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MU Library Treasures blog post by Helen Fallon, Deputy University Librarian
Date: Thursday, 23 September 2021
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The Role of Language and Cultural Intelligence in Academic Careers
This research highlights the importance of cultural intelligence and professional language mastery for being successful in prominent service roles, such as a Head of Department or a Dean.
Date: Tuesday, 21 September 2021
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Silence would be treason - BBC World Service broadcast
Documentary airing 25 September 2021
Date: Friday, 17 September 2021
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Welcoming you back safely!
Orientation Week Opening Hours 20-24 September
Date: Friday, 17 September 2021
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Launch of the Adult Literacy for Life Strategy
The Department of Adult and Community Education welcomes the launch of the Adult Literacy for Life, a 10-year adult literacy, numeracy and digital literacy strategy by Minister Simon Harris TD. The Strategy aims to ensure where every adult has the necessary literacy, numeracy and digital literacy to fully engage in society and realise their potential.
Date: Friday, 10 September 2021
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ALL Institute Member Dr Emma Smith publishes Editorial as Editor in Chief of Assistive Technology Journal
Dr Emma Smith, Postdoctoral Researcher with the Assisting Living and Learning (ALL) Institute and Department of Psychology publishes Editorial as Editor in Chief of Assistive Technology: The Official Journal of RESNA entitled, 'Assistive technology research: Evidence for a complex and growing field'.
Date: Friday, 10 September 2021
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Congratulations to 5 of our Doctoral students on their Graduation Day.
The Department of Adult and Community education wishes to warmly congratulate our five doctoral students who graduated on 8th Sept. 2021.
Date: Wednesday, 08 September 2021
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Workshop: Preparing Funding Proposals at Maynooth University
The MU Research Development Office has developed a workshop titled ‘Preparing Funding Proposals at Maynooth University’. While this workshop is aimed at new academic staff and Postdoctoral researchers, it is open to all academic staff who feel they may benefit from it.
Date: Tuesday, 07 September 2021
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Funding: Wellcome Trust Discovery Research Schemes
The Wellcome Trust have updated their vision and strategy. Vision: Wellcome supports science to solve the urgent health challenges facing everyone.
Date: Monday, 06 September 2021
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Funding: Network and Collaboration Support Fund 2021 and the Impact through Dissemination Support Fund 2021
For the month of September, the Network and Collaboration Support Fund 2021 and the Impact Through Dissemination Support Fund 2021 will be reviewed weekly, with a deadline of Thursday COB each week. Decisions on funding will be communicated by the following Tuesday.
Date: Monday, 06 September 2021