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MU report outlines ways to improve women’s sport coverage
National governing bodies, sponsors and government all have a role to play alongside media in improving coverage of women’s sports in Ireland, a new report by Dr Anne O’Brien of the Department of Media Studies found.
Monday, 06 January 2025
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
Dr Cian Ó Concubhair speaks to the Irish Independent on General Election 2024
On 28th November , Dr Cian Ó Concubhair, Assistant Professor in the School of Law and Criminology spoke with Maeve McTaggart from Irish Independent about how the different political parties have treated drug policy in their General Election 2024 manifestos.
Friday, 29 November 2024
Enacting Lesson Study with Post Primary DEIS Schools
Dr Diarmaid Hyland, Assistant Lecturer (with specialism in Professional Practice) in the Education Department at Maynooth University delivered the keynote address during Kilkenny Carlow Education and Training Board’s (KCETB) annual Teach Meet conference.
Friday, 29 November 2024
The Spirit of Giving, Virtual Advent Calendar 2024
Welcome to Maynooth University Library’s Virtual Advent Calendar 2024. In the countdown to Christmas, this unique virtual experience on the theme of ‘Gift-Giving’ explores some of the many donations and bequests that have been generously gifted to the college over the years.
Friday, 29 November 2024