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Mountjoy Prison and Maynooth University Partnership (MJMU) to promote access to education
The unique partnership promotes access to education and supports the reintegration of prisoners and former prisoners in society.
Date: Monday, 19 April 2021
Maynooth University records highest ever number of CAO applications
This year the University has seen a rise of 17% in applications for degree courses and a 16% rise in the number of applicants.
Date: Tuesday, 09 March 2021
Maynooth University welcomes once-off covid-19 contingency fund for access and support services
The Higher Education Authority allocated €1.9m among Higher Education Institutions for the purpose of enabling access services to deliver local COVID responses that support vulnerable students. The funding will be used at Maynooth University to support to support the National Plan for Equity of Access 2015-2021 objectives of attracting and retaining students from National Access Plan target groups during the COVID-19 period.
Date: Wednesday, 16 December 2020
Assistive Technology Summer Camp for aspiring third level students experiencing sight loss
Up to 20 young people who are blind or visually impaired attended a three-day residential summer camp hosted by the National Council for the Blind Ireland (NCBI) and Maynooth University Access Programme (MAP).
Date: Tuesday, 16 July 2019
Highest ever first preference applications for Maynooth University
Maynooth’s sector-leading growth comes at a time when overall CAO application figures have remained relatively flat, increasing by 1%.
Date: Sunday, 10 March 2019
Maynooth University welcomes 1,500 students and supporters for Ireland's largest University Access orientation programme
Launchpad orientation this weekend at Maynooth University is unique in Irish higher education due to its scale of participation and friendly setting
Date: Friday, 07 September 2018
Maynooth University launches ‘Turn To Teaching’ initiative to encourage diversity in education
Innovative new programme will support more than 100 students from marginalised groups in becoming teachers.
Date: Wednesday, 18 April 2018
Inspiring students recognised at Access Programme Achievement Awards
The Maynooth University Access Programme Achievement Awards celebrate success in the field of education inclusivity.
Date: Monday, 16 April 2018
ALL Institute launch - driving for lifelong access to Assistive Technology and Support
ALL (Assisting Living and Learning) Institute is a multi-disciplinary and collaborative centre for the development and promotion of Assistive Technology and Supports for people, especially those marginalised through disability or impairment, enabling them achieve well-being at all stages of their lives.
Date: Thursday, 16 November 2017
Maynooth University welcomes 900 students for largest University Access Orientation Programme in Ireland
Launchpad is unique in Irish higher education due to its scale; over 900 new students and 1,100 of their supporters attend the programme. Students attending Launchpad have entered Maynooth through HEAR (Higher Education Access Route), DARE (Disability Access Route to Education), further education and training, or the entry routes for mature students.
Date: Monday, 04 September 2017