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EcoLOGIC Research Group 🌱 @ecologicresearch.bsky.social · 4h

Throwback to August, we had the wonderful opportunity to help organise the Irish Academy of Management (IAM) Annual Conference at @maynoothuniversity.ie 🌈 📚

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Maynooth University @maynoothuniversity.ie · 5h

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#SouthCampus #MaynoothUni #DeireadhFómhair #Autumn

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Niamh Wycherley @niamhwycherley.bsky.social · 4d

What does it say about a society that valued poets so highly? Find out in The Medieval Irish History Podcast — back for a 3rd series! We are kicking off again with the inimitable @thecelticist.bsky.social @ceilteachomn.bsky.social @tiagoovsilva.bsky.social open.spotify.com/episode/1DTU... 1/2

Poets and Poetry with Dr Elizabeth Boyle

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Maynooth University @maynoothuniversity.ie · 5d

A short history of destructive Irish storms 🌧️

We can learn from the impacts of past storms to better adapt to the destructive effects of future storms, writes Dr Carla Mateus of ICARUS and the Department of Geography.

www.maynoothuniversity.ie/research/spo...

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Maynooth University @maynoothuniversity.ie · 5d

📻Listen back: Sean Moncrieff's interview with Brian Pennie where he mentions his upcoming lecture in MU to mark the Department of Psychology's 25th anniversary.

www.newstalk.com/podcasts/hig...

Maynooth University celebrates 25 years of its Psychology Department | Newstalk

‘Change is possible’ - that’s the message of Doctor and Neuroscientist Brian Pennie, who is...

www.newstalk.com

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RTÉ Brainstorm @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social · 5d

A short history of destructive Irish storms. @carlapmateus.bsky.social @maynoothuniversity.ie looks back at centuries of major storms in Ireland www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

A short history of destructive Irish storms

We can learn from the impacts of past storms to better adapt to the destructive effects of future storms

www.rte.ie

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Maynooth University @maynoothuniversity.ie · 6d

The University is particularly pleased to have received the Special Characteristic Prize “for the excellent management of the green environment of Maynooth University campus”.

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Maynooth University @maynoothuniversity.ie · 6d

MU is proud to have played its part in helping Maynooth town to win a gold medal at this year’s Entente Florale Europe, a competition that celebrates excellence in horticulture, sustainability and quality of life in towns & cities across Europe.

www.maynoothuniversity.ie/news-events/...

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MU - School of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures @smllc.bsky.social · 6d

FAH Research Colloquia 2025–26 🎤

Join us for a series of thought-provoking research presentations from across the Faculty of Arts & Humanities.

📍 Iontas 1.37
🎟️ No booking needed — just drop in!

#FAHColloquia #ArtsAndHumanities #ResearchTalks #MaynoothUniversity #SMLLC

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Research Ireland @researchireland.ie · 7d

Tune into @rteradio1.bsky.social at 6.35pm today to hear Prof Conor Murphy @maynoothuniversity.ie and Dr Ruth Quinn @atu-ie.bsky.social discuss the growing impact of climate change on Ireland’s weather patterns.

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RTÉ Brainstorm @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social · 8d

How the mantle cloak set fashion trends in Medieval Ireland. A highly valued item of durable clothing at home, the cloak was what made the notion of 'Irishness' visible and distinct in Europe, writes @maireadfinnegan.bsky.social @maynoothuniversity.ie www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

How the mantle cloak set fashion trends in Medieval Ireland

A highly valued item of durable clothing at home, the cloak was what made the notion of 'Irishness' visible and distinct in Europe

www.rte.ie

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Maynooth University @maynoothuniversity.ie · 8d

A pioneering new test that can recover fingerprints from ammunition casing, once thought nearly impossible, has been developed by Dr Eithne Dempsey of MU’s Department of Chemistry and her recent PhD student Dr Colm McKeever.

www.maynoothuniversity.ie/faculty-scie...

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Maynooth University @maynoothuniversity.ie · 8d

📺Watch back: recent James Dyson Award for Ireland recipient and MU Product Design and Innovation graduate Zoë O’Sullivan on Virgin Media’s Ireland AM discussing her invention Lymphia.

play.virginmediatelevision.ie/watch/vod/53...

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Eilish Power @eilishpower.bsky.social · 10d

A privilege to be among over 300 #CivilDefence volunteers at @maynoothuniversity.ie yesterday on the second of 3 national events to mark the 75th anniversary of the organisation. A legacy of service recognised by the state, acknowledging the dedication, resilience & professionalism of volunteers. 💙🧡

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Maynooth University @maynoothuniversity.ie · 12d

📢Calling academics and researchers!

Unlock Your Ideas: Join RTÉ Brainstorm Editor Jim Carroll to see how to get your work published! 🧠🔎

📆Wednesday, Oct 22, 2025 - 10:00 to 15:00
📍MU Library

Book your place: www.maynoothuniversity.ie/news-events/...

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Maynooth University @maynoothuniversity.ie · 12d

Moldovans head to the polls on Sunday in an election whose outcome will be of crucial interest to both Moscow and Europe, writes Dr Keith Harrington from the Department of History.

www.maynoothuniversity.ie/research/spo...

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Maynooth University @maynoothuniversity.ie · 12d

Maynooth University is strongly represented in the World’s Top 2% Scientists rankings. This year, 30 of the University's researchers are recognised as leading experts in their fields in the rankings produced by Stanford University scientists.

www.maynoothuniversity.ie/faculty-soci...

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RTÉ Brainstorm @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social · 12d

Why Moldova's election on Sunday next is so important for Europe and Russia. Analysis by @keithh96.bsky.social @maynoothuniversity.ie www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

Why Moldova's election is so important for Europe and Russia

Moldovans head to the polls on Sunday in an election whose outcome will be of crucial interest to both Moscow and Europe

www.rte.ie

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Maynooth University Economics @mueconomics.bsky.social · 13d

We are delighted to host the fifth annual ISWE Post Budget Analysis Event which will take place in 2.31 MUSSI Seminar Room, Iontas Building on Wednesday 8th of October @ 5:30pm. The event is free to attend but registration is required and places are limited. Register here: buff.ly/98fLmkc

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Maynooth University @maynoothuniversity.ie · 14d

📺Watch back: Dr Claire Bergin of ICARUS, along with Met Éireann climatologist Paul Moore, featured in a piece by George Lee on RTÉ News: One'Clock discussing the findings of the report focusing on high-temperature seasonal climate change attribution for Ireland.

www.rte.ie/player/serie...

RTÉ News: One O'Clock 2025-09-24

The latest national and international headlines. Watch RTÉ News: One O'Clock 2025-09-24 on RTÉ Player for free

www.rte.ie

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Maynooth University @maynoothuniversity.ie · 14d

It's that time of year again when the South Campus ivy explodes with colour 🍂

📸 by MU Erasmus student @said.h.khawaja

#SouthCampus #MaynoothUni #fómhar

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RTÉ News @news.rte.ie · 14d

New research by climate scientists at Maynooth University in conjunction with Met Éireann has found Ireland's record summer night time temperatures this year were made 40 times more likely by human-caused climate change

Record temperatures linked to human-caused climate change

New research by climate scientists at Maynooth University in conjunction with Met Éireann has found Ireland's record summer night time temperatures this year were made 40 times more likely by human-ca...

www.rte.ie

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The Irish Times @irishtimes.com · 14d

Ireland was set for average summer heat but climate change pushed temperature to record high

Unusually high night-time temperatures saw June, July and August into the record books

www.irishtimes.com

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Maynooth University @maynoothuniversity.ie · 14d

Human-caused climate change made the warm days experienced this summer nine times more likely, and the warm nights 40 times more likely, according to a new study from climatologists at ICARUS, MU's climate research centre, and Met Éireann.

www.maynoothuniversity.ie/faculty-soci...

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Maynooth University @maynoothuniversity.ie · 15d

MU was involved with the initial feasibility study, led by Dr Patrick Rigot-Müller in the School of Business, for the Green Corridors shipping route.

www.businesspost.ie/companies/du...

Dublin-Holyhead ferry route identified as candidate for green shipping corridor

www.businesspost.ie

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