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MU-led study finds evidence of gladiator-animal combat in Roman period
A groundbreaking MU-led study has uncovered the first physical evidence of human-animal gladiatorial combat in the Roman period.
Wednesday, 23 April 2025
Driving Change: Leadership and Governance for Disability-Inclusive Health Systems
This flexible tool is a framework that can be adapted by each member state to suit their needs both regionally and nationally to help achieve disability-inclusive leadership and governance:.
Monday, 09 December 2024
Maynooth University’s School of Law and Criminology ranks first on the Social Science Research Network’s December 1, 2024 rankings
Maynooth University’s School of Law and Criminology was ranked first among departments/faculties/schools of law on the Island of Ireland by total download count, with over 122,847 total downloads (and, is ranked #55 of 500 internationally ranked law schools) on the Social Science Research Network’s December 1, 2024 rankings.
Friday, 06 December 2024
Dr. Rhiannon Bandiera presents at UNSW Law & Justice as part of the Visiting Scholar Program
The presentation drew on case studies and an analysis of the Australian Parliamentary Hansard over a 14-year period to critically question whether state and corporate action on modern slavery in Australia is ‘benevolent’.
Thursday, 05 December 2024
10 years young - MSc Design Innovation celebrates its impact
On Thursday 28th November the Department of Design Innovation celebrated the 10th Anniversary of our MSc Design Innovation programme. An audience of alumni, staff and colleagues came to view the exhibition of alumni testimonials and hear tributes to all the staff and students.
Wednesday, 04 December 2024
Wishing our wonderful colleague Professor Mary Corcoran all the best on her retirement
On 25 November 2024, we said an official farewell to our wonderful colleague Professor Mary Corcoran. We wish Mary all the best on her retirement as we recognise her extensive contribution to the university, sociology and wider civil society.
Wednesday, 04 December 2024
SPUR 2025 | Now Accepting Project Proposals!
The UpSkill Team at the Careers and Employability Service are now accepting Project Proposals for SPUR 2025!
Wednesday, 04 December 2024
Dr. Neil Maddox and Dr. Etain Quigley represent the School of Law and Criminology at event in the Four Courts
Dr. Neil Maddox and Dr. Etain Quigley, at the invitation of The Denham Fellowship Committee, recently attended a Lunch & Learn event on Wednesday 27th November in the Four Courts, as representatives of the School.
Wednesday, 04 December 2024
Dr Laura Watson gives guest lecture at Trinity College Dublin
Dr Laura Watson gives a guest lecture at the Trinity Long Room Hub, Trinity College Dublin, entitled 'Voices for Choice: Songs of the Repeal and Reproductive Rights Movement.'
Monday, 02 December 2024
4th Arqus Teaching Excellence Award - Call For Nominations
The Arqus Alliance is thrilled to announce the launch of the fourth Arqus Teaching Excellence Award contest. The Award will be presented at the Arqus Annual Conference in University of Leipzig (2-4 April 2025). Winners will be invited to participate in the conference to give a guest lecture or workshop for teachers of the Arqus Alliance.
Monday, 02 December 2024