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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
MU researchers win EPA funding for environmental projects
Two researchers at Maynooth University have secured nearly €1 million in funding from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for their work on projects that aim to make a positive contribution to environmental protection.
Wednesday, 14 February 2024
Booker Prize winner Paul Lynch appointed Distinguished Writing Fellow
Maynooth University is delighted to announce that 2023 Booker Prize Winner Paul Lynch has been appointed Maynooth University Distinguished Writing Fellow.
Tuesday, 13 February 2024
RTÉ series ‘My Uni Life’ captures MU student life
RTÉ One series capturing the life of staff and students across Irish universities kicks off on 16th February
Friday, 02 February 2024
Ministers launch MU research on the role of councillors
The report, "The 21st Century Councillor in Irish Local Government", was commissioned by the Association of Irish Local Government, produced independently by Maynooth University and launched at the Mansion House in Dublin.
Thursday, 01 February 2024
MU opens Robotics Lab supported by Intel
Maynooth University has announced the official opening of Maynooth University Robotics Lab, supported by a donation from Intel.
Wednesday, 31 January 2024
Míreanna athbheochanóra Gaeilge bronnta ar OMN
Is cúis lúcháire againn é gur bronnadh roinnt míreanna pearsanta de chuid an Ollaimh Mícheál Ó hIceadha (1861–1916) ar Mhúsaem Ollscoil Mhá Nuad, pearsa lárnach in aimsir na hathbheochana ar bhain an-chonspóid lena imeacht tobann as Maigh Nuad in 1909. Briseadh Ó hIceadha as a phost de bharr sraith imeachtaí ina ndeachaigh sé in adharca le cuid de na heaspaig Chaitliceacha mar gheall ar cheist stádas na Gaeilge in Ollscoil na hÉireann.
Tuesday, 30 January 2024
MU welcomes new Professor of Climate Justice
Maynooth University has announced the appointment of Professor Jennie C. Stephens, as Professor of Climate Justice, under the Senior Academic Leadership Initiative (SALI).
Tuesday, 30 January 2024
MU leads project to monitor urban greenhouse gases
The pilot project measuring CO2 aims to support Dublin City achieve its ambitions as part of the EU Cities Mission to make 112 European cities climate neutral by 2030.
Friday, 26 January 2024
MU launches Distinguished Collaborator programme
Maynooth University has launched a Distinguished International Collaborator programme, which aims to bring internationally-renowned scientists, scholars, writers, artists and thinkers to the University.
Thursday, 25 January 2024
MU joins ‘Brigid 1500’ celebration
Maynooth University is delighted to join Kildare County Council in celebrating Brigid 1500, a major cultural festival to commemorate the life and legacy of St Brigid, one of Ireland’s most famous saints.
Tuesday, 23 January 2024