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.

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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.