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MU Futures Institute launched at Digital Summit
Minister of State for Public Procurement, Digitalisation and eGovernment has today launched the Futures Institute on Data and Digital Transformation at Maynooth University.
Date: Thursday, 12 June 2025
MU scientist leads new Atlantic climate project
Dr Gerard McCarthy of Maynooth University’s climate research unit ICARUS and the Department of Geography has been appointed as co-chair of a new initiative which aims to deliver an updated climate assessment of the Atlantic Ocean’s circulation system.
Date: Thursday, 12 June 2025
MU report calls for research on new treatments for superbugs
Research into anti-microbial resistance (AMR) in humans, animals and the environment should focus on finding solutions for the future treatment of AMR superbugs such as the development of new therapeutics, vaccines and diagnostics, a Maynooth University-led report recommends.
Date: Wednesday, 11 June 2025
MU Chamber Choir makes history in Czechia
Maynooth University Chamber Choir was announced as the overall winner of the 52nd edition of the Svátsky Písní Olomouc (Festival of Songs Olomouc).
Date: Monday, 09 June 2025
MU President’s Awards recognise and celebrate staff
Maynooth University celebrated the 2025 President’s Awards ceremony, marking key achievements of colleagues across Academic, Administrative, Technical, Professional and Support Services.
Date: Friday, 06 June 2025
MU researchers awarded funding for engineering and science projects
Two MU researchers have been awarded funding as part of a €4.95 million pool for their collaborative projects through the Engineering and Physical Science Research Council EPSRC-Research Ireland Joint Funding of Research Programme.
Date: Wednesday, 04 June 2025
STEM Passport for Inclusion wins American Chamber Global Community Award
The STEM Passport for Inclusion has been awarded the prestigious Global Community Award at the American Chamber of Commerce awards for its outstanding contributions to promoting gender equality, championing inclusion, reducing social disadvantage and enabling education attainment.
Date: Friday, 30 May 2025
MU students showcase inventions at Design Show
Student innovators at Maynooth University showcased a wide range of projects, at Inventing Possibilities, the Product Design and Innovation Degree Show taking place on campus over the bank holiday weekend.
Date: Friday, 30 May 2025
MU and DkIT officially launch Regional Graduate Academy
Maynooth University (MU) and Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT) have today officially launched the MU-DkIT Regional Graduate Academy.
Date: Wednesday, 28 May 2025
MU's Digital Health Summer School unveils new vision for Irish healthcare
Minister of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science James Lawless opened Maynooth University’s Digital Health Summer School which unveiled Mission 10X, a new vision for digital health in Ireland, outlined with demonstrations of 10 healthcare innovations that could revolutionise the Irish healthcare system.
Date: Tuesday, 13 May 2025