UL celebrates 2026 scholarship and bursary recipients With a student population of more than 19,000, scholarships play a vital role in widening access, rewarding excellence, and empowering students to achieve their academic, professional, and personal goals www.ul.ie/news/univers... #StudyatUL

“The investment will allow for an extensive upgrade to the high-resolution microscopy suite in the Bernal Institute." UL's Dr Shalini Singh is one of nine academics nationally to receive funding through the Research Ireland Infrastructure Programme. Read on: www.ul.ie/news/ul-rese... #StayCurious

What are the chances of a message in a bottle being found and it being over 100 years old? And what are your chances of finding this bottle? In The Conversation, UL's Dr David O'Sullivan and Dr Kevin Burke reveal the answers to these questions. theconversation.com/what-is-the-... #StayCurious

On this day in 2011 we welcomed the Dalai Lama to UL Addressing more than 3,000 people, he spoke of forgiveness, love, hope and compassion Relive this historic event through the RTE Archives: www.rte.ie/archives/202... #StudyatUL

In The Conversation, UL's Dr Diana Andrade Linares reacts to the findings of a new study that has revealed how fungi have a “superpower” that allows them to reach up into the atmosphere and pull down the rain. Read on: theconversation.com/how-hidden-s... #StudyAtUL #StayCurious

In this week's Alumni Spotlight, we chat to Michelle Farrell, a graduate of UL's BSc Food Science & Health & MSc by Research. Since graduating, Michelle has established FoodSteps, an educational programme to help children understand food & nutrition. Read on: www.ul.ie/news/univers... #StudyAtUL

“The fact that it takes months or years for burnout to build up means it can take months or years to fully recover.” In the Irish Examiner, UL's Professor Stephen Gallagher discusses workplace burnout & his research on burnout among hospital doctors & nurses. www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/he...

"The changes that happen to the body from spaceflight are quite dramatic" As the astronauts aboard Artemis II prepare to return to Earth, UL's Dr John Noone spoke to Claire Byrne on Newstalk about how spaceflight affects the human body 🎧 www.newstalk.com/podcasts/cla... @pesslimerick.bsky.social

Professor Tom Comyns and Professor Brian Carson from UL's Department of Physical Education and Sports Sciences have played a key role in a landmark global initiative to establish International Sport Science Standards. Read on: www.ul.ie/news/ul-rese... #StudyAtUL @pesslimerick.bsky.social

"One of moss’s most fascinating features is its ability to absorb substances from the atmosphere." In The Conversation, UL's Dr Pedram Vousoughi examines how moss can be utilised along motorway banks to absorb air pollution and slow down rainwater runoff. Read: theconversation.com/how-moss-cou...

"Education may be overlooking a powerful support mechanism in other professions." In the Irish Independent, UL's Dr Joanne O'Flaherty outlines how structured peer-supported reflective practice could help overburdened teachers remain in the profession. www.independent.ie/opinion/anal... #StudyAtUL

UL researchers receive funding to deliver societal and economic impact 29 early career researchers from UL have been awarded funding for research into a range of issues, from breast cancer to clean hydrogen production Find out more: www.ul.ie/news/ul-rese... #StudyatUL

Two first-year UL students have been awarded the AerCap Women in Aviation Scholarship for 2026. Aeronautical Engineering student Clara Mohally & Financial Mathematics student Leyla Hescan were selected for their academic achievements & passion for aviation. www.ul.ie/news/ul-stud... #StudyAtUL

In RTÉ Brainstorm, UL's Dr Niamh O'Meara & UCC's Mark Prendergast share findings from their latest research, which highlights both the scale & complexity of the mathematics grinds culture in Ireland. Read on: www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2... #StudyAtUL #StayCurious

New UL research reveals the significant challenges that young people with ADHD face as they transition into adulthood Led by researchers from UL’s School of Allied Health, it's the first major review of international research capturing the lived experiences of ADHD youth www.ul.ie/news/new-ul-...

The UL Sanctuary Programme supports and promotes access to education for refugees & asylum seekers in Ireland Applications are now open to for the 2026/27 academic year Find out more information & apply online here: lnkd.in/d2ugA4g Deadline: 4pm, 31st May 2026 #StudyatUL

Two UL researchers have been awarded funding under the @researchireland.ie Enterprise Fellowship programme Dr Vo Van De, School of Education, & Dr Kwadwo Asare Owusu, Department of Chemical Sciences, have received funding totalling almost €190,000 www.ul.ie/news/ul-rese... @ulresearch.bsky.social

In Silicon Republic, UL's Dr Kyriakos Kourousis, Associate Professor in Aeronautical Engineering, discusses his current research in metal additive manufacturing & the work of the Metal Plasticity & Additive Manufacturing Group at UL. www.siliconrepublic.com/innovation/u... #StudyAtUL #StayCurious

"We need to target social inequalities so that every group experiences the same life satisfaction." UL's Dr Ruth Melia spoke on Newstalk Breakfast about the latest CSO figures, which revealed who are the happiest people in Ireland. www.newstalk.com/podcasts/hig... #StudyAtUL @ulpsych.bsky.social

'When Parrott took flight at Kennedy Cup at UL' Ahead of tonight's crucial World Cup qualifier against Czechia, get an insight into the importance of grassroots soccer in Ireland In 10 years, Troy Parrott has gone from Kennedy Cup U14 at UL, to national hero www.limerickleader.ie/news/sport/4...

What a year for UL GAA! Seven UL sports scholars have been listed amongst this year’s GAA Higher Education Hurling Team of the Year, announced today www.gaa.ie/article/2026... #StudyatUL

In The Journal, UL's Dr Hugh Geaney comments on the proposed construction of a battery energy storage system (BESS) facility in Galway and the need for BESS installers to engage with local residents to allay their concerns. Read on: www.thejournal.ie/battery-ener... #StudyAtUL #StayCurious

A look back to last week's joyous St Patrick's Day celebrations, where 350 UL students marched through Limerick City in a celebration of Ireland’s culture and diversity Hear from our staff and our students about this “unforgettable" event: www.ilovelimerick.ie/university-o... #StudyatUL

“Remember, the best posture is often the next one. Variety and movement are what’s most helpful.” In the Irish Examiner, UL's Professor Kieran O'Sullivan shares tips for desk-based workers to counter the effects of sitting still. Read: www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/he... #StudyAtUL #StayCurious

“The best approach is gentle, low-impact activity that supports circulation & mobility." In the Irish Independent, UL's Dr John Noone shares tips to help people manage lipoedema, a chronic condition that causes fat accumulation, swelling & pain in the lower body. www.independent.ie/life/health-...

In The Conversation, UL's Dr Vikram Niranjan examines rising temperatures and reduced physical activity as a new modelling study suggests extreme heat may prevent millions from exercising and could lead to 500,000 premature deaths every year. Read: theconversation.com/extreme-heat... #StayCurious

Fifty years of the CAO: adapting to meet changing needs of students and institutions The CAO has stood the test of time, providing a transparent, trustworthy, fair and efficient service for students www.irishtimes.com/ireland/educ... #StudyatUL

“It will mark a significant step forward in strengthening how we understand & manage kidney disease at a national level." In the Irish Examiner, UL's Professor Austin Stack comments on the establishment of the prototype Irish Kidney Disease Data System. Read: www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41...

Could difficult friends & relatives make you age faster? In the Conversation, UL's Dr Ann-Marie Creaven, Dr Chloe Boyle & Dr Srebrenka Letina react to a new study examining what happens when the stress in our lives comes from the people around us. theconversation.com/difficult-fr... #StayCurious

"With vaping, signals of cardiovascular strain, lung irritation, youth gateways and addiction are flashing red, even if full epidemics lie years ahead." In The Conversation, UL's Dr Vikram Niranjan examines how vaping can harm your health. theconversation.com/vaping-emerg... #StayCurious

As Lidl enter the super shoe market, UL's Professor Ian Kenny and PhD researcher Graham O'Brien write in RTÉ Brainstorm about the rise of carbon-plated super shoes & the research being conducted in UL examining the biomechanics of "super spike" sprint shoes. www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2... #StayCurious

As an American airline plans to ban passengers who play music too loud on their phones, UL's Dr Aisling O'Donnell spoke to Claire Byrne on Newstalk about how social norms are being broken when it comes to phone usage in public places. 🎧 www.newstalk.com/news/music-o... @ulpsych.bsky.social

UL's Aeronautical Society High-Powered Rocketry Team has announced a partnership with Irish Manufacturing Research to design and produce Ireland's first 3D-printed liquid rocket engine, which has been accepted into the UK-based Race2Space competition. Read: www.siliconrepublic.com/innovation/u...

"The beauty of running is that if you have a pair of runners you're good to go but you need to start slow and steady." On Drivetime on RTÉ Radio 1, Dr Sarah Dillon from UL's School of Allied Health discusses how to avoid running injuries 🎧 www.rte.ie/radio/radio1... #StudyAtUL #StayCurious

In an article for the Irish Examiner, Professor Máiréad Moriarty, School of Modern Languages and Applied Linguistics at UL, explains how the emergence of AI stands to make expertise in the arts and humanities even more valuable than they already are. Read on: www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...

“The spoilt vote was really about choice on the ballot paper.” Dr Rory Costello, Department of Politics and Public Administration, featured on RTÉ Radio 1 this week to discuss a new survey shedding light on why so many people spoiled their Presidential vote. Listen: www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...

UL's Professor Vivek Ranade to lead renewable gas & energy system integration project. Professor Ranade's research team is one of five teams across Ireland to be awarded €2.6 million funding under the ‘Research Ireland – Gas Networks Ireland Innovation Challenge’. Read: www.ul.ie/news/ul-rese...

UL's Dr Ruth Melia has contributed significantly to the Government's new Digital Mental Health Strategy. The strategy was recently launched by Minister for Mental Health, Mary Butler TD, at the UL-led Digital Mental Health Conference held in collaboration with the HSE   www.ul.ie/news/ul-coll...

“We were asking what AI does to us: to our relationships, our disciplines, our responsibilities toward learners who are not yet in the room.' Prof Mirjam Hauck from The Open University, Milton Keynes has delivered the inaugural lecture of UL’s Agenda Setting Series. www.ul.ie/news/leading...

UL researchers to lead €5 million BIOCHAR project designed to turn climate innovation into real-world solutions Led by Professor JJ Leahy, it will mark a major step forward in turning biochar research into practical climate solutions for rural communities & industry Read: www.ul.ie/news/univers...

"Whilst consistency is key, your body needs time to heal and adapt, so keeping attuned to it will help you to address an injury before it escalates" In RTÉ Brainstorm, UL's Dr Sarah Dillon shares five tips to help you avoid running injuries this spring. Read: www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2... #StudyAtUL

In UL's latest article for RTÉ Brainstorm, Professor Kevin Murphy, Kemmy Business School, explores if you could you be fired from your job for demanding eight hours sleep. Read on: www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2... #StudyAtUL #StayCurious

In The Conversation, UL's Dr John Noone explains how brown bears protect their muscles during hibernation and how their approach to making mitochondria more efficient could help humans fight muscle loss. Read on: theconversation.com/hibernating-... #StudyAtUL #StayCurious

"Our findings suggest multiple sclerosis (MS) could potentially be targeted by blocking the brain inflammation associated with EBV infection" In The Conversation, UL's Dr Eanna Fennell writes about the UL research that explored how EBV infection may initiate MS. theconversation.com/the-virus-ne...

"We need to avoid these exclusionary practices. We need to see a rights-based approach to this that's grounded in youth voice." UL's Dr Ruth Melia speaks to Anton Savage on Newstalk Breakfast about the proposed blanket social media ban for under-16s. www.newstalk.com/podcasts/hig... #StudyAtUL

Professor Ray O'Connor, Adjunct Clinical Professor of General Practice at UL's School of Medicine, speaks to David McCullagh on RTÉ Radio 1 about the potential adverse effects of GLP-1 weight loss drugs and the pressure on GPs to prescribe these drugs. 🎧 www.rte.ie/radio/radio1... #StudyAtUL

"Without a doubt, studying at UL was one of the best decisions I ever made in my life" In this week's Alumni Spotlight, we speak to science teacher & content creator, Tadgh O’Donovan, a graduate of UL’s Bachelor of Science (Education) in Biology with Chemistry www.ul.ie/news/univers... #StudyAtUL

UL journalism students have launched the 19th edition of the award-winning Limerick Voice newspaper. The latest edition contains 56 stories covering news, sport and features & is available with this weekend’s Limerick Leader newspaper. Read on: www.ul.ie/news/headlin... #StudyAtUL #StayCurious

“In a study of workplace meetings with British and Chinese participants, it was found that not allowing time for small talk & relationship building caused ... frustration for Chinese team members." UL's Dr Gail Flanagan explains why ‘language matters in virtual teams’: growremote.ie/future-of-wo...

In the Irish Examiner, Dr Ruth Melia and Dr Daragh Bradshaw from UL's Department of Psychology discuss the proposed blanket social media ban for under-16s. Read on: www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41... #StudyAtUL #StayCurious @ulpsych.bsky.social