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On Saturday 22nd May the Trinity University of Sanctuary Group, along with the Dublin City of Sanctuary’s Nature and Heritage Stream, welcomed a group of people of all ages from the Mosney Direct Provision Centre and other places to Trinity. The day involved a tour of facilities and the Book of Kells, sports activities for the kids, talks from Trinity Access Ambassadors, and lots of food and chat. Prof. Gillian Wylie, Co-Chair of Trinity University of Sanctuary, explained how Trinity, which became a University of Sanctuary in 2021, is committed to creating a culture of welcome and inclusion for asylum seekers and refugees, as well as providing understanding of the situation of displaced people through education and encounter.

The next ISE at 50 webinar takes place on Thurs 2nd June at 5pm. The webinar series celebrates 50 years of reconciliation and dialogue work and research by the Irish School of Ecumenics and is organised by Dr Dong Jin Kim. The panel includes experts from leading social enterprises, as well as Frances Flannery of James Madison University and Prof. Jacob Erickson, School of Religion, Theology, and Peace Studies. Gillian Kingston of the ISE Trust will be in the chair. Follow the link to book a place.

Follow the link to watch a recording of this illuminating talk by Dr Ed Kessler on Jerusalem’s Holy Places. After a brief historical overview Dr Kessler shares his insights from 40 years of travelling to the area to engage in the delicate work of interfaith relations. Coming just after the conjunction of Passover, Easter and Ramadan this talk illustrates how the authorities and religious bodies charged with maintaining and safeguarding these sites must continuously balance changing sensitivites and the need for cooperation.

Dr Brendan Ciarán Browne publishes piece in the Irish Times on the killing of Palestinian journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, situating it within the wider context of Israeli control over all aspects of Palestinian life. Follow the link to read the article.

Prof. Etain Tannam was guest on UCL’s ‘Uncovering Politics’ podcast, on May 8, hosted by Alan Renwick, Professor of Democratic Politics and Vice Director of UCL Constitution Unit, with former UK senior official and UCL Honorary Senior Research Associate, Alan Whysall. The podcast examined the impact of the Assembly election in Northern Ireland and the future of Northern Ireland’s power-sharing institutions. Follow the link to listen to the podcast.

The School of Religion, Theology, and Peace Studies is now taking applications for PhD studies via distance learning. This path allows students to study towards their research degree from their residential location, while participating in required modules and partaking in the School’s postgraduate and research community via online activities. Visit our PhD page to learn more.