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Maynooth University in top 90 global Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2024. #CAO #Postgrad One of four constituent universities of the National University of Ireland, Maynooth University in 2017 placed in the global top 50 universities under 50 years old in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings. On 16 June 2017, Maynooth University celebrated its 20th birthday, having been formally established as an autonomous university in 1997. Yet, it traces its origins to the foundation of the Royal College of St. Patrick in 1795, drawing inspiration from a heritage that includes over 200 years of education and scholarship. Today, Maynooth University is a place of lively contrasts–a modern institution, dynamic, rapidly-growing, research-led and engaged, yet grounded in historic academic strengths and scholarly traditions. With more than 12,000 students from more than 90 countries, Maynooth offers a range of programmes at undergraduate, Master’s and PhD level in the humanities, science and engineering, and social sciences, including business, law, and education. The University also offers a range of international programmes and partnerships. Maynooth’s unique collegial culture fosters an interdisciplinary approach to research, which its world-class academics bring to bear in tackling some of the most fundamental challenges facing society today. The University’s research institutes and centres consolidate and deliver this impact as vibrant communities of learning, discovery and creation. Research at Maynooth also is very much central to its teaching, and the University prides itself on placing equal value on its research and teaching missions. In addition to being named in THE’s Top 50 Under 50, Maynooth University is recognised among the top 400 universities in the world, the top 200 European universities, and as one of the top 200 universities for international connections and outlook.

We believe in the power, creativity, and leadership of young people. Since 1952, Foróige has worked alongside over 50,000 young people every year, supporting them to shape their own lives and communities. From youth clubs and mentoring to youth entrepreneurship, leadership, and digital innovation programmes, our work is grounded in the idea that every young person is unique, capable, and full of potential. We offer safe, local spaces where young people build confidence, friendships and a sense of community - right now, not someday. In Foróige, young people don’t just take part. They take the lead. 📍 Active in every county across Ireland 🌱 Foróige Clubs rooted in local communities, run by young people with adult support 🧑🤝🧑 Volunteer-powered and values-led 👣 Impact-driven with a focus on real-world change

AONTAS are Ireland’s national adult learning organisation. We raise awareness of why adult education and community education is so beneficial for people, families, and communities. We carry out evidence-based qualitative and quantitative research and use this to advocate for equal access to education and for support for education providers. We are also Ireland's national coordinator for the European Agenda for Adult Learning, and we work with other organisations across Europe to improve policies and support for learners and educators. Founded in 1969, we're an independent NGO, with hundreds of members nationwide. Charity Reg: 6719 | Company Reg: 80958 | RCN 20013042