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    MU researchers win Research Ireland enterprise scheme funding

    ​Three Maynooth University researchers have received awards under Research Ireland's Enterprise Partnership Scheme.

    Friday, 20 December 2024

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    Season’s greetings from Maynooth University

    Maynooth University wishes its staff, students and alumni a peaceful holiday and a happy new year.

    Wednesday, 18 December 2024

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    MU researchers awarded €500,000 in National Challenge funding

    Two MU researchers have been awarded almost €500,000 in funding under Research Ireland's National Challenge Fund.

    Tuesday, 17 December 2024

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    MU research highlights challenges facing deputy principals

    The research highlights the evolving role of the deputy principal and the challenges they face in primary and post-primary schools.

    Wednesday, 11 December 2024

    Fáiltíonn OMN roimh Scríbhneoir Cónaithe nua Ré Ó Laighléis

    Fáiltíonn Ollscoil Mhá Nuad roimh an Scríbhneoir Cónaithe, Ré Ó Laighléis faoi scéim nua atá cómhaoinithe ag Comhairle Contae Chill Dara agus Ollscoil Mhá Nuad.

    Tuesday, 10 December 2024

    MU Chamber Choir celebrates 150 years of Irish Rugby

    The Maynooth University Chamber Choir, under Artistic Director Michael T. Dawson, recently performed at the Irish Rugby Football Union's (IRFU) 150th-anniversary celebration, held at the RDS in Dublin.

    Wednesday, 04 December 2024

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    MU President begins role as Chair of Universities Ireland

    ​MU president, Prof Eeva Leinonen, begins role as Chairperson of Universities Ireland

    Monday, 02 December 2024

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    MU unveils 'Elephant in the Room' sculpture

    Maynooth University has unveiled an ‘Elephant in the Room’ sculpture at the heart of its campus, underlining its commitment to supporting mental health and wellbeing and promoting a campus culture that is inclusive, safe and positive.

    Thursday, 28 November 2024

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    Over 5,000 students benefit from MU's STEM Passport

    Maynooth University, in partnership with Microsoft Ireland, Taighde Éireann – Research Ireland and the Department of Education, has published the STEM Passport for Inclusion Impact Report which reveals that over 5,000 students from disadvantaged backgrounds have participated in the initiative to date.

    Wednesday, 27 November 2024

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    'Chaser' star Darragh Ennis celebrates book launch at MU

    Maynooth University welcomed the return of a special ‘star’ alumnus, Dr Darragh Ennis, for the official Irish book launch of The Body: 10 Things You Should Know, on Thursday, 21 November

    Friday, 22 November 2024

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    Prof Karen Desmond delivers Inaugural Lecture on medieval music

    Prof Karen Desmond, an internationally recognised scholar in medieval musicology, delivered her inaugural lecture at Maynooth University, titled "Medieval Parchment Fragments and Musical Reconstruction: Building New Histories of Music for the Later Middle Ages."

    Thursday, 21 November 2024

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