The Irish section of Scholars At Risk held a one-day symposium at Maynooth University on March 13th 2025. The theme of the symposium – academic solidarity – could not be more timely given the ongoing scholasticide we are witnessing in Gaza and the increasing crack-down on protest we see both on and off campuses inContinue reading Reflections on Scholars At Risk (Ireland) Symposium on Academic Solidarity
The leadership of Universities Ireland, including newly appointed Chairperson Prof Eeva Leinonen, President of Maynooth University, gathered in Belfast for a series of significant meetings, underlining the organisation’s commitment to fostering collaboration and mobility in higher education across the island. The visit, led by Prof Leinonen and Vice-Chair John D’Arcy, Regional Director of The Open University in Ireland,Continue reading Universities Ireland – Leadership Meeting to Northern Ireland
Professor Sir Ian Greer was delighted to welcome the @UniIreland leadership to @QUBelfast, Chair, Professor Eeva Leinonen, President of @MaynoothUni and Vice-Chair, @JohnMDArcy Regional Director of @OpenUniversity. Universities Ireland is a vital organisation promoting cooperation in HE across the island.
Statement on threats to members of academic communities arising out of the ongoing conflict in Israel/Palestine The ongoing conflict has led to serious threats to scholars, students and other members of academic communities and to academic freedom, in Gaza, Israel/Palestine and further afield. It has also led to the damage and destruction of academic infrastructure.Continue reading Scholars at Risk Ireland issue Statement regarding the ongoing conflict in Israel/Palestine
On Saturday 18 November 2023 Universities Ireland hosted the twelfth annual Decade of Centenaries conference at Richmond Barracks, Saint Michael’s Estate, Dublin 8. On the day, as well as the keynote address there were three panel discussions focusing on Reflections, Endings, Aftermaths and Outcomes and how they shaped our lives and society. The popular History Blitz madeContinue reading 2023 Reflections: endings, aftermaths and outcomes
To mark the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement, The Open University in Ireland is launching a new 4-part podcast series exploring the impact the agreement has had on society beyond just politics. ‘A Peace of Us’ is hosted by Jordan Kenny, the Dromore-born BBC Radio 1 Newsbeat presenter and includes voices from NorthernContinue reading Podcasts from The Open University give a fresh perspective on the Good Friday Agreement
The University of Trento has just opened two Calls for two 12-month (renewable for further 12 months) Research Fellowships for at-risk scholars who have completed their MA Degree and who would like to consolidate their postgraduate education in order to prepare for PhD applications and/or for other professional job opportunities. The call involves 14 academicContinue reading The University of Trento has just opened two Calls for two 12-month (renewable for further 12 months) Research Fellowships for at-risk scholars
Colin Harvey is a Professor of Human Rights Law at Queen’s University Belfast (QUB), where he is the Director of the Human Rights Centre at QUB; a fellow of the QUB George Mitchell Institute for Global Peace, Security and Justice; and a former Head of the Law School. He was a former commissioner on theContinue reading SAR Ireland condemn
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4 November 2022 The Irish section of the Scholars at Risk Network (SAR Ireland) is deeply concerned byviolations of the human rights of students and staff currently occuring at Iranianuniversities, higher education institutions, and secondary schools. Demonstrations against the Iranian regime started after the 22 year old Mahsa JinaAmini, who had been detained by theContinue reading SAR Ireland’s Statement on the Situation of Students and Scholars in Iran
On Saturday 12 November 2022 Universities Ireland hosted the eleventh annual Decade of Centenaries conference in The Great Hall in Queen’s University Belfast. On the day, as well as the keynote address there were three panel discussions focusing on Crisis, Division and Violence. The popular History Blitz made a return and it was a pleasure to welcomeContinue reading Ireland 1922 Division, Crisis and Violence in Ireland