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    MU welcomes expert in diagnosing Parkinson’s by scent

    Prof Perdita Barran was part of the NoseToDiagnose research team that found it was possible to identify Parkinson’s disease by scent.

    Monday, 13 May 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.

    Wednesday, 20 December 2023

    MU researcher wins IRC Eda Sagarra Medal of Excellence

    Maynooth University PhD student Tara Ćirić has won the Irish Research Council’s (IRC) Eda Sagarra Medal of Excellence for her work with children in care.

    Monday, 18 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.

    Thursday, 14 December 2023

    MU awarded state funding for ancient woodlands inventory

    The project led by Dr John Devaney of Maynooth University’s Biology Department aims to deliver a complete all-island inventory of ancient woodlands.

    Wednesday, 13 December 2023

    MU awarded two IRC Advanced Laureates for frontier research

    Professors Mary Gilmartin and David Stifter awarded combined €2m for research exploring migration and dialects in Old Irish

    Tuesday, 12 December 2023

    Prof Fabiano Pallonetto addresses COP28 on a sustainable future

    Maynooth University Professor Fabiano Pallonetto has addressed COP28 on the topic of how education can help shift the public towards renewable energy.

    Tuesday, 12 December 2023

    MU names singer Elizabeth Hilliard as new Artist-in-Residence

    The Irish soprano is the second artist to take up the role in Maynooth University’s Department of Music.

    Friday, 08 December 2023

    An Taisce Green Campus Flag Maynooth University

    Maynooth Campus awarded Green Flag for the second time

    Maynooth Campus has been awarded the prestigious An Taisce Green Flag for the second time, recognising its progress in areas such as carbon emission reduction and advances in sustainability.

    Monday, 04 December 2023

    MU announces national expansion of STEM Passport for Inclusion

    The STEM Passport for Inclusion initiative focuses on addressing inequalities in accessing STEM careers among post-primary students in socially disadvantaged communities.

    Friday, 01 December 2023

    Budding scientists take centre stage at MU Science Night

    Maynooth University welcomed budding scientists to its annual Science Night, with over 2,000 visitors including families from across the region.

    Thursday, 30 November 2023

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