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Maynooth University Department of Education: The latest news and research from Maynooth University Department of Education www.maynoothuniversity.ie/education
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Are you an international student staying in Ireland for Christmas? If so you might be interested in the Jingle and Mingle Christmas Day Event, sign up for this event and view other events for International students at Maynooth University here - lnkd.in/dyyP_NXM
December 4, 2025 at 12:20 PM
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What an inspiring weekend at Maynooth University!
It was a joy to meet so many parents and prospective students during our Open Days on Friday and Saturday here @MaynoothUniversity.
👉 Interested in shaping the future of STEM education? Put MH212 on your CAO.
December 2, 2025 at 3:51 PM
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🎉 We would like to wish all of our staff, students and alumni a very Happy Thanksgiving. Enjoy!
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November 27, 2025 at 10:27 AM
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We would like to wish all of our current, incoming and alumni students a very Happy International Student Day. Hear from our PhD student Sichen Huangfu here - www.maynoothuniversity.ie/news-events/...
November 17, 2025 at 6:56 PM
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Dr Lisa Jacobson, Kennedy Krieger Institute, delivers an invited to talk to Maynooth University staff, students. More information - www.maynoothuniversity.ie/education/news
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November 3, 2025 at 9:23 AM
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Second Year Professional Masters in Education (PME) Students Represent the University at International Conference on Inclusive Education. Read more on the News section of our website - www.maynoothuniversity.ie/news-events/...
#UDL #Education #PME
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A mix of students and lecturers standing in front of a universal design for learning. PME Year 2 Students with Kelli Suding, Dr. Mags Flood and Dr. David Rose.
October 22, 2025 at 12:54 PM
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The Department of Education is excited to be part of the eventful Research Week at Maynooth University from 20th to 23rd October. Event details www.maynoothuniversity.ie/research-wee...

Read the MU Faculty of Social Sciences Research Report 2024 2025. www.maynoothuniversity.ie/education/ne...
October 22, 2025 at 10:37 AM
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Thursday, October 23 - 15:00 to 16:30 come along to the launch of the TUTOR project's national policy recommendations on Inclusive Education for Second Level and Further Education and Training.

Further details- www.maynoothuniversity.ie/news-events/...
October 22, 2025 at 8:55 AM
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Thinking about a career in STEM teaching?
Hear from our inspiring alumna Aoife Mullally on her journey through #MH212 and how it shaped her path into teaching.

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#TeachingCareers #MaynoothUniversity #EducationMatters #OpenDay #MUAlumni #FutureTeachers @mu-gra25.bsky.social
Aoife Mullally
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October 16, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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Under the leadership of our colleague, Dr Margaret Flood, the 3rd International UDL Symposium took place in The Westgrove Hotel, Clane in September 2025. 200 participants from 10 countries attended this two-day event.
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Five people are sitting in a arow of chairs. They are talking to each other. From left to right. Kelli Suding, Dr Lilian Nwanze Akobo, Dr Ian Marder, Dr Catriona O’Toole and Dr David Rose.
October 6, 2025 at 2:10 PM
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Minister of Education and Youth, Helen McEntee, welcomes the commencement of the new Professional Doctorate in Educational Psychology at MU. www.maynoothuniversity.ie/news-events/...
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A group of students stand together in a classroom for a photo. These students are the first group of students undertaking the Doctorate in Educational Psychology.
October 6, 2025 at 1:07 PM
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Minister of Education and Youth, Helen McEntee, welcomes the commencement of the new Professional Doctorate in Educational Psychology at MU. www.maynoothuniversity.ie/news-events/...
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Photo of a group students who joined the Professional Doctorate in Educational Psychology at Maynooth University, Department of Education.
October 6, 2025 at 12:58 PM
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MU was delighted to welcome partners from Kwame Nkrumah, Mulungushi & Mzuzu Universities & the University of Livingstonia for the microcredentials training mobility for the Erasmus + project – ‘SEED: Capacity Building in Higher Education for Sustainable Community-based Enterprise Development’.
A group of welcome partners from Kwame Nkrumah University, Mulungushi University, Mzuzu University and University of Livingstonia stand together in a semi circle. The SEED Logo. An illustration of a white bird, with a black head and orange beak, mid flight. The words SEED- Capacity building for Sustainable community-basEd Entreprise Development. EU Logo and text Co-funded by the European Union
September 24, 2025 at 9:28 PM
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On Saturday 22nd September 2025 we were delighted to welcome our Master of Educational Leadership and Management students to Maynooth University, many of whom are pictured here. Led by Dr Anthony Malone and a team of educators. Welcome to MU Department of Education.
September 23, 2025 at 1:23 PM
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✨ A powerful start to our Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Guidance Counselling at Maynooth University!
Last weekend, we welcomed our new cohort with two energising days of learning and connection.
Thanks Colette Twomey, Vice President of the Institute of Guidance Counsellors (IGC)
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September 4, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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🎓 Congratulations to the Class of 2025! 🎓
Today, we proudly celebrated 220 graduates from the Department of Education at Maynooth University.
They are now ready to inspire, lead, and make a difference in the lives of young people across our schools. 🌟
#MaynoothUniversity #GraduationDay
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September 4, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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Are you interested in undertaking a Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Leadership & Management in September? We've extended our deadline until 1st September. Apply today! Further details here – www.maynoothuniversity.ie/study-maynoo... @maynoothuniversity.ie @majelladempsey.bsky.social
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August 29, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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Are you interested in undertaking a Master of Educational Leadership and Management in September? We've extended our deadline until 1st September. Apply today! www.maynoothuniversity.ie/study-maynoo...
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August 29, 2025 at 10:07 AM
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🎉 Congratulations to all who received a place on our @MaynoothUniversity #STEM Teacher Education course MH212 at the Maynooth University Department of Education!
We look forward to meeting you at the Welcome Talk on Fri 19th Sept at 9:30 AM in JHL3. Your Course Lead in Education is Dr. Mags Flood.
August 28, 2025 at 10:24 AM
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🎉 Congratulations to all who received a place on our @MaynoothUniversity #STEM Teacher Education course MH212 at the Maynooth University Department of Education!
We look forward to meeting you at the Welcome Talk on Fri 19th Sept at 9:30 AM in JHL3. Your Course Lead in Education is Dr. Mags Flood.
August 28, 2025 at 10:24 AM
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Listen to Dr Catriona O'Toole, on Radio 1 discussing her research on school avoidance. You can listen back to her insightful discussion here-
www.rte.ie/radio/radio1... @catrionaotoole.bsky.social @majelladempsey.bsky.social @georginasherlock.bsky.social @maynoothuniversity.ie
School Avoidance & Book Tips
Association Professor of Psychology in Education Dr Catriona O’Toole advises on how to manage school avoidance, and librarian Darina Molloy has book tips for school avoiders and school starters.
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August 19, 2025 at 1:55 PM
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We are still accepting applications to our M.Ed. in School Guidance Counselling (1-Year Part-Time). Applications close this week- 13th August 2025.
🔗 Learn more! M.ED. SCHOOL GUIDANCE COUNSELLING | Maynooth University www.maynoothuniversity.ie/study-maynoo...
August 11, 2025 at 9:18 AM
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MU Campus looking beautiful!
maynoothuniversity.ie Maynooth University @maynoothuniversity.ie · Aug 5
Lughnasadh season and MU campus is still looking lovely 🌻

#MaynoothUni #GreenCampus #StPatsCollege
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August 7, 2025 at 8:36 AM
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Closing date has been extended until 13th August! Are you a graduate of a recognised postgraduate diploma (60 credits) in educational leadership and/or management? Do you want to top this up to a Masters qualification? Apply now! @maynoothuniversity.ie @anthonymalone.bsky.social
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August 7, 2025 at 8:29 AM
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Dr Margaret Flood started her trip to Australia presenting on building university staff inclusion/UDL capacity at the ADCET conference in Sydney.
magsflood.bsky.social Margaret (Mags) Flood @magsflood.bsky.social · Jun 26
This week, I am in Sydney presenting on the work of @maynoothuniversity.ie #UDL Fellow Team at the ADCET UDL confrence. Such a great 2 days with do much learning.
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July 7, 2025 at 10:00 AM