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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.
Dr Carlo Aldrovandi publishes in The Conversation on increased tensions during Ramadan
Dr. Carlo Aldrovandi recently wrote an article for The Conversation about the possibility of increased tensions in Jerusalem and the West Bank during the holy month of Ramadan. The article also discusses the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas and the lack of progress in reaching a negotiated ceasefire. Follow the link to read ‘Israel-Hamas Conflict: Ramadan brings fresh fears of escalation on both Gaza Strip and West Bank.’
Congratulations - BA Religion Students
Students from the BA Religion programme who debated with peers from St John’s, New York on questions of social and environmental justice. The students presented and discussed their insights into both Ireland’s relative advantages— scoring well on the Human Development Index and working to protect natural resources, not least water quality—and also its most pressing problems— housing and homelessness, the many ways these can severely impact on student welfare, as well as imminent and long term threats to cultural and natural heritage and possibilites for mitigation both on the island and internationally in Europe. (Top/Bottom from left Della Ivory, Anna Durrett, Shane Conway, Tim Bowers and Robert Dunne)
Dr Brendan Ciarán Browne joins Enda Brady on ‘The Roundtable’ to discuss criticism of Irish leaders travelling to the White House
Dr Browne joined TRT’s host, Enda Brady to discuss the controversy surrounding the decision made by Irish political figures to travel to the White House at a time when many believe there to be active United States government support for the ongoing genocide against the Palestinian population in Gaza. Follow the link to watch the full show.