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MUSE AWARDS

 

What are the MUSE Awards?
As a Maynooth University student, you're constantly developing skills from all aspects of your life. Now, your efforts outside the classroom can be recognized and rewarded through the Maynooth University Student Experience (MUSE) Awards!
The MUSE Award is a great addition to your CV, and it can help you articulate the valuable skills you've gained as you become more self-aware and prepared for your professional journey.

What is required to complete the MUSE Award?
There are four levels of the MUSE Awards: Bronze, Silver, Gold & Platinum. You complete them in that order and the extracurricular activities you put towards each level must be completed while you are a registered MU student (activities you’ve done in the summer period count also!).

What are the benefits to completing a MUSE Award?

  • Helps you to stand out from your peers
  • Gain recognition on your transcript (Gold and Platinum levels only)
  • Gives you the confidence to articulate the skills you gained from your experiences
  • Greater career readiness as you prepare for your future
  • Better self-awareness as you reflect on your achievements 

When do applications open?
MUSE applications are now open for 2024/2025.

How do I get started?

  1. Start the Award on Pathways in CareersConnect here and undertake the relevant activities associated with each level.
  2. Record and reflect on your experiences, and the skills gained
  3. Submit for assessment before the deadline

Already completed a level of the MUSE Award last year? Jump straight to the next level of the award!

Requirements
Students from any level (undergraduate or postgraduate) and any year group are eligible for the MUSE Award. The only requirement is the activities that you are attributing towards the MUSE Awards are activities which you undertook during your time registered as a MU student.

Information Sessions
Keep an eye on CareersConnect "Events" section and come along to the next MUSE information session.

For any queries e-mail MUSEAwards@mu.ie

Hear from past MUSE Participant, Eve Callan, about her experience completing the MUSE Award:
https://youtu.be/xrBYsQP8uxw?si=fM48y5t6ZG_Yh2xK