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Maynooth University Economics @mueconomics.bsky.social · 5d

We were delighted to welcome Etienne Le Rossignol @elerossignol.bsky.social , Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Namur to Economics today, for the first Seminar this academic year.

Staff and students enjoyed Etienne's seminar on Private Colonialism in Africa

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Maynooth University Economics @mueconomics.bsky.social · 12d

We're delighted to share that the call has opened for scholarships sponsored by The Government of Ireland PhD, Scholarship and Fellowship Programmes. We'd love to hear from you. For more information please visit: buff.ly/BxWMdP2 Application deadline is 23/10/2025

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

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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 Economics @mueconomics.bsky.social · 14d

We were delighted to welcome our MSc Economics class to campus this week.👏

We wish you every success for the coming academic year. #MSc #Economics #Maynooth

Pictured outside Rhetoric House with Professor David Cuberes and Dr Alexander Farnell.

Maynooth University Economics @mueconomics.bsky.social · 21d

Exciting SCHOLARSHIP opportunities with us in the Economics Department at Maynooth University and Research Ireland.

For more information please visit: buff.ly/V6iHI8g

Maynooth University Economics @mueconomics.bsky.social · 26d

Exciting SCHOLARSHIP opportunities with us in MU Economics and @researchireland.ie

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Maynooth University Economics @mueconomics.bsky.social · Sep 4

Graduation day for our first cohort of students from the BSc Economics programme.

We are beyond proud of all our students amazing achievements.🎓👏🎉

Thanks for the photo David and Nathan. Pictured below with Dr Aedín Doris, Head of Department.

#Classof2025 #BScEconomics #MaynoothUniversity

Maynooth University Economics @mueconomics.bsky.social · Sep 3

We are seeking an excellent academic to join our staff as Assistant Professor/Lecturer in Economics. More details: my.corehr.com/pls/nuimrecr...

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Maynooth University Economics @mueconomics.bsky.social · Sep 2

A massive congratulations to everyone graduating this week from all of us here in the Economics Department. We are so proud of you all and wish you every success for the future.

Maynooth University Economics @mueconomics.bsky.social · Aug 28

Here at the Economics Department we love to celebrate excellent exam results and excellent students. We are very excited for this years prize-giving ceremony and are so proud of your amazing achievements. Ceremony date TBC.

Maynooth University Economics @mueconomics.bsky.social · Aug 26

This September the department looks forward to the graduation of the very first cohort of students from the BSc Economics programme (MH415).

This is the first integrated BSc/MSc degree in Economics in Ireland.

#economics #maynooth

Maynooth University Economics @mueconomics.bsky.social · Aug 21

Our research is theoretical, empirical, and methodological. We develop theoretical models to understand how economic, social, cultural and legal environments affect individuals, firms and governments and how economies and their component parts function.

Maynooth University Economics @mueconomics.bsky.social · Aug 18

Members of Maynooth’s Department of Economics have a wide range of research interests, but our goal is always to improve our understanding of the world in order to make that world a better place.

Maynooth University Economics @mueconomics.bsky.social · Aug 15

Ciaran Murphy, March 2025
"Choosing to study the MSc Economics at Maynooth was one of the best decisions I’ve made. The faculty are not only brilliant academics but also incredibly approachable and supportive"

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Maynooth University Economics @mueconomics.bsky.social · Aug 12

Would you like to work as a professional economist? Many of our graduates from Maynooth go on to work as professional economists, using their economics skills directly in their daily work. The application deadline for next year is 13th August. Apply: buff.ly/txRYZ9S

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Maynooth University Economics @mueconomics.bsky.social · Aug 9

We're looking forward to welcoming a new cohort of students to Economics this Semester. For general information regarding starting your student journey in MU, have a look at the Orientation Programme page buff.ly/AX6QQ4a

Maynooth University Economics @mueconomics.bsky.social · Aug 7

Interested in studying MSc Economics at Maynooth?

Apply now online through maynoothuniversityie.elluciancrmrecruit.com/Apply/Accoun...
before 13th August 2025.

For more information contact Dr Alexander Farnell, Director of Taught Postgraduate Studies. E:[email protected]

Maynooth University Economics @mueconomics.bsky.social · Aug 5

The Autumn exam timetable is now available, click on this link for more info buff.ly/RgrWeij

Maynooth University Economics @mueconomics.bsky.social · Aug 1

Read 'The Long-Term Effects of In Utero Exposure to Rubella' published in The Oxford Bulletin of Economics and Statistics
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Maynooth University Economics @mueconomics.bsky.social · Jul 28

We've a great line up of guest speakers for our 2025/26 Seminar Series @elerossignol.bsky.social @ucddublin.bsky.social @esri.ie @ieseg.fr @ub.edu @maynoothuniversity.ie @streckernm.bsky.social @pbiscaye.bsky.social

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Maynooth University Economics @mueconomics.bsky.social · Jul 23

With the transfer season in full swing, read "Do sports analytics affect footballer pay?". FRONTIERS IN BEHAVIOURAL ECONOMICS (Special Edition: Sports, Economics, and Natural Experiments) Butler, D., Farnell, A. and Simmons, R. (2024)

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Maynooth University Economics @mueconomics.bsky.social · Jul 22

Key dates for Academic Year 2025/26 now available

Key dates 2025/26

Key dates for Academic Year 2025/26 are now available https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/registrar/key-term-dates

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Maynooth University Economics @mueconomics.bsky.social · Jul 11

Great to collaborate with @peibich.bsky.social and @univdauphine.bsky.social on a project that investigates the determinants of vaccination uptake among children in Ireland and France. Sponsored by Ulysses @researchireland.ie Read more buff.ly/ULbtzBA

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Maynooth University Economics @mueconomics.bsky.social · Jul 9

If you have questions about your exams, the Exam Results Information Centre (ERIC) is available to students until 1.00pm, Friday 1st August. buff.ly/SIfp1cz