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UL is making a multi-million-euro investment in research talent as part of a global recruitment campaign.

‘UL Changemakers’ is designed to attract exceptional researchers who are ready to innovate, lead, and change the future, to the region.

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Why women are taking to the sheds in Ireland There are 120 or so women's sheds in operation around the country at present and that number is on the rise

Why women are taking to the sheds in Ireland. New #RTEBrainstorm @researchireland.ie podcast looks at rising number of women's sheds around the country. Presented by Ronan Kelly w/ @drmeganvine.bsky.social @unioflimerick.bsky.social & Olive Davis, Tullamore Women's Sheds www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

In his latest article for RTÉ Brainstorm, UL's @kearneype.bsky.social discusses the allocation of playing time in sport for children.

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#Sport #Coaching #PESSUL #PostgradAtUL #StayCurious

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Mind the Gap: Bridging the Policy - Practice Divide Through Interdisciplinary... The European Centre for the Study of Hate is an interdisciplinary research hub committed to deepening our understanding of hate in all its manifestationsIn this episode Professor Jennifer Schweppe,…

Pioneering interdisciplinary collaboration, combining legal and sociological research in UL to address hate crime in Ireland has supported the development & eventual enactment of the Criminal Justice (Hate Offences) Act 2024

Jennifer Schweppe & Amanda Haynes discuss their research

Music for parental and infant wellbeing: From pregnancy to early parenthood Associate Professor Triona Mc Caffrey, joint winner of the Presidents Research Excellence and Impact Early Career Researcher – Starting Award 2025In this episode we hear from Triona Mc Caffrey,…

Researchers have spearheaded interdisciplinary research across Music Therapy, midwifery, psychiatry, and obstetrics with a specific focus on adult and perinatal mental health and a strong emphasis on Public and Patient Involvement

Triona McCaffrey discusses music therapy's role

Catalysing the Future: How Catalysis Drives the Green Transition Associate Professor, Bar Mosevitzky Lis, President's Research Excellence and Impact Early Career Researcher – Starting Award Winner 2025In this episode Associate Professor Bar Mosevitzky Lis…

New research is examining catalysts, using in situ techniques, capturing catalysts in action which is essential in uncovering true performance drivers and guiding rational design.

🎧 Listen to Bar Mosevitzky Lis talk about his reaserch and the impact it can have for our society.

Chronic pain impacts one-third of older Irish adults, significantly affecting daily life and quality.

🎧 Listen to Professor Karen McCreesh @ul-alliedhealth.bsky.social discuss her research aimed at transforming care for those with musculoskeletal pain. CPI Chronic Pain Ireland,

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Getting Ireland to Net Zero ebook Getting Ireland to Net Zero: sustainable energy, biomass and green hydrogen provides a clear outline of some of the strategies aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and fulfilling Ireland's 'net ...

As we continue to face the climate challenge, this book by @unioflimerick.bsky.social Emeritus Professor Julian Ross gives an interesting scientific perspective on Net Zero and how Ireland can fulfil its commitments by 2050.

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In his latest article for The Conversation UK, Dr Vikram Niranjan from UL School of Medicine discusses a recent study which shows that toxic air in the home is a global health emergency.

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Thirteen amazing researchers have been recognised at this year's President's Research Excellence and Impact Awards.

The awards recognise staff at all University levels who have made outstanding contributions in the excellence and impact of their research beyond academia.

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Minister James Lawless announces €8 million funding for National Challenge Fund prize-winning teams - Research Ireland Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, James Lawless TD, today announced €8 million in prize phase funding for six research teams across four challenge programmes...

Congrats to Maurice N Collins of the Traceless project winning one of the National Challenge Fund awards for developing fully biodegradable, durable, tree-supporting products with controlled-release fertilizers

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#ResearchImpact #StayCurious #ResearchAtUL

Congrats Emma Jude on a fantastic win.

She is conducting important research into such an important area that can have a profound impact for women.

WATCH Emma Jude's 3 Minute Thesis presentation at the UL final. youtu.be/cxvgUXHFEgI?...

#ResearchImpact #StayCurious #ResearchAtUL

UL researchers receive almost €3 million for high-risk, high-reward research Three University of Limerick (UL) academics have been awarded funding for high-risk, high-reward research projectsAssociate Professor Romina Gaburro, Department of Mathematics and Statistics, and…

Innovative thinking is the hallmark of #ResearchAtUL

3 @unioflimerick.bsky.social researchers are working on highly innovative and collaborative projects with the potential to deliver economic and societal impact

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Who will win this years ‘Three Minute Thesis’? Experience some of Ireland's brightest PhD students going head-to-head in the 2025 Competition!
Join us on Nov 19th and vote in the ‘audience choice’ award!
👉Save your spot - www.iua.ie/3minutethesis

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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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UL's Irish World Academy. A large building with orange and maroon cladding. There is a sign on the building that says 'Dámh Chruinne Éireann. Irish World Academy'. The sky is blue and cloudless.

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 👏

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👏 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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