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A Monumental Week for the STEM Passport for Inclusion
This programme provides socio-economically disadvantaged young girls in Ireland an opportunity to learn about STEM, one that is not easily accessible to them usually.
Date: Tuesday, 05 December 2023
MU announces national expansion of STEM Passport for Inclusion
The STEM Passport for Inclusion initiative focuses on addressing inequalities in accessing STEM careers among post-primary students in socially disadvantaged communities.
Date: Friday, 01 December 2023
Sale of Alcohol and Children’s Rights in Ireland
Rights aimed at safeguarding life, survival and development should be particularly taken into account in the design of alcohol licencing law,
Date: Wednesday, 29 November 2023
European Parliament publishes Study by Professor Delia Ferri on proposed European Disability Card
Professor Ferri’s analysis considers legal and policy background, the Pilot Project as well as the rationale for a European Disability Card against the background of the EU’s competences and discusses the role of the principle of mutual recognition before turning to examining the proposals in greater detail.
Date: Friday, 24 November 2023
MU's Dr Katriona O'Sullivan wins two Irish Book Awards
Dr Katriona O’Sullivan won the Biography of the Year Award and the Listeners’ Choice Award for Poor, her account of overcoming a chaotic and deprived childhood.
Date: Thursday, 23 November 2023
Embracing the Open Science Movement
Only a handful of institutions currently incentivise open science practices
Date: Monday, 20 November 2023
MU staff and former student shortlisted for four Irish Book Awards
Three members of staff at Maynooth University, as well as a former student, have been nominated in five categories for the An Post Irish Book Awards.
Date: Monday, 20 November 2023
MU Psychology and ALL Institute Staff Among World's most Influential Researchers 2023
Dr Michael Daly and Professor Philip Hyland who have been recognised in the Clarivate Highly Cited 2023 listing – a distinction marking them as leaders in their fields.
Date: Monday, 20 November 2023
“The Future of Smart & Healthy Ageing: SHAPES Results, Recommendations & Reflections for an Inclusive Europe and a Participative Civil Society”
Significant challenges for European healthcare systems
Date: Tuesday, 14 November 2023
SHAPES meet with MEP Colm Markey to discuss their Call for Action
Launched this week by the SHAPES project in collaboration with our partner organisation, AIAS, this Call for Action stems from research findings and results recently presented in the European Parliament.
Date: Monday, 13 November 2023