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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

    Maynooth University pays tribute to retiring President, Prof Philip Nolan

    Successful 10-year term saw rapid growth, major campus development and curriculum innovations

    Thursday, 30 September 2021

    MU ‘Digital Wealth Project’ awarded close to half a million euro in funding

    The Digital Wealth Project, a collaboration between Maynooth University and Microsoft Education Ireland, has been awarded a Rethink Ireland Education grant of €450,000.

    Monday, 27 September 2021

    Vaccination centres on campus

    MU announces ‘pop up’ HSE vaccination clinics on Tuesday 28th and Wednesday 29th September

    ​Maynooth University has announced a ‘pop up’ HSE vaccination clinic on its campus will be open on Tuesday 28th and Wednesday 29th September for students, staff and members of the public who have not already been vaccinated.

    Friday, 24 September 2021

    More than 2,500 new grads join MU alumni community

    Maynooth University conferred 2,575 graduates with a range of degrees and diplomas at undergraduate and postgraduate level in virtual ceremonies over three days.

    Friday, 10 September 2021

    MU welcomes strong demand from 2021 CAO applicants across variety of courses

    Maynooth University has welcomed a strong demand for its courses among 2021 CAO applicants. The University has noted high levels of interest across the entire range of its programmes of study.

    Tuesday, 07 September 2021

    Pic shows ( left to right ) Colin Hunt, Chief Executive Officer of AIB and Prof Philip Nolan, President of Maynooth University. on the balcony of the Education Building with the Freedom Sculpture in the Background

    MU today unveils iconic ‘Freedom’ sculpture on North Campus, loaned by AIB

    The stainless steel ‘Freedom’ sculpture by Alexandra Wejchert has been installed on the North Campus of Maynooth University under a long-term loan agreement between AIB and the University.

    Monday, 06 September 2021

    MU researchers lead new online shopping innovation for older people

    Researchers at both Maynooth University and Lero, the Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) Research Centre for Software, are leading the development of virtual online stores targeting older adults.

    Friday, 27 August 2021

    Irish and Scottish researchers to investigate ancient Ogham script

    Academics from Ireland and Scotland are harnessing cutting-edge digital and 3D technologies to help to protect the inscriptions and transform our understanding of the ancient Celtic Ogham writing system

    Thursday, 05 August 2021

    Maynooth University awarded international funding for digital humanities projects

    Maynooth University has been awarded funding for innovative digital humanities under the Fund for International Collaboration.

    Wednesday, 04 August 2021

    The winners of the Irish Times debate receive their awards

    MU students crowned champions of Irish Times Debate competition 2021

    Maynooth University congratulates BCL students, Rí Anumudu and Chikemka Abuchi-Ogbonda for their success in the 61st Irish Times Debate team competition.

    Monday, 19 July 2021

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