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Government’s commitment to invest in third-level research can drive climate action. This investment will advance emissions reduction and build climate-resilience strategies.

The commitment has been made. Now, we need action to turn this promise into delivery. #Budget2026

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Dr Tríona McCaffrey from UL's Irish World Academy is leading Ireland's first antenatal music programme for maternal wellbeing

The Mums Using Music Community programme aims to empower expectant mums with knowledge on how to use music to support wellbeing in pregnancy

Read: www.ul.ie/news/mums-us...

Is Jamie Oliver right about eating more fruit and veg? Research shows that the more servings of fruit and veg we eat per day, the more benefits we see to our health

Is Jamie Oliver right about eating more fruit and veg? Research shows that the more servings of fruit and veg we eat per day, the more benefits we see to our health. By @nortonnutrition.bsky.social @unioflimerick.bsky.social @researchireland.ie www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

UL researcher awarded ERC Starting Grant to investigate how people determine whether information is true A University of Limerick researcher has been awarded a prestigious grant to conduct research into how people decide what is true given the barrage of information we are confronted with in everyday…

Congrats to @paulmaher.bsky.social on receiving an ERC Starting Grant for his project Identity Error

His groundbreaking research will investigate how people determine what information is true

Great to see UL's early career researchers excelling at the highest level

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Hate crime legislation Research by the European Centre for the Study of Hate (ECSH) at University of Limerick was informed by the introduction of hate crime legislation in Ireland, which was realised through the…

Before the Criminal Justice (Hate Offences) Act 2024, hate elements in crimes were not recognised consistently in Ireland.

Research by the @ecsh-research.bsky.social at @unioflimerick.bsky.social highlighted system gaps and influenced policy changes.

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Huge congratulations to @pesslimerick.bsky.social PhD Researcher Eoin Joy on winning Best Research Presentation at the Irish Strength & Conditioning Network Conference in Belfast! 🎉

Well done, Eoin 👏

@ehsfacultyatul.bsky.social @ulresearch.bsky.social @brendan-okeeffe.bsky.social

👏 A huge congratulations to Prof Mark Campbell PhD and Dr Adam Toth on a major new €2.5M research collaboration between Lero, the SFI Research Centre for Software, and Logitech G, unveiled at Gamescom 2025 in Cologne.

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Getting young and old people to dance together boosts health and reduces age discrimination – new research A groundbreaking dance programme for teenagers and older adults is being rolled out across secondary schools in Ireland.

Getting young and old people to dance together boosts health and reduces age discrimination – new research
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Minister James Lawless has announced the launch of Global Talent Ireland, a bold new initiative to attract outstanding international research leaders to Irish Higher Education Institutions and public research bodies. Read more: www.researchireland.ie/funding/glob... #GlobalTalentIreland

Professor Mike Zaworotko

At his lab in UL, Prof Mike Zaworotko is developing crystalline materials to capture and release water and carbon dioxide in sustainable ways. Originally from South Wales, he moved to Ireland in 2013 under the former SFI Research Professor programme, created to attract top global researchers.

Centre for Applied Language Studies Showcase of UL Research Centres.The Centre for Applied Language Studies (CALS) provides a forum for the exchange of ideas and the development of research pro...

CALS offers a platform for researchers to share insights and develop projects in applied language studies.

Join the conversation and expand your research network. #LanguageResearch #CALS

Translating Breakthroughs: Communicating your research to the world Join Professor Donald Patrick McDonnell, a world-leading cancer researcher, for an enlightening session on how to communicate your research to the wider publ...

Effective communication is essential for influencing public perception, guiding policy creation, and fostering societal involvement with research. Prof Donald McDonnell discusses the obstacles researchers encounter and how to transform complex ideas into engaging stories.

Physical Education, Physical Activity and Youth Sport [PEPAYS] Showcase of UL Research Centres.The goal of Physical Education, Physical Activity and Youth Sport (PEPAYS) is to develop a critical mass of researchers activ...

The goal of Physical Education, Physical Activity and Youth Sport (PEPAYS) is to develop research that impacts policy and practice related to health and well-being of populations in the areas of physical education, sport, physical activity and health

Check out UL's PEPAYS Centre

D2ice Research Centre Showcase of UL Research Centres.Data-Driven Computer Engineering (D²iCE) is concerned with addressing real-world AI-driven opportunities as well as tackling ...

Data-Driven Computer Engineering (D²iCE) is concerned with addressing real-world AI-driven opportunities while tackling pressing social and environmental challenges using AI.

Research that empowers Ireland, enterprises and society to leverage the power of AI in an ethical manner.

Showcase of UL Research CentresThe Centre for Implementation Research at UL (CIRcUL) is a cross-disciplinary centre dedicated to developing, supporting, and ... UL Research Centres Showcase: CIRcUL- Centre for Implementation Research at UL

Implementation Research is about developing, supporting and enhancing the implementation of evidence-based research, policies, programmes and professional practices for the effective delivery of public services.

Find out more about UL's @circul.bsky.social

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How do we mitigate around risk for emerging technologies.

UL's Centre for Emerging Risk Studies is conducting research in the understanding and mitigating of these risks.

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Changing how healthcare is delivered to older adults attending the Emergency Department (ED) This research has helped to transform the care of older adults in Emergency Departments (EDs) across Ireland. By introducing specialist Health and Social Care Professional teams focused on timely…

Read how UL researchers are helping to transform how healthcare is given to older adults in hospital emergency departments.

Specialist teams, timely assessment and smoother transitions home, have resulted in shorter wait times, better recovery and fewer hospital readmissions.

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Margaret O’Sullivan, School of History & Geography, featured on Live 95FM to give an insight into the UL research project aimed at preserving a unique piece of Ireland’s heritage – and how the Limerick community can get involved.

Listen: shows.acast.com/60b372fb-6c9...

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Distinguished academic appointed as director of UL’s Bernal Institute University of Limerick has announced that Professor Sarah Hudson has been appointed as the new director of the Bernal Institute.Professor Hudson has a distinguished record at the leading edge of…

Looking forward to hearing about the plans that Sarah Hudson has for UL's Bernal Institute following her appointment as Director.

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Exciting Postdoc position available in the group working on metal anode batteries in the University of Limerick. Come work with us!

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Congratulations to @sarahschaefer.bsky.social on her award from @researchireland.ie Pathway Programme to investigate how the media can develop the ways it communicates to the public on issues of climate change.

New Publication by Darragh O'Sullivan & colleagues titled 'Effects of Resistance Exercise on Depressed Mood State: A Randomized Controlled Trial'.

DOI: 10.1249/MSS.0000000000003769

#Exercise #Resistance #ULResearch #ResearchImpact #StayCurious #PESSUL #Ireland #Trial

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All you need to know about joint pain The recommended treatment for most joint conditions is appropriate exercise and education on how to manage pain during daily activities

All you need to know about joint pain. A guide to the ins & outs of dealing with the reason for over 20% of GP appointments in Ireland by @clodagh-toomey.bsky.social @unioflimerick.bsky.social www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

Note to Generation X workers: the workplace is always changing Historical analysis provides a harsh truth that people who bank on the world of work never changing are likely to lose out

Most read on #RTEBrainstorm - note to Gen X workers: the world of work is always changing. By Kevin Murphy @unioflimerick.bsky.social www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

Job Opportunity 📢

Research Assistant (Esports Data Analysis & Machine Learning)

More info and to apply, email mark.campbell@ul.ie or fazilat.hojaji@lero.ie

#JobOpportunity #ResearchAssistant #StayCurious #Lero #ESports #PESSUL #Ireland

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We had an amazing week showcasing the groundbreaking research across @unioflimerick.bsky.social.

Record number of registrations, great collaborations, innovative research, endless possibilities

Thanks for making it such a successful week

Here's to 2026!

#ResearchImpact #StayCurious #ResearchAtUL

And that's a wrap for #ResearchWeekUL 2025.

We had a wonderful week of groundbreaking research.

A fantastic showcase UL's innovation and curiosity.

We had 25 events and a record breaking attendance.

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#ResearchAtUL #ResearchImpact #StayCurious @unioflimerick.bsky.social

🎉Congratulations to Emma Jude Lyons (School of Architecture & Product Design) winner of this year's #3MT Grand Final

Her project The Creation of Bespoke Breast Prosthesis for Women Post-Mastectomy wowed the judges

Wee Jian Ng (Engineering) & Julie Sugrue (Nursing & Midwifery) were second & third

Ending on a high note...Music in Perinatal Wellbeing event at #ResearchWeekUL gave a fascinating insight into the innovative research being carried out in @unioflimerick.bsky.social

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Come on down to Wednesday at #ResearchWeekUL.

There is a bumper number of events on today, all showcasing how UL is pushing boundaries when it comes to research.

Check out ul.ie/researchweek for all the details.

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