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MU research highlights challenges facing deputy principals

The research highlights the evolving role of the deputy principal and the challenges they face in primary and post-primary schools.

Wednesday, 11 December 2024

Fáiltíonn OMN roimh Scríbhneoir Cónaithe nua Ré Ó Laighléis

Fáiltíonn Ollscoil Mhá Nuad roimh an Scríbhneoir Cónaithe, Ré Ó Laighléis faoi scéim nua atá cómhaoinithe ag Comhairle Contae Chill Dara agus Ollscoil Mhá Nuad.

Tuesday, 10 December 2024

MU Chamber Choir celebrates 150 years of Irish Rugby

The Maynooth University Chamber Choir, under Artistic Director Michael T. Dawson, recently performed at the Irish Rugby Football Union's (IRFU) 150th-anniversary celebration, held at the RDS in Dublin.

Wednesday, 04 December 2024

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MU President begins role as Chair of Universities Ireland

​MU president, Prof Eeva Leinonen, begins role as Chairperson of Universities Ireland

Monday, 02 December 2024

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MU unveils 'Elephant in the Room' sculpture

Maynooth University has unveiled an ‘Elephant in the Room’ sculpture at the heart of its campus, underlining its commitment to supporting mental health and wellbeing and promoting a campus culture that is inclusive, safe and positive.

Thursday, 28 November 2024

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Over 5,000 students benefit from MU's STEM Passport

Maynooth University, in partnership with Microsoft Ireland, Taighde Éireann – Research Ireland and the Department of Education, has published the STEM Passport for Inclusion Impact Report which reveals that over 5,000 students from disadvantaged backgrounds have participated in the initiative to date.

Wednesday, 27 November 2024

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'Chaser' star Darragh Ennis celebrates book launch at MU

Maynooth University welcomed the return of a special ‘star’ alumnus, Dr Darragh Ennis, for the official Irish book launch of The Body: 10 Things You Should Know, on Thursday, 21 November

Friday, 22 November 2024

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Prof Karen Desmond delivers Inaugural Lecture on medieval music

Prof Karen Desmond, an internationally recognised scholar in medieval musicology, delivered her inaugural lecture at Maynooth University, titled "Medieval Parchment Fragments and Musical Reconstruction: Building New Histories of Music for the Later Middle Ages."

Thursday, 21 November 2024

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MU Education student awarded €20K camogie bursary

Maynooth University congratulates Grace Drumgoole, a First Year Bachelor of Education student at the University, who was one of seven recipients of a bursary from the Camogie Association.

Tuesday, 19 November 2024

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MU leads study on ‘spray on, wash off' bandages for painful 'butterfly skin'

Scientists at Maynooth University are leading a study into whether ‘spray on, wash off' bandages will be a viable alternative to those currently used by those living with genetic skin condition Epidermolysis Bullosa.

Tuesday, 19 November 2024

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MU welcomes young scientists to celebrate Science Night

Maynooth University welcomed young scientists to its annual Science Night, opening its doors to hundreds of families from across the region.

Monday, 18 November 2024

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