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Patrick Bresnihan @pbresnihan.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Myself, Seán Fearon and Pat Brodie have published a report today examining the exaggerated benefits and significant costs of data centres to Ireland. Below is a short thread on some of the key takeaways. Read the full report here: mural.maynoothuniversity.ie/id/eprint/21... 1/6

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Maynooth University Social Sciences Institute (MUSSI) @mu-ssi.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

New report: How We All Pay for Big Tech examines the economic, social and environmental costs of data centre expansion in Ireland. By Seán Fearon, @pbresnihan.bsky.social & Patrick Brodie. Read more: bit.ly/4jlJ5ak #DataCentres #Research #Energy #DigitalInfrastructure

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Maynooth University Social Sciences Institute (MUSSI) @mu-ssi.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Congratulations to our colleagues in the AIRO team on the launch of the Dublin City Knowledge Hub with @dubcitycouncil.bsky.social The new platform makes trusted city data easier to explore, supporting better research, policy and public decision-making. #ResearchImpact #OpenData

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Lynsey Black @lynseyblack.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Abstract and link to recent event we held on the Northern Irish border at @mu-ssi.bsky.social which @niamhkeady-tabbal.bsky.social and I are currently writing a piece on: www.maynoothuniversity.ie/news-events/...

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Maynooth University Social Sciences Institute (MUSSI) @mu-ssi.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Delighted to welcome Prof Rashid Khalidi (Columbia) to @maynoothuniversity.ie thanks to @donalh.bsky.social for making it happen on 21 april New research on British counter-insurgency in Ireland & Palestine and its legacy in Israeli military doctrine. More: www.maynoothuniversity.ie/news-events/...

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Maynooth University Social Sciences Institute (MUSSI) @mu-ssi.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Wishing everyone a very Happy Easter. The Institute is now closed for the Easter break, and we look forward to reconnecting with you when we return on Tuesday. Enjoy the long weekend.

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Maynooth University Social Sciences Institute (MUSSI) @mu-ssi.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Powerful discussion last night with @sallyhayd.bsky.social @seanmacr.bsky.social at @maynoothuniversity.ie Her insights into reporting on conflict, human rights, & displacement offered a stark reminder of realities behind headlines & the responsibility of journalism to tell these stories with care.

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Maynooth University Social Sciences Institute (MUSSI) @mu-ssi.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Join us at Maynooth University for a conversation with Sally Hayden on reporting from Lebanon, Syria and beyond. 📅 1 April | 6pm 🔗 bit.ly/4sP2mT3 #MUResearch #Journalism #HumanRights @maynoothlaw.bsky.social @maynoothuniversity.ie

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Maynooth University Social Sciences Institute (MUSSI) @mu-ssi.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

How is scientific advice integrated into government decision-making? Join Professor Aoife McLysaght, Government Science Advisor, on Wed 18 Feb (11:00–12:15) for our Research for Policy Seminar. In-person full. Online attendance still open. bit.ly/MUSSIRFP26 We look forward to welcoming you.

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Maynooth University Social Sciences Institute (MUSSI) @mu-ssi.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

@maynoothuniversity.ie is leading CO-PRIME, a new all-island collaborative research network in mental health. The network is supported by the Maynooth University Social Sciences Institute and led by Prof Sinéad McGilloway. Funded by the @hrbireland.bsky.social read more; bit.ly/3NyUFky

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Maynooth University Social Sciences Institute (MUSSI) @mu-ssi.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

Ever wondered who property listings on daft.ie are really written for? Join the Data Stories team on Thurs 23 Oct, 1–2pm in the MUSSI Seminar Room for Commodity Narratives — a spoof property site exploring housing, data and design bit.ly/3J58Hsu @robkitchin.bsky.social @maynoothuniversity.ie

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Maynooth University Social Sciences Institute (MUSSI) @mu-ssi.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

Join us for #ClimateJustice Research for Transformative Action –a panel exploring how research on #climatelitigation, rights of nature, housing & #economicJustice can drive transformative social change. Tues 21 Oct 11–12:30 MUSSI & Online bit.ly/42GeIT8 @jenniecstephens.bsky.social

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Maynooth University Social Sciences Institute (MUSSI) @mu-ssi.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

Join us on 21 Oct, 2–5pm (in person or online) for Scholasticide in Palestine and the Responsibilities of Western Universities. A vital discussion on the destruction of education in Palestine and the role of western universities. bit.ly/3ITODt5 @seanmacr.bsky.social @maynoothlaw.bsky.social

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Maynooth University Social Sciences Institute (MUSSI) @mu-ssi.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

Welcome to our @maynoothlaw.bsky.social colleagues with their @mu-ssi.bsky.social funded event on Documenting & Challenging EU Border Violence @seanmacr.bsky.social Charles Heller @borderforensics.bsky.social Niamh Keady-Tabbal @niamhkeady-tabbal.bsky.social Hanaa Hakiki @ecchr.bsky.social

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MU Sociology @musociology.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

Departmental seminar series 2025/26. Dr. Maria Waclawik (Maynooth Sociology & SSI) presents “Silence as Memory, Silence as Myth: Interpreting Japanese American and Japanese Canadian Wartime Narratives.” Thu 23 Oct | 3–5pm | Room 2.27, 2nd Floor, TSI @musociology.bsky.social @mu-ssi.bsky.social

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John Reynolds @seanmacr.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

📣 Documenting & Challenging EU Border Violence Thurs 9 Oct 2025, 1pm MUSSI Seminar Room (+ online) @mu-ssi.bsky.social with Charles Heller @borderforensics.bsky.social Niamh Keady-Tabbal @maynoothlaw.bsky.social Hanaa Hakiki @ecchr.bsky.social Register: www.maynoothuniversity.ie/news-events/...

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Maynooth University Social Sciences Institute (MUSSI) @mu-ssi.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

Join us Wed 15 Oct, 11:00–12:15 for our #ResearchforPolicy seminar with Prof. Brian Ó Gallachóir ( @ucc.ie / MaREI) & Ian Hughes ( Dept Education ). They’ll discuss connecting research to policy-making. Hybrid at MUSSI. Register bit.ly/432DFbj @markboyle.bsky.social @maynoothuniversity.ie

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Research Ireland @researchireland.ie · 11/08/2025

Originally from The Wirral near Liverpool, Prof Rob Kitchin began his career in England before moving to @maynoothuniversity.ie, where his research into data and society has thrived for almost three decades. Read more about his research career journey: www.researchireland.ie/news/profess...

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Maynooth University Social Sciences Institute (MUSSI) @mu-ssi.bsky.social · 23/08/2025

reminder our seminar series featuring a follow up of the 1995 white paper on education seminar this time with Dr. Don Thornhill who was leading work at the time as Secretary General of the Department of Education #researchforpolicy #whitepaper #education @maynoothuniversity.ie

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Maynooth University Social Sciences Institute (MUSSI) @mu-ssi.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

Our colleague Prof Tim McCarthy of National Centre for Geocomputation and Maynooth University Social Sciences Institute was on RTE's Prime Time last night, speaking about regulating drones. (starts 16:20) bit.ly/4laegn3

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Locals in the Dublin test area for drone deliveries talk about about noise issues and privacy concerns. And the latest on the efforts to extradite George Gibney from the US. Watch Prime Time 2025-07-0...

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Maynooth University Social Sciences Institute (MUSSI) @mu-ssi.bsky.social · 30/06/2025

Join MUSSI’s Autumn #ResearchForPolicy seminar series (Sept–Nov 2025) exploring collaboration between researchers & policymakers. Key themes: education, sustainability & public voice in health. Hybrid events. more info : bit.ly/3I4CHDY

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Maynooth University Social Sciences Institute (MUSSI) @mu-ssi.bsky.social · 26/05/2025

As summer arrives, we’re delighted to share the latest updates from MUSSI. Highlighting some of our recent research projects, events, and collaborations We invite you to catch up on these stories and more in our Summer 2025 Newsletter: @maynoothuniversity.ie sway.cloud.microsoft/hQWACrCV7Koj...

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MUSSI Summer 2025 News

As we hit the halfway mark of 2025, we wanted to take a moment to share some of the great work happening across the Maynooth University Social Sciences Institute (MUSSI). Over the past six months, our

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Maynooth University Social Sciences Institute (MUSSI) @mu-ssi.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

Join us for the Annual Emre Işık Memorial Lecture Dr. Elifcan Celebi @ucdpolitics.bsky.social @maynoothuniversity.ie Mon 12 May 4–5.30PM “Authoritarian Resilience and Reflections on Turkey’s Political Upheaval” All welcome! @jobmaynooth.bsky.social bit.ly/EmreIsik #PoliticalScience #Turkey

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Maynooth University School of Law and Criminology @maynoothlaw.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

Still time to apply for the School of Law and Criminology Doctoral Scholarship 2025 The Scholarship will entail: A fixed maintenance award of €25,000 pa Annual tuition fees support DEADLINE - MONDAY 2 JUNE, 2025 For full details see: tinyurl.com/bdd34499

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Maynooth University Social Sciences Institute (MUSSI) @mu-ssi.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

30 Years On: Reflecting on the 1995 #WhitePaper on Education @maynoothuniversity.ie hosted a landmark seminar exploring the legacy, impact & future of Ireland’s most significant education #policydocument. Report and recording here bit.ly/4jlIx1j Part of the #ResearchForPolicy series #EducationPolicy

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Maynooth University Social Sciences Institute (MUSSI) @mu-ssi.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

Still time to join us online! We have a few remaining online spots at this special edition of our #ResearchforPolicy #SeminarSeries, marking 30 years since the 1995 White Paper on Education. April 16 10:15–13:00 Online only forms.office.com/e/GSKXvBM1yu @maynoothuniversity.ie #EducationPolicy

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Maynooth University Social Sciences Institute (MUSSI) @mu-ssi.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

Our 8th #ResearchForPolicy seminar features Prof Tim McCarthy, Prof Rowan Fealy, Prof Jennie Stephens @maynoothuniversity.ie Dr Gerry Clabby & Dr Jennifer Brennan Dept of the env outlining the Dept’s strategic approach to engaging with the research community. @markboyle.bsky.social & Seán Ó Foghlú

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Lisa Griffith @lisagriffith.bsky.social · 25/03/2025

Delighted to be at MU for the @mu-ssi.bsky.social @dri.ie event with Jess Gantt Schafer from @umkc.bsky.social for 'Talking with Strangers: activism for reproductive justice in post-Roe America'

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Aileen O’Carroll @aaocarroll.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

I’m looking forward to this - online and in person on Tuesday the 25th

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Maynooth University Social Sciences Institute (MUSSI) @mu-ssi.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

📢 Join us! @mu-ssi.bsky.social & @dri-ie.bsky.social welcome Dr Jess Gantt-Shafer for a talk on post-Roe reproductive justice activism in the US. 📅 25 March 2025 ⏰ 15:00 GMT 📍 Iontas Seminar Room & Online 🔗 Register: bit.ly/JessicaGantt... #ReproductiveJustice #Activism @maynoothuniversity.ie

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Maynooth University Social Sciences Institute (MUSSI) @mu-ssi.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

We are delighted to announce the awardees of the MUSSI workshop and seminar call and of the MUSSI Small grants funding call in collaboration with the Faculty of Social Sciences Research Committee bit.ly/3XLuF7R #ResearchFunding #AcademicExcellence @maynoothuniversity.ie

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Maynooth University Social Sciences Institute (MUSSI) @mu-ssi.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

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Maynooth University Social Sciences Institute (MUSSI) @mu-ssi.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

📢 We’re hiring! Maynooth University seeks a Research Assistant in qualitative social science for the ERC-funded LINLOSS project with Prof. Jane Gray. Work on life narratives, data management & research dissemination. 🔹 Apply now: bit.ly/41BOEaf #Hiring #ResearchJobs @maynoothuniversity.ie

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Maynooth University Social Sciences Institute (MUSSI) @mu-ssi.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

Congratulations to Caroline Creamer @mu-ssi.bsky.social @maynoothuniversity.ie for being named one of planning’s Women of Influence—and the only Irish academic on the list! A well-deserved recognition for her impact on planning. #IWD #WomenOfInfluence www.theplanner.co.uk/2025/03/07/p...

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Maynooth University Social Sciences Institute (MUSSI) @mu-ssi.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

This #IWD2025 we celebrate the women shaping social sciences, challenging inequalities, and driving change. At @mu-ssi.bsky.social we champion research that builds a more inclusive world. What does gender equality mean to you? Share below! #InspireInclusion @maynoothuniversity.ie

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Maynooth University Social Sciences Institute (MUSSI) @mu-ssi.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

Research for Policy Seminar | Mar 6, 11AM-12:15PM Join Dr. Inez Bailey (CES) & academic partners to explore evaluations in policy & how research shapes gov services. Hybrid event 📢 Speakers: Experts in health & early childhood policy 🔗 bit.ly/MUResearch4p... #PolicyResearch #MaynoothUni

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Maynooth University Social Sciences Institute (MUSSI) @mu-ssi.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

Missed our latest #ResearchforPolicy seminar? Catch @robkitchin.bsky.social & Niall Cussen discussing spatial planning, data & governance in Seminar 6! 🎥 Watch now & explore all past sessions here 👉 bit.ly/4b5CL0F #BetterPublicServices #PolicyInnovation @maynoothuniversity.ie

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Maynooth University Social Sciences Institute (MUSSI) @mu-ssi.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

As part of the ‘Perspectives from the Peripheries: The New Approaches’ workshop, IARCEES &@mu-ssi.bsky.social invite you to the #KeynoteSpeaker on 18March by Izabela Morska, Prof at the Institute of English and American Studies, University of Gdańsk @johnpaulnewman.bsky.social @abstepien.bsky.social

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Maynooth University Social Sciences Institute (MUSSI) @mu-ssi.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

📢 Call for Papers: Exploring Arts-Based Methods in #housing & #PlanningResearch Join @robkitchin.bsky.social for a workshop delving into the use of research creation and arts-based methods in studying housing, planning, and the built environment bit.ly/4k0d1Xt #CallForPapers

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Call for papers – The use of research creation and arts-based methods in studying housing, planning and the built environment | Data Stories

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Maynooth University Social Sciences Institute (MUSSI) @mu-ssi.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

🚨 New Policy Report Alert! 🏠📊 How can we better predict housing need and demand in Ireland? This latest report from Dr Carla Kayanan examines the Housing Need and Demand Assessment (HNDA) policy, critiquing its methodology, rollout, and governance. full report here: bit.ly/3EwdrEM #HousingPolicy

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Housing Need and Demand Assessment Policy Report. Data Stories Working Paper 7. - MURAL - Maynooth University Research Archive Library

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Maynooth University Social Sciences Institute (MUSSI) @mu-ssi.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

InPLACE study by ICLRD featured on RTE NEWS & @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social Timely insights & recommendations given complexity of issues & interwoven impacts. @maynoothuniversity.ie #commuting #Irishtowns

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Maynooth University Social Sciences Institute (MUSSI) @mu-ssi.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

This morning we welcome @robkitchin.bsky.social & Niall Cussen (planning regulator) as they discuss their experiences working together to engage with policy-makers for the 1st in this years #researchforPolicy seminars @maynoothuni.bsky.social @markboyle.bsky.social & Seán Ó Foghlú

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Maynooth University Social Sciences Institute (MUSSI) @mu-ssi.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

🇮🇪 Ireland’s National Census Atlas is live! 📊🌍 Developed by AIRO & Ireland’s 3 Regional Assemblies, it maps 200+ indicators on population, housing, jobs & more—neighbourhood-level insights at your fingertips! Explore now 👉 bit.ly/4jMJBfq #CensusAtlas #DataForGood

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MU and Regional Assemblies launch National Census Atlas dashboard

Ireland’s three Regional Assemblies, in collaboration with the All-Island Research Observatory (AIRO) at Maynooth University, have launched the National Census Atlas. This is a ground-breaking tool

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Maynooth University Social Sciences Institute (MUSSI) @mu-ssi.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

The 2025 #researchforPolicy series will begin, 12th Feb, in person & online. 1st up @robkitchin.bsky.social & Niall Cussen Planning Regulator, discuss their experiences working together to engage with policy-makers @maynoothuni.bsky.social @markboyle.bsky.social register - bit.ly/MUResearch4p...

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Maynooth University Social Sciences Institute (MUSSI) @mu-ssi.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

Join @jobmaynooth.bsky.social first event of the Spring semester: Dr Hassan Ould Moctar (@soasuni.bsky.social ) will talk about his recently published book for @bloomsburybooksuk.bsky.social on migration, border externalisation, race and labour in Mauritania. Mon 10 Feb bit.ly/BorderExtern...

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Maynooth University Social Sciences Institute (MUSSI) @mu-ssi.bsky.social · 04/02/2025

Learn more about the JustHousing project with @kevincredit.bsky.social @pbresnihan.bsky.social & Dr Fiadh Tubridy A New Research Project Exploring #ClimateJustice and #HousingInequality #retrofit bit.ly/4hjHHBi

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Maynooth University Social Sciences Institute (MUSSI) @mu-ssi.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

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Maynooth University Social Sciences Institute (MUSSI) @mu-ssi.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

Mary Doyle, MRIA, Secretary for Policy & International Relations @ria.ie chair of todays event welcomes and opens the event on Marking Progress on #ResearchforPolicy and Unlocking Further Potential – Drawing on National and International Experiences. @maynoothuni.bsky.social

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Maynooth University Social Sciences Institute (MUSSI) @mu-ssi.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

Join us for the 2025 #ResearchForPolicy seminar series with @markboyle.bsky.social & Seán Ó Foghlú @mu-ssi.bsky.social Researchers from @maynoothuni.bsky.social & policymakers will share insights on collaboration, achievements, and lessons learned. bit.ly/MUResearch4p... #policy #research

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