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Robocup 2024
Follow our robot Nao Team RoboÉireann as they compete in Robocup 2024 in Eindhoven!
Date: Tuesday, 16 July 2024
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MU golfers tee up for Arnold Palmer Cup in Lahinch
Maynooth University golfers Ryan Griffin and Kate Lanigan will be in action on the International Team against the USA in the Arnold Palmer Cup collegiate golf competition which gets underway in Lahinch, Co Clare on Friday.
Date: Thursday, 04 July 2024
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School of Law and Criminology Staff V Students in Charity Football match
This was organised to raise funds for The Society of St Vincent de Paul.
Date: Friday, 12 April 2024
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Sport Ireland Research Funding Scheme Award for Dr Liam Sweeney
Dr Liam Sweeney, alongside Dr Áine MacNamara from Dublin City University and Niall O’Regan from the Football Association of Ireland, have been awarded funding under the Sport Ireland Research Funding Scheme Allocation to pursue a research project titled, ‘What role does biological maturation play in the development experiences of female players on the FAI’s national and international pathway?’. The grant will see a total funding award of €13,514 for several research projects spanning between 2024-2025
Date: Tuesday, 16 January 2024
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Sport Scholarship 2024 Applications Open
MU Sport Scholarships 2024 application is now open - almost 200 scholarships were awarded in 2023.
Date: Tuesday, 07 November 2023
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On Your Mark....
International student Craig Duffy utilizes new makerspace in the Hart Gallery, run by non-profit organisation Brockport Original Builds to develop innovative starting blocks.
Date: Wednesday, 01 November 2023
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MU’s RoboÉireann team wins global RoboCup
Ireland’s Robot soccer team, RoboÉireann from Maynooth University, are Challenge Shield winners in the RoboCup 2023 Standard Platform League, an international robotics competition held in Bordeaux, France.
Date: Thursday, 03 August 2023
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MU’s RoboÉireann team wins global RoboCup
Ireland’s Robot soccer team, RoboÉireann from Maynooth University, are Challenge Shield winners in the RoboCup 2023 Standard Platform League, an international robotics competition held in Bordeaux, France.
Date: Thursday, 20 July 2023
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Investigation>Imagination>Innovation Degree Show 2023
Join the department of Design Innovation in celebrating Ireland’s next generation of design innovators!
Date: Wednesday, 17 May 2023
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Business with Sports Science degree launched at MU
Maynooth University has announced the launch of a new degree in Business with Sports Science – Bachelor Science/Bachelor Business Administration, starting in 2023
Date: Wednesday, 14 September 2022