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MU receives €5m under SFI Frontiers programme
Maynooth University researchers are set to receive over €5 million in funding from Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) under the Frontiers for the Future Programme, to tackle a range of topics such as renewable energy, climate change, food security, astronomy, immunology and cognitive science.
Tuesday, 30 May 2023
International report confirms: 2014 was Earth's warmest year on record
In 2014, the most essential indicators of Earth's changing climate continued to reflect trends of a warming planet, with several markers, such as rising land and ocean temperature, sea levels and greenhouse gases, setting new records.
Thursday, 16 July 2015
Maynooth University Chamber Choir wins Pavarotti Trophy as “Choir of the World”
The Maynooth University Chamber Choir, under the direction of Michael Dawson, made history this weekend when it became the first Irish choir to lift the coveted Pavarotti Trophy as “Choir of the World” at the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod.
Monday, 13 July 2015
Maynooth researchers highlight key role of cyclones in climate of the British-Irish Isles
A study of climate data in the British-Irish Isles over a 142-year period by researchers at Maynooth University has confirmed the important role of cyclones in the regional hydroclimate.
Monday, 13 July 2015
Research highlights limitation of government policy in tackling childhood inequality
New research from Maynooth University has revealed the limitations of current government policy in tackling childhood inequality.
Tuesday, 07 July 2015
Maynooth University collections made publicly available online
Maynooth University has placed six collections of national importance into the Digital Repository of Ireland (DRI), which was launched today by Damien English TD, Minister for Skills, Research and Innovation.
Thursday, 25 June 2015
Community Workers Co-operative and BeLonG To receive Maynooth University John O’Connell Awards
Maynooth University has awarded two national organisations—the Community Workers Co-operative and BeLonG To—this year’s John O’Connell Awards for their outstanding commitment and contribution aimed at creating a just, equal and inclusive society.
Monday, 15 June 2015
World War One soldier’s diary placed online by Maynooth University
A digitised and fully transcribed version of an Irish World War One soldier’s diary, offering an intimate first-hand account of life on the Western Front in 1918, has been made available online.
Wednesday, 10 June 2015
Golf Scholar claims East of Ireland Amateur Championship
First year Harrington Golf Scholar Stuart Grehan claimed the biggest prize of his amateur career, winning the East of Ireland Amateur Championship at County Louth Golf Club.
Tuesday, 02 June 2015
Maynooth University crowned champions of 2015 Enactus Ireland National Competition for Social Entrepreneurship
Maynooth University to represent Ireland at the prestigious 2015 Enactus World Cup in Johannesburg, South Africa
Friday, 29 May 2015
Maynooth University Department of Law and Matheson Join Forces to Develop Innovative Funds Law Course
Maynooth University Department of Law has partnered with leading international law firm, Matheson, to create the first-ever specialised Funds Law course available at an Irish university.
Friday, 22 May 2015