UL's Dr Kyriakos Kourousis. He is dressed in a black t-shirt and black blazer. He is standing with his arms folded. Behind him is a Boeing airplane replica.

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...

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Who are the happiest people in Ireland? | Newstalk New figures from the CSO show that People over 65, retired professionals and homeowners are the h...

"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...

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UL dominate 2026 Electric Ireland Sigerson Cup Team of the Year Electric Ireland is delighted to highlight 15 standout footballers from this year’s Higher Education Football Championship, as it reveals the 2026 Electric Ireland GAA Higher Education Rising Stars Fo...

This comes hot on the heels of UL players dominating the 2026 Electric Ireland Sigerson Cup Team of the Year, with seven of our players selected as we won our first ever Sigerson Cup title
www.gaa.ie/article/ul-d...
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The UL Fitzgibbon Cup team celebrate their victory, holding the trophy aloft on the pitch of Croke Park

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...
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Photo of UL Team C

Best of luck to Psychology Masters students Jordan Mangan and Emily Scally who will be representing UL today as members of Team C in the National AIPEC challenge in RCSI. 🎉

Team C previously won the Internal UL competition which took place on 25/02/2026.

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The Pillswood Battery Energy Storage System in the UK. An aerial view of a large battery energy storage system, fenced perimeter and adjacent green fields. The scene is orderly and industrial.

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...

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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...
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Building Capacity for Evidence Synthesis – a showcase of opportunities Building capacity for Evidence Synthesis (Scoping, Integrative, Rapid, Systematic literature reviews)

Research Week Event: Building Capacity for Evidence Synthesis – a showcase of opportunities. Monday April 27th, 11am – 12:30pm.

www.eventbrite.ie/e/building-c...

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A person sitting in an office chair. They are holding their hand to their lower back as if in pain.

“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...

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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...
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Patricia Cross at PSI Careers in Maynooth Uni

Our Psychology Department was represented at the 21st All Ireland Psychology Careers Event by Masters Student, Patricia Cross on March 7th in Maynooth University .
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A woman sitting on the ground wearing running shoes. She has taken off one shoe and is holding her leg as if in pain.

"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...

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A group of women running on a path by the sea.

"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...

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A woman sitting at a desk in a dark office, in front of a laptop, with her head in her hands

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...

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A brown bear looking out from a den. There is snow on the ground outside.

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-...

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UL's Dr Ruth Melia. She is wearing a white shirt and pink blazer. She has shoulder length brown hair. She is standing in front of green foliage.

"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...

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Ozempic and weightloss drugs Prof Ray O'Connor, Adjunct Clinical Professor of General Practice at the School of Medicine at the University of Limerick.

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...

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UL graduate Tadgh O'Donovan. He is smiling broadly and is wearing a plaid green and blue shirt. He is standing in a classroom.

"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...

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A group of people in smart clothing, standing together and holding up newspapers. The newspapers feature the words "Limerick Voice" prominently.

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...

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Social media 'well down the list' of factors impacting youth mental health, experts say Placing blame on social media distracts from 'more fundamental societal issues' causing mental health issues among young people

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...

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A man in smart dress, holding a book featuring the words "Gardening Leave" and "Eoin Devereux". He is standing outside, beside black railings, with a large brown building, autumnal foliage and a rainbow across a blue sky in the background.

“The poems have allowed me to become more subversive - perhaps, braver - about how I write about the world.”

Professor Eoin Devereux recently featured on an instalment of RTÉ's Arena, discussing his debut poetry collection, Gardening Leave.

www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...

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A woman sitting on a grey couch in her home. She is placing a hormone therapy patch on her arm.

In The Conversation, UL's Professor George Barreto writes about his research on tibolone, a synthetic form of hormone therapy prescribed to relieve menopausal symptoms but which may also offer important protection for the brain.

Read on: theconversation.com/menopause-ho...

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A blue and white flag featuring the words 'Cortina' and 'Host City', and the years '1956' and '2026'.

In UL’s latest article for The Conversation, Dr Laura Donnellan, School of Law, explains how Olympic host cities are chosen – and how change emerged following the Salt Lake Scandal of the 1990s.

Read on: theconversation.com/how-are-olym...

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Two women in casual dress standing together in front of a wall featuring the words "Live 95 Limerick's best music mix'.

Ahead of the launch of the next issue of the Limerick Voice, Aoife Cahill, Features Editor and Nicole Kenihan, Social Media Editor featured on Live 95FM to preview the latest instalment of the award-winning publication.

Listen here: shows.acast.com/60b372fb-6c9...?

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iPlay is back at UL from February 12th 💚

Find out more and register:
🔗 www.ul.ie/ehs/pess/i-p...

Learn more about the research underpinning inclusive programmes like iPlay:
www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

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A woman outside exercising. She is bent down on one knee and has her hands placed on the other knee. She is wearing an orange top and grey leggings.

"It can be a source of pleasure or a source of annoyance depending on whether you're the one doing it or the one listening to it all the time"

On Drivetime on RTÉ Radio 1, UL's Dr Clodagh Toomey chats about knuckle cracking, knee crunching & joint clicking

🎧 www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...

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In an article for RTÉ Brainstorm, UL's Dr Darragh Flannery and co-author Dr John Cullinan, University of Galway, discuss their research findings into how long commutes are impacting third-level students in Ireland.

Read on: www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

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“The Court of Arbitration for Sport has been instrumental in creating an international corpus of sports law.”

Dr Laura Donnellan, School of Law, explains what the Court of Arbitration for Sport is, its remit, and why it is so important.

Read on: www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

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On Saturday we hosted our current cohort of students taking the Professional Diploma in Climate Adaptation and Sustainability @unioflimerick.bsky.social The session focused on Urban Ecosystem Services.

Interested in joining us in September? Register your interest: shorturl.at/plKS9 #StudyAtUL

UL graduate Caimin Walsh. He is dressed in a black graduation robe and a black graduation hat. He is seated at a desk and there are screen printed posters on the desk in front of him.

UL graduate Caimin Walsh and UL lecturer Dr Aileen Dillane. Caimin is dressed in a black graduation robe and a black graduation hat. Aileen is dressed in a maroon PhD graduation robe and black hat. They are leaning over a table which has screen printed posters laid out in front of them.

"A unique moment in Irish history."

Caimin Walsh, who was recently conferred with an MA in Ethnomusicology from UL, will soon embark on a touring exhibition with Ormston House inspired by his research on Ireland’s anti-nuclear festivals.

Read on: www.ul.ie/news/a-uniqu...

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