Maynooth University Conference on Intercultural Competence

Maynooth University Conference on Intercultural Competence

The International Conference on ‘Intercultural Competence: A Concept in Need of Rethinking?’ will take place at Maynooth University, from 5th – 7th September 2019. The conference will take place at Maynooth University, North Campus, Callan Building. The conference fee will be 100 Euro, payable on arrival on 6th September (incl. lunch and tea breaks). There […]

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15th International Conference of The Mathematics Education for the Future Project

15th International Conference of The Mathematics Education for the Future Project

15th International Conference of The Mathematics Education for the Future Project is titled ‘Theory and Practice: An Interface or A Great Divide?’ and will be taking place at the beginning of August in Maynooth University. The Mathematics Education for the Future Project was founded in 1986 as an international non-profit body to encourage innovation in […]

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Maynooth Conference in the History of Mathematics

Maynooth Conference in the History of Mathematics

There will be a joint Irish History of Mathematics and British Society for the History of Mathematics (BSHM) Conference at Maynooth University on August 1st and 2nd 2019. Location: Maynooth University Dates: 1st & 2nd August 2019 Titles and Abstracts: Titles and abstracts for all talks are available. Maynooth Conference in the History of Mathematics Schedule: Day 1 will focus on […]

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30% Club Scholarships at Maynooth University

30% Club Scholarships at Maynooth University

The 30% Club is a collaborative business-led effort to make real change in Ireland, aiming towards 30% female representation in senior management by 2020. Maynooth University is offering two full-fee 30% Club scholarships to members to undertake part-time study during the 2019/2020 Academic Year. About Maynooth University Maynooth University is an internationally recognised institution located […]

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CONNECT 2019 at Maynooth University

CONNECT 2019 at Maynooth University

CONNECT is Maynooth University’s industry focused annual networking event.  CONNECT 2019 allows organisations discover the high level research undertaken at Maynooth University, with examples of how it’s applied to real problems, and how our industry partners have benefitted through collaboration. When: Wednesday, May 15, 2019 – 09:00 Where: Maynooth University Campus, Iontas Building Click here for the […]

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Symposium on Visual Culture in Argentina at MU

Symposium on Visual Culture in Argentina at MU

Maynooth University will be hosting a Symposium on Visual Culture in Argentina at the end of this month. Since the time of nation building, Argentine art and visual culture has been inextricably linked to the social and political changes that took place in the country. Painting, sculpture, photography, posters, film, television, video art, digital art, […]

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MU awarded €2.8million in Innovation and Transformation Programme

MU awarded €2.8million in Innovation and Transformation Programme

Maynooth University has been awarded over €2.8 million from the Innovation and Transformation Programme 2018 for a number of high-impact innovation projects it is developing to transform student experiences, build competitiveness and deliver value for the education sector and Irish society more broadly. The awards were announced this month by Minister for Education Joe McHugh, […]

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Maynooth University Talks on Music

Maynooth University Talks on Music

Over the next few months, Maynooth University has a fantastic line up of talks and seminars addressing the themes and history of music. Prof. Armand D’Angour (University of Oxford) – The Rediscovery of Ancient Greek Music When: Friday, February 22, 2019 – 15:00 Where: John Hume Lecture Theatre 7 The Maynooth University Departments of Ancient […]

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Postgraduate Geography Courses

Postgraduate Geography Courses

The word “geography” comes from the Greek language and means “to describe or write about the earth”.   The study of geography encompasses many topics, including human society and its myriad interactions with the built and natural environment,  and physical phenomena such as earthquakes and the melting of the ice caps. Search Postgraduate Geography Courses […]

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Early Irish and Celtic Studies Talk and Wine Reception

Early Irish and Celtic Studies Talk and Wine Reception

This Valentine’s Day, why not share your love of history with that special someone? As a part of the Irish and Celtic Studies Research Seminar, Dr. Sharon Arbuthnot, Queen’s University Belfast, will give a talk titled ‘New Words, Old Words, and Non-Words in the Early Irish Glossaries’ at Maynooth University. Irish and Celtic Studies Seminar When: Thursday, […]

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Music Courses

Music Courses

Studying music is seen by many as a life choice rather than a career move or educational conquest. Most postgraduate music courses available in Ireland assume that potential applicants are music graduates and the entry requirements of most programmes reflect this. In some cases, however, a degree in a suitable related subject will be sufficient […]

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Maynooth University Love Data Week 2019

Maynooth University Love Data Week 2019

The purpose of the Love Data Week (LDW) event at Maynooth Univerity is to raise awareness and build a community to engage on topics related to research data management, sharing, preservation, reuse, and library-based research data services. They will share practical tips, resources, and stories to help researchers at any stage in their career use […]

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Special Educational Needs Postgraduate Courses

Special Educational Needs Postgraduate Courses

According to the Education for Person’s with Special Education Needs (SEN) Act 2004, students are to be educated as far as possible in an inclusive environment in mainstream classrooms. Students with special needs may be educated in ordinary classes in mainstream schools or in smaller classes in mainstream schools with a low teacher-to-pupil ratio – […]

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English Studies

English Studies

If you are considering studying English at postgraduate level then there is no need for us to rhapsodise on its inherent, intangible virtues; the chances are you are already well aware of them.   English Studies at Postgraduate Level What does need to be said, however, is that the demands of studying English at postgraduate […]

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Maynooth University: Women In STEM Hume Awards

Maynooth University: Women In STEM Hume Awards

As part of the Athena Swan initiative, this year Maynooth University will fund two Women in STEM Hume (WISH) awards. All applicants are subject to the eligibility requirements as stated in the John and Pat Hume Doctoral Scheme Terms and Conditions. STEM Hume Awards The two WISH awards are available only to women applicants to […]

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History Courses

History Courses

Postgraduate History courses require a greater degree of intellectual engagement than do their undergraduate precursors. This is because most programmes operate on the assumption that students are driven by a desire to deepen their historical knowledge as much as by the ambition to secure employment in a related field upon completing the course. Why Study […]

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Engineering Courses

Engineering Courses

Engineering is an area with multiple strands, each of which is united to the others by a shared commitment to innovation. After all, the discipline, by its very nature, must constantly evolve as its main purpose is to overcome the challenges posed across a range of areas – from computing and software to food and […]

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Maynooth University: HELLIN Conference 2018

Maynooth University: HELLIN Conference 2018

Register now for HELLIN Conference 2018 ‘Transitions: Lifelong Learning and Higher Education’. Don’t delay as places are extremely limited. Date: Friday 7 December 2018 Cost: €120 – Standard Registration / €50 Student Registration Kickoff: Registration at 8.30am-9.15am. Welcome: 9.30am with President Prof. Philip Nolan. Adult Education Education is a highly personalised yet social phenomenon. Learning spans […]

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Postgraduate Funding Supports

Postgraduate Funding Supports

While there are state supports available to assist postgraduate students with their studies, these are far fewer in number than those available at undergraduate level and are generally not as broad in their criteria of acceptance. Due to the nature of postgraduate study, there are several supports available to assist academic study at an advanced […]

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