News
PhD Studentship in Experimental Physics
The Department of Experimental Physics is pleased to announce that a departmental PhD Studentship (Graduate Teaching Studentship) will be available for one student intending to commence PhD or PhD-track studies in September 2018. The Studentship will be in the area of terahertz science and astronomy, including applications in astronomical instrumentation for space.
Date: Friday, 06 July 2018
Strong Interaction: Maynooth University plays host to 13th Quark Confinement and Hadron Spectrum Conference
300 physicists will meet at Maynooth University to explore the mysteries of Quantum Chromodynamics and emerging applications in particle physics and beyond
Date: Tuesday, 31 July 2018
The Rosetta Mission: Can a comet tell us if we are alone in the universe?
Maynooth Alumnus at European Space Agency (ESA) speaks at National Astronomy Meeting.
Date: Friday, 08 September 2017
Maynooth Astrophysicist recognised for her contribution to space science
One of Ireland’s leading scientists, astrophysicist Dr Susan McKenna-Lawlor, emeritus Professor at Maynooth University and founder and director of Space Technology Ireland, received this year’s EY Special Award for her contribution to space science.
Date: Friday, 28 October 2016
4th Year Class of 2016 Graduation
Students from the 4th year Experimental and Astronomical Physics Classes who graduated with Honours at the September graduation ceremony
Date: Tuesday, 13 September 2016
Start-ups using space tech invited to apply for funding
Irish start-ups that use space technology in both terrestrial and space exploration contexts are being invited to apply to the new European Space Agency (ESA) Space Solutions Centre Ireland for funding and support.
Date: Wednesday, 07 September 2016
Student Research Trip to OHP France
Every October, 4th Year Astrophysics students travel to Provence to experience first-hand the use of professional large scale telescopes and record their observations for their 4th Year projects.
Date: Friday, 19 August 2016
National Science Museum Summer Opening Hours
The Summer Opening Hours for the National Science Museum at Maynooth University have been announced.
Date: Sunday, 01 May 2016
Maynooth Academics receive Teaching Hero Awards
Dr Kevin Kavanagh, Maynooth University Department of Biology and Dr Frank Mulligan, Maynooth University Department of Experimental Physics have received Teaching Hero awards in a new scheme aimed at recognising excellence in teaching at third-level.
Date: Wednesday, 01 October 2014