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MU research highlights barriers facing Traveller and Roma students
Traveller and Roma students continue to face persistent and systemic barriers in higher education, according to a new report launched today by Marian Harkin, Minister of State for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science.
Wednesday, 07 May 2025
MU research highlights barriers facing Traveller and Roma students
Traveller and Roma students continue to face persistent and systemic barriers in higher education, according to a new report launched today by Marian Harkin, Minister of State for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science.
Wednesday, 07 May 2025
MU scientist wins prestigious Dirks Molecular Programming Prize
Maynooth University researcher Dr Constantine Evans has been awarded the 2025 Robert Dirks Molecular Programming Prize in recognition of exceptional early-career achievement.
Tuesday, 06 May 2025
MU-led study finds evidence of gladiator-animal combat in Roman period
A groundbreaking MU-led study has uncovered the first physical evidence of human-animal gladiatorial combat in the Roman period.
Wednesday, 23 April 2025
Maynooth University celebrates Arts and Minds Festival 2025
The 2025 Arts & Minds festival takes place from May 8-10 and features a diverse programme of cultural events from Ireland and beyond.
Thursday, 17 April 2025
Nobel Laureate Prof Brian Schmidt lectures to full house at MU
Maynooth University was delighted to welcome Nobel Prize-winning astronomer Professor Brian Schmidt for the Faculty of Science and Engineering’s Dean’s Lecture, delivered to a full house at the TSI Building on Monday evening.
Tuesday, 15 April 2025
Prof Seán Doyle delivers Inaugural Lecture on converting ideas to reality
Prof Sean Doyle, a renowned researcher in molecular biotechnology, delivered his inaugural lecture at Maynooth University, titled "Converting Ideas to Reality: The Challenge of Making Micro Impacts".
Thursday, 10 April 2025
MU welcomes €845,000 award for STEM Passport for Inclusion
Maynooth University welcomes the award of funding of €845,000 under Research Ireland’s Discover programme to the STEM Passport for Inclusion initiative.
Friday, 04 April 2025
Minister Lawless officially opens refurbished MU Arts Building
Maynooth University welcomed Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research Innovation and Science James Lawless to campus for the official opening of the Maynooth University Arts Building following a €5.7 million refurbishment.
Monday, 31 March 2025
MU welcomes UN Special Rapporteur on Palestine Francesca Albanese
Maynooth University welcomed Francesca Albanese, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on Palestine, to campus for a public lecture, her first such engagement on a four-day visit to Ireland to raise awareness about the situation in Palestine.
Thursday, 20 March 2025
Minister McEntee welcomes MU Professional Doctorate in Educational Psychology
Minister for Education Helen McEntee, has welcomed the announcement that MU is to offer a new three-year Professional Doctorate programme in Educational Psychology from September 2025.
Monday, 10 March 2025