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MU celebrates first ever GAA history module
Maynooth University (MU) is marking the launch of a new module for undergraduate history students examining the foundations of the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) and its role in wider Irish society.
Wednesday, 01 May 2024
MU sets new record in CAO first preference applications
Maynooth University has recorded its highest ever rate of CAO first preference applications, exceeding last year’s record, according to new Central Applications Office figures.
Monday, 11 March 2024
'PROMOTE' app aims to keep women in research
The PROMOTE team is co-led by Maynooth University's Dr Katriona O'Sullivan and Dr Marian Crowley-Henry and calls on all academics to #buildthenetwork for women researchers with a world-first app.
Friday, 08 March 2024
MU leads IWD discussion in Brussels on advancing gender equality
Maynooth University led the discussion on advancing gender equality in Brussels for International Women’s Day 2024, highlighting the potential of European University Alliances to support gender equality in higher education leadership.
Wednesday, 06 March 2024
ICARUS research finds climate change drove Midleton flooding
Human-induced climate change made the extreme two-day rainfall event associated with flooding in Midleton, County Cork last October “more likely and more intense”, according to a new study involving researchers from the ICARUS Climate Research Centre in Maynooth University.
Thursday, 29 February 2024
MU launches 2GoCup deposit and return scheme
Maynooth University, in partnership with 2GoCup, has launched a new deposit and return scheme on campus.
Wednesday, 28 February 2024
MU researchers win EPA funding for environmental projects
Two researchers at Maynooth University have secured nearly €1 million in funding from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for their work on projects that aim to make a positive contribution to environmental protection.
Wednesday, 14 February 2024
Booker Prize winner Paul Lynch appointed Distinguished Writing Fellow
Maynooth University is delighted to announce that 2023 Booker Prize Winner Paul Lynch has been appointed Maynooth University Distinguished Writing Fellow.
Tuesday, 13 February 2024
RTÉ series ‘My Uni Life’ captures MU student life
RTÉ One series capturing the life of staff and students across Irish universities kicks off on 16th February
Friday, 02 February 2024
Ministers launch MU research on the role of councillors
The report, "The 21st Century Councillor in Irish Local Government", was commissioned by the Association of Irish Local Government, produced independently by Maynooth University and launched at the Mansion House in Dublin.
Thursday, 01 February 2024
MU opens Robotics Lab supported by Intel
Maynooth University has announced the official opening of Maynooth University Robotics Lab, supported by a donation from Intel.
Wednesday, 31 January 2024