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MU research highlights barriers facing Traveller and Roma students
Traveller and Roma students continue to face persistent and systemic barriers in higher education, according to a new report launched today by Marian Harkin, Minister of State for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science.
Wednesday, 07 May 2025
Marking 30 years of youth policy
A conference at Maynooth University today marks the 30th anniversary the publication of the Costello Report on National Youth Policy. Chaired by the late Justice Declan Costello, the National Youth Policy Committee was appointed by the Taoiseach of the day, Dr Garret Fitzgerald in 1983.
Thursday, 26 June 2014
Harrington Golf Scholar is leading amateur at the Irish Open
Congratulations to Maynooth University ’s Gary Hurley on being placed as the top Irish amateur at the 2014 Irish Open at Fota Island.
Sunday, 22 June 2014
Team Access Earth to Compete in 2014 Microsoft Imagine Cup World Finals
Team Access Earth have created an app which provides information on a building’s accessibility for those with mobility impairments.
Wednesday, 18 June 2014
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