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25 Sept 2025

Kildare university's Department of Psychology celebrates 25 years with keynote event

Maynooth University's 'Dept of Psychology @25 Year' talk with  Dr Brian Pennie takes place on October 8 2025

Kildare university's Department of Psychology celebrates 25 years in October with keynote event

Maynooth University

Maynooth University’s Department of Psychology is delighted to launch its 25th anniversary celebrations with a special keynote event featuring Dr Brian Pennie, high-profile alumnus, acclaimed motivational speaker, neuroscientist, and author.

Dr Pennie, who studied Psychology at Maynooth University, Kildare, will share his powerful story of transformation from addiction to academic success - 'Beyond Resilience: How Education Gave Me the Life of My Dreams' - highlighting how education became the foundation for a life of purpose and possibility.

Event details:

  • Date: Wednesday, October 8 2025

  • Time: 6:30 PM

  • Location: LT3, TSI Building, Maynooth University, Kildare

  • Tickets: Free, booking required. Tickets can be reserved here on Eventbrite.

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Dr Pennie is a doctor of neuroscience and psychology, a lecturer at Trinity College Dublin, a consultant to global organisations, an author, and a TV presenter. His journey, from former heroin addiction to becoming a leading voice on personal change, offers an inspiring message of hope and resilience.

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