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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

MU records increase in CAO applicants for 2024/2025

Maynooth University has seen an increase in CAO applications for the academic year 2024/25.

Friday, 12 July 2024

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SFI-IRC funds MU researcher to investigate obesity-related cancer

Nidhi Kedia Mehta, a researcher in Maynooth University’s Department of Biology, has won funding of more than €590,000 for her research into obesity-related cancer under the SFI-IRC Pathway programme, which provides funding to early career researchers.

Thursday, 11 July 2024

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MU golfers tee up for Arnold Palmer Cup in Lahinch

Maynooth University golfers Ryan Griffin and Kate Lanigan will be in action on the International Team against the USA in the Arnold Palmer Cup collegiate golf competition which gets underway in Lahinch, Co Clare on Friday.

Thursday, 04 July 2024

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Extreme temperatures becoming more common in Ireland -- MU study

A temperature event of 33 degrees Celsius in Dublin’s Phoenix Park has gone from being a 1 in 180-year event in 1942 to a 1 in 9-year event in 2020, according to a new study led by Maynooth University.

Tuesday, 02 July 2024

MU and The Aga Khan University sign strategic partnership

Maynooth University (MU) has announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with The Aga Khan University.

Monday, 01 July 2024

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MU Summer School launches digital platform for national health records

Maynooth University’s Digital Health Summer School announced the launch of an innovative digital platform hosting an extensive ‘Living Lab’ for secure, shared electronic health records, real-time communications, and the storage of medical assessments.

Wednesday, 26 June 2024

DkIT and Maynooth University sign strategic Letter of Intent

Dundalk Institute of Technology and Maynooth University have signed a Letter of Intent confirming joint strategic engagement on future collaborations over the coming years.

Monday, 24 June 2024

MU leads study on sustainability beliefs of Irish business leaders

Maynooth University leads comprehensive examination of business leaders’ sustainability beliefs and capabilities.

Monday, 24 June 2024

MU Law student receives prestigious award

Maynooth University student, Marwa Zamir, has been named Law Student of the Year 2024 at the Dye and Durham Irish Law Awards, held last Friday.

Thursday, 20 June 2024

MU report calls for cross-border approach to public safety messaging

Public safety messaging on the island of Ireland requires proactive cross-border coordination among public authorities at strategic and operational levels, according to a new report by researchers at Maynooth University.

Wednesday, 19 June 2024

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