Niamh Howlin
@niamhh.bsky.social
Associate Professor, Sutherland School of Law, University College Dublin.
Researching legal history, legal professions and trials
Researching legal history, legal professions and trials
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Niamh Howlin
@niamhh.bsky.social
· Feb 11
Funded PhD opportunity at UCD School of Law!
This year we particularly welcome applicants interested in pursuing a PhD in Legal History.
Closing Date 27 March; feel free to get in touch if you have an idea for a project.
#history #legalhistory #loveirishresearch
www.ucd.ie/law/study/sc...
This year we particularly welcome applicants interested in pursuing a PhD in Legal History.
Closing Date 27 March; feel free to get in touch if you have an idea for a project.
#history #legalhistory #loveirishresearch
www.ucd.ie/law/study/sc...
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For anyone with a 2024 dissertation on European+global legal history angles: the deadline for Max Planck-ASLH dissertation prize is June 1, 2025. The winner gets a 3-month residential fellowship at the Max Planck Institute in Frankfurt: aslh.net/award/maxpla... Please spread the word!
Max Planck-ASLH Dissertation Prize for European Legal History in a Global Perspective | American Society for Legal History
The Max Planck-ASLH Dissertation Prize for European Legal History in a Global Perspective will honor exceptional dissertations on topics in European legal history in global perspective and presented f...
aslh.net
April 6, 2025 at 6:42 PM
For anyone with a 2024 dissertation on European+global legal history angles: the deadline for Max Planck-ASLH dissertation prize is June 1, 2025. The winner gets a 3-month residential fellowship at the Max Planck Institute in Frankfurt: aslh.net/award/maxpla... Please spread the word!
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We're seeking an Interim Head of UCD Special Collections to lead this important repository of rare books & journals, archival/manuscript materials through a transformational period.
If you are a dynamic leader with expertise in these areas apply by Mon, 5 May.
universityvacancies.com/university-c...
If you are a dynamic leader with expertise in these areas apply by Mon, 5 May.
universityvacancies.com/university-c...
April 4, 2025 at 10:44 AM
We're seeking an Interim Head of UCD Special Collections to lead this important repository of rare books & journals, archival/manuscript materials through a transformational period.
If you are a dynamic leader with expertise in these areas apply by Mon, 5 May.
universityvacancies.com/university-c...
If you are a dynamic leader with expertise in these areas apply by Mon, 5 May.
universityvacancies.com/university-c...
Last week I published a history of Ireland’s Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions since its establishment in the 1970s.
The book is available on open access at www.dppireland.ie/app/uploads/...
#legalhistory #history #speirgorm #booksky 💙📚
(Photo credit: Cian Redmond Photography)
The book is available on open access at www.dppireland.ie/app/uploads/...
#legalhistory #history #speirgorm #booksky 💙📚
(Photo credit: Cian Redmond Photography)
March 31, 2025 at 7:11 AM
Last week I published a history of Ireland’s Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions since its establishment in the 1970s.
The book is available on open access at www.dppireland.ie/app/uploads/...
#legalhistory #history #speirgorm #booksky 💙📚
(Photo credit: Cian Redmond Photography)
The book is available on open access at www.dppireland.ie/app/uploads/...
#legalhistory #history #speirgorm #booksky 💙📚
(Photo credit: Cian Redmond Photography)
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CFP. 35th Irish Conference of Historians, 'Inner lives and outer realities', 12-13 September, Maynooth University www.historians.ie/cfp-35th-iri...
CFP. 35th Irish Conference of Historians, 12-13 September, Maynooth University
Irish Conference of Historians CFPDownload
www.historians.ie
March 22, 2025 at 12:46 PM
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Irish language campaigners have welcomed the decision by the UK government to repeal an almost 300-year-old ban on the use of any language that is not English in the courts in Northern Ireland
UK govt to repeal law banning use of Irish in NI courts
Irish language campaigners have welcomed the decision by the UK government to repeal an almost 300-year-old ban on the use of any language that is not English in the courts in Northern Ireland.
www.rte.ie
February 25, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Irish language campaigners have welcomed the decision by the UK government to repeal an almost 300-year-old ban on the use of any language that is not English in the courts in Northern Ireland
More great opportunities for ECRs and students interested in legal history!
We are looking for Postdoctoral Research Fellows as well as Doctoral Students for the research field Legal Transfer in the Common Law World, under the directorship of Professor Stefan Vogenauer. Deadline: 19 March 2025. lhlt.mpg.de/job-offers
February 20, 2025 at 5:23 PM
More great opportunities for ECRs and students interested in legal history!
Ep. 108 of the Fifth Court features a fascinating discussion with my colleague Tom Mohr about Hugh Kennedy.
As former Chief Justice and Attorney General, drafter of the constitution and designer of the courts system, Kennedy is a key 20th century legal figure
www.thefifthcourt.com/podcast/epis...
As former Chief Justice and Attorney General, drafter of the constitution and designer of the courts system, Kennedy is a key 20th century legal figure
www.thefifthcourt.com/podcast/epis...
Episodes | The Fifth Court Legal Podcast
The Fifth Cour, Ireland's legal podcast. Hosted by Peter Leonard BL and Mark Tottenham BL
www.thefifthcourt.com
February 20, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Ep. 108 of the Fifth Court features a fascinating discussion with my colleague Tom Mohr about Hugh Kennedy.
As former Chief Justice and Attorney General, drafter of the constitution and designer of the courts system, Kennedy is a key 20th century legal figure
www.thefifthcourt.com/podcast/epis...
As former Chief Justice and Attorney General, drafter of the constitution and designer of the courts system, Kennedy is a key 20th century legal figure
www.thefifthcourt.com/podcast/epis...
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The Worth Library Fellowship scheme is now open: edwardworthlibrary.ie/research-fel... Closing date is 4 April 2025. Please retweet @earlymodhistory.bsky.social @royalhistsoc.bsky.social @historyofscience.bsky.social @royalsociety.org @sshmedicine.bsky.social @aahmhistmed.bsky.social
February 17, 2025 at 11:47 AM
The Worth Library Fellowship scheme is now open: edwardworthlibrary.ie/research-fel... Closing date is 4 April 2025. Please retweet @earlymodhistory.bsky.social @royalhistsoc.bsky.social @historyofscience.bsky.social @royalsociety.org @sshmedicine.bsky.social @aahmhistmed.bsky.social
It’s a good time to be a student interested in #legalhistory:
1. The Irish Legal History Society is running an essay prize:
www.irishlegalhistorysociety.org?page_id=1464
2. @ucdschooloflaw.bsky.social is offering PhD #funding:
www.ucd.ie/law/study/sc...
#history #histlaw #skystorian #PhD
1. The Irish Legal History Society is running an essay prize:
www.irishlegalhistorysociety.org?page_id=1464
2. @ucdschooloflaw.bsky.social is offering PhD #funding:
www.ucd.ie/law/study/sc...
#history #histlaw #skystorian #PhD
Scholarships - UCD Sutherland School of Law
www.ucd.ie
February 14, 2025 at 12:07 PM
It’s a good time to be a student interested in #legalhistory:
1. The Irish Legal History Society is running an essay prize:
www.irishlegalhistorysociety.org?page_id=1464
2. @ucdschooloflaw.bsky.social is offering PhD #funding:
www.ucd.ie/law/study/sc...
#history #histlaw #skystorian #PhD
1. The Irish Legal History Society is running an essay prize:
www.irishlegalhistorysociety.org?page_id=1464
2. @ucdschooloflaw.bsky.social is offering PhD #funding:
www.ucd.ie/law/study/sc...
#history #histlaw #skystorian #PhD
Funded PhD opportunity at UCD School of Law!
This year we particularly welcome applicants interested in pursuing a PhD in Legal History.
Closing Date 27 March; feel free to get in touch if you have an idea for a project.
#history #legalhistory #loveirishresearch
www.ucd.ie/law/study/sc...
This year we particularly welcome applicants interested in pursuing a PhD in Legal History.
Closing Date 27 March; feel free to get in touch if you have an idea for a project.
#history #legalhistory #loveirishresearch
www.ucd.ie/law/study/sc...
February 11, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Funded PhD opportunity at UCD School of Law!
This year we particularly welcome applicants interested in pursuing a PhD in Legal History.
Closing Date 27 March; feel free to get in touch if you have an idea for a project.
#history #legalhistory #loveirishresearch
www.ucd.ie/law/study/sc...
This year we particularly welcome applicants interested in pursuing a PhD in Legal History.
Closing Date 27 March; feel free to get in touch if you have an idea for a project.
#history #legalhistory #loveirishresearch
www.ucd.ie/law/study/sc...
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If you know any students writing good stuff on Irish legal history (broadly conceived), then let them know they can win a prize! Details of the 2025 Irish Legal History Society essay prize (for both UGs and PGs): www.irishlegalhistorysociety.org?page_id=1464
Student Essay Competition – Irish Legal History Society
Undergraduates and postgraduates are invited to submit essays on any period of Irish legal history to compete for the Irish Legal History Society Student Essay Competition, now in its fourth year.
www.irishlegalhistorysociety.org
February 5, 2025 at 7:49 PM
If you know any students writing good stuff on Irish legal history (broadly conceived), then let them know they can win a prize! Details of the 2025 Irish Legal History Society essay prize (for both UGs and PGs): www.irishlegalhistorysociety.org?page_id=1464
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Funded PhD opportunity with the University of Sheffield and the History of Parliament on Irish MPs in the 19th century House of Commons. Application deadline 5 March 2025. For further details, see the links here: victoriancommons.wordpress.com/2025/02/04/n...
NEW PhD Studentship on Irish MPs available
The University of Sheffield and the History of Parliament are offering a fully-paid PhD studentship on Irish MPs in the Victorian Commons. Deadline for applications: 5 March 2025. Full details of t…
victoriancommons.wordpress.com
February 4, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Funded PhD opportunity with the University of Sheffield and the History of Parliament on Irish MPs in the 19th century House of Commons. Application deadline 5 March 2025. For further details, see the links here: victoriancommons.wordpress.com/2025/02/04/n...
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What is the value and use of history in contemporary society and culture?
We're delighted to launch a new OA short-form book series - 'Elements in History and Contemporary Society', with
@cambridgeup.bsky.social - to explore this question.
Proposals now invited bit.ly/4aqCiG4 1/2 👇
#Skystorians
We're delighted to launch a new OA short-form book series - 'Elements in History and Contemporary Society', with
@cambridgeup.bsky.social - to explore this question.
Proposals now invited bit.ly/4aqCiG4 1/2 👇
#Skystorians
February 4, 2025 at 2:25 PM
What is the value and use of history in contemporary society and culture?
We're delighted to launch a new OA short-form book series - 'Elements in History and Contemporary Society', with
@cambridgeup.bsky.social - to explore this question.
Proposals now invited bit.ly/4aqCiG4 1/2 👇
#Skystorians
We're delighted to launch a new OA short-form book series - 'Elements in History and Contemporary Society', with
@cambridgeup.bsky.social - to explore this question.
Proposals now invited bit.ly/4aqCiG4 1/2 👇
#Skystorians
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To see how helpful #ChatGPT could be for legal research, I asked it a very simple question: tell me some books and articles about s3 and s4 of the Human Rights Act.
The results were... eh... not great. youtu.be/75t56Yx4hXs
The results were... eh... not great. youtu.be/75t56Yx4hXs
Is ChatGPT helpful for legal research?
YouTube video by AlanG
youtu.be
January 30, 2025 at 4:28 PM
To see how helpful #ChatGPT could be for legal research, I asked it a very simple question: tell me some books and articles about s3 and s4 of the Human Rights Act.
The results were... eh... not great. youtu.be/75t56Yx4hXs
The results were... eh... not great. youtu.be/75t56Yx4hXs
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🙌Funded PhD Opportunity!🙌
Please do share widely. The DCU School of History and Geography is currently advertising paid PhD opportunities esp in Medieval Ireland, the history of Irish towns and cities, legal history and women’s and gender history
www.dcu.ie/historygeogr...
Please do share widely. The DCU School of History and Geography is currently advertising paid PhD opportunities esp in Medieval Ireland, the history of Irish towns and cities, legal history and women’s and gender history
www.dcu.ie/historygeogr...
PhD Scholarship Opportunities | School of History and Geography
www.dcu.ie
January 27, 2025 at 9:18 AM
🙌Funded PhD Opportunity!🙌
Please do share widely. The DCU School of History and Geography is currently advertising paid PhD opportunities esp in Medieval Ireland, the history of Irish towns and cities, legal history and women’s and gender history
www.dcu.ie/historygeogr...
Please do share widely. The DCU School of History and Geography is currently advertising paid PhD opportunities esp in Medieval Ireland, the history of Irish towns and cities, legal history and women’s and gender history
www.dcu.ie/historygeogr...
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That pack is full but I've added you to Part II: go.bsky.app/8aaAtPg
January 26, 2025 at 9:47 AM
That pack is full but I've added you to Part II: go.bsky.app/8aaAtPg
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I, like a number of others, followed the newly created Met Éireann account on here last night when it was created in the run up to the storm.
It's a fake, and has posted some shite in replies to people.
Suggest people unfollow/report.
It's a fake, and has posted some shite in replies to people.
Suggest people unfollow/report.
Official confirmation that this is an impersonated account: twitter.com/MetEireann/s...
January 24, 2025 at 11:24 AM
I, like a number of others, followed the newly created Met Éireann account on here last night when it was created in the run up to the storm.
It's a fake, and has posted some shite in replies to people.
Suggest people unfollow/report.
It's a fake, and has posted some shite in replies to people.
Suggest people unfollow/report.
Two hours of remote teaching done; two to go!
It’s great to be able to pivot to online delivery when necessary.
I feel like I’ve time travelled back to 2020, but luckily I won’t have to wait months to meet my students in person this time.
#speirgorm #stormeowyn @ucdtl.bsky.social
It’s great to be able to pivot to online delivery when necessary.
I feel like I’ve time travelled back to 2020, but luckily I won’t have to wait months to meet my students in person this time.
#speirgorm #stormeowyn @ucdtl.bsky.social
January 24, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Two hours of remote teaching done; two to go!
It’s great to be able to pivot to online delivery when necessary.
I feel like I’ve time travelled back to 2020, but luckily I won’t have to wait months to meet my students in person this time.
#speirgorm #stormeowyn @ucdtl.bsky.social
It’s great to be able to pivot to online delivery when necessary.
I feel like I’ve time travelled back to 2020, but luckily I won’t have to wait months to meet my students in person this time.
#speirgorm #stormeowyn @ucdtl.bsky.social
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The Research Alliance Award launched by Research Ireland and Wales Innovation Network aims to support collaborative programmes of research between Irish and Welsh universities.
Deadline: 31st January 2025
For more information visit:https://www.researchireland.ie/funding/research-alliance-award/
Deadline: 31st January 2025
For more information visit:https://www.researchireland.ie/funding/research-alliance-award/
January 21, 2025 at 2:58 PM
The Research Alliance Award launched by Research Ireland and Wales Innovation Network aims to support collaborative programmes of research between Irish and Welsh universities.
Deadline: 31st January 2025
For more information visit:https://www.researchireland.ie/funding/research-alliance-award/
Deadline: 31st January 2025
For more information visit:https://www.researchireland.ie/funding/research-alliance-award/
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'Transactions' warmly welcomes submission of research and commentary articles from historians, at all career stages, working in higher education and related sectors bit.ly/46VjOM4
The journal offers a prompt and supportive peer review process and all articles published appear fully Open Access 2/2
The journal offers a prompt and supportive peer review process and all articles published appear fully Open Access 2/2
January 8, 2025 at 9:50 AM
'Transactions' warmly welcomes submission of research and commentary articles from historians, at all career stages, working in higher education and related sectors bit.ly/46VjOM4
The journal offers a prompt and supportive peer review process and all articles published appear fully Open Access 2/2
The journal offers a prompt and supportive peer review process and all articles published appear fully Open Access 2/2
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We invite submissions for the Society's 2025 First Book and Early Career Article prizes, to recognise historical scholarship, by early career historians, published in 2024.
Closing date 31 January.
Details of author eligibility, and how to submit your first book or an article: bit.ly/4i9180F
Closing date 31 January.
Details of author eligibility, and how to submit your first book or an article: bit.ly/4i9180F
January 7, 2025 at 8:56 AM
We invite submissions for the Society's 2025 First Book and Early Career Article prizes, to recognise historical scholarship, by early career historians, published in 2024.
Closing date 31 January.
Details of author eligibility, and how to submit your first book or an article: bit.ly/4i9180F
Closing date 31 January.
Details of author eligibility, and how to submit your first book or an article: bit.ly/4i9180F
Good analysis by Mary Carolan in today’s @irishtimes.bsky.social of the use of “Route to Verdict” documents to help juries in criminal cases.
Mark Coen, Colette Barry and I wrote about these in the latest edition of the Irish Judicial Studies Journal: ijsj.ie/assets/uploa... (open access)
Mark Coen, Colette Barry and I wrote about these in the latest edition of the Irish Judicial Studies Journal: ijsj.ie/assets/uploa... (open access)
January 4, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Good analysis by Mary Carolan in today’s @irishtimes.bsky.social of the use of “Route to Verdict” documents to help juries in criminal cases.
Mark Coen, Colette Barry and I wrote about these in the latest edition of the Irish Judicial Studies Journal: ijsj.ie/assets/uploa... (open access)
Mark Coen, Colette Barry and I wrote about these in the latest edition of the Irish Judicial Studies Journal: ijsj.ie/assets/uploa... (open access)
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📢 #CFP: Navigating War and Violence in 20th Century Ireland | 4–5 April 2025 @ Dublin City University
Join us to explore the complexities of conflict and post-conflict dynamics in Ireland. Submission details below 👇
Please share!
#IrishHistory #CallForPapers
Join us to explore the complexities of conflict and post-conflict dynamics in Ireland. Submission details below 👇
Please share!
#IrishHistory #CallForPapers
November 20, 2024 at 10:18 AM
📢 #CFP: Navigating War and Violence in 20th Century Ireland | 4–5 April 2025 @ Dublin City University
Join us to explore the complexities of conflict and post-conflict dynamics in Ireland. Submission details below 👇
Please share!
#IrishHistory #CallForPapers
Join us to explore the complexities of conflict and post-conflict dynamics in Ireland. Submission details below 👇
Please share!
#IrishHistory #CallForPapers
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I've put together a legal history starter pack for anyone interested in the history of crime & punishment, law, policing, social control, and violence. Please let me know if you want to (or know someone who should) be added to the list.
go.bsky.app/Vg4M4V5
go.bsky.app/Vg4M4V5
November 9, 2024 at 11:47 PM
I've put together a legal history starter pack for anyone interested in the history of crime & punishment, law, policing, social control, and violence. Please let me know if you want to (or know someone who should) be added to the list.
go.bsky.app/Vg4M4V5
go.bsky.app/Vg4M4V5