Maynooth University (Ireland)
Maynooth University is ranked as Ireland’s Best Young University (Times Higher 2022) and is recognised as being among the top 600 universities in the world and in the top 250 European universities. The university is the national leader in university participation, with the highest proportions of students from disadvantaged backgrounds and under-represented populations among universities in Ireland, demonstrating their commitment to opportunity, equality, diversity and inclusion.
In 2023/24, the Eurofins Foundation supported the Maynooth University (Ireland)
programme “UpSkill for MAP STEM Students”.
The objective of Maynooth University’s, “UpSkill for MAP STEM Students”
project is to provide direct financial support to Maynooth Access Programme (MAP) students studying STEM subjects, increasing access and participation in high-impact career readiness programmes.
UpSkill provides dynamic experiences delivered with academics, employers and community partners, connecting classroom content with real-world experience and empowering students to gain knowledge, skills and competencies for lifelong learning and future success.
The support from the Eurofins Foundation has been instrumental in achieving the programme’s objectives. Through direct financial aid, Maynooth University provided 38 MAP STEM students with the necessary resources to fully participate in the UpSkill programmes whilst reaching more than 500 students with information on STEM opportunities.
This funding has not only alleviated financial barriers but also raised awareness of opportunities available to MAP students in STEM subjects.The University organised student society events, held meetings with MAP advisors, and conducted dedicated workshops aimed at increasing students’ confidence in applying for these opportunities. These initiatives have significantly boosted the visibility and accessibility of career readiness programmes for MAP students.
The Eurofins Foundation has renewed its support of the UpSkill for MAP STEM Students programmes in 2024/2025
This project contributes to the following United Nations Sustainable Development Goal
