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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
92 years of the Leaving Cert – Was Science more difficult in 1925?
Former students often declare that the Leaving Cert was much harder in the past, but what were the exams actually like?
Thursday, 16 November 2017
Adults´ brains rapidly respond to the cries of a baby, says study
Science Week Lecture: Prof Christine Parson to deliver Maynooth University Alumni Lecture on Wednesday, 15 November 2017
Tuesday, 14 November 2017
Gradam Ollscoil Mhá Nuad bronnta ar Chomhairle Contae Chiarraí
Bhronn Ollscoil Mhá Nuad teastais de chuid Teastas Eorpach na Gaeilge (TEG) ar iarrthóirí rathúla ó Chontae Chiarraí a rinne scrúduithe cainte TEG le déanaí. Bronnadh gradam nua, Gradam TEG, ar Oifig na Gaeilge, Comhairle Chontae Ciarraí, chun aitheantas a thabhairt don obair mhór atá déanta ag an eagraíocht an Ghaeilge a chur chun cinn sa láthair oibre agus ar fud an chontae.
Tuesday, 14 November 2017
Science Week 2017 at Maynooth University
Public invited to hear about science research undertaken by Maynooth academics and graduates.
Monday, 13 November 2017
Irish workers more likely to be working without a contract than in most European countries
The number of people in Ireland working without a contract is unusually high, according to new research from Maynooth University.
Thursday, 09 November 2017
Distracted UK Government not focused on Brexit as talks enter critical stage
Less than 50 per cent chance of Britain progressing to discuss its future relationship with the EU
Wednesday, 08 November 2017
Academic freedom in turbulent times
The demand for help has never been greater, with Scholars at Risk receiving over twice as many appeals for help this year as last year.
Monday, 06 November 2017
Academic freedom in turbulent times
In this current time of upheaval, when millions of people are risking their lives to flee oppression, there are among them a record number of university academics and students, according to Sinead O’Gorman, European Director at Scholars at Risk.
Monday, 06 November 2017
Maynooth University chosen to coordinate European wide Copernicus Relay and Academy
Copernicus is a European Union programme aimed at developing European information services based on satellite Earth Observation and in situ (non-space) data with the goal of enhancing strategic decision making regarding climate change.
Friday, 03 November 2017
“We need to act now” – Maynooth professor calls for new system to improve global temperature measurement
This generation’s research must provide solutions for further generations to right the wrongs of damage inflicted on the planet.
Wednesday, 01 November 2017