Maynooth University Graduate Research Academy

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💡Spotlight on Research Excellence. We caught up with our awardees who won the Postgraduate Research Excellence Awards at the recent GRA Awards. Check out their profiles on our website and the fantastic research they are involved in

▶️https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/graduate-research-academy/news

Congratulations to all the finalists! It was a captivating competition. A special shout out to the @maynoothuniversity.ie finalist Oluwayomi Akinfenwa who presented her research on Global Development Data she did an amazing job. 👏🎉

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Thank you to Prof Debbie Riby for coming to @maynoothuniversity.ie to present on Neurodiversity-Affirmative PhD Supervision and Support. 🙏 Thank you to everyone who joined us online and in person. A great start to The Supervisory Network series and important conversations on PG Supervision.

Check out our website for more details.

Upcoming Training: Neurodiversity-Affirmative PhD Supervision and Support
🗓 Wed 8th October 2025
We’re delighted to welcome Professor Deborah Riby (Durham University) for a thought-provoking session on how to create more inclusive and supportive environments for neurodivergent PhD researchers.

📢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/...

📣 We are delighted to welcome back to @maynoothuniversity.ie Dr Hazel Murray to give our inaugural alumni lecture on the 22 October at 12.00pm in the Hamilton Institute. The title is ''Research for a Cyber Safe Ireland'. All welcome.
#research #academia #academicsky

Can you present your research to a broad audience clearly and concisely in just 3 minutes?

🥇 1st Place – €250 One4all Voucher
🥈 2nd Place – €200 One4all Voucher
🥉 3rd Place – €150 One4all Voucher

Research students register below & join us to showcase the research talent at Maynooth University!

Fantastic achievement @mupsychology.bsky.social congratulations to our newly minted graduates and their supervisors from all of us in the Graduate Research Academy. 🎉

Congratulations Dr Hugh Murphy from all of us here in the Graduate Research Academy! 🤝

#PhDSky #AcademicSky #PhD

🎓 Congratulations to Our Graduating Research Students!

This week, we proudly celebrate the achievements of our research students @maynoothuniversity.ie as they graduate. From all of us at the Graduate Research Academy, we commend your dedication, resilience and success.

Congratulations! 🌟🎓

Butterflies on yellow wild flowers in a wildlife garden at Maynooth University

Butterflies galore in the wildlife garden @maynoothuniversity.ie Beautiful sights and sounds on campus this summer. 🦋🌼🐝🐞🕷️

View the latest PhD scholarships @maynoothuniversity.ie Opportunities for researchers in Biology, Computer Science, Maths & Stats & Data Governance for Research on Ageing.📚🔬
🔗https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/graduate-research-academy/research-student-scholarships-support-funding-and-fees
#PhDSky

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Maynooth University’s new School of Nursing will welcome its first students in September, following official approval by the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Ireland (NMBI).

@munursing.bsky.social

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

💫Innovation Challenge Open Days, details below.

#AcademicSky #PhDSky

📍Maynooth University GRA is in Padova this week for #Arqus PhD Careers Week! Hosted by the University of Padova the course supports later stage PhD researchers in exploring career paths and building key skills.🤝

Huge thanks to our super hosts in Padova!

#PhDLife #ResearchCareers #ArqusAlliance

Check out the latest PhD scholarships
@maynoothuniversity.ie

Great opportunities for doctoral researchers in Geography, History, Physics & Business. 📚🔬

🔗https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/graduate-research-academy/research-student-scholarships-support-funding-and-fees

🎓 Do roghanna CAO á socrú agat fós? Féach an bhfuil Má Nuad ar an rogha ceart duit ag ár Lá Oscailte! mu.ie/openday
📅 Dé Sathairn, 28 Meitheamh
🕙 10am–2pm
📍 Ar champas in Ollscoil Mhá Nuad

Are you interested in a PhD scholarship in Astrophysics? Apply before 4th July 2025. 2 positions available.
🔗 www.maynoothuniversity.ie/graduate-res...

Check out the latest PhD scholarships @maynoothuniversity.ie
Great opportunities for doctoral researchers in Education, Physics & Business. 📚🔬

🔗https://www.maynoothuniversity.ie/graduate-research-academy/research-student-scholarships-support-funding-and-fees

Our second keynote of the day was Prof. Orla Muldoon, who spoke on building collaborative practices in research. She shared valuable examples of best practice—we are grateful for inspiring ideas we can all take forward!
#collaboration #research
@orlamuldoon.bsky.social

Thank you to Prof. Barry O’Sullivan for joining us today as our keynote speaker on AI in research. An insightful session with strong audience engagement and much to reflect on in this complex and evolving space. @barryosullivan.bsky.social
#GenAI #DigitalTransformation

Things are in full swing here @maynoothuniversity.ie with the symposium. We’re off to a great start with some truly engaging opening talks. Huge thanks to our fantastic opening speakers!

Last call for registrations for the IUA Deans of Graduate Studies Annual Symposium. We look forward to welcoming you to what promises to be a valuable day of reflection, connection & professional development.

📍 12 June 2025, Maynooth University Don't miss it!

This week, our PhD researchers are taking part in the Odyssey Programme—a HEA-funded initiative helping PhD students explore options beyond academia.

They are building confidence in transferable skills & learning from expert speakers.
Thank you to all involved!
#PhD #Careers

🎤 Keynote announcement. Excited to welcome Prof. Orla Muldoon @orlamuldoon.bsky.social to @maynoothuniversity.ie on the 12 June. Her keynote, “Building Resilience through Collaborative Research Practices,” will explore what makes research teams thrive.
📍Don't miss out! Register today.

🎤 Keynote announcement. Excited to welcome Prof. @barryosullivan.bsky.social (UCC) as a keynote at the 12 June symposium @maynoothuniversity.ie He’ll explore AI in Doctoral Research: Challenges & Opportunities.
📣Be part of the discussion!
@ucc.ie
#DigitalTransformation

Deadline Alert!

Applications for the School of Law and Criminology Doctoral Scholarship 2025 will close on Monday 2, June

For full details see: tinyurl.com/bdd34499

🎤 Keynote announcement. Excited to welcome Prof. @barryosullivan.bsky.social (UCC) as a keynote at the 12 June symposium @maynoothuniversity.ie He’ll explore AI in Doctoral Research: Challenges & Opportunities.
📣Be part of the discussion!
@ucc.ie
#DigitalTransformation

🎤 Keynote announcement. Excited to welcome Prof. Orla Muldoon @orlamuldoon.bsky.social to @maynoothuniversity.ie on the 12 June. Her keynote, “Building Resilience through Collaborative Research Practices,” will explore what makes research teams thrive.
📍Don't miss out! Register today.