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Publit Book Sale

Starts Wed 24th Apr 2024 at 11:00
Ends at 14:00
Cost FREE
Max 50 attendees
Type IN-PERSON Event

Location: Arts Blocks Tables, Arts Building

Please come along and support the society at our semesterly book sale! Anyone who donated during our book swap will receive one free book of their choosing. All books are reasonably priced between 2 and 5 euro. All are welcome!!

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Journalism Workshop

Starts Mon 22nd Apr 2024 at 14:00
Ends Tue 23rd Apr 2024 at 16:00
Cost FREE
Max 30 attendees
Type IN-PERSON Event

Location: JHT9 (Monday) and JHT10 (Tues)

We are delighted to have Conall Ó Fátharta back again to host informative journalism workshops. They will take place on Monday the 22nd from 2pm to 4pm in JHT9 and Tuesday the 23rd from 2pm to 4pm in JHT10. Please check our email for the sign-up link. All are welcome!!

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Poetry Night in collab with Classics

Starts Wed 20th Mar 2024 at 18:00
Ends at 20:00
Cost FREE
Max 30 attendees
Type IN-PERSON Event

Location: Location TBC

Get ready for a Publit and Classics poetry night! Please come along and share some poetry of your own or a piece from your favourite poet. All are welcome to share. We will also be holding an introduction to Sappho's poetry on the night. Food will be provided.

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Book Swap with Enviro Soc

Starts Tue 19th Mar 2024 at 13:00
Ends at 15:00
Cost FREE
Max 30 attendees
Type IN-PERSON Event

Location: Arts Blocks Tables, Arts Building

Do you have old books gathering dust on your bookshelf? Bring them along to the arts block tables and swap them for a new read! There is no charge, just a simple direct swap, do your bit to help the environment today.


**You can bring along max. 5 books**

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Editing Workshop

Starts Tue 5th Mar 2024 at 14:00
Ends at 15:00
Cost FREE
Max 30 attendees
Type IN-PERSON Event

Location: JHT10, John Hume

**This workshop is held in place of a normal writer' room/book club session**

Are you interested in learning more about the editing process for the Silver Hand? Or even want to be an editor on committee for the academic year 2024/2025? Well look no further, the editors of the Silver Hand will be hosting a workshop to break down the process and outline all that the role involves. 

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Haiku Workshop with Japanese Culture Soc

Starts Mon 4th Mar 2024 at 18:00
Ends at 19:00
Cost FREE
Max 30 attendees
Type IN-PERSON Event

Location: Class Hall D, Arts

In collaboration with the Japanese Culture Society, we bring you a haiku workshop! We will be teaching you how to make your very own haiku and giving advice and prompts along the way. Refreshments will be provided, hope to see you there. 

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Prose workshop with Dr Francesca Bratton

Starts Wed 28th Feb 2024 at 16:00
Ends at 17:00
Cost FREE
Max 30 attendees
Type IN-PERSON Event

Location: Class Hall A, Arts

This is a great opportunity to gain insight into the world of prose with a workshop hosted by none other than Dr Francesca Bratton, MU writer in residence. Come along to get tips and advice and get to know fellow members too!

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Writers' Circle

Starts Wed 21st Feb 2024 at 12:00
Ends at 13:00
Cost FREE
Max 30 attendees
Type IN-PERSON Event

Location: APT, near on-campus accomodation

Introducing..... our very first writers' circle in which we encourage members to come along and work on creative pieces only, completely independent of the journal. This is a space to simply write, with no pressure or expectations. You can write on your own or work with a group, using your own idea or a prompt, it is completely up to you. We can review your work and provide feedback if you want, again it is up to the writer.

We aim to host writer' circle monthly so keep an eye on the MULife page as well as emails and Instagram for details. 


***any form of creative fiction can be discussed and brainstormed during this session***

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Launch of the Silver Hand Print Edition

Starts Wed 13th Dec 2023 at 19:00
Ends at 21:00
Cost € 3.50
Max 60 attendees
Type IN-PERSON Event

Location: TSI 030, TSI Building North Campus

We are delighted to announce that we will be holding a launch event to celebrate the release of the Silver Hand print edition on Wednesday the 13th of December, from 7-9pm. This is going to be a night filled with music, fun, and readings from the exclusive content of the print edition. It is a ticketed event and you must book your ticket on MULife under the 'My Listings' section. The price of the ticket is €3.50 and includes a physical copy of the print edition to bring home. Food will also be provided. This is an evening to celebrate to celebrate the Silver Hand and Publit as a whole, hope to see you there! 

**Formal wear is encouraged**

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Quiz in aid of Palestine

Starts Thu 7th Dec 2023 at 18:00
Ends at 20:00
Cost € 3.00
Max 50 attendees
Type IN-PERSON Event

Location: Rye Event Space

The proceeds of this quiz hosted in collaboration with Classics will be donated to the Palestine Childrens Relief Fund along with the funds raised at our book sale in November. Please come along and support a good cause. Entry will be €3 on the night (cash/revolut). There will be a raffle on the night as well as refreshments!

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Book Sale in aid of Palestine

Starts Tue 21st Nov 2023 at 12:00
Ends at 15:00
Cost FREE
Max 50 attendees
Type IN-PERSON Event

Location: Arts Blocks Tables, Arts Building

Come along to our book sale to support the Palestine Children's Relief Fund. Sale starts an 12 and finishes at 3 in the Arts Building. See you there

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Book Drive

Starts Tue 14th Nov 2023 at 11:00
Ends at 15:00
Cost FREE
Max 50 attendees
Type IN-PERSON Event

Location: Arts Block Tables

We encourage people to donate any of their unloved books to make space on their book shelves and give their books a new lease of life! Anyone can donate and will be given a free book token that they can redeem at our upcoming book sale.

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Hallowe'en Party

Starts Wed 25th Oct 2023 at 18:00
Ends at 20:00
Cost FREE
Max 30 attendees
Type IN-PERSON Event

Location: JHL2 John Hume Lecture Theatre 2

Celebrate all things spooky with the Publication and Literary Society this Hallowe'en! Come along for some food, fun and games.  Costumes, with a literary theme or a classic Hallowe'en look are strongly encouraged as there will be a prize for the best dressed attendee!

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Book Swap Collab with Environmental Soc

Starts Mon 16th Oct 2023 at 14:00
Ends at 16:00
Cost FREE
Max 30 attendees
Type IN-PERSON Event

Location: MSU Info Centre

This book swap is a perfect way to trade in your books that are gathering dust on your bookshelf and need a new lease of life. Simply bring along at least one book and swap it with someone else. This event is completely free , books are the only thing being exchanged. It is also a sustainable way to choose your next read! All are welcome. 

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Publication and Literary Society AGM

Starts Wed 27th Sep 2023 at 18:00
Ends at 19:30
Cost FREE
Max 30 attendees
Type IN-PERSON Event

Location: SE011 Education Building Ground Floor

We are running our AGM to elect a treasurer, secretary and first year rep to our committee. Come along to meet the committee, cast your vote and get to know your fellow publit members! Food will be provided. 

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Bridgerton Immersive Experience

Starts Tue 25th Apr 2023 at 18:00
Ends at 20:00
Cost FREE
Max 40 attendees
Type IN-PERSON Event

Location: Room TSI028

Bridgeton themed event. Dress to impress and become the diamond of the season! 

Become the next Lady Whistledown or win the ultimate Bridgerton quiz!


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Quiz Night

Starts Wed 22nd Mar 2023 at 17:00
Ends at 19:00
Cost € 3.00
Max 50 attendees
Type IN-PERSON Event

Location: MSU Venue Space

Quiz Night in collaboration with DJ Soc, Fashion Soc, MHS and Psychology Soc. In aid of Jigsaw. Tickets available online 

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/quiz-night-in-aid-of-jigsaw-tickets-591748925967

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Black Out Poetry W/ Mental Health Soc

Starts Wed 8th Mar 2023 at 12:00
Ends at 13:00
Cost FREE
Max 40 attendees
Type IN-PERSON Event

Location: Class Hall D

Self care and black out poetry with Mental Heath Soc. We'll be trying our hand at blackout poetry in a warm environment to look after your mind.

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Second Hand Book Drive

Starts Tue 28th Feb 2023 at 11:00
Ends at 15:00
Cost FREE
Max 100 attendees
Type IN-PERSON Event

Location: Arts Block Tables

Our Second Hand Book Drive is coming in semester 2 due to popular demand! 

We will be hosting a collection point for second hand books for all who wish to donate. The perfect opportunity for a New Years clean out!

All who donate will get one token for a free book swap at the Second Hand Book Sale later in the semester.


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EGM to elect committee

Starts Thu 9th Feb 2023 at 18:30
Ends at 20:00
Cost FREE
Max 40 attendees
Type IN-PERSON Event

Location: Room SE013-L2

EGM to elect in our committee, will also be used as a meet the society and have our members tell us what they’d like to see this year

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Silver Hand News Room

Starts Thu 9th Feb 2023 at 14:00
Ends at 15:00
Cost FREE
Max 30 attendees
Type IN-PERSON Event

Location: Room JH T2

Our writers’ sessions are back but refashioned into our news room. This time will be used to write, edit, get approval and brainstorm all articles going into the silver hand.

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MU Times Christmas Film Competition

Starts Mon 7th Dec 2020 at 16:00
Ends Wed 16th Dec 2020 at 23:55
Cost FREE
Type VIRTUAL Event

The MU Times are holding a Christmas themed Competition. We invite you to write a review or an opinion piece of your favourite Christmas film. Let us know why your favourite Christmas film is the best Christmas film ever! The winning article will be published on the MU Times website and it will be crowned MU's favourite Christmas film of all time! There is no wordcount so your articles can be absolutely any length that you like! We hope this competition will get your creative juices flowing and help you get into the festive mood! Articles can be submitted to mutimes@mulife.ie until the 16th of December. Happy writing and best of luck everyone! We cannot wait to read your submissions! 

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MU Times Travel Writing Competition

Starts Thu 26th Nov 2020 at 00:00
Ends Mon 7th Dec 2020 at 00:00
Cost FREE
Type VIRTUAL Event

Hi!

We at MU Times are running a collab with ESN to encourage students to write about their experience of online learning while studying abroad/on Erasmus in Maynooth University or abroad. Articles can be emailed to mutimes@mulife.ie. If you have any questions please get in touch with us here via email or by sending us a message on our social media. Closing date for submitting articles is the 7th of December. The winner will have their article published on the MU Times website https://mutimessociety.wordpress.com/

We are super excited to read your articles!

Happy writing!

your MU Times Committee


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MU Times AGM

Starts Wed 14th Oct 2020 at 19:00
Ends at 20:00
Cost FREE
Type VIRTUAL Event

MU Times AGM will be on the 14th October at 7pm and all Maynooth students are invited and welcome to attend. There will be committee positions up for grabs and a chance to get to know all the MU Times members. You will also hear all about the plans for the year. Looking forward to meeting you all virtually very soon!

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MU Times Writing Workshop

Starts Wed 4th Mar 2020 at 11:00
Ends at 12:00
Cost FREE
Type IN-PERSON Event

Location: Room 1 Students Union

We will be hosting a writing workshop in Room 1 downstairs in the Students Union at 11am on Wednesday 4th of March. We will be sharing topics  and plans and brainstorming article ideas together! We are so excited to meet you!

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MU Times Coffee Morning

Starts Tue 3rd Mar 2020 at 10:00
Ends at 11:00
Cost FREE
Type IN-PERSON Event

Location: Room 2 Students Union

MU Times coffee morning will take place in Room 2 upstairs in the students union. Everyone is welcome. It's a great way to meet members and the committee over a hot drink and some nibbles! We are so excited to see you there!

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MU Times Writing Workshop

Starts Wed 19th Feb 2020 at 12:00
Ends at 13:00
Cost FREE
Type IN-PERSON Event

Location: Room 2 Students Union

We will be hosting a Writer's Workshop on Wednesday the 19th of February in Room 2 Student's Union. We will be going through the format of articles, showing you the website and brainstorming ideas together. We can't wait to see you there!

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MU Times Coffee Morning

Starts Tue 18th Feb 2020 at 10:00
Ends at 11:00
Cost FREE
Type IN-PERSON Event

Location: Room 2 Students Union

A coffee morning will be held in Room 2 of the Students Union on the 18th of February at 10am. Everyone is more than welcome to come along. It will be a brilliant opportunity to meet committee members and fellow members. You can learn more about the society, ask any questions you have and share ideas. We will be also be accepting the 2 euro membership fees and membership requests on MU Life. We cannot wait to meet you!

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Clubs and Socs Fair Day

Starts Wed 5th Feb 2020 at 10:00
Ends at 15:00
Cost FREE
Type IN-PERSON Event

Location: Phoenix Building

MU Times will have a stand at the clubs and socs fair upstairs in the Phoenix building. It will be a great opportunity to meet the committee and ask any questions you may have. You can also sign up to be a member of the MU Times and learn more about our society. We look forward to seeing you there. 

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MU Times Coffee Morning

Starts   0000 at 00:00
Ends at 00:00
Cost FREE
Type IN-PERSON Event

Location: Room 2 Students Union

MU Times coffee morning- meet the MU Times committee and fellow members over a hot beverage. We will of course be accepting membership fees and you can register on MU Life if you are a new member. See you in Room 2 in the SU. Looking forward to meeting you!

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