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    MU students take lead in national road safety campaign

    Three postgraduate students from Maynooth University (MU) have won the overall prize in an Garda Síochána’s Road Safety Reimagined campaign, highlighting the dangers of drug driving.

    Wednesday, 17 April 2024

    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

    Maynooth University records highest number of CAO applications

    Maynooth University has received its highest-ever number of applications for admission in September 2021. Almost 17,000 applicants have applied to the University, according to figures released recently by the Central Applications Office (CAO), an increase of 12% year on year.

    Wednesday, 14 July 2021

    New action plan to maximise biodiversity benefits on wind farms

    An innovative new project will revolutionise how we measure and monitor biodiversity. The innovative Nature+Energy project aims to maximise the benefits of biodiversity on wind farms and enhance habitats through wind farm management for conservation.

    Monday, 05 July 2021

    MU hosts June Virtual Open Day on Saturday 26 June

    Maynooth University is hosting a Virtual Open Day for prospective students on Saturday, 26th June, from 10am – 3pm, featuring live Q&A discussions and presentations on third-level courses, live webinars and virtual tours of Ireland’s fastest growing university.

    Monday, 21 June 2021

    MU announces new study on impacts of Covid on commuting patterns

    Maynooth University is leading major new research to examine how new remote work patterns sparked by the pandemic will change home life, local business and community environments.

    Friday, 11 June 2021

    Study led by Dr. Michael Daly finds Covid-19 vaccine hesitancy in the US decreased this year

    A newly published Maynooth University-led study on vaccine hesitancy in the United States has found that public trust and willingness to vaccinate increased significantly in early 2021.

    Friday, 04 June 2021

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