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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
The Webb Sisters presented with 2019 Maynooth University Arts and Culture Award
The Webb Sisters presented with 2019 Maynooth University Arts and Culture Award at Summer Soirée event.
Friday, 21 June 2019
Readying works at Maynooth University for construction of a new academic building
Maynooth University will start construction work on a new academic building on the North end of the campus later this month, with readying works related to utilities and traffic already underway.
Monday, 17 June 2019
Ireland’s National 5G Test Centre opens at Maynooth University – the €1.5 million centre is one of the first of its kind in Europe
D’oscail Ollscoil Mhá Nuad Ionad Tástála 5G Náisiúnta na hÉireann inniu. Is saoráid úrscothach í seo darb ainm SpásRaidió, a sheasann mar infheistíocht de €1.5 milliún, agus seo an chéad saoráid ar an mórchóir sa tír chun taighde agus tástálacha a dhéanamh ar theicneolaíochtaí raidió agus gan sreang a theastaíonn do 5G agus d’Idirlíon na nEarraí sa todhchaí.
Thursday, 30 May 2019
Maynooth University congratulates Professor Paul Moynagh on his admission to the Royal Irish Academy (RIA)
Maynooth University congratulates Professor Paul Moynagh on his admission as a member of the Royal Irish Academy (RIA), deemed to be highest academic honour in Ireland.
Monday, 27 May 2019
Maynooth University Department of Biology awarded prestigious Athena SWAN Bronze Award
The MU Department of Biology has achieved an Athena SWAN Bronze Award, which recognises work undertaken to advance gender equality for staff and students at departmental level.
Tuesday, 07 May 2019
President Michael D Higgins presents Dr Mary Murphy with Council of State warrant
Dr Murphy, a senior lecturer in Irish Politics and Society in the Maynooth University Department of Sociology, was among the seven new appointees to the consultation body of the President, which was established under the Constitution.
Wednesday, 17 April 2019
IRC Laureate awarded to Prof Patricia Palmer for first-ever digital map of Ireland’s vibrant 16th century ‘Renaissance’
Gradam Laureate na CTÉ bronnta ar an Ollamh Patricia Palmer don chéad mhapa digiteach riamh de ‘Renaissance’ beoga na hÉireann sa Séú Aois Déag
Thursday, 11 April 2019
MaynoothWorks spinout Avectas raises $10 million investment for its cutting-edge cell therapy
MaynoothWorks spinout Avectas has received its single largest investment of $10 million for its ground breaking cell therapy technology, bringing total fundraising to over $20 million.
Tuesday, 09 April 2019
Maynooth University congratulates Dr Mary Murphy on her appointment to the Council of State
Gabhann Ollscoil Mhá Nuad comhghairdeas leis an Dr Mary Murphy tar éis di bheith ceaptha ag an Uachtarán Micheál D Ó hUiginn ar an gComhairle Stáit
Friday, 05 April 2019
Irish Universities contribute €8.89 billion to Irish economy annually
The Irish economy benefitted by €8.9 billion last year from Ireland’s seven universities, newly published research has confirmed. The first ever socio-economic impact research undertaken on the role universities play in the economy and society has been carried out by Indecon on behalf of the Irish Universities Association (IUA).
Thursday, 04 April 2019