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MU celebrates first ever GAA history module
Maynooth University (MU) is marking the launch of a new module for undergraduate history students examining the foundations of the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) and its role in wider Irish society.
Wednesday, 01 May 2024
MU's Dr Katriona O'Sullivan wins two Irish Book Awards
Dr Katriona O’Sullivan won the Biography of the Year Award and the Listeners’ Choice Award for Poor, her account of overcoming a chaotic and deprived childhood.
Thursday, 23 November 2023
Dr Katriona O’Sullivan’s debut book, Poor, leading conversation on the transformative power of education
Since launching her autobiography, Poor, which debuted at #1 on the Irish Non-Fiction Bestsellers list, it’s been a whirlwind of activity for Dr Katriona O’Sullivan.
Wednesday, 22 November 2023
Job Vacancy: Research Promotion Officer in the Department of Sociology
The Department of Sociology at Maynooth University is currently recruiting for a Research Promotion Officer (0.6 FTE). The deadline to apply is 3 December 2023.
Wednesday, 22 November 2023
Winners of 2022-2023 Department Prizes
Pictured left to right: George Huxley Prize winner, Lauren Cao receiving award from Dr Kieran McGroarty.
Tuesday, 21 November 2023
Embracing the Open Science Movement
Only a handful of institutions currently incentivise open science practices
Monday, 20 November 2023
Department of Sociology hosts successful seminar in the University's Decade of Commemoration series
The Department of Sociology at Maynooth University hosted a highly successful seminar in the University's Decade of Commemoration series on Saturday November 18.
Monday, 20 November 2023
Royal Irish Academy Hamilton Lecture 2023
The Royal Irish Academy Hamilton Lecture 2023 took place on 16 October 2023.
Monday, 20 November 2023
Conferring for CTL Postgraduate Diploma in Higher Education Teaching, Learning and Assessment for Teaching Staff (PDHETL)
The Centre for Teaching and Learning is proud to congratulate our latest group of participants to graduate from the Postgraduate Diploma in Higher Education Teaching, Learning and Assessment (PDHETL) and the Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education Teaching, Learning and Assessment.
Saturday, 18 November 2023
Lárionad na Gaeilge launch innovative Irish-language resource, SnasTV, in collaboration with TG4 Foghlaim
There was a large and lively gathering at the recent Oireachtas na Samhna Irish-language festival in Killarney for the launch of SnasTV, a collaborative project between the Centre for Irish Language at Maynooth University and TG4 Foghlaim.
Tuesday, 14 November 2023
Our Latest Blog - Celebrating 20 Years of CEFA Ireland: A Journey of Strengthening Community Education
Community Education Facilitators (CEFs), representing all 16 Education and Training Boards across Ireland, gathered in Athlone on the 11th and 12th of October for our annual two-day Networking Event. The event marked the upcoming 20th anniversary of the Community Education Facilitators’ Association (CEFA) in Ireland.
Tuesday, 14 November 2023