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MU report highlights need to remove barriers for women in agriculture

A study led by researchers at Maynooth University has, for the first time, provided an in-depth profile of female farmers in Ireland, identifying the barriers they face and recommending policy changes to tackle them.

Friday, 07 March 2025

MU Study of Foreign National Prisoners’ Needs recommends a dedicated support service in Irish prisons

The first comprehensive investigation of the specific needs and perspectives of Foreign National Prisoners (FNPs) in the Irish Prison System is presented in a research report released today.

Tuesday, 05 November 2024

Prof. Delia Ferri and Dr. Charles O’Sullivan awarded from the EU’s Horizon Europe Research and Innovation programme

The MU researchers’ work will be conducted as part of an international consortium led by Universitá di Firenze - PIN Arco (Florence, Italy).

Tuesday, 05 November 2024

Image of Laney Hyland's Medical Device Design

Congratulations to IDI Graduate Award 2024 Winner Laney Hyland!

BSc Product Design & Innovation graduate (2024) Laney Hyland picked up a coveted IDI Graduate Award for Medical Device Design at the award ceremony held in Belfast School of Art, Ulster University. Her 4th Year Final Major Project beat competition from across Ireland.

Monday, 04 November 2024

Professor Delia Ferri speaks at the NDA Annual Conference 2024

This year the conference focused on ‘Promoting the participation of disabled people in cultural life, recreation, leisure and sport in Ireland – UNCRPD Article 30’.

Monday, 04 November 2024

2024 SPUR Undergraduate Research Symposium Winners

On Tuesday, October 22nd 2024, the Careers and Employability Service were delighted to host the 2024 Undergraduate Research Symposium. Winners of this event were presented with their prizes by Professor Eeva Leinonen during the 2024 MU Research Week Prizegiving Ceremony.

Friday, 01 November 2024