by Leah Deegan The Global Changemakers Programme was one of the best experiences I have ever had. There was a wide range of workshops within this programme, covering topics such as emotions, interculturality, design, and digital communication. All of the workshops were so different, and I learned many new skills, gained valuable knowledge, and developed different perspectives that opened my mind to the world. One of my favourite aspects of the Global ...
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by Anna Oláh My experience of the Global Changemakers Programme 2026 is difficult to put into a few words. It was a week filled with new faces, places, opportunities, memories, connections, languages and so much more. I met my fellow Global Changemakers for the first time at the pre-departure workshop on 11 February 2026, and I could feel the tension and excitement in the room. We were the very first cohort to ...
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by Jordan José Kindanda My Global Changemakers experience was, quite simply, incredible. But I’ll be honest: in the days leading up to the trip, I had some serious reservations tucked away in the back of my mind. Is this really for me? Can I really connect with people I’ve never met? Is it going to be awkward? As it turns out, those worries were very much short-lived. From day one, there was ...
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There are various ways an individual can expand their knowledge, learn new things, engage in unfamiliar activities, and immerse themselves in a new culture. The 2026 Global Changemakers Programme, organised by the Arqus Alliance and held in Lyon, France, allowed twelve students, including myself, to experience all of these things and much more. Through workshops ranging from informative talks on open science, communication, and culture to more hands-on and engaging activities, ...
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Vikrant Mansera. Senior Social Media Manager at OKX and MSc Digital Marketing Graduate at Maynooth University We spoke to Vikrant about his journey from working in India’s fast-moving crypto and Web3 space to studying MSc Digital Marketing at Maynooth University, and how that experience shaped his career in global social media and digital strategy. "In India, I was working in the fast-moving world of crypto, fintech, and Web3 marketing. Before coming ...
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The Arqus Talent Scholarship came to me after three years of searching and applying, again and again, for an opportunity to pursue a master's degree in Europe. I started out as a diplomacy student, and then found myself working in international economic cooperation and in trade and investment promotion. All the while, I kept turning the same questions over in my mind: the tides of globalisation and deglobalisation rising and ...
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Maynooth is a small town, but despite its size, it’s home of one of the oldest universities, a castle lost in time and, of course, several places to eat, have a drink or simply hang out with friends. The key to finding a good place to eat it’s to know what’s out there! Here I’ll recommend 4 places for you to eat in Maynooth town. Picture on the right: Full Irish Breakfast Coffee ...
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After sharing stories of resilience and empowerment in our previous episodes, we now meet a “new face” in Episode 4 of Humans of Maynooth. Minh, a GOI-IES awardee 2024 who is pursuing an MSc in Digital Marketing at Maynooth University not for corporate fame, but to make a meaningful impact in academia. With a strong enthusiasm for research and a vision for future teaching, he shares how his time at Maynooth University ...
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For many students, the transition from secondary school to university is more disorienting than expected. In secondary school, we become accustomed to a very structured way of learning. Daily classes, regular homework, exam preparation, and a strong emphasis on memorisation are the norm. There’s also a constant sense of supervision—teachers check your work, remind you of deadlines, and guide you closely. While this does require responsibility, it’s within a fairly controlled ...
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Relocating to a new place is both interesting and challenging. As a student in Ireland, you are surely going to experience some warm hospitality, new experiences, and different cultural wings. Ireland is a safe and student-friendly country, but a few practical considerations are worth mentioning in terms of basic safety, cultural norms, and social behaviour. Here’s my honest guide on what to do and what not to do as you begin ...
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