On the 1st of July 2024 Maynooth University (MU) announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Aga Khan University. The strategic partnership, the first of its kind between an Irish university and ...
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Settling In and Staying Strong: A Postgrad’s Guide to Life and Well-being During Your Study Journey
Dalal Almuhaideb, a PhD researcher and a lecturer in the Education department Whether you’re returning to Ireland or arriving for the very first time, welcome! Starting your postgraduate journey is an exciting new chapter, full of ...
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AZi7oU4PIec&t Maynooth being just 25 kilometres from Ireland's capital city, there ar absolutely no excuses for not hopping on the bus to check out what Dublin has to offer, day or night, as tested by Thu ...
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One of the reasons I chose to study at Maynooth University was because it is right next to a castle. It might sound silly, but my one stipulation when choosing where to study in Ireland ...
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The song "Summertime Sadness”[1] was playing in a shop, and I couldn’t help but pause and reflect on this musical motif, which is common in literature and lyrics for evoking feelings of sorrow. Typically, summer ...
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Culinary Crossroads: Exploring Irish and Dutch Cuisine
Introduction When exploring Ireland as an exchange student, trying out Irish food might not be the first thing on your radar. Irish cuisine is often dismissed as simplistic and dull, much like the cooking in my ...
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Mothú sa bhaile in Éirinn: how language gives a sense of belonging
Introduction Illustrations by Catherine Geaney When I told my Dutch family I was learning the Irish language, they were confused: ‘Do you mean you’re learning to speak English with an Irish accent?’ More than once, I’ve had ...
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JYt7m1KvzQ In the first of her Vlog series about her study abroad experiences, Vietnamese student Thu takes us not only to the places she has visited since arriving in Ireland in 2023, but also on her ...
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