28/10/2026
🔬 That’s a wrap on Research Week 2026 at Maynooth University!
From celebrating research excellence to showcasing the innovative work of our postgraduate researchers, it has been a fantastic week recognising the talent, dedication and impact of our research community.
A highlight of the week was the presentation of the Research Achievement Awards and Graduate Research Academy Awards, celebrating achievements across a range of disciplines and career stages.
👏 Congratulations to all our award recipients, including Early Career Research Award winner Dr Sadhbh Byrne, Impact Case Study Award winner Prof Katriona O’Sullivan, and Three Minute Thesis winner Andrea Pownall, who will go on to represent Maynooth University at the 2027 national competition.
From groundbreaking research and societal impact to postgraduate research excellence and outstanding doctoral supervision, this week highlighted the many ways our researchers are making a difference.
Thank you to everyone who contributed to a successful Research Week 2026, and congratulations once again to all those recognised!