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SFI-IRC funds MU researcher to investigate obesity-related cancer
Nidhi Kedia Mehta, a researcher in Maynooth University’s Department of Biology, has won funding of more than €590,000 for her research into obesity-related cancer under the SFI-IRC Pathway programme, which provides funding to early career researchers.
Thursday, 11 July 2024
The Big Race: Artificial Intelligence and Healthy Ageing
From a healthy ageing perspective, A.I. holds exciting potential in assisting health professionals and experts to track patients’ health, use predictive tools to anticipate health decline, and make more informed decisions regarding treatment for older adults.
Thursday, 19 October 2023
Jamboree 23 – Study Abroad and Student Placement Event Highlights
Placement & Study Abroad Jamboree 2023
Thursday, 19 October 2023
Notable recognition for BSc Product Design & Innovation students and teaching staff in the shortlist for the 2023 Irish Institute of Designers Awards (IDI)
The BSc Product Design & Innovation students and teaching staff in the Department of Design Innovation have achieved a notable recognition in the shortlist for the 2023 Irish Institute of Designers Awards (IDI). Their remarkable work falls under the category of Design Research and Education, as they collaborated with Kildare County Council to enhance the accessibility of shops and streetscapes in Maynooth Town, benefiting business owners and the community.
Wednesday, 18 October 2023
Professor Mary Murphy opens United Nations International Day for Eradication of Poverty, Dublin
Professor Mary Murphy, Department of Sociology, Maynooth University, opened the annual gathering for the 17th October United Nations International Day for Eradication of Poverty in Dublin
Tuesday, 17 October 2023
European Parliment endorsement and WHO Europe policy targeted by the SHAPES project
Last week the SHAPES project, in collaboration with SHAPES partner organisation AIAS, launched the Carefull Europe: Call for Action, which was developed following the presentation of SHAPES results in the European Parliament.
Monday, 16 October 2023
UN International Day of Older Persons, 1st October: Time to Discuss a United Nations Convention on the Rights of Older Persons
Despite the growth and reform of international disability law and policy in recent decades, and the adoption of the UN Principles for Older Persons in 1991, older adults have continued to face ageism and ableism, as well as forms of intersectional discrimination in a digitalising society in the 2020s.
Monday, 16 October 2023
Halloween Virtual Experience
Launching on Friday the 13th of October immerse yourself in all strange and creepy things with MU Library’s first Halloween Virtual Experience.
Friday, 13 October 2023
Prof Mary Murphy attends Council of State meeting called by President Higgins to consider legislation
Professor Mary Murphy, a member of the Council of State, attended a meeting on 11 October 2023 called by President Higgins to consider whether a Bill reforming the system of judicial appointments should be referred to the Supreme Court to decide on its constitutionality
Thursday, 12 October 2023
Maynooth Sociology academics present 'Towards a Participation Income for Family Carers' research at Joint Committee on Social Protection
Professor Mary Murphy, Dr Pauline Cullen and Shane Gough were delighted to present their research at the Joint Committee on Social Protection and Rural Development & the Islands on 11 October 2023.
Thursday, 12 October 2023
Intel Women In Tech Scholarship 2023
Intel Women In Technology Scholarship 2023
Thursday, 12 October 2023