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MU report highlights need to remove barriers for women in agriculture
A study led by researchers at Maynooth University has, for the first time, provided an in-depth profile of female farmers in Ireland, identifying the barriers they face and recommending policy changes to tackle them.
Friday, 07 March 2025
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
MU among first to build student accommodation under national strategy
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris was joined by ministerial colleagues and university presidents to unveil plans for more than 500 student accommodation beds at Maynooth University and DCU.
Friday, 19 January 2024
MU awarded €1.8 million to fund scientific research infrastructure
Maynooth University was awarded almost €1.8 m under the SFI Research Infrastructure programme for multi-disciplinary scientific research and innovation
Wednesday, 17 January 2024
"Spotless" MU helps Maynooth top litter-free list
Maynooth University has been praised for its "spotless" campus and “its lovely planting and sculptures”, helping to clinch the top spot for Maynooth in a nationwide litter-free ranking.
Tuesday, 09 January 2024
MU leads €6 million Horizon project to futureproof urban health
A new €6 million Horizon Europe research project led by Maynooth University is developing new ways of thinking and doing about the combined challenges of climate change and biodiversity loss.
Wednesday, 20 December 2023
MU researcher wins IRC Eda Sagarra Medal of Excellence
Maynooth University PhD student Tara Ćirić has won the Irish Research Council’s (IRC) Eda Sagarra Medal of Excellence for her work with children in care.
Monday, 18 December 2023
MU researchers awarded IRC funding to address societal challenges
Eight Maynooth University researchers have received awards under the Irish Research Council (IRC) ‘New Foundations’ programme.
Thursday, 14 December 2023
MU awarded state funding for ancient woodlands inventory
The project led by Dr John Devaney of Maynooth University’s Biology Department aims to deliver a complete all-island inventory of ancient woodlands.
Wednesday, 13 December 2023
MU awarded two IRC Advanced Laureates for frontier research
Professors Mary Gilmartin and David Stifter awarded combined €2m for research exploring migration and dialects in Old Irish
Tuesday, 12 December 2023
Prof Fabiano Pallonetto addresses COP28 on a sustainable future
Maynooth University Professor Fabiano Pallonetto has addressed COP28 on the topic of how education can help shift the public towards renewable energy.
Tuesday, 12 December 2023