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Spotlight on MU Department of Psychology Postgraduate Research - Q2. 2024
Our Postgraduate Research Spotlight Series aims to showcase the diverse range of cutting-edge research undertaken by postgraduate research students in our Department, and to highlight and celebrate their academic achievements as they stand on the cusp of PhD graduation.
Date: Wednesday, 05 June 2024
MU researchers study sleep patterns in people with bipolar disorder
MU researchers are collaborating in mental health research using cutting-edge sleep monitoring technology to study sleep timing and body clock changes in people suffering from bipolar disorder.
Date: Wednesday, 08 May 2024
Loneliness Taskforce Research Network: A Step Towards Togetherness Dr Joanna McHugh Power, Department of Psychology
Loneliness is a pressing issue in Ireland, particularly since we have the highest rates of loneliness across Europe. Given that loneliness is painful in its own right, as well as being a risk factor for many undesirable health and mental health outcomes, it is critical to understand how best to address it. The Loneliness Taskforce Research Network, established in 2023 recently held the inaugural event of the Loneliness Taskforce Research Network. This event, entitled “A Step Towards Togetherness – Connecting Research to Policy to Action”, brought together researchers, practitioners, experts-by-experience, and other knowledge users in order to reflect on the next steps for Irish loneliness research.
Date: Friday, 03 May 2024
Spotlight on MU Psychology Department Postgraduate Research
In the first quarter of 2024, six of our postgraduate students successfully defended their research theses. Warmest congratulations to Maria Gialama, Mohamed Maalim, Grainne McGinity, Christine Mulligan, Talent Nyamakope, Holly Wescott, and to their supervisory teams and supporters.
Date: Wednesday, 13 March 2024
Three MU researchers win funding for public sector research
Three researchers from Maynooth University are among 14 third-level researchers to receive funding of more than €1.25 million through Science Foundation Ireland’s Public Service Fellowship programme.
Date: Wednesday, 13 March 2024
'PROMOTE' app aims to keep women in research
The PROMOTE team is co-led by Maynooth University's Dr Katriona O'Sullivan and Dr Marian Crowley-Henry and calls on all academics to #buildthenetwork for women researchers with a world-first app.
Date: Friday, 08 March 2024
John & Pat Hume Doctoral Awards 2024-2025
Open now! The John & Pat Hume Doctoral Awards are offered across all disciplines to applicants with demonstrated excellence in academic course work and research. These prestigious awards are fully funded PhD scholarships for four years.
Date: Thursday, 15 February 2024
MU joins ‘Brigid 1500’ celebration
Maynooth University is delighted to join Kildare County Council in celebrating Brigid 1500, a major cultural festival to commemorate the life and legacy of St Brigid, one of Ireland’s most famous saints.
Date: Tuesday, 23 January 2024
MU leads €6 million Horizon project to futureproof urban health
A new €6 million Horizon Europe research project led by Maynooth University is developing new ways of thinking and doing about the combined challenges of climate change and biodiversity loss.
Date: Wednesday, 20 December 2023
MU researchers awarded IRC funding to address societal challenges
Eight Maynooth University researchers have received awards under the Irish Research Council (IRC) ‘New Foundations’ programme.
Date: Thursday, 14 December 2023