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/...

🧠💤 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

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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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...

🎊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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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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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...

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

🚨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

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-...

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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🚨 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

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...

🚨 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

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

“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...

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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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!

🚨The deadline for expressions of interest is fast approaching: 5pm, Monday 27th July 2026.

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Dr. Sadhbh Byrne from the Department of Psychology is seeking expressions of interest from young men, aged 18-25, who live in Ireland, and have experience supporting a friend, to join the team of a new research project as Co-Design Partners.

🎯 Call for Expressions of Interest - Seeking Co-Design Partners for the Men's Approaches To Everyday Support (MATES) Project. @maynoothuniversity.ie #muresearch #maynoothuni

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...

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...

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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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

👏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/...

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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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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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

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...

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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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.

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

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

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...

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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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

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!

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