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: https://www.ul.ie/courses/university-sanctuary-scholarship
Deadline: 4pm, 31st May 2025
Disability Services: an everlasting effect and a ticket for bigger dreams
Hear from Wafa Rougab, a PhD student at UL with limited vision, about the immensely positive impact Disability Services at UL had on her student journey
https://www.ul.ie/eatc/news/disability-services-an-everlasting-effect-and-a-ticket-for-bigger-dreams
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: https://www.ul.ie/courses/university-sanctuary-scholarship
Deadline: 4pm, 31st May 2025
Find out more about the wide range of events taking place on campus this week for Global Accessibility Awareness Week
These inclusive events are designed to make UL a more accessible place and to upskill the UL community to make us more accessible for all:
https://www.ul.ie/eatc/events
UL wins nine Research Ireland New Foundations awards to tackle national & global issues
Research Ireland has announced funding for a total of 59 projects worth €683,677
New Foundations promotes close collaboration between researchers, civic society groups & policymakers
https://www.ul.ie/news/ul-wins-nine-research-ireland-new-foundations-awards-to-tackle-national-global-issues
UL Citizens’ Assembly selects projects contributing to a sustainable future
Limerick citizens voted for three projects which each received €10,000 to make their idea happen
https://www.ul.ie/news/ul-citizens-assembly-selects-projects-contributing-to-a-sustainable-future
#StudyatUL #Sustainability #SpeirGorm
Riverfest Limerick attracts 140,000 people across sun-soaked weekend
Fantastic to see our beautiful city so alive over the long weekend & well done to all those from the UL community who took part in the Great Limerick Run!
https://www.limerick.ie/council/newsroom/news/riverfest-limerick-2025-attracts-140000-people-across-sun-soaked-bank-holiday#:~:text=More%20than%20140%2C000%20people%20danced,the%20May%20Bank%20Holiday%20weekend.
#LimerickEdgeEmbrace #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: https://www.ul.ie/courses/university-sanctuary-scholarship
Deadline: 4pm, 31st May 2025
The World at a Crossroads – An Evening with Pat Cox
Our new Curious Conversations series brings together leading experts in their fields to discuss the pressing topics of today
The inaugural event is a conversation with former MEP Pat Cox assessing today's geopolitical challenges: from the political landscape in the US, to what the future looks like for Ukraine and European security
1st April
7pm
UL Irish World Academy
Find out more & sign up to attend:
https://www.www.ul.ie/curiousconversations
#StudyAtUL
Offshore surface vehicle project among nine recipients of €17.7m funding
The UL project aims to improve understanding of ocean habitats and enhance Ireland's marine science capabilities
Find out more:
https://www.irishtimes.com/business/2025/03/28/offshore-surface-vehicle-project-among-nine-recipients-of-177m-funding/
The World at a Crossroads – An Evening with Pat Cox
Our new Curious Conversations series brings together leading experts in their fields to discuss the pressing topics of today
The inaugural event is a conversation with former MEP Pat Cox assessing today's geopolitical challenges
1st April7pmUL Irish World Academy
Find out more & sign up to attend:
https://www.ul.ie/curiousconversations
UL President’s Medal awarded to world renowned musician Mickey Dunne
The Limerick piper was recognised for his outstanding contribution to advancing the art and his work at UL's Irish World Academy over the past 30 years
https://www.ul.ie/news/ul-presidents-medal-awarded-to-world-renowned-musician-mickey-dunne
UL student athlete named Grand Marshal for Limerick St Patrick’s Festival
Double Paralympic medallist Róisín Ní Ríain will lead this year's parade
https://ul.ie/news/ul-student-athlete-named-grand-marshal-for-limerick-st-patricks-festival…
Today is World Kidney Day, and new UL research focusing on the benefits of early detection of kidney disease has highlighted the benefit of national surveillance programmes for people over 50 with early detection resulting in improved outcomes for patients with kidney disease:
https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/one-in-10-people-in-ireland-dont-know-they-have-kidney-disease/a588963266.html
#StudyatUL #WorldKidneyDay
Enormous congratulations to Olivia Humphreys on being named Limerick Person of the Year!
We're so proud to see a UL graduate getting deserved recognition for her talent & dedication, which follows her James Dyson International Award win:
https://www.limerickleader.ie/news/breaking-news/1747388/breaking-tears-of-joy-as-limerick-person-of-the-year-2024-announced.html
Congratulations to UL student Martin Casey, who has received the Federation of Irish Sport Outstanding Achievement of the Year Award
Martin was recognised for his transformative impact on promoting physical activity, inclusion & engagement
https://www.irishsport.ie/federation-of-irish-sport-honours-irelands-sporting-volunteers/
Join us this Wednesday for the launch of the RespectfUL Campus Campaign
The event will feature talks on Ending Sexual Violence & Harassment, and Tackling Bullying & Harassment in the Workplace
Wednesday 5th March
10:00 to 16:15
Analog Devices Building
https://www.ul.ie/respectful-ul/events/respectful-campus-campaign-launch-event
‘A triumph of high achievement’: Past and present gather to celebrate University of Limerick’s Fitzgibbon Cup success
UL's third Fitzgibbon win in the last four seasons has been celebrated at a special reception
https://ul.ie/news/a-triumph-of-high-achievement-past-and-present-gather-to-celebrate-university-of-limericks
UL President’s Medal awarded to world renowned musician Mickey Dunne
The Limerick piper was recognised for his outstanding contribution to advancing the art and his work at UL's Irish World Academy over the past 30 years
https://www.ul.ie/news/ul-presidents-medal-awarded-to-world-renowned-musician-mickey-dunne
UL researchers to explore impact of eBike use among parents and older people
ISCycle is examining how eBikes can change transport behaviours to improve health and reduce emissions
https://www.independent.ie/regionals/limerick/news/limerick-study-shows-uptake-in-e-bike-use-could-replace-cars/a716604137.html
