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Maynooth researchers highlight key role of cyclones in climate of the British-Irish Isles
A study of climate data in the British-Irish Isles over a 142-year period by researchers at Maynooth University has confirmed the important role of cyclones in the regional hydroclimate.
Date: Monday, 13 July 2015
Maynooth Geographers get IRC Postgraduate Awards
Congratulations to Lorna O'Hara and to Louise Collins on their success in the Irish Research Council competition for postgraduate studentships.
Date: Monday, 13 July 2015
Dr Kennefick Interviewed for Sunday Times' Piece on CSO Report into Garda Recording Practices
Lecturer in Law, Dr Louise Kennefick, was recently interviewed by John Burns for the Sunday Times.
Date: Monday, 13 July 2015
Crowd sourcing tropical cyclone research
You too can help with tropical cyclone classification through the crowd sourcing project CycloneCentre.org
Date: Friday, 10 July 2015
Emma McEvoy Speaks at ‘Spending Socially’ Conference at NUI Galway
Maynooth University Department of Law PhD candidate Emma McEvoy recently spoke at a ‘Spending Socially’ conference at NUI Galway.
Date: Thursday, 09 July 2015
New paper shows volunteers like you can help reassess the historical tropical cyclone record
A paper in April’s edition of the Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society published today and co-authored by Peter Thorne shows that citizen scientist classifiers can help unravel the mysteries of tropical cyclones and climate change.
Date: Thursday, 09 July 2015
Dr Mary Gilmartin on Croatian migration by Croatian TV(HRT)
Dr Mary Gilmartin was recently interviewed by Croatian TV (HRT) for a prime time documentary on Croatian migration to Ireland.
Date: Wednesday, 08 July 2015
Dr. Delma Byrne's research on early childhood features on the front page of the Irish Times
Dr. Delma Byrne's study of the impact of childcare arrangements on child development was conducted with Dr. Catriona O'Toole and featured in the Irish Times on July 7, 2015.
Date: Tuesday, 07 July 2015
Dr Ryan Recently Discussed Court Challenges to the Marriage Referendum on Newstalk Breakfast
Dr Fergus Ryan recently appeared on Newstalk Breakfast on Tuesday, 30 June 2015, discussing court challenges to the result in the recent marriage referendum.
Date: Tuesday, 07 July 2015
Research highlights limitation of government policy in tackling childhood inequality
New research from Maynooth University has revealed the limitations of current government policy in tackling childhood inequality.
Date: Tuesday, 07 July 2015