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In this first episode of the Maynooth University Library Treasures Podcast, we are joined by the esteemed Susan Durack. Susan has worked in the Maynooth University Library for over 40 years and gives us a brief history of the Russell Library -- delving into its conception, architecture, and the very special collections it holds today, among several more exciting topics.

Ken Saro-Wiwa Poetry Podcast notice by MU Library

Episode 1: The first episode of the Maynooth University Library Ken Saro-Wiwa School Poetry Podcast features Christeen Udokamma Obasi, Conor Walsh and Eva Paturyan. The poems are part of a new collection: I Am A Man Of Peace: Writings inspired by the Maynooth University Ken Saro-Wiwa Collection published by Daraja Press and edited by deputy librarian Helen Fallon. The podcast series is produced by Bairbre Flood. https://mural.maynoothuniversity.ie/13526/

Episode 2: The second episode of the Maynooth University Library Ken Saro-Wiwa School Poetry Podcast features Elizabeth Akinwande Zion, Aine Dooley and Ceri Arnott. The poems are part of a new collection: I Am A Man Of Peace: Writings inspired by the Maynooth University Ken Saro-Wiwa Collection published by Daraja Press and edited by deputy librarian Helen Fallon. The podcast series is produced by Bairbre Flood.

Episode 3 The last episode of the Maynooth University Library Ken Saro-Wiwa School Poetry Podcast features Maeve Byrnes, Jay Vergara, Zofia Terzyck and Marykate Donogue. The poems are part of a new collection: I Am A Man Of Peace: Writings inspired by the Maynooth University Ken Saro-Wiwa Collection published by Daraja Press and edited by deputy librarian Helen Fallon. The podcast series is produced by Bairbre Flood.

Professor Sidonie Smith, who delivered the Dean's Lecture in October, 2016 in Maynooth University. The title of the interview (recorded 14 October 2016) was "A Manifesto for the Humanities: Doctoral Education in the Twenty First Century" and the participants were Professor Sidonie Smith (Mary Fair Croushore Professor of Humanities and Director of the Humanities Institute at the University of Michigan); Páraic Kerrigan, PhD candidate in Media Studies at Maynooth University; and Professor Maria Pramaggiore, Head of Media Studies at Maynooth University.

An interview with Noo Saro Wiwa

Maynooth University Research Theme: "People Place and Environment" Prof Martin Downes speaks about the "Crop Plants and Bioeconomy" Cluster at the Social Sciences Publications Festival 2015.

Maynooth University Research Theme: "Human Health" Dr Sinéad McGilloway speaks about the "Global and Community Health" Cluster at the Social Sciences Publications Festival 2015.

Maynooth University Research Theme: "People Place and Environment" Dr Rebecca King-O'Riain speaks about the "Migration, Transnationalism & Diaspora" Cluster at the Social Sciences Publications Festival 2015.

Maynooth University Research Theme: "Social and Economic Transformations" Dr Peter Robbins speaks about the "Business Innovation" Cluster at the Social Sciences Publications Festival 2015.

Maynooth University Research Theme: "Social and Economic Transformations" Dr Barry Cannon speaks on the "Social Justice, Participation & Human Rights" Cluster at the Social Sciences Publications Festival 2015. https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/research/social-and-economic-transformations/social-justice-participation-human-rights

From the seminar From Emergent Scholarship to Academic Conversations: Increasing the visibility of your scholarship, Maynooth University, John Paul II Library, 27th November 2014.

From the seminar From Emergent Scholarship to Academic Conversations: Increasing the visibility of your scholarship, Maynooth University, John Paul II Library, 27th November 2014.

From the seminar From Emergent Scholarship to Academic Conversations: Increasing the visibility of your scholarship, Maynooth University, John Paul II Library, 27th November 2014

From the seminar From Emergent Scholarship to Academic Conversations: Increasing the visibility of your scholarship, Maynooth University, John Paul II Library, 27th Novermber 2014. Slides are available on Slideshare.net

From the seminar From Emergent Scholarship to Academic Conversations: Increasing the visibility of your scholarship Maynooth University, John Paul II Library, 27th November 2014.

From the seminar From Emergent Scholarship to Academic Conversations: Increasing the visibility of your scholarship. 27th November 2014.

Short interviews with Dr. Sinead McGilloway, Co-conveenr of Global Community Health Cluster; Peter Robbins, Centre Manager for EDEN Centre; Olga Ryazanova, Lecturing in Management at the Maynooth University Library Publications Festival.

Dr Owens Wiwa speaks about his efforts to save the his brother’s life, the symbolic funeral and his efforts to promote peace and wellbeing in Nigeria

Dr Owens Wiwa speaks about growing up in Ogoni and his close relationship with his brother Ken Saro-Wiwa

Dr Owens Wiwa reads two poems written by Ken Saro-Wiwa “Ogoni! Ogoni! and “For Sister Majella McCarron”

Dr Laurence Cox Ken Saro-Wiwa and Environmental Issues

Helen Fallon - The Ken Saro-Wiwa Archive at NUI Maynooth

Dr. Ide Corley - Ken Saro-Wiwa and African Literature

Sister Majella McCarron - Environmental Rights

Sister Majella McCarron - The Shell to Sea Campaign

Sister Majella McCarron - Trial and Execution of Ken Saro-Wiwa

Sister Majella McCarron - Irish Efforts to Save the Ogoni Nine Image: Selection of letters and poems with image of Ken Saro-Wiwa

Sister Majella McCarron - Ken Saro-Wiwa’s Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People Image: Ken’s cap, MOSOP flag and letter

Sister Majella McCarron - Meeting Ken Saro-Wiwa

Sister Majella McCarron - Journey to Nigeria Image – Sister M. in Ibadan, 1969

Sister Majella McCarron – A Fermanagh Childhood