Our vision builds on over two hundred years of academic excellence; on our commitment to and achievements in equality, diversity and inclusion in higher education; and on our societal mandate for public good as a civic university with significant local, regional, national and international impact. We are a university which makes a significant contribution to the creation of a better society: a university of excellence, opportunity and impact. We define ourselves as having a significant stake in all three – academic and professional excellence; providing life-changing opportunities for all who can benefit from higher education; and creating a positive impact on society through our students, our research and by building sustainable communities.
Maynooth University’s values define who we are, what we believe in and how we act as a community. Our values underpin our future success. They guide our expectations of ourselves and each other, and set a framework for our behaviour and how we approach our work.
Integrity - We act with integrity in the best interests of our University.
Collegiality - We are a collegial community with a shared purpose which we pursue with empathy, respect and an ethos of care.
Responsibility - We are a community where we are empowered to take agency and responsibility for our individual and collective actions within an open and transparent environment.
Freedom of Expression - We enquire and express ideas freely, with civility and responsibility.
Ambition - We have an ambitious, flexible and innovative mindset when seeking opportunities and responding to challenges.
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