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Innovate Together
12 December 2024
16  MINS

You’re Home in Galway: A Story as Told by Dr Thamil Venthan Ananthavinayagan

Dr Thamil Venthan Ananthavinayagan, Assistant Principal and Senior Legal Researcher, Department of Justice | University of Galway Alumni

Dr Thamil Venthan Ananthavinayagan is a University of Galway alumnus who has had an illustrious career in the area of human rights. Currently, he is Assistant Principal and Senior Legal Researcher at the Irish Department of Justice, as well as a Lecturer at Maynooth University. Dr Ananthavinayagan explains how he came to be in Galway, what influenced his human rights work, and his trajectory after leaving University of Galway. He also tells us about the warm – and surprising – welcome he received when arriving in Galway as a stranger, why Galway spoke to him during his stay, and his enduring fondness for the City of Tribes and its people.

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People
03 October 2024
17  MINS

Day in the Life – Dr Ciara Smyth

Dr Ciara Smyth, Assistant Professor, College of Business, Public Policy and Law, School of Law and Irish Centre for Human Rights

Cois Coiribe‘s ‘Day in the Life’ series showcases the diverse workings of our research and teaching life at University of Galway. We aim to spotlight researchers, academics, and students, sharing their experiences, challenges, and exciting discoveries!

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Global Impact
23 June 2024
18  MINS

Thriving or Surviving? A Global Research Alliance Pushing for Reform in Hospitality Work

Dr Deirdre Curran, Lecturer in Management, University of Galway

Research by J.E. Cairnes School of Business and Economics at University of Galway has found that although workers in the hospitality industry are often passionate about their work, the industry is experiencing a chronic labour shortage. Poor conditions and lack of prospects are some of the key reasons. Now a new global alliance aims to tackle conditions in hospitality through educating policy makers and industry leaders about what is needed to ensure “decent work”, and Ireland is positioned to be a leader in the field.

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15 December 2020
10  MINS

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