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Science Day and Night: Bringing Science to Life for the Next Generation
Dr. Özlem Sarikaya Bayram recently led an exciting Science Day outreach session at a local school in Maynooth, sparking curiosity and inspiring young minds. Through engaging, hands-on activities, Dr. Sarikaya Bayram introduced kids to the wonders of science in a fun and interactive way. A standout moment was the DNA isolation experiment using strawberries, where children had the chance to extract and observe the stringy white DNA strands, offering them a firsthand look at the building blocks of life.
Date: Tuesday, 19 November 2024
Smarter Student Travel Awards - Finalist - Emma Counihan
Emma Counihan, First year student Business with Sport Science – MH412, has been nominated as a finalist for the 2024 Smarter Travel Student Awards under the programmes and advocacy category for her project titled ‘Step-Up’. Best of Luck Emma!
Date: Monday, 15 April 2024
SFI-IRC Pathway Funding Awarded to Dr. Özlem Sarikaya-Bayram for Research in Food Safety
In recognition of her impactful research, Dr. Sarikaya-Bayram was awarded €425,000 under the Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) and Irish Research Council (IRC) Pathway Programme for her project titled ‘Dissection of the Epigenetically Controlled Gene Network in Aflatoxigenic Fungi to Improve Agricultural Productivity and Food Safety.’ This project, which commenced on 1st March 2022 and will run until 28th February 2026, aims to address the challenges posed by fungal and mycotoxin contamination, which contribute to significant crop losses globally.
Date: Monday, 19 August 2024
MU and Meath GAA launch sports performance partnership
Maynooth University and Meath GAA have agreed a programme of collaboration that aims to enhance sports performance and academic opportunities for students.
Date: Tuesday, 12 March 2024
Sport Ireland Research Funding Scheme Award for Dr Liam Sweeney
Dr Liam Sweeney, alongside Dr Áine MacNamara from Dublin City University and Niall O’Regan from the Football Association of Ireland, have been awarded funding under the Sport Ireland Research Funding Scheme Allocation to pursue a research project titled, ‘What role does biological maturation play in the development experiences of female players on the FAI’s national and international pathway?’. The grant will see a total funding award of €13,514 for several research projects spanning between 2024-2025
Date: Tuesday, 16 January 2024