Hosting a World Café: experiences at the National University of Ireland Maynooth

A World Café, sometimes called a knowledge café, is defined by Wikipedia as ‘a type of business meeting or organisational workshop which aims to provide an open and creative conversation on a topic of mutual interest to surface their collective knowledge, share ideas and insights, and gain a deeper understanding of the subject and the issues involved’. This article describes a world café organised by the library at National University of Ireland Maynooth. Following some brief background informa tion, the process is outlined. We hope the article will give an insight into the process and be of use to those exploring creative ways to engage people around a topic

Using QR codes to enhance mobile learning at the Library NUI Maynooth

The Library, NUI Maynooth decided to harness the capabilities afforded by QR codes in order to engage with users and facilitate flexible learning

Using QR codes to enhance mobile learning at the Library NUI Maynooth

The Library, NUI Maynooth decided to harness the capabilities afforded by QR codes in order to engage with users and facilitate flexible learning

Hosting a World Café: experiences at the National University of Ireland Maynooth

A World Café, sometimes called a knowledge café, is defined by Wikipedia as ‘a type of business meeting or organisational workshop which aims to provide an open and creative conversation on a topic of mutual interest to surface their collective knowledge, share ideas and insights, and gain a deeper understanding of the subject and the issues involved’. This article describes a world café organised by the library at National University of Ireland Maynooth. Following some brief background informa tion, the process is outlined. We hope the article will give an insight into the process and be of use to those exploring creative ways to engage people around a topic

Sharing Stories at Maynooth University Library

A recent addition to the foyer of Maynooth University Library has caught the attention of staff, students, libraries, and the media. Elaine Bean, Senior Library Assistant at Maynooth University provides an insight into the success of Maynooth University Library’s Short Story Dispenser

Bicycle Safety Supplement to Teacher Buggy Driving Safety Curriculum

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Bicycle Safety Supplement to Student Buggy Driving Safety Curriculum

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Pedestrian Safety Supplement to Student Buggy Driving Safety Curriculum

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Role of CD44 + Stem Cells in Mural Cell Formation in the Human Choroid: Evidence of Vascular Instability Due to Limited Pericyte Ensheathment

PURPOSE. To examine mural cell differentiation and pericyte ensheathment during human choroidal vascular formation and into adulthood. METHODS. Triple- and double-labeled immunohistochemistry (alpha-smooth muscle actin [αSMA], desmin, NG2, calponin, cal