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What Star Wars can teach us about the decline of democracy

In this piece, co-authored for The Conversation, David Kenny, Associate Professor of Law, argues that several useful constitutional law lessons can be drawn from the Star Wars films.

7 Dec 2021

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Opinion: Adele 30 – the psychology of why sad songs make us feel good

Simon McCarthy-Jones, Associate Professor in Clinical Psychology and Neuropsychology, explains why hearing sad music feel so good in this piece for The Conversation.

18 Nov 2021

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Sláintecare as much a reputational as a quality of life issue

The reform of the health system is essential for the quality of life in Ireland and the country’s international reputation, says Camilla Devitt, Assistant Professor, School of Social Sciences and Philosophy, in this opinion piece.

4 Nov 2021

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From Tarantino to Squid Game: why do so many people enjoy violence?

Simon McCarthy-Jones, Associate Professor in Clinical Psychology and Neuropsychology, asks why we are drawn to watch violence, in this piece first published on The Conversation.

28 Oct 2021

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