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d-desmond.bsky.social @d-desmond.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
It was a pleasure to co-supervise Dr Matthew McKenna's research on Ageing & Equality in a Digitalising E.U. with @allinstitutemu.bsky.social Prof Delia Ferri @maynoothlaw.bsky.social #interdisciplinarity #reseach #Celebration #ProudSupervisors
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Maynooth University Graduate Research Academy @mu-gra25.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
⏱️ Can you explain your research in just 3 minutes? Join our annual 3 Minute Thesis Competition and share your research with a broad audience. Prizes of €250, €200 and €150 vouchers are up for grabs! We look forward to this fun event! Register: tinyurl.com/jm3h3bhn #MUResearch #Communication #PhDLife
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MU Psychology @mupsychology.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
The Graduate Research Academy has organised an Information Session this week for those who are interested in applying for a Fulbright Irish Award. Register here ➡️ forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/Respon... More information ➡️ fulbright.ie/2026/08/27/2...
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MU Psychology @mupsychology.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Dr. Rebecca Maguire @rebeccamaguire.bsky.social, Associate Professor here in Psychology @maynoothuniversity.ie, will be speaking at the MS Ireland National Conference 2026 this October. #msirelandconference #MUResearch
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MU Psychology @mupsychology.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
We're delighted to welcome Dr Aileen Leech, from DCU, as our next speaker in the @mupsychology.bsky.social Research Seminar on 28th September. Join us for Dr Leech's seminar, "Restful Nights, Happy Days - Promoting wellbeing practices among new parents in Ireland" @maynoothuniversity.ie
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Richard Roche @rrocheneuro.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Delighted to share another latest article on how walking reminiscence interventions interact with space and place, published today in Health and Place. Carmen Pocknell @cassandradinius.bsky.social Ronan Foley Sean Commins Joanna McHugh Power doi.org/10.1016/j.he...
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MU Psychology @mupsychology.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
So wonderful to see the campus full of life again! Welcome back everyone and a warm welcome to our first years starting today. #FreshStart #CampusLife #StudyModeOn @maynoothuniversity.ie
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MU Psychology @mupsychology.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Warmest congratulations to Dr. Chiara Seery on earning your PhD. We commend you on your incredible work and commitment. Pictured with proud supervisor Dr Rebecca Maguire. #PhDone #PsychologyAtMaynooth #MUConferring #MUGraduations @maynoothuniversity.ie
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MU Psychology @mupsychology.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Huge congratulations Dr. Carmen Pocknell on earning your PhD. We are incredibly proud of your amazing achievement. Pictured with joint Supervisors Prof. Seán Commins and Prof. Richard Roche. #PhDone #PsychologyAtMaynooth #MUConferring #MUGraduations @maynoothuniversity.ie
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Maynooth University @maynoothuniversity.ie · 14/09/2026
Welcome to Maynooth University! 💜 Welcome Week is here! Meet new people, get involved, explore campus and make memories. 🌟
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MU Psychology @mupsychology.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Warmest congratulations Dr. Melane Pilek on earning your PhD. Your hard work and commitment has paid off. Melane's PhD was supervised by Dr. Constance De Saint Laurent, pictured on the day with the Head of Psychology, Prof. Deirdre Desmond. #PhDone #PsychologyAtMaynooth #MUConferring
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MU Psychology @mupsychology.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Massive congratulations Dr. Matthew McKenna on the incredible achievement of earning your PhD. Enjoy the well-earned celebrations! Pictured with proud Supervisor Prof. Deirdre Desmond. #PhDone #PsychologyAtMaynooth #MUConferring #MUGraduations @maynoothuniversity.ie
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MU Psychology @mupsychology.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
Congratulations Dr. Rachel Brown on earning your PhD. We are immensely proud of your hard work and dedication. Pictured with proud Supervisor Dr. Michael Cooke. #PhDone #PsychologyAtMaynooth #MUConferring #MUGraduations @maynoothuniversity.ie
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Andrew Coogan @cooganlab.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Talked with David McCullagh on RTE Radio 1 about the morning type/people who get up early in the morning narrative: www.rte.ie/radio/radio1.... @mupsychology.bsky.social @maynoothuniversity.ie
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People who get up early in the morning – do they work harder?
Professor Andrew Coogan, behavioral neuroscientist and Director of the Chronobiology and Sleep Research Laboratory at Maynooth University
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MU Psychology @mupsychology.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Our department was honoured to celebrate the conferring of five new Psychology PhD graduates on Tuesday. Your supervisors and the entire department are very proud. Huge congratulations! 👏 #PhDone #PsychologyAtMaynooth #MUConferring #MUGraduations @maynoothuniversity.ie
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MU Psychology @mupsychology.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
What a fantastic group! 🎓 Our warmest congratulations to our 2026 BA and BSc Graduates. 👏🎉 Wishing you every success in all your future endeavors! @maynoothuniversity.ie #GraduationDay #ClassOf2026 #MaynoothUni
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Maynooth University @maynoothuniversity.ie · 28/08/2026
Maynooth University congratulates 13 researchers who have been appointed to serve on the @ria.ie multidisciplinary and standing committees for the 2026–2030 term. www.maynoothuniversity.ie/news-events/...
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FutureNeuro Centre @futureneuro.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
🧠💤 FutureNeuro investigators at @maynoothuniversity.ie are co-leading DataGenChrono, a new €3.6m European doctoral training network exploring the links between disrupted #Sleep and #MentalHealth. 🔗 Read more: futureneurocentre.ie/futureneuro-... @researchireland.ie
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FutureNeuro Researchers Co-Lead €3.6 Million EU Initiative to Uncover Links Between Sleep and Mental Health - FutureNeuro
FutureNeuro investigators are co-leading a new European doctoral training network that will investigate why disrupted sleep is so closely linked to conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar diso...
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Maynooth University @maynoothuniversity.ie · 25/08/2026
Researchers at MU are leading a major international research & doctoral training initiative that will investigate how sleep influences mental health & why disruptions to sleep are linked to conditions such as depression, bipolar disorder & schizophrenia. www.maynoothuniversity.ie/faculty-scie...
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MU Psychology @mupsychology.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
🎊Congratulations to all CAO applicants about to be offered a place to study Psychology at @maynoothuniversity.ie we look forward to meeting you all in September! More information and contact details for any queries can be found here: www.maynoothuniversity.ie/study-maynoo...
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CAO Offer and Accepts Rounds Please scroll down for information. Don't hesitate to contact us here in Admissions and Student Recruitment with any queries. ugadmissions@mu.ie 01 7083822
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Andrew Coogan @cooganlab.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
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How does sleep affect your mental health?
Professor Andrew Coogan, Co-lead of a project at Maynooth University investigating how sleep influences mental health.
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Andrew Coogan @cooganlab.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
We are delighted to announce our DataGenChrono Doctoral Network today, an EU doctoral training programme on the topics of sleep, genetics, data science and mental health, and is led by Prof Lorna Lopez and myself at Maynooth. @maynoothuniversity.ie www.maynoothuniversity.ie/faculty-scie...
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MU lead initiative to uncover links between sleep and mental health
Researchers at Maynooth University (MU) are leading a major international research and doctoral training initiative that will investigate how sleep influences mental health and why disruptions to
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MU Psychology @mupsychology.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Huge congrats to Grevet Moyo, who passed his PhD Viva today. Thanks to examiners Dr Joanne McVeigh & Prof Cathy Holloway (UCL) & Prof Seán Doyle for chairing. Grevet's research was proudly supervised by Prof Deirdre Desmond @advance-crt.bsky.social @maynoothuniversity.ie #PhDone #MaynoothUni
Grevet, pictured with internal examiner - Dr Joanne McVeigh and external examiner Prof Cathy Holloway
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MU Psychology @mupsychology.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
🚨We're hiring!🚨 We are seeking an excellent academic to join the staff of our vibrant, collegial, research-driven Department as an Assistant Professor/ Lecturer in Psychology. APPLY HERE: universityvacancies.com/maynooth-uni... Closing: 20/09/26 #jobfairy #maynoothuni @maynoothuniversity.ie
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Andrew Coogan @cooganlab.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
Happy to have contributed to this nice and balanced piece on what sleep trackers can and cannot do. @maynoothuniversity.ie @mupsychology.bsky.social www.irishtimes.com/health/your-...
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What is quality sleep? Don’t ask your ‘smart’ watch
With millions of people now using wearables, there is a market for improved accuracy
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MU Psychology @mupsychology.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
🚨 We're hiring! We are seeking a Lecturer/Assistant Professor in Psychology, Specified Purpose to join our vibrant, collegial, research-driven Department. APPLY HERE: universityvacancies.com/maynooth-uni... #jobfairy #maynoothuni @maynoothuniversity.ie
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Maynooth University @maynoothuniversity.ie · 31/07/2026
Can you change your routine to get a better night's sleep? 🥱 "Let your body be your guide. If you wake up feeling tired or groggy, in a low mood or with a short temper, it’s telling you that you didn’t get enough sleep”. - @cooganlab.bsky.social www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/he...
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MU Psychology @mupsychology.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
🚨 We're hiring! We are seeking a Lecturer/Assistant Professor in Psychology, Specified Purpose to join our vibrant, collegial, research-driven Department. APPLY HERE: universityvacancies.com/maynooth-uni... #jobfairy #maynoothuni @maynoothuniversity.ie
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Richard Roche @rrocheneuro.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
A fantastic day at #INSDublin2026 with a brilliant keynote from @muireannirish.bsky.social , a beautiful session commemorating Eleanor Maguire, some great posters and catching up with many colleagues and former students #PSIDoN
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Maynooth University @maynoothuniversity.ie · 24/07/2026
“There is overwhelming evidence that loneliness is linked to poor health outcomes of all kinds. Dementia, depression, and cardiovascular risk are just some examples.” - Dr Joanna McHugh-Power, @mupsychology.bsky.social www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/he...
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Why good friendships are the secret to a long, happy and healthy life
We all know the benefits of diet and exercise when it comes to leading longer, healthier lives, but friendships and a sense of community are crucial too
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INS @insneuro.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Welcome to Ireland! #INS2026inDublin is officially kicking off after a day of fabulous talks! Thank you to Niall Pender, Anna Adlam and Unai Diaz-Orueta for organising such a great meeting!
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MU Psychology @mupsychology.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
🚨The deadline for expressions of interest is fast approaching: 5pm, Monday 27th July 2026.
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MU Psychology @mupsychology.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
🎯 Call for Expressions of Interest - Seeking Co-Design Partners for the Men's Approaches To Everyday Support (MATES) Project. @maynoothuniversity.ie #muresearch #maynoothuni
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Andrew Coogan @cooganlab.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Is early shift work exposure linked to risk for multiple sclerosis? Some previous evidence suggested so; in this paper led by Cathy Wyse we investigated this in the UK BioBank and do not see shiftwork-MS links in retrospective or prospective (over 13 years) analyses. oem.bmj.com/content/earl...
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Andrew Coogan @cooganlab.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Talked with Claire Byrne about the increasingly perennial problem of sleeping through muggy Irish summer nights and how we can deal better with the effects of accumulated poor sleep (TLDR - don't panic!) @mupsychology.bsky.social @maynoothuniversity.ie www.newstalk.com/podcasts/cla...
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How to stay alert when you haven’t slept | Newstalk
Maybe it’s the hot weather that’s keeping you awake at night or you arejust too busy enj...
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MU Psychology @mupsychology.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
Huge congratulations to Shannon Richardson, who passed her PhD Viva. Thanks to examiners Dr Laura Coffey & Prof Brian McGuire (UoG) & Dr Martina Schroeder for chairing. Shannon's research was proudly supervised by Dr Unai Diaz-Orueta & Prof Andrew Coogan #PhDone #MaynoothUni @maynoothuniversity.ie
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MU Psychology @mupsychology.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
👏Warmest congratulations to our colleagues Prof Sinéad McGilloway and Prof Bryan Roche, who were acknowledged for 25 years of service to Maynooth University at this week's President’s Awards #25years @maynoothuniversity.ie www.maynoothuniversity.ie/news-events/...
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MU celebrates staff achievements at 2026 President’s Awards
Maynooth University (MU) celebrated the achievements and contributions of staff at the 2026 President’s Awards ceremony, held in the Iontas Lecture Theatre on the North Campus on Wednesday, June 24.
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MU Psychology @mupsychology.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
There is still time to register for our Open Day this coming Saturday 27th June. @maynoothuniversity.ie We look forward to meeting you!
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Andrew Coogan @cooganlab.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Really enjoyed taking part in this discussion on the perils of health tracking, including sleep. @maynoothuniversity.ie @mupsychology.bsky.social www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...
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Optimisation Culture: is your fitness tracker wreaking your buzz?
Orla Walsh, registered dietician, Ciara O'Brien, technology journalist for the Irish Times, Professor Andrew Coogan, Behavioral neuroscientist and Director of the Chronobiology and Sleep research Labo...
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MU Psychology @mupsychology.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
ARDÚ – Faculty of Science and Engineering Doctoral Scholarship Scheme 📢 We are pleased to announce our new Doctoral Scholarships in the department of Psychology for suitably qualified & successful applicants intending to commence their PhD studies in September/October 2026.
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Maynooth University @maynoothuniversity.ie · 18/06/2026
Listen back 📻: Dr Christina Kini-Seery, from the @mupsychology.bsky.social & @allinstitutemu.bsky.social was on Newstalk discussing ADHD ahead of ADHD Ireland’s launch of its new strategic plan today, which aims to support those living with the condition. link.goloudplayer.com/s/sGSFSQlxo0x9
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MU Psychology @mupsychology.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Come and meet the Psychology team at the Open Day on the 27th June and ask any questions about studying Psychology @MaynoothUni We look forward to meeting you! ☀️ Register here: campaigns.maynoothuniversity.ie/ugopenday/re... #LeavingCert #summer2026
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Andrew Coogan @cooganlab.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
Enjoyed touching on the weird and sometimes frightening world of parasomnias with @seanmoncrieff.bsky.social . @mupsychology.bsky.social @maynoothuniversity.ie www.newstalk.com/podcasts/hig...
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What exactly are night terrors? | Newstalk
We all have nightmares from time to time, but night terrors are something quite different. For on...
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MU Psychology @mupsychology.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
We were delighted to celebrate the end of exam season with the ‘final final’ exam for our BA and BSc Psychology students on May 27. Congrats to all our students, we can’t wait to see you at graduation and to connect with where your MU Psychology experience takes you. #MU #Undergrads #finalyear
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Andrew Coogan @cooganlab.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Really enjoyed the annual scientific meeting of the Ambient-BD project, halfway in and super to see all the progress. Thanks to project lead Danny Smith and Edinburgh and project colleagues!
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MU Psychology @mupsychology.bsky.social · 27/05/2026
The early bird Registration deadline for the INS 2026 Mid Year Meeting, which will be held at Trinity Business School in Dublin, from the 22nd-24th July 2026 is Friday 29th May. The registration link and more information: insdublin2026.com/registration/ #InternationalNeuropsychologicalSociety
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Registration | INS 2026 Dublin Mid-Year Meeting
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Maynooth University @maynoothuniversity.ie · 22/05/2026
Maynooth University’s Faculty of Science & Engineering has launched 25 new ARDÚ Doctoral Scholarships, supporting the next generation of researchers across Data Science and Digital Transformation, Health and Wellbeing, and Sustainability and Climate Change. www.maynoothuniversity.ie/graduate-res...
A promotional poster for Maynooth University's ARDÚ Doctoral Scholarships in the Faculty of Science & Engineering. It states that 25 scholarships are available with funding up to €25,000 per annum, covering tuition fees for up to 4 years. Application deadlines vary by program. The poster features a QR code, a "Apply Now" button, and images of three people: two students and one in a lab coat. The university's logo is displayed at the top.
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Andrew Coogan @cooganlab.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
Funded PhD Scholarships in our faculty, including 4 in Psychology/Neuroscience. Great projects and supervisors! www.maynoothuniversity.ie/graduate-res...
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ARDÚ – Faculty of Science and Engineering Doctoral Scholarship Scheme
Faculty of Science & Engineering ARDÚ Doctoral Scholarships The Faculty of Science & Engineering at Maynooth University has a strong track record of delivering research that combines fundamental
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MU Psychology @mupsychology.bsky.social · 22/05/2026
ARDÚ – Faculty of Science and Engineering Doctoral Scholarship Scheme 📢 We are pleased to announce our new Doctoral Scholarships in the department of Psychology for suitably qualified & successful applicants intending to commence their PhD studies in September/October 2026.
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Dermot Lynott @dermotlynott.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
3 x fully-funded PhD Studentships in the Department of Psychology at Maynooth @mupsychology.bsky.social www.findaphd.com/phds/departm... Closing date: July 1st, 2026
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Maynooth University, Department of Psychology PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships - 3 PhDs Listed
FindAPhD. Search Funded PhD Projects, Programmes & Scholarships at Maynooth University, Department of Psychology.
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