Centre for Global Development, Maynooth University

29/08/2026

📢 We're Hiring a Communications Manager to lead strategic communications and public engagement work.

This is a full-time, one-year fixed-term position (with the potential to become permanent, subject to funding) offering an exciting opportunity to help raise the profile and impact of Global Citizenship Education across Ireland.

📅 Application deadline: Thursday, 17 September, 9am (Irish time)
📧 Send your CV and cover letter to: [email protected]
📝 Subject line: "Communications role"

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29/08/2026

ICOS is looking for Programme Officer to coordinates designated elements of the Ireland Fellows Programme annual cycle, from applications and course placements through travel, arrival, in-country support, events and programme completion.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys:
✏️ International student and international education
✏️ Student and member engagement.

⏰ Hybrid (Dublin)

⏳ Apply by: 13 September 2026

📩 For more information: https://www.internationalstudents.ie/news/programme-officer

26/08/2026

Last few days to submit an application for the Postgraduate certificate in Global Citizenship Education!!
Applications close this Sunday 30th August, final deadline.
Get your application in before its too late!

Saolta WorldWise Global Schools Irish Development Education Association - IDEA
Global Village Schools Dóchas The DICE Project

📢 Calling all Adult and Community Educators!

Applications are now open for the Global Citizenship Education – Critical Learning for a Better World programme with the Centre for Global Development at Maynooth University.

This specialist Level 9 programme in Global Citizenship Education (GCE) is designed for educators working with learners across all settings—from early childhood and schools to youth work, adult, and community education.

Focused on the major global challenges facing our world, the programme offers a unique learning experience that combines critical reflection, peer learning, and applied practice to strengthen participants’ knowledge and skills in GCE.

🗓️ Application deadline: 31 July 2026

💡 Bursaries are available through Saolta for eligible participants.

Learn more and apply here: https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/anthropology/postgraduate-information/postgraduate-certificate-global-citizenship-education

24/08/2026

Our long time colleague Tom Campbell will retire at the end of August, closing one long chapter of his life to seek out adventures new. Please join us in celebrating his retirement and thanking him for his expertise, loyalty and friendship through the years. While we wish him well for the journey ahead, we will miss him very much 🥹
Please feel free to leave a message or share a memory of Tom, in the comments below and we will be sure to see he receives them 🥳

13/08/2026

A must watch 👏

📢Watch the video of Zoryana Pshyk's keynote address from IDEA's Annual Conference 2026, Education for Liberation: GCE in an Age of Crisis.

📌Drawing on her lived experience of migration, her time in Ireland's direct provision system, and her work with Asylum Seekers, Refugees, and marginalised communities, Zoryana reflects on education as a space where people can reclaim voice, dignity, and agency.

✅“Over time, oppression goes very deep into your body; it goes into your bones, into your brain, into your soul. It diminishes you, dehumanises you, until it breaks you…” Zoryana Pshyk

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11/08/2026

Our alumni are an impressive bunch indeed! 👌

Almost 20 years on from his degree in International Development from Kimmage Development Studies Centre (our former title and form), Zambian Ian Mwiinga is now at the forefront of Zambia’s minerals transparency agenda in his position as Head of Secretariat at ZEITI.

Read about his journey and reflections at Mining for Zambia

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23/06/2026

In our latest blog, MA in International Development participant Sella Chisanga considers how corruption is a development issue affecting citizens every day lives.

https://maynoothcentreforglobaldevelopment.home.blog/2026/06/23/making-corruption-expensive-why-asset-recovery-is-malawis-most-compelling-approach/

Image by Zelandia from Pixabay

23/06/2026

The Ireland Fellows Programme offers people from around the world the opportunity to spend one year studying in Ireland.

Applications for 2027/28, open on Monday 29 June 2026

Consider postgraduate study with us in International Development, or International Peacebuilding Security and Development Practice.

Hear from Kina, one of our current fellows at https://www.ireland.ie/en/ireland-fellows-programme/kina-mucasaya-indongo-ireland-fellow/

We would love to welcome you!

https://www.ireland.ie/en/ireland-fellows-programme/

https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/centre-for-global-development/what-we-teach

12/06/2026

We are pleased to announce the Dr. Sinead McGrath memorial scholarship scheme for the forthcoming academic year, 2026/27.

The Centre for Global Development welcomes applications for a Masters bursary, which is worth €2500 for the winning student.

Closing date for applications 1st Sept. 2026.

See website for details.

The Centre for Global Development, Department of Anthropology, Maynooth University is pleased to announce the Dr. Sinead McGrath memorial scholarship scheme for the forthcoming academic year, 2026/27. The Centre for Global Development welcomes applications for a Masters bursary, which is worth €25...