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Dr Lorna Lopez awarded €1.5M European Research Council (ERC) grant
Maynooth University congratulates Dr Lorna Lopez on receiving a prestigious European Research Council (ERC) grant for her genetic research examining circadian rhythms in families.
Date: Friday, 04 September 2020
MU publishes research showing 75% of Leaving Cert students prefer calculated grades
Maynooth University has published research looking at the wellbeing of Leaving Certificate students in the context of Covid-19 school closures, as well as students’ views and perceptions of the Leaving Certificate exam cancellations, the calculated grades system and access to third level education.
Date: Thursday, 03 September 2020
Lonsdale Institute study finds critical link between muscle damage in muscular dystrophy and immune system
A new study by the Kathleen Lonsdale Institute for Human Health Research at Maynooth University has unveiled a critical link between the immune system and skeletal muscle wasting.
Date: Wednesday, 02 September 2020
MU researcher and Australian scientists publish findings on Antarctica’s upper atmosphere
Dr Frank Mulligan, Associate Professor of Experimental Physics at Maynooth University, has collaborated with the Australian Antarctic Division to assess how the Antarctica’s upper atmosphere is responding to an increase in greenhouse gases.
Date: Friday, 07 August 2020
John Hume RIP
We at Maynooth University are saddened to hear of the passing of John Hume. As an alumnus, teacher, and one of the architects of the peace process, his presence will endure on our campus as we remember him through the John Hume Building and John and Pat Hume Scholarships. We send our heartfelt condolences to his family and friends.
Date: Monday, 03 August 2020
MU welcomes €168m to support sector in re-opening
Maynooth University welcomes today’s announcement of a €168 million funding package and the practical guidance on operating in the coming academic session
Date: Wednesday, 22 July 2020
Maynooth University records highest number of CAO applications
Maynooth University has received its highest-ever number of applications for admission in September 2020. More than 15,000 applicants have applied to the University, according to figures released today by the Central Applications Office (CAO).
Date: Wednesday, 08 July 2020
New Maynooth University Student Centre plans unveiled
New building scheduled to open in 2022 to serve as hub for Maynooth Students’ Union, a facility for Students’ Clubs & Societies and centre for activities and events
Date: Monday, 29 June 2020
Maynooth University receives €1.6 million for Springboard & Human Capital Initiative courses
Maynooth University will receive €1.6 million to provide 275 postgraduate places under the Springboard and Human Capital Initiative programmes, funded by the Department of Education & Skills and the European Social Fund.
Date: Friday, 26 June 2020
Maynooth University wins two awards from Royal Society of Arts (RSA) for innovations in Student Design
Maynooth University has had outstanding success at this year's Royal Society of Arts (RSA) Student Design Awards
Date: Thursday, 25 June 2020