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Scientists foresee sharp rise in deadly heat stress as global temperatures climb
Research shows that even if global warming is limited to as little as 1.5°C (relative to temperatures before the Industrial Revolution), in excess of 350 million more people living in megacities could be exposed to deadly heat episodes on an annual basis.
Monday, 27 March 2017
Stigmatised, and on the margins: Understanding Motherhood in the 21st Century
Researchers at Maynooth University are examining cultural representations of motherhood and the way that mothers are depicted in popular culture, film, literature and the media.
Sunday, 26 March 2017
Dr Conor Murphy working with Irish Water on adapting to climate change
Water is a fragile resource that needs to be protected for the well-being of the citizens of the state.
Friday, 24 March 2017
RIA Charlemont Grant for Dr Deborah Hayden
We congratulate our colleague Dr. Deborah Hayden for receiving a 2017 Charlemont Grant of the Royal Irish Academy.
Saturday, 18 March 2017
Ryan Molloy Awarded Music Generation Commission
Dr Ryan Molloy, composition lecturer at MU Music, has been awarded a commission for a new 10-min work for Music Generation Laois Trad Orchestra.
Thursday, 16 March 2017
Breakthrough research points to new treatments for Multiple Sclerosis
Scientists have discovered that specific cells from the immune system are key players in brain repair – a fundamental breakthrough that could revolutionise the treatment of debilitating neurological disorders such as Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
Tuesday, 14 March 2017
John and Pat Hume Doctoral Awards Scheme now open
Applications are now open for the Maynooth University John and Pat Hume Doctoral Awards for 2017-18.
Friday, 10 March 2017
IVI sign contract with IPA Japan to leverage their iCD
Connecting capability and competencies
Thursday, 09 March 2017
Special Issue on Re-Using Qualitative Data on Sage Open
Sage Open has a new special issue on re-using and publishing digital qualitative data, edited by Louise Corti and Libby Bishop.
Tuesday, 07 March 2017
Professor Donnellan Gives Invited Keynote Lecture at Japanese-Korean Bi-Lateral Research Seminar
Professor of Business, Brian Donnellan, recently gave an invited keynote lecture at a Japanese-Korean Bi-Lateral Research Seminar.
Monday, 27 February 2017