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New research collaboration with University of Social Sciences and Humanities (SWPS), Poland
The Department of Psychology at Maynooth University is excited to announce the formalization of a research collaboration with University of Social Sciences and Humanities (SWPS), Poland.
Date: Wednesday, 21 May 2014
Call for applications: M.Sc./Doctorate in Psychological Science (Behaviour Analysis and Therapy)
Applications are now open for the MSc/Doctorate in Psychological Science (Behaviour Analysis and Therapy). The closing date for applications is the 31st of August, 2014.
Date: Thursday, 01 May 2014
New international research collaboration launched in Maynooth University Department of Psychology
Course Staff and Postgraduate Students on the MSc/Doctorate in Psychological Science (Behaviour Analysis and Therapy) will be collaborating with Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SUIC), to conduct research testing the new PEAK relational training system.
Date: Thursday, 01 May 2014
Maynooth University campus company RaiseYourIQ.com featured in Irish Times
A feature article in the Science section of today's Irish Times focuses on the promise of an online intervention to raise general intelligence levels offered by Maynooth University campus company RaiseYourIQ.com, directed by Dr. Bryan Roche and Dr. Sarah Cassidy.
Date: Thursday, 27 February 2014
Country's first "SMART" school
Confey College in Liexlip Co. Kildare have recently implemented a school-wide SMART training programme designed to improve intellectual skills among staff and students. The training is provided by RaiseYourIQ.com, an Maynooth University campus company directed by Dr Bryan Roche.
Date: Thursday, 06 February 2014
Dr Richard Roche featured on Newstalk FM documentary
Dr Richard Roche was recently interviewed for a documentary series, entitled "Science is Everywhere", on Newstalk FM
Date: Monday, 27 January 2014
Dr. Yvonne Barnes-Holmes invited to speak at recent National Council for Special Education (NCSE) conference
Dr. Yvonne Barnes-Holmes was recently invited to speak at the National Council for Special Education (NCSE) conference, held in Dublin.
Date: Wednesday, 04 December 2013
New study shows parent power may be best for kids with ADHD symptoms
A new study launched today by children’s charity Archways, shows promising results for young Irish children with ADHD symptoms and suggests that training for parents may derive the greatest benefits for kids.
Date: Thursday, 21 November 2013
Academic staff and postgraduates attend recent ACT Contextual Behavioural Science Conference
A team of Maynooth University academic staff and postgraduate researchers recently attended the first ACT Contextual Behavioural Science Conference in Central London
Date: Friday, 15 November 2013
Dr. Bryan Roche's Fear Research covered in popular media
A recent science report in The Irish Times on the psychology and physiology of the fear response featured the research and views of Dr. Bryan Roche. The article, which was published to coincide with Halloween, was picked up by several radio stations, on which Dr. Roche was later interviewed.
Date: Thursday, 07 November 2013