Maynooth University has developed a Campus Master Plan that envisions how the campus will grow and change over the coming decade. The physical environment of the campus—historic and beautiful in its heritage, yet modern and dynamic in its recent development—is key to the nature, success and sustainability of both the Maynooth University learning community and the very special community of Maynooth in which we reside.
As the fastest growing university in Ireland, our desire to design and build a campus that meets the academic, recreational, research and living needs of our students and staff is paramount. In so doing, the fundamental objective of the Master Plan is to sustain and develop a clear sense of ‘place’ and to project a clear sense of identity as a university built on 200 years of history, yet preparing a vision to 2025 and beyond.
In response to the University Strategic Plan 2018-2022, major capital investment will transform the campus experience for students, staff and visitors over the coming years. Guided by the Campus Master Plan, key strategic priorities include the construction of new academic, residence and student centre buildings, in tandem with the refurbishment of the original heritage properties and the 1970s Arts Building. Implementation of the Campus Master Plan also includes a specific focus on cultural engagement, sports, recreation and public realm amenities.
The Campus Master Plan is concerned with people, programmes and places, and builds on the rich heritage and biodiversity of our parkland setting to form a sustainable and inspirational learning and research environment. Implementation of the Plan will support growth in student numbers, graduate education, internationalisation, cultural engagement and collaboration with external partners.