Siobhán O'Reilly at @unioflimerick.bsky.social is bringing teens and older adults together on the dancefloor to explore how shared movement boosts health and builds bridges between generations. Read Siobhán's article on The Conversation: pulse.ly/t5ur6xchww

@arc-ul.bsky.social has a fully funded PHD opening For more information and how to apply, please click on the link below #WhyWeDoResearch www.findaphd.com/phds/project...

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...

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.

🚨Exciting funded PhD Opportunity!🚨at the Ageing Research Centre UL. 🔍 Research aims to implement an Age-Friendly National Ambulance Service🚑, improving outcomes & experiences while reducing ED conveyance. For more info and how to apply; www.findaphd.com/phds/project...

An Age Friendly University initiative — making space for older adults to learn, connect, and thrive on campus. 💬📚 Education should be for every stage of life. #AgeingResearch @arc-ul.bsky.social www.ul.ie/gps/age-frie...

HRI members Siobhán O'Reilly, Amanda Clifford & Orfhlaith Ní Bhriain explore how intergenerational dance boosts physical and mental health and helps break down ageism. theconversation.com/getting-youn... @siobhanoreilly.bsky.social @arc-ul.bsky.social

An amazing feature by @unioflimerick.bsky.social on our researchers Prof. Katie Robinson and Prof. Rose Galvin, who are the co-leads of the HRIs @arc-ul.bsky.social. #WhyWeDoResearch @ulresearch.bsky.social #AgeingResearch www.ul.ie/research/cha...

HRIs @clodagh-toomey.bsky.social is featured in the Irish Examiner publication on osteoporosis #WhyWeDoResearch @arc-ul.bsky.social @ulresearch.bsky.social www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/he...

Huge congrats to Dr Sara Hayes for leading an outstanding #StrokeResearch event today 📸with @aoifewhiston.bsky.social Dr Mgt O'Connor, Nora Cunningham, Dr Deirdre McCartan, Virginie McCarthy Edel Hennessy (UHL) & PPI contributors Dr Jim Bradley, Mike Butler & Reg Turner @hri-ul.bsky.social

#jobFairy 💚🚴🏽 We're looking for people to join our @iscycle.bsky.social team, promoting ebikes as a healthy and climate-friendly alternative to driving. We have scope to employ at least two post-docs off this ad, and RA posts as well #ebike #sustainableMobility my.corehr.com/pls/esbsheul...

Check out this upcoming event! Thursday, July 10 · 12:30 - 2:30pm www.eventbrite.ie/e/stroke-res... #WhyWeDoResearch

Great article from Prof Rose Galvin on 'Exploring safe and effective care for older adults accessing emergency care' in healthnews .ie today www.healthnews.ie/chronic-cond...

Really enjoying @otaust.bsky.social #OTAUS2025 in Adelaide - Thanks to those who attended my presentation yesterday on how Irish allied health educators value + are challenged by service user involvement in teaching. Thanks @hri-ul.bsky.social for enabling me to attend!

Listen back to ARC Co-Director Rose Galvin on Clare FM this morning : soundcloud.com/clarefm/agei...

New paper from ARC on the effect of non-pharmacological interventions on urinary incontinence in frail older adults. Huge congrats to Maureen O'Callaghan, Morgan Senter, Aoife Whiston, Katie Robinson and Amanda Clifford. journals.plos.org/plosone/arti...

Together with the Age Friendly University Committee at UL we are hosting an Age-Inclusive Symposium on Friday, 30th May, 12-2pm. Great line up of speakers including Prof Emer Ahern, IGS President & Professor Margaret O’Connor UHL. Pls DM if you would like to attend.

🎉 Huge congratulations to Christina Hayes for successfully defending her PhD thesis at viva yesterday! Special thanks to examiners, Prof Roman Romero-Ortuno, TCD and Dr Clodagh Toomey and to the chair Dr Mellissa Prunty Congrats also to supervisors Prof Rose Galvin & Dr. Molly Manning!🎓👏

Great new paper from Dr Niamh Cummins & colleagues🏥 highlighting that expecting patients to self-assess illness severity related to ED attendances may not be reasonable as even healthcare providers do not consistently agree on appropriateness of presentations. link.springer.com/article/10.1...

great article providing guidance on overcoming the specific challenges faced by aging-focused researchers in transparently reporting a systematic review.

People with Parkinson’s, their relatives/carers, and healthcare professionals are invited to a World Café event to discuss opportunities and risks in the use of mixed reality in rehabilitation for people with Parkinson’s. Contact Prof Amanda Clifford [email protected] for more information.

Celebrating Brian Condon's successful PhD defense🥳 Huge thank you to the stellar examiners (Prof. Michelle Canavan & Dr. Mairead Cahill) (chairperson Dr Claire O'Donnell). Congrats also to supervisors Rose Galvin, Katie Robinson & Anne Griffin! #AgeingResearch #PhDDefense @hri-ul.bsky.social

@arc-ul.bsky.social will round up the HRI event as part of UL's Research Week 2025. 'Research insights on managing chronic pain in older adults' #WhyWeDoResearch

Did you know 200+ older adults are treated daily at UHL’s emergency department? Dr. Rose Galvin & a team at @unioflimerick.bsky.social, developed a comprehensive Geriatric Assessment Model, reducing re-admittance & helping patients return home faster. www.iua.ie/betterirelan... #BetterIreland

Farewell to our dear colleague, Prof. Alice Coffey We were honoured to present her with a tribute to acknowledge her career: the creation of the "Alice Coffey Student Implementation Research Prize." This prize will be awarded annually to a student project. We cannot wait to welcome Alice back

Thrilled to see @siobhanoreilly.bsky.social representing SAH & IWD at tomorrow's faculty heats (KBS, 1-2pm)! Her thesis: "The design & evaluation of a movement to music programme for the health & wellbeing of older adults & adolescents." Fingers crossed for Research Week finals! 🤞 #WhyWeDoResearch

Huge congrats to Aoife McCarthy, who defended her PhD today on rehabilitation for older adults with COVID-19 Supervisors: Katie Robinson Rose Galvin External Examiner: Professor Suzanne Martin (Ulster University) Internal Exam: Ass Prof Sarah Dillion Chair: Dr Mairéad Cahill @hri-ul.bsky.social

Exceptional work by @hri-ul.bsky.social colleagues and ARC's Prof Amanda Clifford on physical activity 🏃‍♂️🚴‍♀️ programs for middle aged and older adults in Ireland. journals.plos.org/plosone/arti...

Great work by Julie Sugrue, Dr Helen Purtill, Prof Kieran O'Sullivan and colleagues on screening for mental health difficulties among people with low back pain. link.springer.com/article/10.1... @hri-ul.bsky.social

New Health Research Board funded study from Christina Hayes, prof Rose Galvin and colleagues in @AGSJournal A systematic review & meta-analysis showing that home-based 🏡CGA improves function & other outcomes for community dwelling at-risk older adults. doi.org/10.1111/jgs....

🎉 Huge congratulations @AliholmesP on publication of the process evaluation for the ED-PLUS trial! 📄✨ Findings highlight the vital role of physiotherapists and HCPs in delivering transitional care delivery for older adults. Check it out: doi.org/10.2147/CIA.... @HRI_UL

The Ageing Research Centre at the University of Limerick, Ireland☘️ is delighted to join Bluesky and look forward to joining a great community here 🤗 www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYqm...