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MU research highlights barriers facing Traveller and Roma students
Traveller and Roma students continue to face persistent and systemic barriers in higher education, according to a new report launched today by Marian Harkin, Minister of State for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science.
Wednesday, 07 May 2025
Multi-million euro investment to benefit Maynooth University research
The Irish government announced investment of between €8-10 million in high-tech research funding to the University under the Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) Research Centres programme.
Monday, 20 October 2014
Maynooth University research team involved in genetic breakthrough on evolution
A team of Maynooth University researchers proposes that evolution occurred by sudden leaps and bounds, with whole genes for new traits changing hands, not just point mutations.
Friday, 17 October 2014
President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins launches Maynooth University Social Justice Week
President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins speaks at the launch of Social Justice Week 2014 in the Iontas Building at Maynooth University.
Monday, 13 October 2014
Northern Ireland Twenty Years After the Ceasefires conference
'Northern Ireland Twenty Years After the Ceasefires' conference
Friday, 10 October 2014
Plaque unveiled to commemorate Irish in French Resistance
A plaque has been unveiled to commemorate Irish who served in the French Resistance, following research from a Maynooth University lecturer.
Friday, 10 October 2014
Irish language proficiency website launched
The Maynooth University Language Centre has launches website which provides a series of general Irish language proficiency examinations and qualifications
Friday, 03 October 2014
Lifelong Learning in Palestine project shortlisted for international collaboration award
An exploration of the nature of lifelong learning in Palestine, involving eight global institutions, including the Maynooth University Department of Adult & Community Education, has been shortlisted for international collaboration of the year.
Wednesday, 01 October 2014
Maynooth Academics receive Teaching Hero Awards
Dr Kevin Kavanagh, Maynooth University Department of Biology and Dr Frank Mulligan, Maynooth University Department of Experimental Physics have received Teaching Hero awards in a new scheme aimed at recognising excellence in teaching at third-level.
Wednesday, 01 October 2014
Garret FitzGerald Memorial Lecture delivered at Maynooth University
The Law must reach people in a way they can understand according to Mr Justice John Mac Menamin.
Friday, 26 September 2014
Ireland’s first city dashboard launched by Maynooth University researchers
Ireland’s first city dashboard and one of the most comprehensive internationally, The Dublin Dashboard, is launched by researchers at Maynooth University.
Friday, 19 September 2014