Inbetween Worlds: Fashioning Bodies in the Metaverse Prof. Yvonne Förster (Shanxi University Taiyuan, China and Leuphana University Lüneburg, Germany) Yvonne Förster works in philosophy of fashion and technology. She reflects on the influence of digital technology on fashion design and the way bodies/identities are constructed and deconstructed in the interplay of virtual and material dimensions.... | Read on »
'Frankfurt School: Passion, Profanation, Apocalypse' Symposium This one-day symposium will consider the legacy of the Frankfurt School, marking the centenary of the establishment of the Institute for Social Research (Institut für Sozialforschung). The contributors will explore the contemporary relevance of the passions and aspirations of the Frankfurt School scholars. This event is free to attend... | Read on »
“What has happened to this house?” Brian Friel and His Mother’s People Breandán Mac Suibhne Acadamh na hOllscolaiochta Gaeilge Moderator: Daniel Carey, Director, Moore Institute for Research in the Humanities and Social Studies
The School of Political Science & Sociology is organizing a half-day public event on EU public diplomacy, with the occasion of the recent publication of the Special Issue ‘Global Perspectives on European Union Public Diplomacy’ in the Journal of Contemporary European Studies, co-edited by Dr Evans Fanoulis (University of Galway) and Dr Weiqing Song (University... | Read on »
School of Languages, Literatures and Cultures Research Day In memory of Dr. Mel Boland To join online: https://nuigalway-ie.zoom.us/j/97191090627 Programme (pdf file available here SLLC Research Day Programme) 9.30 Welcome and Opening Remarks: Rebecca Braun (Dean, CASSCS) Chaosheng Zhang (Vice-Dean Research, CASSCS) Anne O’Connor (Chair, Research Committee SLLC) 9.45-10.45 Session 1: Humour Chair: Pilar Alderete... | Read on »
Ukraine’s Fight for Survival Lessons & future Prospects - a Roundtable Discussion with the Ukrainian, Polish and Lithuanian Ambassadors to Ireland After 420 days of heroic resistance, a free Ukraine still manages to exist although having paid an extraordinary price in suffering. This in person event brings the three Ambassadors to Ireland, from Ukraine, Poland... | Read on »
The School of Political Science and Sociology invite you to a research seminar with: Jonathan Hannon (Power, Conflict and Ideologies Research Cluster) 'The eviction of Antonio Lopez - Slavery and Barcelona's colonial present' Thursday 20th April, 1-2pm AS203 (Arts/Science Building, River Room) University of Galway All Welcome!
Knowledge, Vision, and Judgement in Early Modern English Literature All are welcome to join this afternoon event, which will feature papers by: Prof. Jane Grogan (UCD) Dr Douglas Clark (U. de Neuchâtel) Dr Lindsay Ann Reid (U. of Galway) and a guest lecture by Prof. Kevin Curran (U. de Lausanne), followed by a wine reception.
This Lab is hybrid with Rosemary Power zooming in from Iona! Those in Galway still be meeting in HRB G010 at 12 noon, Friday 21st April, and lunch and discussion will follow as usual. Rosemary will be speaking on 'Iona Nunnery and Its Norse-Gaelic Context': This seminar paper concerns the foundation of the Augustinian nunnery on... | Read on »
This is an in person event in the Hardiman Building, G010 (on ground floor). No previous or specialist knowledge is needed for this Cafe. All welcome! The event will finish with a free slice of fresh vegetarian pizza! Please bring a device (laptop, tablet) as we will do some joined activities. Emerging technologies such as... | Read on »
