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| October 1 2021 | Eeva Leinonen became the first woman president of Maynooth University. |
| 2020 | Ruth Coppinger concluded her term as Socialist TD for Dublin West. |
| 2019 | Maynooth University is no longer the youngest university in Ireland after the establishment of Technological University Dublin. |
| 2018 | Kimmage Development Studies Centre physically moved from Kimmage Manor to Maynooth University campus. |
| June 2018 | Maynooth University closed its Kilkenny Campus after 21 years of operation at St Kieran's College. |
| 2016 | Maynooth University reported a total student population of 9,900, including 1,800 taught postgraduate and professional students, 360 doctoral students, and 1,700 international students from 95 countries. |
| 2016 | The university was granted a new coat of arms by the Chief Herald of Ireland, symbolizing its academic disciplines, learning, and historical connections to the FitzGerald dynasty. |
| 2016 | University staff composition included 500 academic and research staff, with 94% holding a Doctorate qualification, and 425 administrative, professional, and technical staff. |
| September 2016 | The Education Building was officially opened in late September, supporting the newly established Froebel Department of Education. |
| 2014 | Maynooth University introduced a new logo, replacing previous branding materials. |
| 2014 | Maynooth University won 1st place in the Collingwood Cup soccer competition, marking a significant sporting achievement for the institution. |
| 2014 | Ruth Coppinger began serving as Socialist TD (Dublin West), representing Maynooth University's political alumni. |
| 2013 | Froebel College of Education became situated on the Maynooth University campus, establishing the Froebel Department of Early Childhood and Primary Education. |
| 2013 | Development Studies programmes of the Kimmage Development Studies Centre began being delivered from Maynooth and were accredited by the university. |
| December 2012 | Extension to the John Paul II Library completed, adding 6,000m2 of space and accommodating 1,700 students. |
| 2011 | Philip Nolan began serving as president of Maynooth University. |
| 2011 | Maynooth University became the first and only institution outside of the United States to be included in the Princeton Review of Best Colleges. |
| June 2011 | Maynooth University decommissioned the original footbridge connecting the North and South campuses due to the construction of a library extension on the South Campus. |
| 2010 | Maynooth University recorded the highest growth in first preference school-leaver applications in the university sector and won the award for Best Windows Azure Application with a cloud-based medical record system. |
| 2010 | Thomas Collins was appointed as interim president of Maynooth University. |
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