Maynooth Life Podcast

Ian sits down with Mary Mac Court to talk about some of the interesting things happening with Clubs and Societies at Maynooth University

This week Ian sits down for a chat about the reasons for studying abroad and how students can begin the process of applying for this exciting opportunity.

Ian and Ciaran sit down with Rose Donovan to discuss how students should be preparing for the transition into second year of university studies.

With the end of the semester in sight, exams are right around the corner. Today Ian and Ciarán sit down with Rachel Fagan to discuss how students can best prepare.

For the opening episode of Season 3, Ian looks into the staff and student Generative A.I. guidelines that have been developed at Maynooth University.

Today Ian chats with Mary Mac Court about the 30th anniversary of the upcoming Clubs and Socs Awards at Maynooth.

Ian and Ciarán sit down with Dr. Adrian Kirwan to discuss the merits, perils, and possibilities of Generative AI in higher education.

Today Ian is here to talk with Máire Buckley and student participants of the SPUR programme at Maynooth.

In this episode, Ian and Ciarán are joined by Rose Donovan to discuss everything related to exams results and preliminary semester 1 marks.

On today's podcast, Bret sits down with Ciaran to talk through the challenges facing students financially and the supports on offer at Maynooth University

This week Ian sits down with four students to talk about the challenges and opportunities of commuting to Maynooth University. Listen in to hear tips on making the journey easier and more productive while staying active in the Maynooth community.

The podcast is back! To kick off season two of Maynooth Life, Ian and Ciaran sit down with four students who have already braved their first year of University life and have wisdom to offer the incoming first-years.

This week, the podcast heads (virtually) to south campus, exploring the history and deep connections between Maynooth University and St. Patrick's Pontifical University.

Ian and Ciarán sit down with Sam Blanckensee to discuss EDI initiatives at Maynooth.

This week Ian sits down with Máire Buckley to discuss opportunities for students outside of the classroom at Maynooth.

Today we speak with representatives from Green Campus at Maynooth about the various sustainability initiatives underway on campus.

This week, we explore Sports at Maynooth University.

This week, the podcast sits down to discuss options for students looking to begin planning for their careers after university.

On this episode of Maynooth Life, we sit down to talk about the Exams Office and how to ready yourself for the upcoming January examinations.

Today on the Maynooth Life Podcast, we talk with the University's mental health nurse. Please check back soon for additional resources and information.

In this episode, we talk about how the MU Student Helpdesk helps students and staff navigate the university.

Bret fills in for Ciarán and Ian to talk with Brian McKenzie and Aneta Stępień of Critical Skills about the challenges and opportunities associated with transitioning into third-level studies. More information about Critical Skills can be found at https://maynoothuniversity.ie/critical-skills

With Ciarán and Ian on an academic journey abroad, Bret takes a few minutes to talk through some advice for that scariest of topics: writing essays for your courses. Listen in for some practical tips and tricks to defeat writer's block and avoid the anxiety of procrastination. Another full episode of Maynooth Life will drop next Tuesday.

This week Ciarán and Ian chat with Catherine Heffron-Roche (Assistant Fees & Grants Officer) and Ruth Killeen (Student Budgeting Advisor) about all things to do with student budgeting, Student Fees & Grants and other supports that are available to students. Useful Resources Student Budeting Advice Service Student Budgeting website: www.maynoothuniversity.ie/money-matters Book an appointmen...

This week, the Maynooth Life Team (Bret, Ciarán & Ian) take time to reflect on the semester so far but also on the study break which can in itself be a time for students to reflect on the 1st half of the semester as well as a time to rest.