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In UL’s latest article for RTÉ Brainstorm, Dr Niamh Kirk, Assistant Professor in Data Journalism and Social Media, details why Kneecap have become poster boys for Irish anti-colonialism. Read on: www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2... #StayCurious

A love of maths, a drive to understand the world through data, and a recent ADHD diagnosis have shaped the academic path of Dr Shane Mannion, who recently graduated with a PhD in Mathematics at UL’s Summer conferring. Read more: www.ul.ie/news/maths-m... #StayCurious #StudyAtUL

‘They were looking for a nicer experience in terms of weather conditions.’ Ernesto Batista, Kemmy Business School, shares how research funded by UL and Clare County Council at the Cliffs of Moher suggests climate change is bringing more tourists to Ireland. Read on: www.rte.ie/news/europe/...

‘Táthar ag súil go gcabhróidh cúrsa atá á reáchtáil in Ollscoil Luimnigh leis an “drogall” a bhíonn ar státseirbhísigh an Ghaeilge a labhairt san ionad oibre a mhaolú.’ Léigh an scéal: tuairisc.ie/suil-ann-go-... #BíFiosrach

Enormous congratulations to UL graduate Tiarnán O’Donnell, who won gold at the 2025 World Rowing Cup A dominant performance from Tiarnán, who made his Paralympics debut in Paris last year We're proud of his continued success: www.independent.ie/sport/other-... #StudyatUL #SpeirGorm

Star football player with Peamount United and Leitrim GAA Dearbhaile Beirne, was this week conferred with a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery degree from UL’s Faculty of Education and Health Sciences 🎓 🩺⚽ Read more: www.ul.ie/news/from-si... #HomeOfFirsts #StudyAtUL

UL’s Dr Yvonne Ryan discusses the waste handling side of e-bikes and ways to reduce the environmental cost. Read on: theconversation.com/e-bikes-are-... #StudyAtUL #StayCurious @yvonneryan.bsky.social

In UL’s latest article for RTÉ Brainstorm, the School of Law’s Dr Una Woods explains the important distinction between a licence and a lease. Read on: www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2... #StudyatUL #StayCurious

UL’s Dr Muhammad Muddasar has been awarded the 2025 Kathleen Lonsdale RIA Chemistry Prize. He will go on to present his PhD research at the prestigious World Chemistry Congress in Kuala Lumpur. www.ria.ie/2025/06/10/d... #StayCurious #StudyAtUL

Over 200 pupils from four post-primary schools across Limerick, Galway and Kerry gathered at UL to take part in the inaugural ‘NEEDS’ Conference which celebrated student-led learning and democratic education. www.ul.ie/news/trailbl... #HomeOfFirsts #StudyAtUL @ehsfacultyatul.bsky.social

Ahead of tomorrow's announcement of the winner of the 2025 Women’s Prize for Fiction, Dr Yianna Liatsos from UL's School of English, Irish and Communication reviews Elizabeth Strout's 'Tell Me Everything' for The Conversation. Read on: theconversation.com/womens-prize... #StudyAtUL #StayCurious

Our second conferring ceremony of the day is about to get underway Join in the celebrations with our livestream of the ceremony here: www.youtube.com/live/eItgqHG... #StudyatUL #SpeirGorm

Congratulations to all 304 graduands from this morning's conferring ceremony We hope you have a fantastic day celebrating your hard work and success, and we're proud to count you among our 130,000 talented alumni worldwide #StudyAtUL #SpeirGorm #Graduation

Our first conferring ceremony of the day is about to get underway If your loved one is being conferred but you're unable to attend in person, you can join the ceremony via our live stream here: www.youtube.com/live/pPkXzX5... #StudyatUL

Enormous congratulations to the 700+ students being conferred with their degrees today Family and friends can read the Order of Proceedings and the Acting President's Welcome in our digital graduation ceremony booklet online here: ul.ie/ceremonies/g... #StudyatUL

Excitement is building on campus this morning ahead of our latest conferring ceremonies, with more than 700 students due to be conferred with their degrees today We're excited to welcome graduands and their families to campus to celebrate their successes and wish you all a fantastic day #StudyatUL

University of Limerick’s School of Law has won Law School of the Year at the prestigious LEAP Irish Law Awards 2025. Read on: www.ul.ie/news/univers... #StudyatUL #StayCurious

UL today honoured Michael Guinee, former CEO of Ei Electronics with an honorary Doctorate of Engineering in recognition of his immense legacy as an engineer, employer, entrepreneur, innovator and philanthropist in the Mid-West region Find out more: www.ul.ie/news/ul-best... #StudyatUL

“It is a joy to provide our students with a unique opportunity to come together and embed themselves in Irish culture and feel so welcomed in the city.” University of Limerick awarded for showstopping contribution to this year’s St Patrick’s Day Parade. Read on: www.ul.ie/news/ul-scoo...

In his latest article for RTÉ Brainstorm, UL's Professor Kevin Murphy discusses the fallout from the increasingly bitter spat between Donald Trump and Elon Musk, and examines why having a massive public row with your boss rarely ends well. Read: www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2... #StudyAtUL #StayCurious

"For many tech giants, growth and success has seemed to morph what were once benevolent and optimistic startups into cesspits of greed, manipulation and contempt." UL's Professor Kevin Murphy examines the decline and fall of the tech bros: www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2... #StudyAtUL

The latest RTÉ Brainstorm podcast, based on an article by Maeve Toohey, Kemmy Business School, explores the growing trend of ‘micro-retirements’. Listen: www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2... #StudyatUL #StayCurious

UL study finds strong progress against superbugs in Ireland Reduced and careful usage of antimicrobials has led to a “significant” decline in antimicrobial resistance in community and hospital settings www.siliconrepublic.com/innovation/i... #StudyatUL #Research #SpeirGorm

"If you’re ready to commit to your writing and want to be challenged in the best possible way, the MA in Creative Writing at UL is a brilliant place to do it." In this week's Alumni Spotlight, we speak to author and UL graduate, Gráinne O'Brien. Read on: www.ul.ie/news/univers... #StayCurious

Thanks to the #LimerickPost for sharing information about our @heritagecouncil.ie and @unioflimerick.bsky.social funded project: www.limerickpost.ie/2025/06/05/n...

‘Planners work to manage growth and guide it towards outcomes to benefit both communities and the environment’ UL’s Andrew Griffin explains what a shortage of planners in Ireland means for where you live on RTÉ Brainstorm www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2... #StayCurious #StudyAtUL

UL secures Springboard funding for new future-focused programmes The funding, for 218 students, enables learners to access 90-100% subsidised education in areas aligned with Ireland's future workforce needs Find out more: www.ul.ie/news/ul-secu... #StudyatUL

Rainbow colours proudly flying atop the tallest flagpoles in Ireland Wishing a very happy Pride Month to all the LGBTQIA+ members of the UL community Pride is more than a celebration, its about unity, community and learning Is grá é grá🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ #PrideMonth #StudyatUL

UL’s Dr Kyriakos Kourousis looks at the future of fixed-wing flying cars in Fortune Magazine fortune.com/2025/06/01/m... #StayCurious #StudyAtUL

UL’s Dr Maeve Upton speaks to Joe Nash on Live95fm about the role accurate solar forecasting plays in solar energy production and a research project addressing the lack of solar data in the Midwest. shows.acast.com/live-95-lime... #StayCurious #StudyAtUL

How lab-produced sperm could soon revolutionise fertility care UL’s Dr Eoghan Cunnane is leading a team of researchers to produce human sperm from lab-engineered testicular tissue www.independent.co.uk/life-style/h... #StayCurious #StudyAtUL

UL’s Dr Eoin Hinchy talks about the past, present and future of industrial automation, and how trends such as AI and mechatronics are making their mark. www.siliconrepublic.com/machines/ind... @siliconrepublic.bsky.social #StayCurious #StudyAtUL

Where goals begin: Soccer star Kate’s journey through UL and the Gaynor Cup As hundreds of players prepare to descend on UL for this year's Cup, UL sports scholar & Galways United FC midfielder Kate Thompson highlights the importance of the tournament www.ul.ie/news/where-g... #StudyatUL #SpeirGorm

IBio: University of Limerick programme to ‘shape the next generation’ of pharmaceutical manufacturing experts. www.ul.ie/news/ibio-un... #HomeOfFirsts #StudyAtUL

UL’s Dr Ann-Marie Creaven discusses the need for friendships and close connections in the Irish Examiner. www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/he... #StayCurious #StudyAtUL @ehsfacultyatul.bsky.social @ulpsych.bsky.social

University of Limerick programme IBio to ‘shape the next generation’ of pharmaceutical manufacturing experts. www.irishtimes.com/ireland/educ... #HomeOfFirsts #StudyAtUL

The UL Sanctuary Programme supports and promotes access to education for refugees & asylum seekers in Ireland Applications are now open to for the 2025/26 academic year Find out more information & apply online here: www.ul.ie/courses/univ... Deadline: 4pm, 31st May 2025 #StudyatUL #SpeirGorm

"The MBA at UL changed how I thought & helped me to understand myself as a leader" In our latest Alumni Spotlight, we speak to MBA graduate, James Ring, CEO of TTM Healthcare Group & former CEO of Limerick Chamber Read on: www.ul.ie/news/univers... #StudyAtUL #StayCurious @ulalumniul.bsky.social

UL’s Dr Catherine Norton and Dr Gráinne Hayes explore why carrying spuds and playing sudoku could be good measures of your overall health. theconversation.com/why-carrying... #StayCurious #StudyAtUL @pesslimerick.bsky.social @ehsfacultyatul.bsky.social @theconversation.com

Trailblazing 13 year olds decide what they want to learn about at school as part of a UL School of Education pilot project called NEEDS. RTÉ Drivetime reporter John Cooke visited UL to find out more. www.rte.ie/radio/radio1... #HomeOfFirsts #StudyAtUL

UL researchers at the heart of discussion to ‘transform the Atlantic Corridor' Read on: www.ul.ie/news/ul-rese... #StudyatUL #StayCurious

In Legacy on RTÉ 1, UL's Dr Karol Mullaney-Dignam from the School of History & Geography speaks about the Bryce family whose creative spirit transformed Garinish Island from a bleak, windswept, rocky outcrop to a unique horticultural & architectural gem Watch: www.rte.ie/player/serie... #StudyAtUL

UL’s Dr Elaine Kinsella explores why your long list of unfinished work tasks takes up so much time on RTÉ Brainstorm. www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2... #StayCurious #StudyAtUL @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social @elainekinsella.bsky.social

Dr James Carr, Associate Professor in Sociology at UL, launched the SALAAM exhibit today in partnership with Limerick City & County Council. The exhibit aims to foster empathy and understanding, depicting the everyday experiences and challenges faced by Muslims. Read on: www.ul.ie/news/ul-acad...

The Design@UL Showcase featuring work by students from UL’s internationally acclaimed School of Architecture and Product Design has been officially launched in Limerick City. www.live95fm.ie/news/live95-... #HomeOfFirsts #StudyAtUL

'This is a big global issue.' Dr Carmel Hannan, Associate Professor of Sociology at UL, responds to latest CSO figures showing that the number of women under the age of 20 giving birth has dropped significantly in the last 20 years. Read on: www.rte.ie/news/2025/05... #StayCurious

Ahead of school exam season, Dr Mellissa Prunty gives her 4 top tips for improving handwriting in the Junior and Leaving cert. www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2... #StayCurious #StudyAtUL

In The Currency, Dr Mary Curtin from UL's Kemmy Business School examines the future of land ownership in Ireland and outlines why a national land use strategy is needed to protect the family farm model, which is at risk due to the rise of investment-driven land use. thecurrency.news/articles/188...