupTopic: Marina Carr, By the Bog of Cats