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Dr Brendan Ciarán Browne publishes piece with Dr Emma Keelan on Palestine and the hypocrisy of International Women’s Day
Writing for Middle East Monitor last month, Dr Browne and Dr Keelan argue that whilst International Women’s Day claims to be for the emancipation of women globally, for decades the narratives of Palestinian women, including those currently experiencing ongoing genocide in Gaza, remain conspicuously silent. Follow the link to read ‘In 2024, International Women’s Day is irrelevant if it doesn’t centre on women in Gaza’.
An Túr Gloine - Stained Glass Walking Tours of Dublin
Saturday 27th April - Ph.D. student Stephen Huws is leading this walking tour of Stained Glass Windows of Dublin for the National Gallery to coincide with their exhibition on An Túr Gloine. This is the first of three walking tours with a further two tours taking place on June 22 and Septmber 21. For more information and to book tickets please go to the attached Link
TCD secures a Funding Award supported by the John Templeton Foundation: Equipping Christian Ministry in an Age of Science (ECLAS).
Trinity College Dublin is one of four theological colleges in the UK and Ireland awarded funding (up to £60,000) to develop teaching resources incorporating science, ethics, and theology. The ECLAS project is based at St John‘s College, Durham University and supported by a generous grant from the John Templeton Foundation (2023-27). The Head of the School of Religion, Theology and Peace Studies, Prof Gillian Wylie and the Director of the Church of Ireland Theological Institute, Dr Maurice Elliott, said: ‘We are delighted to have been selected for this Science for Seminaries funding award. Our project, led by Prof Cathriona Russell, aims to enrich the current initiatives in teaching theology in an age of science through integrated teaching on novel, original and creative developments in the sciences in tandem with practicing empirical scientists, on our Masters Programs in ministry, and in theology and religion in the humanities.’ Click here for more details.
Barry Andrews MEP talks to Peace Studies students on UN role in development and peace
Barry Andrews MEP gave a candid talk to students on the MPhil In International Peace Studies, on March 25. Mr Andrews, who as well as being an MEP, is also the former CEO of the international NGO, GOAL, was invited by Dr Etain Tannam to share his views of the role of the UN in development and peace, as well as the relationship between the UN and the EU in human rights. During his talk, Mr Andrews also shared his experience and views of the war in Gaza. A warm thank you to Barry Andrews - much appreciated by all in Peace Studies.