Events

    Field-based strength testing for injury prevention, rehabilitation and performance in sport

    Ever wondered how the world’s best athletes are tested to assess their risk of injury and readiness to perform in sport? Come along and find out by chatting with staff from our newly established Department of Sport Science and Nutrition who will provide a live demonstration of some field-based strength testing devices used in research related to sports injury and athletic performance.

    When: Monday, 23 October 2023

    Where: TBC

    Celibacy in Irish Women's Writing, 1860–1950s 

    This event includes a presentation by Dr. Paul Fagan, of his Irish Research Council Postdoctoral Project, 'Celibacy in Irish Women's Writing, 1860–1950s'. The paper will discuss the project’s main subjects (Frances Power Cobbe, Ethel Colburn Mayne, Elizabeth Bowen, Kate O’Brien, Teresa Deevy) and findings to date. Dr. Fagan will also launch the project’s website and podcast series which accompanies the monograph he is preparing. The event will be chaired by Prof. Moynagh Sullivan.

    When: Monday, 23 October 2023

    Where: Seminar Room 1.33, Iontas Building (First Floor), Maynooth University. To join online, please see below.

    Celibacy in Irish Women's Writing, 1860–1950s

    This event includes a presentation by Dr. Paul Fagan, of his Irish Research Council Postdoctoral Project, 'Celibacy in Irish Women's Writing, 1860–1950s'. The paper will discuss the project’s main subjects (Frances Power Cobbe, Ethel Colburn Mayne, Elizabeth Bowen, Kate O’Brien, Teresa Deevy) and findings to date. Dr. Fagan will also launch the project’s website and podcast series which accompanies the monograph he is preparing. The event will be chaired by Prof. Moynagh Sullivan.

    When: Monday, 23 October 2023

    Where: Seminar Room 1.33, Iontas Building (First Floor), Maynooth University. To join online, please see below.

    Former President Viktor Yushchenko, president of Ukraine (2005-2010) in conversation with John O Brennan

    Former President Viktor Yushchenko, president of Ukraine (2005-2010) in conversation with John O Brennan

    When: Monday, 23 October 2023

    Where: TSILT2

    Launch of the Digital Library

    "MU Library has been engaged in a project to develop a Digital Library in order to provide online access to some of wonderful collections of Maynooth University and St Patrick’s Pontifical University. We are delighted to launch the Digital Library during Research Week 2023 on Monday 23rd October 2023 from 1-2pm. Join us for a light lunch in Training room E, MU Library and hear about the importance of access to online collections for research and to view the Digital Library itself. These are the collections/part-collections we plan to have available in the Digital Library on launch day. Bloomfield Maps (Loughton and Redwood estates) Kerry Letters John Sadleir Archive L’Essais de Michel de Montaigne (Sub collection curated by John O’Brien) Kilcock Land Leases Ua Maoileoin Collection A True History (Translated from the Greek) Salamanca (Small selection) Of course, it will be grown over time in collaboration with our campus partners and, we hope, will become a valuable research tool and gateway for anyone interested in our rich and unique special collections. "

    When: Monday, 23 October 2023

    Where: Training Room E, MU Library

    Launch of the Digital Library

    We are delighted to launch the Digital Library during Research Week 2023 on Monday 23rd October 2023 from 1-2pm. Join us for a light lunch in Training room E, MU Library and hear about the importance of access to online collections for research and to view the Digital Library itself.

    When: Monday, 23 October 2023

    Where: Training Room E, MU Library

    Froebel MECPATHS Anti-Trafficking Awareness Launch

    Froebel Department of Primary and Early Childhood Education, Maynooth University and MECPATHS have developed a wonderful relationship over the past few years, and we are proud to formally launch this partnership with MECPATHS on Monday 23rd October 2023.

    When: Monday, 23 October 2023

    Where: School of Education - SE014

    Circus of Climate Horrors (2023)

    The Geography department would like to host our science outreach project: The Circus of Climate Horrors. This would involve setting up a tent (3 x 4.5m - Attached is a photo of the tent from a recent event), and three interactive games: the ‘Wheel of Global Warming’ (spinning wheel), the ‘Great Wall of Atmospheres’, an interactive and competitive ball game, and a flood map of the UK and Ireland under a 2°C warming scenario. We don't need any electricity and we will provide a full risk assessment.

    When: Monday, 23 October 2023 to Thursday, 26 October 2023

    Where: Outside John Hume

    MU Hamilton Institute Graduate Student Talks

    The Maynooth University Hamilton Institute is bridging the gap between mathematics and a wide variety of disciplines ranging from climate change and DNA computing to molecular dynamics and robotics. The week-long series of graduate student talks aim at delivering insights of the variety of research undertaken by PhD students and postdocs of the institute.

    When: Monday, 23 October 2023 to Thursday, 26 October 2023

    Where: Hamilton Institute Seminar room (317), 3rd Floor Eolas Building, North Campus

    'Six Wonders of the Printed World' Exhibit

    A selection of some of the rarest books in the Russell Library

    When: Monday, 23 October 2023 to Thursday, 26 October 2023

    Where: The Russell Library, South Campus

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