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​23 MU researchers listed in World’s Top 2% Scientists Rankings

Maynooth University is strongly represented in the World’s Top 2% Scientist Rankings. This year, 23 researchers are recognised as leading experts in their fields in the rankings produced by Stanford University scientists in cooperation with publisher Elsevier BV and the SciTech Strategies Inc, based on Scopus data.

Wednesday, 02 October 2024

Vicky Phelan Campaign and Portrait Tour visits MU

This powerful event, organised by Maynooth University in collaboration with the Little Way Cancer Support Centre and Vicky’s family and friends, recounted Vicky’s courageous fight to protect the health of Irish women and helped to continue her legacy of creating awareness and change.

Tuesday, 08 October 2024

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Young people are exposed to high levels of marketing for gambling

New research published by Maynooth University and Ulster University has found that young people who live on both sides of the border in Ireland are exposed to extremely high levels of gambling marketing when viewing some national and international sporting events.

Friday, 04 October 2024

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Minister launches MU reports on home visiting services for vulnerable families

Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Roderic O’Gorman has launched several Maynooth University reports, setting out the findings of the first ever comprehensive review of the provision of home visiting services for families with babies and young children in Ireland.

Thursday, 03 October 2024

​23 MU researchers listed in World’s Top 2% Scientists Rankings

Maynooth University is strongly represented in the World’s Top 2% Scientist Rankings. This year, 23 researchers are recognised as leading experts in their fields in the rankings produced by Stanford University scientists in cooperation with publisher Elsevier BV and the SciTech Strategies Inc, based on Scopus data.

Wednesday, 02 October 2024

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Global leader Northwell Health and MU announce Strategic Affiliation

Northwell Health, New York’s largest healthcare provider, and Maynooth University, one of Ireland’s fastest growing universities, have announced a strategic affiliation at a special event in New York.

Thursday, 26 September 2024

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Global health leaders gather at MU-led UN digital health symposium

Global leaders from across the health, tech and pharma sectors gathered at the 4th United Nations General Assembly Digital Health Symposium in New York to share insights, practices and developments in a bid to speed up the digital transition of the global healthcare system.

Wednesday, 25 September 2024

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MU study reveals impact of homework on student achievement

Researchers at Maynooth University’s Hamilton Institute and Department of Mathematics and Statistics have unveiled significant findings on the role of homework in student achievement.

Thursday, 19 September 2024

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MU researcher awarded €400,000 for obesity-related research

Dr Andrew Hogan of Maynooth University’s Department of Biology has been awarded funding of over €400,000 for research into targeting iron to boost immune function in obesity and improve patient outcomes.

Tuesday, 17 September 2024

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MU hosts historic conference on St Brigid's legacy

Maynooth University and Kildare County Council successfully hosted the ‘Brigid’s Worlds’ conference on September 13 and 14, marking a significant milestone in the celebration of St Brigid’s legacy.

Monday, 16 September 2024

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MU and IADT formalise collaborative research agreement

​Maynooth University and Dún Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design and Technology (IADT) have signed a Memorandum of Agreement to formalise their collaboration on postgraduate research.

Thursday, 12 September 2024

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