News and Events

CISM Network Ireland and the Department of Psychology are pleased to present a workshop entitled "Preparing for CISM Response: An Introduction to Policies, Procedures and Systems." This workshop will be held on 19th June 2012 (2-5pm) in the Iontas Building, North Campus, NUI Maynooth. Further...
There is growing evidence that sleep disruption is associated with various diseases. An interview with Dr. Andrew Coogan of the Department of Psychology ay NUI Maynooth on this issue is published today in The Irish Times. Read the full article here.   Publication date: April 5th 2012
Dr. Andrew Coogan featured on a Time-Themed John Murray show on RTE Radio 1 today and discussed jet-lag, the changing of the clocks for Summertime, shiftwork and sleep generally.  Listen to the full podcast here (60 minutes).   Publication date: March 26th 2012
Professor Dermot Barnes-Holmes was interviewed by Clem Ryan on Kildare FM recently, regarding his research into implict testing of cocaine addicts in recovery. Listen to the full podcast here.       Publication date: March 22nd 2012
A recently published, HRB-funded Cochrane review, led by Mairéad Furlong and Dr. Sinéad McGilloway from the Department of Psychology, NUI Maynooth and involving a team of international experts, has shown that behavioural, group-based parenting programmes are effective and cost effective in...
The Department of Psychology NUI Maynooth in association with the NUIM Psychology Society present a Talk by Dr Karen Derefinko Florida International University Center for Children and Families. Understanding Psychopathy and Externalizing Behaviours: Use of a Biopsychosocial Model...
An article in the health section of today's Irish Independent describes recent research by Department of Psychology Professor Dermot Barnes-Holmes and colleagues that has led to the development of a test that can establish the likely sucess or failure of rehab treatment for cocaine addicts.  ...
Dr. Coogan, a neuroscientist based at the Department of Psychology NUI Maynooth, has published the results of a study linking Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in adults to the circadian rhythm, commonly referred to as the body clock.  The study shows a direct link between the 24...
The first cohort of nine students on the M.Sc./Doctorate in Psychological Science successfully completed the course and graduated at doctoral level on September 8th 2011. The degree course is designed to facilitate development of professional knowledge along with practical and key competences for...
Dr. Bryan Roche and Dr. Sarah Cassidy, founders and directors of Relational Frame Training ltd., a NUI Maynooth Spin Out company, represented their new online educational product at this year's Enterprise Ireland Big Ideas Showcase at the National Conventon Centre. Their new product,...