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15/10/2026

We're delighted to welcome Dr Nicole M Miller from the Department of Psychology, University as our next seminar speaker.

Dr Miller's talk, entitled "Community Psychology in Action: Empowerment, Health, and Social Change", will take place on Monday 19th October at 12pm in John Hume Lecture Theatre 7 (JHL7).

08/10/2026

Dr. Emma Farrell from the Department of Psychology was recently Interviewed by Joe Humphries from The Irish Times which was published on Monday.

What do we mean when we start an email with "I hope you are well"?

https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/2026/10/05/joe-humphreys-please-dont-tell-me-you-hope-i-am-well-because-i-might-just-answer/

Suppose I’m in the depths of existential dejection; are you really ready for me to offload my feelings on you?

08/10/2026

Thank you to Dr. Cian Aherne and Dr. Emma Hickey for yesterday's guest lecture introducing our final-year Mental Health students to the Power Threat Meaning Framework.

Both have led the introduction of the PTMF in youth mental health services in Ireland and internationally.

You can read Cian and Emma’s guide for using the Power Threat Meaning Framework for young people here: lnkd.in/eSP2grna

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07/10/2026

We're delighted to welcome Yvonne Leckey from the Department of Psychology and Centre for Mental Health & Community Research, Maynooth University as our next seminar speaker.

Yvonne will be presenting her work on the "SALaM Ireland Study – Exploring the psychological wellbeing of Arabic adolescents who have resettled in Ireland".

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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 ➡️
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=zPVUFDW7hUa72YYh_YBVyWG1F_lpKM9Jkqx00xjDMdJUMVJONlVaMlVVOUdWNEJDMk9ETTc2MU9PNS4u

More information ➡️
https://fulbright.ie/2026/08/27/2027-2028-fulbright-irish-awards-launch-today/

23/09/2026

Dr Rebecca Maguire, Associate Professor here in Psychology Maynooth University, will be speaking at the MS Ireland National Conference 2026 this October.

Meet Our Conference Speaker: Dr Rebecca Maguire

Dr Rebecca Maguire, Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology at Maynooth University, will join us at the MS Ireland National Conference 2026 this October.

Dr Maguire is a person living with multiple sclerosis, and her research focuses on the impact of chronic illness on patients and their families. She began conducting research in MS in 2019, inspired by her own experience and the growing role of public and patient involvement (PPI) in research.

She is currently Principal Investigator of the HRB-funded PROMISE project, in partnership with MS Ireland.

Session: Supporting Mental Health in People with MS – Panel Discussion

Join us in Galway to hear from Dr Maguire and our other conference speakers as we explore mental health and wellbeing alongside a range of topics relevant to living well with MS.

📅 Saturday, 17 October 2026
📍 Clayton Hotel, Galway

Book your place:
https://register.enthuse.com/ps/event/MSIrelandNationalConference2026

Find out more:
https://www.ms-society.ie/national-conference-2026



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23/09/2026

We're delighted to welcome Dr Aileen Leech, from DCU, as our next speaker at our Research Seminar on 28th September.

Join us for Dr Leech's seminar, "Restful Nights, Happy Days - Promoting wellbeing practices among new parents in Ireland"

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21/09/2026

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.

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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.

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