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MU announces new study on impacts of Covid on commuting patterns
Maynooth University is leading major new research to examine how new remote work patterns sparked by the pandemic will change home life, local business and community environments.
Date: Friday, 11 June 2021
The Housing Shock – Dr Rory Hearne presents book on housing crisis to President Michael D Higgins
Dr Rory Hearne, Assistant Professor in Social Policy in the Department of Applied Social Studies presents President Michael D Higgins his recent book, Housing Shock: The Irish Housing Crisis and How to Solve it.
Date: Wednesday, 02 June 2021
Profesor Linda Connolly among special guests of Preident Michael D Higgins.
Prof. Linda Connolly was a one of the prominent scholars invited by President Michael D Higgins to discuss issues of social class, land and the role of women as they relate to the events of 100 years ago
Date: Friday, 28 May 2021
President Higgins hosts third “Machnamh 100” seminar with Prof Linda Connolly
Institute Director Professor Linda Connolly to give principle address at President Higgins third “Machnamh 100” seminar
Date: Wednesday, 26 May 2021
Major Sociological Report on Gambling in Ireland
Professors Aphra Kerr and John O'Brennan co-publish first major sociological report on gambling in Ireland & recently received new funding to explore further aspects of gambling harm in Ireland.
Date: Monday, 12 April 2021
Copernicus Earth Observation – National Coordinator required
Exciting opportunity to help spearhead the development and uptake of Earth Observation in Ireland.
Date: Monday, 12 April 2021
Postdoctoral Researcher / Digital Archivist required
24 month contract for Digital Archivist / Post-Doc Researcher now live on the MU website
Date: Tuesday, 16 March 2021
Congratulations to Dr Michael McGann
Dr Michael Mc Gann, Marie Curie scholar in the Dept of Sociology/MUSSI has been co awarded The Ken Young Prize
Date: Monday, 01 March 2021
MINISTER HARRIS ANNOUNCES €42 MILLION INVESTMENT FOR ADAPT, THE SCIENCE FOUNDATION IRELAND RESEARCH CENTRE FOR AI DRIVEN DIGITAL CONTENT TECHNOLOGY
Maynooth University joins ADAPT bringing in Academics from Maynooth University Social Sciences Institute, IVI and the Hamilton Insitiute
Date: Monday, 01 February 2021
Microsoft Ireland, SFI and MUSSI's NCG Launch €5m Climate Change Project: Terrain-AI
Microsoft Ireland and SFI (Science Foundation Ireland) today announced the co-funding of a €5m climate change project in collaboration with Maynooth University.
Date: Tuesday, 15 December 2020