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MU President’s Awards recognise and celebrate staff
Maynooth University celebrated the 2025 President’s Awards ceremony, marking key achievements of colleagues across Academic, Administrative, Technical, Professional and Support Services.
Date: Friday, 06 June 2025
MU and DkIT officially launch Regional Graduate Academy
Maynooth University (MU) and Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT) have today officially launched the MU-DkIT Regional Graduate Academy.
Date: Wednesday, 28 May 2025
Nobel Laureate Prof Brian Schmidt lectures to full house at MU
Maynooth University was delighted to welcome Nobel Prize-winning astronomer Professor Brian Schmidt for the Faculty of Science and Engineering’s Dean’s Lecture, delivered to a full house at the TSI Building on Monday evening.
Date: Tuesday, 15 April 2025
Minister Lawless officially opens refurbished MU Arts Building
Maynooth University welcomed Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research Innovation and Science James Lawless to campus for the official opening of the Maynooth University Arts Building following a €5.7 million refurbishment.
Date: Monday, 31 March 2025
Prof Jennie Stephens delivers inaugural lecture on climate justice
Prof Jennie Stephens, a leading scholar in climate justice and feminist environmental research, delivered her inaugural lecture at Maynooth University, titled “Climate Justice, Hope and Transformation in a Time of Despair and Disruption".
Date: Thursday, 06 March 2025
MU hosts IWD celebration of diversity in diplomacy
Maynooth University today hosted an inspiring International Women’s Day event to celebrate leadership, diversity, and gender equality in diplomacy.
Date: Thursday, 06 March 2025
Minister Lawless opens Department All Staff meeting in MU
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science James Lawless TD opened his Department’s All Staff meeting at Maynooth University.
Date: Friday, 31 January 2025
Season’s greetings from Maynooth University
Maynooth University wishes its staff, students and alumni a peaceful holiday and a happy new year.
Date: Wednesday, 18 December 2024
MU President begins role as Chair of Universities Ireland
MU president, Prof Eeva Leinonen, begins role as Chairperson of Universities Ireland
Date: Monday, 02 December 2024
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.
Date: Thursday, 28 November 2024