CIRcUL - Centre for Implementation Research at UL

The image shows a pile of hard copy magazines along with heading text: Centre for Implementation Research, Circul bulletin #9, February 2026. And logos of CIRCUL and the Higher Education Authority.

The CIRcUL team is thrilled to share our latest news in Bulletin #9

Alongside members’ outputs and project updates, we are delighted to invite you to submit your abstract for the Implementation Conference 2026.

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We are so pleased to share that the call for submissions is now open for this year’s #ImpSci #Conference, taking place at the @unioflimerick.bsky.social

Full details on the submission process are available at the link below:

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Deadline: 27-02-2026 COB

It’s a new dawn, it's a new day, it's a new year and a new chance to connect!

We'll be hosting an Implementation Science Conference on our beautiful UL Campus this June.

Preliminary programme: www.ul.ie/implementati...

Registration and abstract submission will open soon.
Stay tuned!

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YouTube video by UniversityofLimerick Santa the Student – A University of Limerick Christmas story

As we slow down for the Christmas break, we couldn't help but reshare this magnificent UL story.

Watch Santa studying hard to master his craft - because even Santa needs #ImpSci, the key to turning knowledge into action!

Season's Greetings and Happy New Year!

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We are thrilled to share our latest news in Bulletin #8.

Alongside our updates and new projects, we announced the “Save the Date” for our Annual Implementation Conference, titled “Making It Work: The Practice and Power of Implementation Science”, next June.

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We recently hosted our first networking event, an opportunity to connect, catch up, and share learning. For this inaugural event, we welcomed Prof. Geoff Curran (University of Arkansas), a leading global expert in #ImpSci and member of our Advisory Board.
Thank you all for joining us!

We are beyond thrilled to welcome Professor Geoff Curran (Univ. of Arkansas), who will share invaluable insights on breaking away from the traditional research pathway that treats implementation as an afterthought, delaying real-world impact. Don’t miss this opportunity, 5 Dec at UL. Register below

We are launching the initiative “Grounds for Discovery - Coffee, Network and Learn”, an in-person networking event.

We welcome Prof. Geoff Curran, Director of the Center for Implementation Research at University of Arkansas

5th December @UL

Register here: forms.office.com/e/q1dC20hY81

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CIRcUL is proud to launch the Alice Coffey Student Implementation Prize, celebrating excellence in the use of implementation science in student research.

This prize honours the outstanding legacy of Prof. Coffey, co-founder of CIRcUL.

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The Environmental Policy Implementation Community (EPIC) at the Institution of Environmental Sciences has launched a new, powerful resource to shape environmental policy delivery.

Our colleague Andrew Bray played a key role in this report as a contributor.

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Proud to introduce Evangelin Samraj, one of the recipients of the CIRcUL PhD scholarships. The project is centred on developing a scalability implementation framework to support the effective scale-up of evidence-based interventions.

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Our collaboration with the Mayor of Limerick's Expert Group on Homelessness and Drug Addiction featured in the latest Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences EDI Bulletin.

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We are thrilled to release Issue #6 of our bulletin, including our latest updates, insights, and opportunities!

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UL Research hopes to improve the delivery of public services | Live95 Limerick Today Podcasts

As we celebrate six months since our formal launch in January, we are taking a moment to look back. Watch the interview Director Laura Keyes gave to Gillian Devlin at Live95, where she shared the vision behind our work and the current projects.

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Presentation of CIRcUL - Dr Laura Keyes In this video, Dr Laura Keyes, Director of the Centre for Implementation Research at UL (CIRcUL) presents the current projects of the Centre and its long-term vision.

Who are we? What do we do? How do we do it?

Yesterday, we shared the story behind the creation of CIRcUL. In this video, Centre Director Laura Keyes provides an overview of the current “wicked problems” projects being undertaken by the Centre

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Alice Coffey - The Journey of the Centre for Implementation Research at University of Limerick This is "Alice Coffey - The Journey of the Centre for Implementation Research at University of Limerick" by CIRcUL on Vimeo, the home for high quality…

Meet Alice Coffey, visionary co-founder of CIRcUL.
Alice shares the story of how a bold idea, supported by seed from @hri-ul.bsky.social, grew into CIRcUL.
The first of its kind in Ireland, and one of the first worldwide: Implementation matters to everyone.

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YouTube video by Health Research Board PODCAST: The Health Research Podcast Episode 1

Does evidence really matter when policies are being shaped, and how much do policy-makers rely on this evidence?

This question was the starting point for this insightful and engaging HRB podcast.

#BringingResearchToLife
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Congratulations @reppp-ul.bsky.social on the official start of the Safe Futures project 👍😀
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Our latest bulletin is now available. This edition features the launch of our brand new course: Introduction to Implementation Science. Registration is now open - reserve your place today.

Access here for more details:

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YouTube video by Changing Ireland Taoiseach Micheál Martin pays tribute to community sector and charities at Wheel Summit 2025

As part of the National Action Plan (European Child Guarantee), the Government launched the Area Child Poverty Action Plan scheme. CIRcUL is leading the evaluation of the four pilots. At the Wheel Summit 25, Micheál Martin, mentioned the importance of these pilots:

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Laurence Taggart - Research Week 2025 - "Exploring the use of Organisational Readiness in a Randomised Control Trial" This is "Laurence Taggart - Research Week 2025 - "Exploring the use of Organisational Readiness in a Randomised Control Trial"" by CIRcUL on…

In this short presentation, Prof. Laurence Taggart from Queen's University Belfast, explores the importance of Organisational Readiness in a Randomised Control Trial, exposing a real case scenario.

#ImpSci #RW25 #WisdomForAction #ResearchWeekUL
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Professional Diploma in Participatory Health Research.

The Participatory Health Research Unit at @unioflimerick.bsky.social has launched a new Postgrad Diploma in Participatory Health Research.
If you're interested in advanced participatory research methods to support Implementation Science, this course is for you.
More info: lnkd.in/dr5uEquC
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It's poster time celebration at #EIE2025! - Dr Alphonce Omolo presented the poster ‘How can we evidence whether the “spirit” and “letter” of a national strategy land at the local level? A Case Study of the Irish Youth Justice Strategy 2021-2027’.

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CIRcUL is live at #EIE2025!

Our stand is ready and steady — come and meet Laura Keyes and Andrew Bray as they showcase how CIRcUL is driving impactful Implementation Research.

#ImpSci @laurakeyes.bsky.social @andy1608.bsky.social @unioflimerick.bsky.social @implementeic.bsky.social

The #EIE2025 has officially started! Leah and Bianca welcoming us all to two days of implementation discussion, insights and shared learning. @circul.bsky.social

Allison Metz - Research Week 2025 - "Developing a Workforce to Support Implementation" This is "Allison Metz - Research Week 2025 - "Developing a Workforce to Support Implementation"" by CIRcUL on Vimeo, the home for high quality…

Prof. Allison Metz, Director of the Collaborative for Implementation Practice at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, explores the vital role of a trained workforce in Implementation Science and shares insights from the latest research.

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Geoff Curran - Research Week 2025 - "Fidelity: Key Concepts for Implementation Research (mostly) and Practice" This is "Geoff Curran - Research Week 2025 - "Fidelity: Key Concepts for Implementation Research (mostly) and Practice"" by CIRcUL on Vimeo,…

New Video - Fidelity: Key Concepts for Implementation Research.

Talk by Geoffrey Curran, Professor at the UAMS - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, presented during Research Week at University of Limerick.

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Two funded PhD Scholarships. 3 years of funding. Possible extension. email laura.keyes@ul.ie

We are thrilled to announce two funded PhD Scholarships aimed at advancing Implementation Research.

Are you passionate about bridging the gap between research and real-world impact?

For full details, visit:

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What Type of Research Questions Does Implementation Science Answer This is "What Type of Research Questions Does Implementation Science Answer" by CIRcUL on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love…

Implementation Science seeks to answer a variety of research questions. In this video, we explore some of them.

Check them out and be inspired to use them in your research.

#StayCurious #ImplementationResearch #ImpSci #CIRcUL
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