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MU welcomes expert in diagnosing Parkinson’s by scent
Prof Perdita Barran was part of the NoseToDiagnose research team that found it was possible to identify Parkinson’s disease by scent.
Monday, 13 May 2024
Facilitating better understanding of how our island operates
Maynooth University ’s All-Island Research Observatory (AIRO) has announced the development of a new All-Island Digital Atlas designed to facilitate a greater understanding of how our island operates.
Friday, 14 February 2014
New Biological Controls for Agriculture and Forestry
Maynooth University has announced its participation in an exciting new EU project ‘BIOCOMES’, developing new biological pesticides designed to assist farmers and foresters in combating wide spread agricultural and forestry diseases.
Wednesday, 12 February 2014
Challenging Climate Change & Hunger in Africa
Maynooth University has launced an innovative new Masters in ‘Transformative Community Development’. The new Masters programme, established as part of the TEN-Hunger Project (Transformative Engagement Network), is funded by Irish Aid and the HEA and brings together over thirty academics across disciplines to focus on climate change and food security in vulnerable communities in Zambia and Malawi.
Thursday, 06 February 2014
Oliver Jeffers Exhibits at Illuminations
The 2014 Maynooth University Illuminations Exhibition will commence with the extraordinary work of Irish artist and illustrator Oliver Jeffers.
Wednesday, 05 February 2014
Adjunct Law Lecturer Appointed Advisor to President Higgins
Maynooth University Adjunct Senior Lecturer in Law, Liam Herrick, has been appointed Special Advisor to President Michael D. Higgins.
Tuesday, 28 January 2014
EDEN launches 2014 Student Entrepreneur Challenge
EDEN launches 2014 Student Entrepreneur Challenge Entries for €10,000 prize fund to be submitted by Valentine’s Day
Monday, 27 January 2014
Vaccine Development for Whooping Cough
Maynooth University team plays key role in vaccine development for whooping cough.
Friday, 24 January 2014
New treatments for childhood diabetes
New treatments for childhood diabetes.
Friday, 17 January 2014
Health benefits of music, rhythm and movement
Maynooth University is a major partner in a €3 million EU funded project exploring the links between music and its impact on our movement and health. The project, BeatHealth, is focusing on the benefits of rhythmic stimulation in order to improve mobility, with a dual emphasis on how we exercise and on Parkinson’s disease.
Tuesday, 14 January 2014
Maynooth Golf Scholar to play in the Patriot All America Tournament
Paddy Harrington Golf Scholar invited to play in the prestigious Patriot All American Tournament in Arizona, now recognised as one of the top 35 tournaments worldwide by elite amateur golfers. Gary Hurley finsihed 16th overall, 8 shots off the leader an excellent result among 83 other competitors.
Tuesday, 24 December 2013