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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
Maynooth University ranks 43rd in global Young University Rankings and #1 in Ireland
Tá Ollscoil Mhá Nuad tar éis bogadh suas i Rangú na n-Ollscoileanna Óga atá ag Times Higher Eduction (THE) do na hollscoileanna is rathúla ar domhan.
Wednesday, 24 June 2020
Maynooth University hosts free virtual arts and cultural event, “Together, Apart”
Maynooth University will present a free virtual arts and culture experience on 25 June entitled ‘Together, apart.’ Hosted by RTÉ broadcaster and presenter of The Book Show Rick O’Shea, this virtual event will feature novelists, poets, playwrights, journalists, and international musicians, all coming together to celebrate the power of the arts.
Monday, 22 June 2020
MU awarded SFI funding to meet challenges of Covid-19 pandemic
Maynooth University academics are leading diverse and innovative projects under the Government’s Covid-19 research programme, coordinated by Science Foundation Ireland (SFI).
Wednesday, 10 June 2020
MU research highlights concerns of primary school principals linked to COVID-19
Maynooth University has published research looking at how primary school principals have adapted to school closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Thursday, 28 May 2020
Profs Karen Till and Philipp Rosemann elected to Royal Irish Academy
Gabhann Ollscoil Mhá Nuad comhghairdeas leis an Ollamh Karen Till agus leis an Ollamh Philipp Rosemann tar éis dóibh bheith glactha isteach go hAcadamh Ríoga na hÉireann inniu.
Friday, 22 May 2020
MU research: Sea level rise could top 1 mtr by 2100
The NTU-led international study was a collaboration with researchers from The University of Hong Kong, Maynooth University (Ireland), Durham University (UK), Rowan University (USA), Tufts University (USA), and the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (Germany).
Friday, 08 May 2020
Maynooth University congratulates 18 recipients of Irish Research Council New Foundations Awards
Maynooth University is delighted to congratulate the 18 recipients of the New Foundations Awards announced by the Irish Research Council.
Thursday, 07 May 2020
Maynooth University partners with Ireland’s Call Initiative to provide accommodation for returning health care workers
Maynooth University today announced that it will partner with the Ireland’s Call Initiative to provide up to 20 frontline health care workers returning from abroad with apartments on campus while they self-isolate for 14 days
Thursday, 23 April 2020
Maynooth University launches first Virtual Open Day for Leaving Cert students on range of third-level courses and opportunities
Maynooth University has adapted its annual Spring Open Day for prospective students to a truly virtual experience student life and third-level courses at Ireland’s fastest growing university.
Wednesday, 22 April 2020
Principal Fellowship of UK Higher Education Academy awarded to Dean of Teaching and Learning Dr Alison Hood
Maynooth University is proud to announce the granting of an internationally recognised Principal Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (HEA) to Dr Alison Hood, Dean of Teaching and Learning.
Monday, 20 April 2020