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Maynooth University recognised as a University of Sanctuary
Maynooth University has been officially designated as a University of Sanctuary in recognition of its initiatives to promote a culture of welcome for refugees, asylums seekers and other migrants into the community.
Thursday, 20 February 2020
Maynooth University welcomes continued growth in CAO applications
Maynooth University continues to see strong growth in applications, following the trend of recent years. The University has seen applications rise by 1%, despite a national decline of 2% in applications for Level 8 courses through the CAO.
Tuesday, 10 March 2020
Maynooth University honours Laura Madden with President’s Medal
Maynooth University last night awarded Laura Madden the President’s Medal at a special event to mark International Women’s Day. President of Maynooth University, Professor Philip Nolan, paid tribute to Ms Madden for bravely coming forward to speak of her personal trauma despite the threat of retribution
Friday, 06 March 2020
President Higgins honours two MU scientists with SFI President of Ireland Future Research Leaders Award
President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins, has honoured two Maynooth University scientists, Assistant Prof Joanne Masterson and Assistant Prof Eóin McNamee, at a special ceremony in Áras an Uachtaráin, Dublin.
Tuesday, 03 March 2020
President Higgins attends Maynooth University Climate Change Conference
A Just Transition’ conference examines how we tackle climate issues in a fair and equitable way
Friday, 28 February 2020
General election candidates debate the funding of higher education at MU Town Hall
General election candidates from Kildare North and Meath East debated the future funding of higher education at a town hall meeting hosted by Maynooth University and Maynooth Students’ Union.
Tuesday, 04 February 2020
Maynooth University joins the call to use the National Training Fund to address higher education funding crisis
Maynooth University & Maynooth Students’ Union to host a town hall on the Future of Higher Education in Ireland
Friday, 24 January 2020
Maynooth University partners in major project awarded €7.3 million under Disruptive Technologies Innovation Fund
Landmark project represents the first large scale collaboration on quantum computing in Ireland
Saturday, 07 December 2019
Maynooth student receives prestigious Eda Sagarra Medal of Excellence from the Irish Research Council
Maynooth research looks at how cultural processes influence climate change perspectives and responses. The IRC awards celebrate those working in academia, industry, civic society or the public sector
Wednesday, 04 December 2019
Seán Kyne, Minister for the Gaeltacht, announces funding for TEG examinations
Maoiniú fógartha Seán Kyne, Aire Stáit na Gaeltachta, do scrúduithe TEG
Monday, 18 November 2019
Maynooth University shortlisted for gradireland Higher Education Awards 2020
Maynooth University is delighted that two of its programmes have been shortlisted for the gradireland Higher Education Awards 2020.
Monday, 18 November 2019