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MU-led study finds evidence of gladiator-animal combat in Roman period
A groundbreaking MU-led study has uncovered the first physical evidence of human-animal gladiatorial combat in the Roman period.
Wednesday, 23 April 2025
MU Chemistry and Psychology Departments achieve Athena SWAN Bronze Awards
Tá dhá roinn in Ollscoil Mhá Nuad, Roinn na Ceimice agus Roinn na Síceolaíochta, tar éis Gradaim Roinne Chré-Umha Athena SWAN a bhaint amach.
Wednesday, 31 March 2021
STEM-Passport for Inclusion project (STEMP.inc), led by Dr Katriona O’Sullivan to be funded under €5.2m SFI Ireland Discover Programme
Minister Harris Announces €5.2 Million Investment by Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) in 49 Public Engagement and Education Initiatives
Monday, 22 March 2021
MU ocean energy project among €13.5m US-Ireland research awards
A joint investment of €13.5 million was announced on St Patrick’s Day through a tripartite research and development partnership between the United States of America, Republic of Ireland, and Northern Ireland.
Thursday, 18 March 2021
Maynooth University records highest ever number of CAO applications
This year the University has seen a rise of 17% in applications for degree courses and a 16% rise in the number of applicants.
Tuesday, 09 March 2021
Announcement of the Next President of Maynooth University
Ceapann Ollscoil Mhá Nuad taighdeoir idirnáisiúnta agus Leas-Sheansailéir reatha mar Chéad Uachtarán eile na hOllscoile
Monday, 08 March 2021
Minister Simon Harris launches National Gender Equality Dashboard for HEIs
Interactive dashboard shows staff gender across Irish Higher Education Institutions
Monday, 08 March 2021
Gulf Stream System at its weakest in over a millennium
A new study by scientists from Ireland, Britain and Germany has found that the Gulf Stream System, also known as the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), is at its weakest in over a millennium.
Friday, 26 February 2021
Majority of teachers report decline in wellbeing due to the Covid-19 pandemic
Maynooth University research has found that seven out of 10 of teachers reported feeling more stress and six out of 10 reported a decline in wellbeing during the first six months of the pandemic. The research also finds teachers favour blended learning and changes to curriculum post pandemic
Thursday, 04 February 2021
MU welcomes €193 million investment in SFI Research Centres
Maynooth University welcomes an investment of €193 million in five SFI Research Centres for a further five years announced today by Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris, TD.
Monday, 01 February 2021
Intel funds 10 scholarships for MU Post-Graduate Students
Ten Maynooth University students pursuing a Master’s degree in the Faculty of Science and Engineering have been awarded scholarships from Intel Ireland.
Friday, 15 January 2021