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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

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    MU study reveals impact of homework on student achievement

    Researchers at Maynooth University’s Hamilton Institute and Department of Mathematics and Statistics have unveiled significant findings on the role of homework in student achievement.

    Thursday, 19 September 2024

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    MU researcher awarded €400,000 for obesity-related research

    Dr Andrew Hogan of Maynooth University’s Department of Biology has been awarded funding of over €400,000 for research into targeting iron to boost immune function in obesity and improve patient outcomes.

    Tuesday, 17 September 2024

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    MU hosts historic conference on St Brigid's legacy

    Maynooth University and Kildare County Council successfully hosted the ‘Brigid’s Worlds’ conference on September 13 and 14, marking a significant milestone in the celebration of St Brigid’s legacy.

    Monday, 16 September 2024

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    MU and IADT formalise collaborative research agreement

    ​Maynooth University and Dún Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design and Technology (IADT) have signed a Memorandum of Agreement to formalise their collaboration on postgraduate research.

    Thursday, 12 September 2024

    MU expert recommends whole-family approach to mental health care

    There is strong evidence from across the world to demonstrate the very significant role of whole family-focused practice in promoting mental health recovery, Professor of Family and Community Mental Health Sinéad McGilloway told a major international conference in Dublin.

    Tuesday, 10 September 2024

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    New study reveals fossil fuel industry’s deep ties to universities

    Fossil fuel companies have infiltrated academia and higher education, threatening to bias research and undermine meaningful climate action, new research from six universities concludes.

    Thursday, 05 September 2024

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    First Traveller man conferred with a PhD at MU

    Thomas McCann became the first Traveller man at MU to earn a PhD when he was conferred with a Doctor of Social Science degree at a Maynooth University ceremony on Wednesday

    Wednesday, 04 September 2024

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    MU congratulates over 2,300 students on their conferring

    More than 2,300 students will receive their degrees from Maynooth University this week across a wide range of disciplines, including the first 11 students to graduate from the University’s new BSc in Biological and Geographical Sciences.

    Tuesday, 03 September 2024

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    MU increases CAO Round 1 offers for 2024/2025

    MU has extended over 4,200 offers in Round 1of the 2024 Central Applications Office process, the University’s largest ever number of Round 1 offers, reflecting a growing interest in its diverse programmes.

    Wednesday, 28 August 2024

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    Young geographers from around the world attend Olympiad in MU

    Young geographers from across the globe gathered at Maynooth University this week for the 20th International Geography Olympiad (IGEO), the first time this event has been held in Ireland and has featured an Irish team.

    Tuesday, 20 August 2024

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