Maynooth University will acquire a significant part of the South Campus from St Patrick’s College, Maynooth, a landmark decision that will yield benefits for the Maynooth community and wider regionhttps://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/news-events/mu-and-spcm-announce-landmark-south-campus-acquisition-0

This week we celebrated the achievements and contributions of staff at the 2026 President’s Awards ceremony. Read more and meet all our winners at https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/news-events/mu-celebrates-staff-achievements-2026-president-s-awards

As we deal with record breaking heat, Dr Claire Bergin, postdoc in ICARUS contrasts our experience of the heat dome with the experience of the Global South https://www.irishtimes.com/environment/2026/06/24/ireland-at-the-edge-of-european-heat-dome-as-met-eireann-issues-hot-weather-warnings/

Dr Jean Cushen from @maynoothuniversity.ie School of Business investigates AI's business problems and how bubble or breakthrough could play out for Irish jobs https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/research/spotlight-research/why-ais-business-problems-will-be-bad-news-irish-jobs

MU research sees increase in restorative justice referrals and victim participation https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/faculty-social-sciences/news/mu-research-sees-increase-restorative-justice-referrals-and-victim-participation

Listen back 📻: Dr Christina Kini-Seery, from the @mupsychology.bsky.social & @allinstitutemu.bsky.social was on Newstalk discussing ADHD ahead of ADHD Ireland’s launch of its new strategic plan today, which aims to support those living with the condition. link.goloudplayer.com/s/sGSFSQlxo0x9

The Irish Universities Association (IUA), representing Ireland’s seven research intensive and enterprise engaged universities, has called on Government to deliver for the sector and for the future of Ireland’s society and economy in Budget 2027. www.iua.ie/press-releas...

Whats's behind the mania for World Cup stickers in Argentina? Sticker-collecting in Argentina generates widespread, large-scale gatherings in public parks and city squares as fans meet up to swap stickers. By David Conlon @maynoothuniversity.ie @researchireland.ie www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

Yesterday we celebrated the new Garraí na Gaeilge @ceilteachomn.bsky.social @maynoothuniversity.ie, which features two objects made by contemporary craftspeople: an ogham stone, inscribed "Maynooth University" and "School of Celtic Studies"; & a traditionally-made currach. #Speirgorm #Spéirghorm

What's your favourite colour? 🌸🏵️🌷 #JuniorGarden #SouthCampus #GreenCampus #StPatricksCollege #MaynoothUni

The story behind Argentina's new World Cup jersey. The eye-catching patterns of Argentina's alternative jersey pays homage to a traditional painting technique from the country's capital, writes David Conlon @maynoothuniversity.ie @researchireland.ie www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

Maynooth University (MU) welcomes the announcement of seven major new @researchireland.ie centres representing a combined investment of €460 million and marking a significant commitment to research and innovation. www.maynoothuniversity.ie/faculty-soci...

What is El Niño and why is it generating so much attention? Explainer by Michelle McCrystall @maynoothuniversity.ie on how it can impact temperatures and rainfall patterns many thousands of kilometres away from the tropical Pacific www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

Watch 📺: Prof Jennie Stephens, @icarus-maynooth.bsky.social will be speaking to the Oireachtas Committee on AI about the environmental impacts of AI this morning – starting at 11:15am. www.oireachtas.ie/en/committee...

Student innovators at Maynooth University (MU) showcased a diverse range of projects at 'Limitless by Design,' the Product Design and Innovation degree show, hosted by the Department of Design Innovation over the June bank holiday weekend. www.maynoothuniversity.ie/news-events/...

Happy #WorldOceansDay! 🌊 This view of the Atlantic Ocean from Inis Oírr in the Aran Islands dates from 1914. The image is a modern print produced from an original photo taken more than a century ago, capturing the enduring beauty + power of Ireland’s western coastline: https://ow.ly/4bFL50Z8Gu8

MU researchers from the WASITUS group at ICARUS supported by climate scientists at Met Éireann and the World Weather Attribution (WWA), have carried out a rapid attribution study on the high temperatures between May 23-27 in Leinster and Munster. www.maynoothuniversity.ie/news-events/...

Best of luck to all students sitting the Leaving and Junior Cert examinations. 🌟 We hope you all 'fly' through them 🦅 #ExamSeason #GoodLuck #MaynoothUni #LeavingCert

All you need to know about new dynamic electricity tariffs 🔌 On June 1, dynamic electricity tariffs will help reduce carbon emissions & lower energy prices for consumers, writes Dr Nick Scroxton of the Dept of Geography’s @icarus-maynooth.bsky.social www.maynoothuniversity.ie/research/spo...

A date for your diaries... www.eventbrite.ie/e/solar-ecli...

📺Watch back: Prof Peter Thorne @icarus-maynooth.bsky.social was on CNN this morning discussing the current European heatwave 🌡️ video.snapstream.net/Play/8OW4EGh...

All you need to know about new dynamic electricity tariffs. The introduction of dynamic electricity tariffs next week will result in lower carbon emissions and lower energy prices for consumers, explains @stalagnick.bsky.social @maynoothuniversity.ie @researchireland.ie www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

Lovely photos of the campus yesterday taken by Daniel Balteanu 😍 #CampusLife #NaturePhotography #SpringVibes #CampusViews #MaynoothUni

MU congratulates Prof Delia Ferri on her election to the @ria.ie. At a ceremony held on May 22, Prof Ferri was formally admitted in recognition of their contributions to the sciences, humanities, social sciences & public service. @maynoothlaw.bsky.social www.maynoothuniversity.ie/news-events/...

Industrial estates are rarely seen as havens for wildlife, yet they could form a vital network of pollinator corridors across the country writes MU’s School of Business Dr Adele Smith-Auchmuty and Sujatha Dhanapal. www.maynoothuniversity.ie/research/spo...

Nearly there with exams (phew). Seamus is already mourning the soon-to-be lack of pets but also loving the weather so, y'know, conflicted etc. #Summer #ExamTime #MaynoothUni #LibraryCat

Join us at MU for a half-day conference exploring global risks to researchers, institutional responsibility, & protection mechanisms for scholars at risk. 🎤 Keynote by Rose Anderson @sar-europe.bsky.social 📅 3 June 2026 📍 Hybrid event: online + on campus www.maynoothuniversity.ie/news-events/...

Beautiful day on campus today! 🌞 @maynoothuniversity.ie

Of course the good weather arrives for peak #exam and #marking season here at @maynoothuniversity.ie Me and @mulibrarycat.bsky.social send good luck wishes to all our students taking exams; and strength and fortitude to all Academic staff correcting all of those exam scripts.

Ireland’s bye-elections in Dublin Central & Galway West will use Ireland’s ranked-choice voting system, where voters list candidates in order of preference, writes Prof David Malone, Director of the Hamilton Institute & Professor of Mathematics & Statistics. www.maynoothuniversity.ie/research/spo...

"At a time when worsening climate vulnerabilities require an urgent phase-out of fossil fuels, AI and its data centres are causing a devastating increase in polluting fossil-fuel use." - Prof Jennie C Stephens, @icarus-maynooth.bsky.social www.irishtimes.com/environment/...

My 2 cents on recent debates about Ireland's unequal development & state planning. 'From tax and financial regimes, to energy resources and land, Ireland is capable of providing infrastructure – as long as it’s for strategic sectors of foreign capital.' www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2026...

Maynooth University’s Faculty of Science & Engineering has launched 25 new ARDÚ Doctoral Scholarships, supporting the next generation of researchers across Data Science and Digital Transformation, Health and Wellbeing, and Sustainability and Climate Change. www.maynoothuniversity.ie/graduate-res...

🌟 Reflecting on her leadership journey, @maynoothuniversity.ie President, Eeva Leinonen, describes the perseverance needed to navigate structural barriers to equality, gendered perceptions of women in senior positions within universities 🔗 https://bit.ly/4wKQdSb #EUAExpertVoices

Register for SAR Europe's upcoming conference: 'Threats to Academic Freedom and the Protection of Researchers at Risk' 👉 3 June from 10.00 - 13.00 Irish time 👉 In-person or online 👉 www.maynoothuniversity.ie/news-events/... Funded by the the MU Social Sciences Institute and #MSCA4Ukraine

Are career expectations holding women back? Research finds that women face additional demands compared to their male counterparts and these have negatively impacted their careers, writes Dr Michelle Gleeson from the School of Business. www.maynoothuniversity.ie/research/spo...

Watch: Tradfluencer – The Sharon Shannon Story, RTÉ 1, 9.35pm, Monday 18th May. Dr Joanne Cusack author of Women in Irish Traditional Music, was interviewed for this documentary in the beautiful surroundings of the Russell Library. (📸The Russell library, St. Patrick's College, Maynooth)

📢Calling academics and researchers! Unlock Your Ideas: Join RTÉ Brainstorm Editor Jim Carroll to see how to get your work published! 🧠🔎 📆 Wednesday, June 10, 2026 - 10:00 to 15:00 📍Training Room C/D, First Floor, MU Library Book your place: www.maynoothuniversity.ie/news-events/...

share.google/4bpSvRx8Z2jL.... Well done @maynoothuniversity.ie for hosting and organisational skills of @abdallahaljazzar.bsky.social as project intern.

The MU Chamber Choir features on seven tracks of Dermot Kennedy’s newly released album The Weight of the Woods, following a collaboration between the Irish musician & the choir earlier this year. The album recently reached number 1 in both Ireland & the UK. www.maynoothuniversity.ie/news-events/...

The deadline for submitting an abstract for the HES 2026 conference in Maynooth is Monday 25th May. The Call for Papers and further details on the conference can be found here: hes2026.wixsite.com/hes2026mayno... We look forward to meeting many of you in November 2026!

Our #3Dprinting service is open and free to all registered staff and students in @maynoothuniversity.ie and @stpatsmaynooth.bsky.social Simply fill in the 3D print form on our website @mulibrary.bsky.social @mulibrarycat.bsky.social #claycat #stopmotionanimation #aardmananimations

The convergence of geology, climate, vegetation and human history enabled peat to accumulate on an extraordinary scale over thousands of years, write Dr Nannan Li and Dr Lisa Orme of @icarus-maynooth.bsky.social and the Department of Geography. www.maynoothuniversity.ie/research/spo...

LIMITLESS BY DESIGN BSc Product Design Degree Show 2026 29 May - 2 June The countdown is officially on. Our BSc Product Design & Innovation students are pushing boundaries and reimagining what’s possible across every industry sector.

I might use 'Masterclass' a lot, I know, but @hoireabhard.bsky.social impressively manages to explain Irish kingship, Church reform, marriage practices, the English invasion AND dynastic politics in our latest ep, out now! @maynoothuniversity.ie @scs-dias.bsky.social open.spotify.com/episode/1Ye7...

Fantastic concert by the @maynoothuniversity.ie Chamber Choir and its director Michael Dawson this evening, celebrating its 40th anniversary. The University Chapel was sold out. Ad multos annos!

A fine example of the grandeur of a Horse Chestnut tree in bloom at the Moyglare entrance to the @maynoothuniversity.ie campus. #Bloomscrolling

A beautiful day on campus @stpatsmaynooth.bsky.social @maynoothuniversity.ie

Listen back to Prof Paul Moynagh on RTÉ Drivetime discussing Hantavirus and its recent outbreak on the cruise ship off the coast of Cape Verde in the Atlantic https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22608877/

Why do 95% of AI initiatives fail? Many organisations experiment with AI tools without fully realising their value or capturing transferable lessons, write Dr Prakriti Dasgupta of MU’s School of Business and Andrew Brosnan of UCC. www.maynoothuniversity.ie/research/spo...