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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

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Euclid space mission releases new data about the Universe

The data release marks the start of Euclid’s main cosmological survey, says Prof Peter Coles of Maynooth University’s Department of Theoretical Physics

Thursday, 23 May 2024

MU retains position in top 90 global Young University rankings

Maynooth University has retained its position in the top 90 global Young Universities.

Thursday, 16 May 2024

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 researchers study sleep patterns in people with bipolar disorder

MU researchers are collaborating in mental health research using cutting-edge sleep monitoring technology to study sleep timing and body clock changes in people suffering from bipolar disorder.

Wednesday, 08 May 2024

MU celebrates first ever GAA history module

Maynooth University (MU) is marking the launch of a new module for undergraduate history students examining the foundations of the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) and its role in wider Irish society.

Wednesday, 01 May 2024

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MU partners on EU digital education project in Ukraine

MU's School of Business and its Centre for Teaching and Learning are taking part in a three-year EU-funded project to improve higher education in Ukraine through the integration of information technology.

Friday, 26 April 2024

MU hosts discussion on ‘Hospital at Home’ model for Ireland

MU's Innovation Value Institute (IVI) welcomed Professor Dan Lasserson, the UK’s expert in ‘Hospital at Home’ models and acute ambulatory care, who spoke on the topic of delivering acute medical care for patients at home and opportunities for such an approach in support of Ireland’s HSE services that benefit end users

Friday, 19 April 2024

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

MU-led project finds anti-gender politics on the rise across Europe

A project researching so-called ‘anti-gender’ politics across Europe shows how politics attacking the idea of gender have taken root internationally.

Thursday, 11 April 2024

National Spring Clean on MU campus

Students and staff of Maynooth University rolled up their sleeves to take part in MU Green Week.

Thursday, 11 April 2024

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