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MU welcomes expert in diagnosing Parkinson’s by scent
Prof Perdita Barran was part of the NoseToDiagnose research team that found it was possible to identify Parkinson’s disease by scent.
Monday, 13 May 2024
MU welcomes €3.6m to extend LINC early childhood education programme
Maynooth University welcomes Government funding of €3.6 million to extend the LINC programme for practicing early childhood educators by a further three years.
Thursday, 08 October 2020
MU project on virtual labs for third-level students awarded almost €3m funding
An innovative project led by Maynooth University that will use virtual laboratories as a teaching tool for the experimental sciences has been awarded almost €3 million funding by the Higher Education Authority (HEA).
Tuesday, 06 October 2020
MU partners with Microsoft and RTÉ on DreamSpace home-schooling project
Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) will fund a new project by Maynooth University, Microsoft Ireland and RTÉ to extend the DreamSpace HomeSpace series that appeared on RTÉ HomeSchool Hub.
Thursday, 24 September 2020
Maynooth University to escalate protective measures
Maynooth University is escalating protective measures against the spread of Covid-19 on campus, given the University’s proximity to Dublin.
Friday, 18 September 2020
MU Campus wins 2020 Green Flag Pollinator Project Award
Maynooth University campus has won the 2020 Green Flag Pollinator Project Awards, jointly run by An Taisce and the National Biodiversity Data Centre.
Thursday, 17 September 2020
Maynooth University welcomes students’ return to campus next week
Maynooth University welcomes the re-opening of campus for students for the new academic year. The campus was closed in mid-March to reduce the spread of Covid-19 in accordance with public health measures, with all but essential operations moved online, and has re-opened gradually over the summer months.
Thursday, 17 September 2020
Maynooth University hosts 10 virtual ceremonies over three days
Maynooth University conferred 2,978 graduates with a range of degrees and diplomas at undergraduate and postgraduate level in virtual ceremonies over three days.
Monday, 14 September 2020
Maynooth University welcomes strong demand from CAO applicants
Maynooth University welcomes a strong demand from 2020 CAO applicants across a variety of courses, with high levels of interest in its new BSc Biological & Geographical Sciences focussing on aspects of climate change.
Friday, 11 September 2020
Millennials experience most difficulties coping with Covid-19 workplace disruptions
A new study led by Prof Audra Mockaitis at Maynooth University’s School of Business, has found that Millennials are experiencing the most challenges in coping with workplace disruptions during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Wednesday, 09 September 2020
Dr Lorna Lopez awarded €1.5M European Research Council (ERC) grant
Maynooth University congratulates Dr Lorna Lopez on receiving a prestigious European Research Council (ERC) grant for her genetic research examining circadian rhythms in families.
Friday, 04 September 2020