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MU congratulates Dr Lorna Lopez on receiving SFI Early Career Researcher Award 2020
The winners of the prestigious 2020 Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) Awards were revealed today by Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris TD, at the annual SFI Science Summit. The Science Awards recognise key leaders in the Irish Research Community. Dr Lopez received the award for her work in leading human health research on discovering the genetic basis of neurodevelopmental disorders. Dr Lopez’ research at Maynooth University uses genomic technologies to focus on understanding the genetic basis of mental illness and other brain- and medical-related traits. She is also a recent rec
Thursday, 05 November 2020
Award-winning Turkish writer Ece Temelkuran delivers the Dean’s Lecture
Award-winning Turkish writer and political thinker, Ece Temelkuran delivered the Dean’s Lecture as part of Research Week at Maynooth University.
Wednesday, 23 October 2019
Maynooth University among six research projects awarded €25m through SFI Programme
Minister for Business, Enterprise and Innovation, Heather Humphreys, today announced a €25m Government investment through the Science Foundation Ireland Research Infrastructure Programme as part of Future Jobs Ireland.
Tuesday, 22 October 2019
InSPIREurope at Maynooth University supports scholars at risk of persecution
A new EU-funded initiative to support researchers at risk was today launched by ten European partners at Maynooth University, Ireland. The initiative, InSPIREurope, is a Europe-wide alliance for researchers who are at risk due to discrimination, persecution, suffering or violence.
Monday, 14 October 2019
Maynooth International Engineering College at Fuzhou University welcomes first intake of students at opening ceremony
Some 300 first year students were welcomed by Maynooth University staff at Maynooth International Engineering College (MIEC) on the Fuzhou University (FZU) campus in southern China.
Wednesday, 02 October 2019
The Scribble sculpture launched in School of Education
Seoladh an dealbh den teideal The Scribble i Scoil an Oideachais
Tuesday, 24 September 2019
Maynooth University collaborates in new SFI programme in Foundations of Data Science
A new Government and industry supported PhD programme in Foundations of Data Science was launched by the Minister of State at the Department of Education and Skills with special responsibility for Higher Education, Mary Mitchell O Connor, T.D.
Wednesday, 18 September 2019
Maynooth University welcomes ascent in THE World University rankings
Maynooth University is delighted with its elevation in THE global university rankings for 2020, achieving its highest ever position in this ranking.
Thursday, 12 September 2019
Maynooth University hosts 14 Conferring Ceremonies over five days
Maynooth University will confer a total of 2,248 students over five days with a range of degrees and diplomas at undergraduate and postgraduate level. The University will host 14 ceremonies over five days, starting today (Friday 6th) and running until Friday 13 September.
Friday, 06 September 2019
Maynooth University welcomes €25 million capital grant from Government for new ‘Technology Society and Innovation Project’
Maynooth University has today welcomed a capital grant of €25 million from Government for a major new building project to support the University’s rapidly growing student population.
Monday, 02 September 2019
Maynooth University to offer highest-ever number of places to CAO applicants
Maynooth University is expecting to admit 3,225 new first year students this year. This is the largest ever intake for the university and represents an increase of 3% from last year.
Thursday, 15 August 2019