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Prof Aisling McMahon invited to speak about patents and brain computer interface technologies at international interdisciplinary workshop organised by the EverydayCyborgs and HybridMinds Projects
Prof McMahon’s paper was entitled “Patents over Brain Computer Interface ‘Technology’: A Blurring of the ‘Technological’ and Human Body with Significant Bioethical Implications”.
Date: Tuesday, 24 October 2023
MU welcomes former Ukrainian president Victor Yushchenko
Maynooth University has today welcomed former president of Ukraine Viktor Yushchenko to campus for what was his only speaking engagement in the Republic.
Date: Monday, 23 October 2023
Former President Viktor Yushchenko, President of Ukraine (2005-2010) in conversation with Prof John O Brennan
Former President Viktor Yushchenko, President of Ukraine (2005-2010) in conversation with Professor John O Brennan, Department of Sociology, Maynooth University
Date: Monday, 23 October 2023
Dr Mary Dobbs and Dr Orla Kelleher appear before Joint Oireachtas Committee on Environment and Cliimate Action
Mary and Orla discussed the potential benefits of constitutionalising environmental rights as a complementary tool alongside the full and proper implementation of the existing regime - highlighting their value as a tool in the longer term to help ensure high environmental standards and to hold the State to account
Date: Monday, 23 October 2023
Design Innovation graduate Jule Loescher wins award for National Disability Authority Universal Design Grand Challenge 2023
Jule Loescher (BSc Product Design graduate 2023) won the award for her Leva App & Buddy in the technology category as well as the Judge's Overall Award
Date: Friday, 20 October 2023
ICARUS research identifies climate change from weather records
Maynooth University ICARUS Climate Research Centre studies Irish weather records for signals of climate change
Date: Friday, 20 October 2023
The Research Centre in International Justice (RCIJ) launched 6th of October
The launch reflects the RCIJ’s unique blend of legal and criminological expertise, which spans international criminal, environmental, human rights, humanitarian, migration and refugee law, transnational and global crime, among many other interests.
Date: Friday, 20 October 2023
Upcoming RCEN Seminar: Relational Pedagogy & the Relation-Centred Education
Join us for an engaging RCEN seminar on "Relational Pedagogy & the Relation-Centred Education" on 25th October, 4-5pm, at Mussi Conference Room in the Iontas Building. Hear from leading experts like Professor Sasha Sidorkin, Professor Merete Moe, and Dr Leah O'Toole.
Date: Friday, 20 October 2023
Certificate Adult Guidance, Theory and Practice Class of 2024
The Department of Adult & Community Education welcomes the new Certificate Adult Guidance, Theory and Practice students.
Date: Friday, 20 October 2023
ICARUS research identifies climate change from weather records
New research at Maynooth University’s ICARUS Climate Research Centre shows clear evidence that humans are changing Ireland’s climate and highlights the need for climate adaptation measures particularly in flood protection.
Date: Friday, 20 October 2023