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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
COVID-19 Mental Health Survey by Maynooth University and Trinity College finds high rates of anxiety
Maynooth University and Trinity College collaborate on major Irish Covid-19 study
Thursday, 16 April 2020
Maynooth University assesses how primary schools, teachers, parents and pupils are adjusting to the reality of COVID-19 school closures
80% of respondents state that Irish is the most difficult subject to adapt to distance learning. Research identifies the advantages and disadvantages of online/distance learning for pupils and educators
Monday, 06 April 2020
MU Library lends napping pods to Tallaght Hospital
D’oibrigh Leabharlann OMN le Amazon Web Services chun Faighneoga Codlata a chur ar fáil do fhoireann Ospidéal Ollscoile Thamhlachta sa bhearna bhaoil ionas gur féidir leo athnuachan a dhéanamh orthu féin.
Monday, 06 April 2020
MU President leads government’s national Covid-19 modelling team
In March, Maynooth University President, Professor Philip Nolan, was appointed chair of National Public Health Emergency Team’s Irish Epidemiological Modelling Advisory Group (IEMAG),
Wednesday, 01 April 2020
Maynooth University welcomes continued growth in CAO applications
Tá méadú láidir fós le feiscint i líon na n-iarratas go hOllscoil Mhá Nuad, ag leanúint ar aghaidh sa treo ina raibh sé ag dul le blianta beaga anuas. Tá ardú de 1% sna hiarratais go dtí an Ollscoil, cé go bhfuil laghdú de 2% tugtha faoi deara ar bhonn náisiúnta sna hiarratais ar chúrsaí ar Leibhéal 8 tríd an Lár-Oifig Iontrála. .
Tuesday, 10 March 2020
Maynooth University honours Laura Madden with President’s Medal
Maynooth University last night awarded Laura Madden the President’s Medal at a special event to mark International Women’s Day. President of Maynooth University, Professor Philip Nolan, paid tribute to Ms Madden for bravely coming forward to speak of her personal trauma despite the threat of retribution
Friday, 06 March 2020
President Higgins honours two MU scientists with SFI President of Ireland Future Research Leaders Award
President of Ireland Michael D. Higgins, has honoured two Maynooth University scientists, Assistant Prof Joanne Masterson and Assistant Prof Eóin McNamee, at a special ceremony in Áras an Uachtaráin, Dublin.
Tuesday, 03 March 2020
President Higgins attends Maynooth University Climate Change Conference
A Just Transition’ conference examines how we tackle climate issues in a fair and equitable way
Friday, 28 February 2020
Maynooth University recognised as a University of Sanctuary
Tá Ollscoil Mhá Nuad tar éis bheith ainmnithe go hoifigiúil mar Ollscoil Tearmainn mar aitheantas ar na tionscnaimh atá ar bun acu chun fáilte roimh theifigh, lucht iarrtha tearmainn agus imircigh isteach sa phobal a chur chun cinn.
Thursday, 20 February 2020
General election candidates debate the funding of higher education at MU Town Hall
General election candidates from Kildare North and Meath East debated the future funding of higher education at a town hall meeting hosted by Maynooth University and Maynooth Students’ Union.
Tuesday, 04 February 2020