December 2006
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 19 2006
NEW CORPORATE SERVICES DIRECTOR AT NUI MAYNOOTH
Frank Fitzmaurice was appointed to the post of Director of Corporate Services at NUI Maynooth in mid-December ››
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 07 2006
MBNA/NUIM SCHOLARSHIPS NIGHT
Scholarships were awarded to 15 NUI Maynooth students at the annual MBNA/NUI Maynooth GAA Scholarship Scheme ceremony, which was held on campus on 6 December. ››
November 2006
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24 2006
NUIM LAUNCHES SERVICE CHARTER
NUI Maynooth President, Professor John Hughes announced the implementation of the University’s Service Charter on Thursday 23 November ››
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16 2006
MAJOR HONOUR FOR NUIM PROFESSOR
On Wednesday 15 November, Professor Ruth Whelan was awarded the Palmes Académiques at a ceremony held in Dublin at the Service Culturel of the French Embassy in Ireland ››
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 08 2006
Autumn Conferrings at NUI Maynooth
A total of 411 students from Ireland, Germany, Italy, China, the UK and Burkina Faso were conferred with degrees and diplomas at the autumn conferring ceremonies held on Tuesday 7 November. ››
October 2006
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26 2006
NUI Maynooth Music Professor Honoured
The French government has awarded the title Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres to Professor Gerard Gillen, Music Department, for his contribution to French music both in Ireland and abroad ››
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25 2006
Intel and NUI Maynooth Launch Innovation Value Institute
Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Micheál Martin today opened the Innovation Value Institute (IVI), a multi-disciplinary research and education establishment co-funded by Intel Ireland and National University of Ireland Maynooth ››
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18 2006
NUIM Biology Professor Honoured
Professor Kay Ohlendieck, Head of the Biology Department at NUI Maynooth, has been awarded the IAS Biochemical Society Medal 2006 ››
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11 2006
NUIM Authority Member Wins Coveted Award
Anne Heraty, founder and Chief Executive of CPL Resources and member of NUIM Governing Authority, was recently named as the 2006 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year. ››
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6 2006
NUI Maynooth signs agreement with Sichuan University
On Friday 29 September, an agreement was signed between NUI Maynooth and the College of International Studies (CIS) of Sichuan University establishing a pre-Masters foundation programme in CIS. Successful graduates of the programme will be admitted to a range of taught Masters programmes at NUI Maynooth.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 2 2006
Professor Martin Downes retires
One of NUI Maynooth's most respected and esteemed academics, Professor Martin Downes, retired from the University at the end of September. His retirement was marked by a reception on Wednesday 27 September. ›
September 2006
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 2006
New Anthropology Degree
A new MA in Anthropology and Development Studies was launched on Monday 18 September. The degree is directed primarily at Irish development and humanitarian aid professionals ››
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 2006
Minister Launches Masters Degree at NUI Maynooth
Conor Lenihan TD, Minister of State for Development Cooperation and Human Rights, launched a new Masters programme at NUI Maynooth on Tuesday 12 September ››
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 2006
International Award for Irish Scientist
A prestigious Historic Milestone Award was posthumously presented to the eminent 19th Century Irish scientist, Nicholas Callan, at a colourful event held at NUI Maynooth on Tuesday, 5 September. ››
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 07 2006
September Conferrings at NUI Maynooth
Almost 1,500 students were conferred with their degrees and diplomas at graduation ceremonies held in the Aula Maxima, Tuesday and Wednesday, 5 and 6 September. ››
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 01 2006
Second Special Mathematics Examination for prospective Engineering students
NUI Maynooth will hold a second special Mathematics examination for students who wish to undertake a degree in Engineering but who do not have the required HC3 in Leaving Certificate Mathematics. ››
August 2006
THURSDAY, AUGUST 31 2006
Ryder Cup Closures
The Ryder Cup takes place at the K Club from 17th - 24th Sept 2006. A number of roads will be closed and diversions will be place. Information on Road Closures and alternative routes can be found on the Health & Safety Office webpages ››
THURSDAY, AUGUST 16 2006
Online Payment of Fees
All registered students of NUI Maynooth can now avail of a new online payment facility from Tuesday 29th August. The introduction of this service should free students from the necessity of completing giros and time consuming trips to the bank. Make sure you have credit or laser card details and student log-in ID ››
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16 2006
Special Mathematics Examination for prospective Engineering students
NUI Maynooth will hold a special Mathematics examination for students who wish to undertake a degree in Engineering but who do not have the required HC3 in Leaving Certificate Mathematics. ››
July 2006
MONDAY, JULY 10 2006
NUI Maynooth announces exciting new Golf Scholarship
NUI Maynooth President, Professor John Hughes, announced an exciting new Golf Scholarship Scheme for talented undergraduates ››
MONDAY, JULY 10 2006
Conferring of honorary doctorates on golfers Padraig Harrington and Paul McGinley in NUI Maynooth
The President of NUI Maynooth is delighted to announce the conferral of honorary doctorates on Irish golfers Padraig Harrington and Paul McGinley Monday 10th July ››
June 2006
FRIDAY, JUNE 30 2006
Photo Gallery Additions
Four new galleries have been added to the Photo Galleries section. Browse photos from the launch of the NUI Maynooth Strategic Plan, Brian Gormley's departure, Chinese New Year celebrations and the launch of the Russell Library booklet ››
FRIDAY, JUNE 23 2006
Digital Games Industry Brought to Book by NUI Maynooth Lecturer
Digital games are a male-dominated preserve, with the games designed and made by men and the most active players also male, according to a new book published by Dr Aphra Kerr, Department of Sociology, NUI Maynooth. ››
THURSDAY, JUNE 22 2006
Kilkenny Campus - New Courses
Among the new courses is an online MA in Hospitality Management, which is offered by NUI Maynooth in association with Hibernia College ››
THURSDAY, JUNE 22 2006
The Fourth Annual Historic Houses of Ireland Conference
Presentation topics will include the role of the recently established Irish Heritage Trust in the future preservation of Irish historic houses. There will also be papers from a number of international participants on aspects of the built heritage in France, England, Norway, and Northern Ireland. For full details of the programme visit http://www.historicirishhouses.ie. ››
THURSDAY, JUNE 08 2006
Innovation Value Institite
On June 8th, an inaugural chartered members meeting of the Innovation Value Institute (IVI) was held on the NUI Maynooth campus hosted by founding members NUIM and Intel Ireland ››
FRIDAY, JUNE 02 2006
June 2006 University News
The current issue contains items on the recent honorary conferrings, the Punchestown racing festival report, Professor Mike Goodchild's public lecture
plus much more ››
THURSDAY, JUNE 01 2006
Swimming Scholarships at NUI Maynooth
NUI Maynooth introduces the first third level Irish Swim Team with resident Swimming Development Officer. ››
May 2006
MONDAY, MAY 29 2006
NUI Maynooth Professor Honoured
Professor Tigran Tchrakian, Department of Mathematical Physics, NUI Maynooth, has been enrolled as a Member of the Royal Irish Academy. ››
FRIDAY, MAY 26 2006
NUI Maynooth Foundation Courses
Applications are now invited for NUI Maynooth Certificates in Science or Engineering or Business/Finance (Foundation Year Programmes). ››
WEDNESDAY, MAY 11 2006
Doctorate of Education (EdD) - Closing date 2nd June
The degree of Doctor of Education is offered jointly by the Departments of Education and of Adult and Community Education at NUI Maynooth ››
THURSDAY, MAY 11 2006
Maynooth Philosophical Papers
Issue 3 is now available on the Department of Philosophy website. ››
WEDNESDAY, MAY 10 2006
Completed your studies in 2005?
The University invites you to participate in its annual survey ››
WEDNESDAY, MAY 10 2006
Intel Chief among Honorary Doctorate Recipients at NUI Maynooth
General Manager of Intel Ireland, Jim O’Hara was one of four distinguished individuals conferred with Honorary Doctorates at the annual conferring ceremony held at NUI Maynooth on Wednesday 10 May ››
TUESDAY, MAY 09 2006
Exams Accommodation
Facing into exams? Save yourself the hassle of travel at such a key time by availing of on-campus accommodation ››
WEDNESDAY, MAY 03 2006
First Newman Lecture at NUI Maynooth
On Tuesday 2 May, the first annual Cardinal Newman/Maynooth Lecture took place on campus. ››
WEDNESDAY, MAY 03 2006
Maths Olympiad
Students from Maynooth, Bundoran, Rathdrum and Castleknock took the top four places in a contest held at NUI Maynooth ››
TUESDAY, MAY 02 2006
University Day at NUI Maynooth
NUI Maynooth’s University Day was held on campus on Saturday 29 April. Close to 1,000 prospective students attended the day ››
April 2006
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26 2006
History of Women Religious of Britain and Ireland: Annual Conference
Papers are invited from researchers working on the history of women’s religious life from the medieval and early modern period through to the recent past, in Ireland or Britain, or dealing with women religious from Ireland or Britain working overseas ››
THURSDAY, APRIL 13 2006
NUI Maynooth President's Public Lecture
Professor Mike Goodchild, Walton Fellow at the National Centre for Geocomputation, NUI Maynooth, delivered the NUI Maynooth President’s Public Lecture, The Spatial Web: Visions for a Geospatial World, in the John Hume Building on Wednesday 12 April. ››
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12 2006
Maths Grand Challenge
Benjamin Réamonn, Coláiste Chilliain, Clondalkin and Alexandru Buda, St Marks Community School, Tallaght were joint overall winners of the NUI Maynooth Grand Challenge ››
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12 2006
Podcasts added to Admissions Office Website
Hear Admissions Officer/Assistant Registrar John McGinnity talking about University Day and listen to an interview with John Bagnell, Rugby Development Officer ››
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12 2006
The NUI Maynooth Summer Programme for Undergraduate Researchers (SPUR) 2006
This programme is intended to give talented undergraduate students a taste of what university research is like, to expose students to the research undertaken in the university and to the benefits of postgraduate research study at NUI Maynooth ››
TUESDAY, APRIL 11 2006
Suburbs Studied by NUI Maynooth Researchers
A new publication by three NUI Maynooth academics recommends the formal involvement of voluntary organizations in local and county decision-making and giving representative bodies a statutory role in local government ››
MONDAY, APRIL 10 2006
Psychology Congress at NUI Maynooth
The 28th Annual Congress of Psychology Students in Ireland was held, for the first time, at NUI Maynooth from 7-8 April ››
SATURDAY, APRIL 08 2006
Rural Conference at NUI Maynooth
Seventy delegates, including 32 students from the BSc in Rural Development at NUI Maynooth, held a one-day conference in the John Hume Building, Saturday 8 April. ››
FRIDAY, APRIL 07 2006
NUI Maynooth Becomes First Fairtrade University
NUI Maynooth became the first university in the Republic of Ireland to be awarded accreditation as a Fairtrade University on Thursday 6 April. ››
March 2006
THURSDAY, MARCH 30 2006
LANDMARK PUBLICATION BY NUI MAYNOOTH LECTURER
Dr Margaret Kelleher, Department of English, NUI Maynooth has co-edited The Cambridge History of Irish Literature, a landmark publication spanning fifteen centuries of literary achievement in Ireland. ››
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29 2006
LIFELONG LEARNING CONFERENCE AT NUI MAYNOOTH
The 2006 Universities Association for Lifelong Learning three-day conference on the theme Innovative Administration for Lifelong Learning was held at NUI Maynooth from 22-24 March. ››
MONDAY, MARCH 13 2006
Standards for the Design & Construction of Web Content at NUI Maynooth
This document sets out standards for the design and construction of web content at NUI Maynooth. ››
THURSDAY, MARCH 09 2006
Islands at the Crossroads – Contemporary Issues in Irish and British tourism
Inter-disciplinary conference to be held at the National University of Ireland, Maynooth on Saturday, 6 May 2006. ››
THURSDAY,MARCH 09 2006
Provisional Summer 2006 Examination Timetable
The provisional timetable is now available on the Examinations Office website ››
WEDNESDAY,MARCH 01 2006
Strategic Plan 2006-2011 Launched by NUI Maynooth
Plean Straitéise 2006-2011 Seolta
Minister of State at the Department of Education and Science, Síle de Valera T.D. launched the NUI Maynooth Strategic Plan 2006-2011 at a reception in the John Hume Building, Tuesday 28 February. ››
Sheol an tAire Stáit ag an Roinn Oideachais agus Eolaíochta, Síle De valera T.D. Plean Straitéise 2006-2011 Ollscoil na hÉireann, Má Nuad ag fáiltiú i bhFoirgneamh John Hume, Dé Máirt, an 28 Feabhra. ››
February 2006
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24 2006
Maynooth Medieval Forum
The next seminar in the series will be given by Dr Catherine Swift (Mary Immaculate College, University of Limerick) on St Brigit’s Nuns: French, African, Turkish or Irish? ››
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22 2006
Tree Planting 2006
There will be two tree planting days this year - 23rd February on the North Campus and Thursday 2nd March on the South Campus. ››
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17 2006
Russians Pay Visit to NUI Maynooth
On 15-16 February, a delegation from Voronezh State University visited NUI Maynooth. The schedule included an informal reception in Renehan Hall. ››
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16 2006
Donation to Library
The Library recently acquired a donation of over 1,000 books and pamphlets on cartography. The material is the private library of Professor John Andrews collected over 50 years. ›
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14 2006
NUI Maynooth Society ASTRO2 Wins Prestigious Award
Astro2, the Astronomy and Physics Society at NUI Maynooth, was presented with the Nexus Award for Best Student Physics Society in the UK and Ireland on 19 January. ››
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10 2006
February 2006 Visiting delegation from Russian university
On Wednesday and Thursday, 15 and 16 February, a delegation from the State University of Voronezh will visit NUI Maynooth. ››
TURSDAY, FEBRUARY 09 2006
Chinese New Year at NUI Maynooth
On 8 February, NUI Maynooth hosted Chinese New Year celebrations to mark the ‘Year of the Dog’. ››
TURSDAY, FEBRUARY 07 2006
February 2006 University News
The current issue contains items on the recently signed Historic China agreement; a Institute which has been established at NUI Maynooth; the MBNA GAA Scholarships Night; Software Donation to the University; the New Post Room and Photocopying Facility on the North Campus and the Rural Ireland 2025 Report ››
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 02 2006
John & Pat Hume Scholarships
The National University of Ireland Maynooth is offering 30 John & Pat Hume Scholarships to attract top postgraduate students. ››
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 02 2006
NUI Maynooth Postgraduate Day
The NUI Maynooth Postgraduate Day will take place on the 1st of March 2006 ››
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 01 2006
NUI Maynooth Students in Major Rural Development Study
Students of the Rural Development programme at the Department of Adult and Community Education, NUI Maynooth, along with their counterparts in UCD, UCC and NUI Galway, were involved in an extensive study into rural life in Ireland, published in late January. ››
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 01 2006
INTERNAL VACANCY
Secondment/Part-Time Position - Quality Promotion Office ››
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 01 2006
DRAFT NUI Maynooth Strategic Plan 2006-2011
The Plan is now available for download on the website of the Vice President for Planning & Governance (local access only) ›
January 2006
TUESDAY, JANUARY 31 2006
Bright Ideas
NUIM Staff Suggestion Scheme (local access only) ››
MONDAY, JANUARY 30 2005
Maynooth Medieval Forum Series 2005-2006
The Passion of St Valentine & Cavorting at Daybreak: The Middle High German 'Tagelied', Monday 13th February ››
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25 2005
Major GIS Conference
GIS in Practice was the theme of a prestigious one-day conference hosted by the National Centre for Geocomputation (NCG) on Wednesday 25 January. ››
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 25 2005
Essential Maintenance on North Campus, 26 January
Information for on-campus users (local access only) ››
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18 2005
NUIM Users: Font Sizes on the New Website
Information for on-campus users (local access only) ››
FRIDAY, JANUARY 20 2006
Music Events at NUI Maynooth
Information on music events for the second semester ››
TUESDAY, JANUARY 17 2006
Historic China Agreement Signed by NUI Maynooth
A historic collaboration agreement was signed between Jiangsu Polytechnic University (JPU), Changzhou, China, and NUI Maynooth at a formal ceremony held on campus, Tuesday 17 January. ››
MONDAY, JANUARY 16 2006
Enhance Your Work Skills - Learn Irish / Cuir le do scileanna oibre - Foghlaim an Ghaeilge
For more information on learning Irish, please visit the Personnel Office website ››
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11 2006
28th Annual Congress of Psychology Students of Ireland - call for abstracts now open
This event will be held at NUI, Maynooth on the 7th and 8th of April 2006. The deadline for abstract submission is February 15th ››
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11 2006
Music & Liturgy of the Medieval Irish Church - an Interdisciplinary Symposium
Faculty of Theology, St Patrick's College Maynooth in association with the Society for Musicology in Ireland present this symposium on Saturday, 22 April 2006. ››
TUESDAY, JANUARY 10 2006
NUI Maynooth Student Wins Major Prize
Hewlett-Packard has announced NUI Maynooth graduate Fiachra Matthews as the overall winner of the HP Invent National Competition 2005 ››
MONDAY, JANUARY 09 2006
Major Software Donation to NUI Maynooth
Agilent Technologies, the world's premier measurement company, has announced the donation of software licenses worth US $750,000 annually to NUI Maynooth. ››
