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MU's Digital Health Summer School unveils new vision for Irish healthcare

Minister of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science James Lawless opened Maynooth University’s Digital Health Summer School which unveiled Mission 10X, a new vision for digital health in Ireland, outlined with demonstrations of 10 healthcare innovations that could revolutionise the Irish healthcare system.

Tuesday, 13 May 2025

​23 MU researchers listed in World’s Top 2% Scientists Rankings

Maynooth University is strongly represented in the World’s Top 2% Scientist Rankings. This year, 23 researchers are recognised as leading experts in their fields in the rankings produced by Stanford University scientists in cooperation with publisher Elsevier BV and the SciTech Strategies Inc, based on Scopus data.

Wednesday, 02 October 2024

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Global leader Northwell Health and MU announce Strategic Affiliation

Northwell Health, New York’s largest healthcare provider, and Maynooth University, one of Ireland’s fastest growing universities, have announced a strategic affiliation at a special event in New York.

Thursday, 26 September 2024

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Global health leaders gather at MU-led UN digital health symposium

Global leaders from across the health, tech and pharma sectors gathered at the 4th United Nations General Assembly Digital Health Symposium in New York to share insights, practices and developments in a bid to speed up the digital transition of the global healthcare system.

Wednesday, 25 September 2024

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MU study reveals impact of homework on student achievement

Researchers at Maynooth University’s Hamilton Institute and Department of Mathematics and Statistics have unveiled significant findings on the role of homework in student achievement.

Thursday, 19 September 2024

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MU researcher awarded €400,000 for obesity-related research

Dr Andrew Hogan of Maynooth University’s Department of Biology has been awarded funding of over €400,000 for research into targeting iron to boost immune function in obesity and improve patient outcomes.

Tuesday, 17 September 2024

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MU hosts historic conference on St Brigid's legacy

Maynooth University and Kildare County Council successfully hosted the ‘Brigid’s Worlds’ conference on September 13 and 14, marking a significant milestone in the celebration of St Brigid’s legacy.

Monday, 16 September 2024

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MU and IADT formalise collaborative research agreement

​Maynooth University and Dún Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design and Technology (IADT) have signed a Memorandum of Agreement to formalise their collaboration on postgraduate research.

Thursday, 12 September 2024

MU expert recommends whole-family approach to mental health care

There is strong evidence from across the world to demonstrate the very significant role of whole family-focused practice in promoting mental health recovery, Professor of Family and Community Mental Health Sinéad McGilloway told a major international conference in Dublin.

Tuesday, 10 September 2024

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New study reveals fossil fuel industry’s deep ties to universities

Fossil fuel companies have infiltrated academia and higher education, threatening to bias research and undermine meaningful climate action, new research from six universities concludes.

Thursday, 05 September 2024

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First Traveller man conferred with a PhD at MU

Thomas McCann became the first Traveller man at MU to earn a PhD when he was conferred with a Doctor of Social Science degree at a Maynooth University ceremony on Wednesday

Wednesday, 04 September 2024

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