Centre for Global Development, Maynooth University

26/05/2026

Fantastic Africa Day event at Maynooth University this afternoon, organised by DotoBa, with MUSSI and the Edward M Kennedy Institute. Great to see so many of our current participants and alumni involved, especially Cathy Wambui Coughlan and Moi Nai, organiser and moderator, respectively. So very proud of you all ❤️

20/05/2026

Check out our latest blog by MA in International Development participant Morganne Briatte - tough topic but so urgent:

"Sexual Violence and Consent as a Global Development Challenge – a struggle for human progress"

Author: Morganne Briatte, MA International Development Participant “Shame must change sides.” When Gisèle Pélicot chose to make her r**e trial public, she challenged a system that too often protect…

19/05/2026

Happening next week...

Africa Day Conference

Tue, 26 May from 12 noon @ Iontas Building, Maynooth University

Celebrating the Achievements of Africans in the last 20 years in Ireland

https://www.dotoba.ie/event-details-registration/africa-day-conference

18/05/2026

The Centre for Global Development is delighted that Maynooth University will be hosting the DSAI conference in January 2027.
Dr. Eilish Dillon, Director of the CGD is leading the organising committee for the conference and would like to draw attention to the call for panels for this important conference on 'The Future of Development Studies - Strengthening Solidarity and Development Cooperation in an Era of Conflict and Crisis'.

https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/centre-for-global-development

14/05/2026

14/05/2026

Scam Alert! 🚨

Today, ICOS, Threshold Ireland, and Aontas na Mac Léinn in Éirinn are launching 2026, aimed at helping you recognise and avoid scams.

Take a look at our Scamwatch Toolkit and protect yourself while looking for rented accommodation ➡ https://threshold.ie/scamwatch-toolkit/

08/05/2026

Grey day picnic, but this fab Postgraduate Maynooth crew brought the sunshine and smiles ❤️☀️

21/04/2026

The Maynooth University Centre for Global Development were delighted to host the 9th Annual Maynooth University Festival of Food Sovereignty on Saturday 18th April, together with AfrI: Action From Ireland, and the MU Department of Geography. The day included sessions on seed sovereignty, land justice, and building the food sovereignty movement across the island, bringing together researchers, farmers, growers, organisers, activists, students, and all those interested in a just transition for Irish agriculture.

See https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/centre-for-global-development/news/maynooth-university-9th-annual-food-sovereignty-festival

Irish Seed Savers Association TalamhBeo