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MU unveils 'Elephant in the Room' sculpture
Maynooth University has unveiled an ‘Elephant in the Room’ sculpture at the heart of its campus, underlining its commitment to supporting mental health and wellbeing and promoting a campus culture that is inclusive, safe and positive.
Thursday, 28 November 2024
Campus Engage - Charter on Civic and Community Engagement
20 Presidents of Higher Education Institutions sign a national charter to underscore their commitment to the civic and community engagement role and responsibilities of their institutions.
Tuesday, 17 June 2014
Waist circumference is most accurate obesity measure
Researchers at Maynooth University have found that Waist Circumference is the most accurate obesity measure, outperforming Body Mass Index and Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis.
Friday, 13 June 2014
Northern Ireland photography book wins Irish-American prize
Northern Ireland: 30 Years of Photography by Dr Colin Graham, Department of English and curator of the Illuminations Gallery at Maynooth University has been awarded the 2014 Michael J. Durkan Prize for Books on Language and Culture by the American Conference for Irish Studies (ACIS).
Thursday, 12 June 2014
Maynooth University researchers secure SFI Industrial Research Fellowships
The Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation Richard Bruton TD has announced funding to support five new industry–academia partnerships through the Science Foundation Ireland Industry Fellowship Programme at Maynooth University.
Tuesday, 10 June 2014
3U Partnership Launches Pathway Programme for International Students
Dublin City University (DCU) and the National University of Ireland Maynooth (Maynooth University) have launched a new support programme under the 3U Partnership which will help attract more international students to Ireland.
Monday, 09 June 2014
National Policy Statement on Ensuring Research Integrity in Ireland
The Minister for Research and Innovation Mr Sean Sherlock TD has welcomed the launch of a National Policy Statement on Ensuring Research Integrity in Ireland.
Thursday, 05 June 2014
Maynooth University researchers make fungal growth discovery
Researchers at Maynooth University have made a significant breakthrough in the area of fungal development.
Friday, 30 May 2014
Minister Joan Burton launches MA Sociology in Work, Labour Markets and Employment
The Department of Sociology has developed an innovative M.A. programme focusing on the themes of Work, Labour Markets and Employment.
Thursday, 29 May 2014
Protection of Civil Liberties and Privacy Regaining Prominence
Issues such as the Snowden revelations and Milly Dowler phone hacking have led to an increased consciousness of privacy issues and civil liberties globally. However, this renewed attention sits against a backdrop where the protection of civil liberties is often seen as pandering to left wing supporters, terrorists and criminals.
Wednesday, 21 May 2014
Maynooth University team examines wage flexibility pre and during Recession
Research examining the flexibility of pay in the Irish labour market across various sectors before and during the Great Recession, has revealed dramatic differences pre and post-crisis.
Wednesday, 21 May 2014