Centre for the Study of Religion, University of Galway in conjunction with the Moore Institute, University of Galway Presents Religion and Contemporary Ireland: a Discussion with Dr. Roja Faezeli (Trinity College Dublin) Dr. Vesna Malesevic (University of Galway) Mr. Derek Scally (Irish Times) Registration On Line: Religion and Contemporary Ireland The Contributors will be... | Read on »
University of Galway History Seminar Dr Niamh NicGhabhann (University of Limerick) Rebuilding a Ruptured Tradition: Catholic Architecture in Ireland, 1780-1829 Abstract By the end of the nineteenth century, Catholic churches and cathedrals in Ireland typically occupied commanding positions across urban and rural landscapes. With their towering spires and glittering interiors, they were powerful monuments to... | Read on »
Tionólfar an dara léacht sa tsraith seo, ar an Aoine, 3 Feabhra @ 12:30 i.n. i Seomra an Droichid THB-1001, An Chéad Urlár, Institiúid de Móra, Áras Uí Argadáin, Ollscoil na Gaillimhe agus ar Zoom. Pobal cósta imeallach i ndeisceart Chonamara ag tús an naoú haois déag An Dr Áine Ní Chonghaile Is féidir clárú... | Read on »
Reshaping the Academic Self How Open Scholarship Impacts My Research Open Scholarship is considered a new paradigm to make research outputs and educational material accessible, accountable, and effective. It will alter our approach to academic life in many ways. This Open Scholarship Forum will bring together institutional leaders, researchers at all stages of their careers, and... | Read on »
University of Galway History Seminar Dr John Walsh (University of Galway) Irish Language Policy, 1922-2022: The Role of Broadcasting in Language Revitalisation Abstract In this seminar, I will focus on the development of Irish language policy since the foundation of the state in 1922. Although a key part of government policy over the past century,... | Read on »
The School of Political Science and Sociology is pleased to invite you to the Research Festival 2023 What? This day-long event is a celebration of the research being undertaken by staff and students in the School of Political Science and Sociology. With 50+ contributors, sessions will include World Cafes, Roundtables, Panels, Video Shorts, Threesis, Debates,... | Read on »
CAMPS Lab 'More than Marginal: Knowledge and Learning in Ancient Greek Scholia' Lisa Doyle ( Classics, TCD) Abstract: Ancient Greek scholia (commentary notes found in the margins of Medieval manuscripts) have traditionally been overlooked by modern scholars, yet they contain a wealth of knowledge relating to mythology, local histories, geography, and the reception of authors within antiquity. Often,... | Read on »
Staff and students are warmly invited to attend the first gathering of the Figuring Ecologies Reading Network (FERN). We will meet each month to discuss a literary or creative work on the subject of ecologies. Suggestions for future meetings will be welcome! First Meeting: Wednesday 15 February 2023, Bridge Room, Moore Institute, 13.00-14.00 We will discuss The... | Read on »
COMING OUT / LEANING IN Cahir O’Doherty Arts Editor and Senior Columnist, Irish Voice and Irish Central (New York) MOORE INSTITUTE FOR THE HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL STUDIES 4.00 pm, Thursday, 16 February 2023 G010 Hardiman Building New York journalist and critic Cahir O’Doherty, who grew up in County Donegal in the 1970s and 1980s, reflects... | Read on »
Who is Odysseus Anyway? Public talk and activity session for children ages 8–12 (ish) Sat, 18 February 2023, 10:30 – 11:30 am at Galway City Museum Dr Pádraic Moran, lecturer in Ancient Classics at the University of Galway, will introduce the character of Odysseus, an unconventional hero of Ancient Greek myth. With Pádraic, participants... | Read on »
