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MU retains position in top 90 global Young University rankings
Maynooth University has retained its position in the top 90 global Young Universities.
Thursday, 16 May 2024
Minister Heydon launches €7m Digital and Data Research Programmes
The Innovation Value Institute (IVI) at Maynooth University has been selected to lead the €7 million Digi+ and ENTRUST programmes that are focussed on sustainable digital transformation and data.
Thursday, 09 March 2023
MU records highest ever number of CAO first preference applications
Maynooth University has recorded its highest ever number of CAO first preference applications. The record number is in line with a general upward trend of applications to the University over recent years reflecting its increasing popularity as a University of choice. This year the University has seen a rise of 2% in first preference applications against a backdrop of a decline in CAO honours degree applications of 1% nationally.
Thursday, 09 March 2023
MU hosts female Irish university presidents to mark IWD 2023
Event celebrating International Women’s Day opened by Minister for Further & Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris TD
Monday, 06 March 2023
MU researchers awarded grants to inspire public engagement with STEM
Three Maynooth University researchers have been awarded over €600,000 to deliver innovative public engagement projects under the SFI Discover Programme.
Monday, 06 March 2023
ICARUS research shows a 40% rise in hurricane rainfall rate over land for a 1°C rise in ocean temperatures
ICARUS Climate Research Centre academics analyse tropical cyclone rainfall in the North Atlantic between 1997 -2017
Wednesday, 01 March 2023
Tánaiste reveals MU wildfire project as winner of SFI-Defence Challenge
Tánaiste and Minister for Defence Micheál Martin and Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris have announced that MU is the winner of the first SFI-Defence Organisation Innovation Challenge.
Wednesday, 22 February 2023
Income disparity between urban and rural dwellers reduces in recent years
Research by MU Professor Emeritus Jim Walsh comprehensively examines household incomes in Ireland
Wednesday, 22 February 2023
MU Researchers awarded IRC funding to address societal challenges
Thirteen Maynooth University researchers have received awards under the Irish Research Council (IRC) New Foundations programme
Wednesday, 15 February 2023
MU hosts ‘GoGreenRoutes’ event for mental and physical wellbeing
Maynooth University hosts ‘GoGreenRoutes’ conference for mental and physical wellbeing attended by Jack Chambers, TD, Minister of State at the Department of Transport and the Department of Environment, Climate and Communications
Thursday, 09 February 2023
Tribute to the late Niamh Bhreathnach, former education minister, 1993-1997
Maynooth University extends its deepest sympathy to the family of former education minister Niamh Bhreathnach.
Tuesday, 07 February 2023