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Working at CIRcUL - the Centre for Implementation Research at the University of Limerick. Board member of the European Implementation Collaborative.

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Photo of Andy Bray and conference poster.

Photo of Andy Bray and conference poster.

Photo of Jackie Dwane and conference poster.

Photo of Jackie Dwane and conference poster.

Inspiring days for CIRcUL team presenting at #IMPACT2026, the Swiss #ImpSci Conference at the University of Zurich.

Pictured below are
Andy Bray and Jackie Dwane
@andy1608.bsky.social @jackiedwane.bsky.social
@unioflimerick.bsky.social

13.02.2026 10:10 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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 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.

Graphic version: www.canva.com/design/DAG_h...

Word version: www.ul.ie/media/60968/...

10.02.2026 15:13 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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:

www.ul.ie/abstract-sub...

Deadline: 27-02-2026 COB

26.01.2026 15:28 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2
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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!

08.12.2025 15:00 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We are thrilled to share our latest news in Bulletin #8.

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

Read here: www.canva.com/design/DAG5m...

15.12.2025 14:38 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Santa the Student – A University of Limerick Christmas story
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!

www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6QU...

19.12.2025 15:32 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“£ Join the EIC Implementation in Education Working Group for their next webinar πŸ“£

Β β€˜A School’s Guide to Implementation’ with guest speaker Jamila Boughelaf

When? December 3rd, at 11am CET / 10am GMT

Register here: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

We look forward to seeing you there!

30.11.2025 23:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We are launching the initiative β€œGrounds 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

#ImpSci

05.11.2025 15:55 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

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

20.11.2025 12:46 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
European Implementation Event 2025 – European Implementation Collaborative

πŸ“’Interested in the #implementation of research findings in routine human service practice? The #EIE2025 brings #impsci enthusiasts worldwide to Newcastle upon Tyne in June 2025! Interactive sessions, exciting keynotes, networking, and much more: implementation.eu/eie2025/

06.02.2025 19:28 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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New from the EIC! πŸ—žοΈ
This issue covers the Rethinking Theorizing in Implementation Science symposium, new #impsci resources, and an online #knowledgesynthesis course.
Don’t miss the EIC Board update β€” and enjoy the read!
Go to newsletter ➑️ mailchi.mp/f95fe033dc76...

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21.10.2025 18:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

All the information here: www.ul.ie/artsoc/circu...

#ImpSci

20.10.2025 16:52 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

www.the-ies.org/sites/defaul...

#ImpSci

14.10.2025 11:44 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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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#ImpSci

09.09.2025 11:58 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

This and all EDI news here: sway.cloud.microsoft/o8kOwdnrKB59...

#ImpSci #CircUL @unioflimerick.bsky.social

24.09.2025 12:29 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

Learn more lnkd.in/dDkjDc55

@unioflimerick.bsky.social #ImpSci

01.10.2025 12:02 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

πŸ“Ήhttps://vimeo.com/1100267060?share=copy

10.07.2025 14:00 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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 β€œwicked problems” projects being undertaken by the Centre

vimeo.com/1100324483?s...

@unioflimerick.bsky.social

11.07.2025 15:09 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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This week saw the official start of the Safe Futures Project between @reppp-ul.bsky.social and the European Union Drugs Agency (EUDA). This project seeks to explore how to prevent the recruitment of young people into European drug markets. See www.euda.europa.eu/news/2025/la... for more information

20.06.2025 15:05 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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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:

www.canva.com/design/DAGqn...
#ImpSci
@unioflimerick.bsky.social

23.06.2025 10:22 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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
@unioflimerick.bsky.social
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09.06.2025 14:36 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thanks Andrew. Great to meet you and look forward to seeing you at our events and workshops.

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The Samurai Bear, the superhero of #impsci and a friend of @carlrmay.bsky.social, had a very important message at the #EIE2025: β€œTRUST is the glue that links people, things and their contexts”. @implementeic.bsky.social

05.06.2025 10:28 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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@harrietkoorts.bsky.social brings insights on the messy business of scaling up #EIE2025

06.06.2025 13:47 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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This years ECIP keynote at #EIE2025 is from Alex Waddell from @monashuniversity.bsky.social

06.06.2025 09:54 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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It's poster time celebration at #EIE2025! - Dr Alphonce Omolo presented the poster β€˜How can we evidence whether the β€œspirit” and β€œletter” of a national strategy land at the local level? A Case Study of the Irish Youth Justice Strategy 2021-2027’.

@implementeic.bsky.social
#ImpSci #CIRcUL

06.06.2025 08:41 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Day two of the #EIE2025 starts with a session on funders role in implementation.

06.06.2025 08:37 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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One of the first sessions of the day starts at #EIE2025 focusing on the role of founders in implementation.

06.06.2025 08:36 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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