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New Research Highlights the Impact of Commuting on Rural Towns Across Ireland
The InPLACE (Investigating Planning, Place-Making, and Commuting) report, which studied seven rural towns in Ireland and Northern Ireland, along with two in Maryland, USA, reveals both the opportunities and challenges associated with long-distance commuting.
Date: Wednesday, 09 October 2024
Young people are exposed to high levels of marketing for gambling
New research published by Maynooth University and Ulster University has found that young people who live on both sides of the border in Ireland are exposed to extremely high levels of gambling marketing when viewing some national and international sporting events.
Date: Friday, 04 October 2024
Minister launches MU reports on home visiting services for vulnerable families
Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Roderic O’Gorman has launched several Maynooth University reports, setting out the findings of the first ever comprehensive review of the provision of home visiting services for families with babies and young children in Ireland.
Date: Thursday, 03 October 2024
23 MU researchers listed in World’s Top 2% Scientists Rankings
Maynooth University is strongly represented in the World’s Top 2% Scientist Rankings. This year, 23 researchers are recognised as leading experts in their fields in the rankings produced by Stanford University scientists in cooperation with publisher Elsevier BV and the SciTech Strategies Inc, based on Scopus data.
Date: Wednesday, 02 October 2024
Data Stories Workshop: The Data Politics of Planning and Housing
On the 2nd and 3rd of September 2024 a group of academics, practitioners and activists gathered at Maynooth University for a two-day workshop to examine the data politics shaping and underpinning housing and planning.
Date: Wednesday, 25 September 2024
MU expert recommends whole-family approach to mental health care
There is strong evidence from across the world to demonstrate the very significant role of whole family-focused practice in promoting mental health recovery, Professor of Family and Community Mental Health Sinéad McGilloway told a major international conference in Dublin.
Date: Tuesday, 10 September 2024
Experts recommend a whole-family approach to mental health care
Evidence shows improved outcomes and savings to the State from family-focused practice in mental health services
Date: Wednesday, 04 September 2024
MU report calls for cross-border approach to public safety messaging
Public safety messaging on the island of Ireland requires proactive cross-border coordination among public authorities at strategic and operational levels, according to a new report by researchers at Maynooth University.
Date: Wednesday, 19 June 2024
Official Release of Dublin 8 Health + Environment Dashboard
We are thrilled to announce the official release of the Dublin 8 Health + Environment Dashboard, a groundbreaking project funded by the Irish Research Council
Date: Friday, 19 April 2024
Irish International Business and Management Conference 2024
Maynooth University school of Business are hosting this years Irish International Business and Management Conference and have launched their call for papers
Date: Wednesday, 17 April 2024