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University of Limerick named among world’s top universities in new global rankings UL has climbed to 388th place globally in the prestigious rankings, marking its highest-ever position while retaining its ranking of fifth in Ireland for a second consecutive year www.ul.ie/news/univers... #StudyatUL
From paper to digital: The next stage of the Bolton journey begins. Here's a sneak peek from our digitisation lab. We are beginning to digitise some significant items from the collection starting with the architectural works of Palladio from 1616. www.ul.ie/library/expl...
Our summer opening hours begin today. Library staff are available throughout the summer so please drop by the information desk or email us if you need assistance. For some relaxing creativity, the Makerspace are running hands-on workshops in June & July. All details on our website www.ul.ie/library
We're proud to say that the UL Student Centre is in the running for the Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland Public Choice Award Find out more & cast your vote ahead of the deadline at 5pm on Monday 15th June: independent.ie/irish-news/w... #StudyatUL
Please come to our annual Máire Ní Chrualaoich public lecture in medieval and early modern local studies on 14 April at 6pm in the People's Museum, Pery Square @cemslimerick.bsky.social @ulhistory.bsky.social @michistory.bsky.social @ulresearch.bsky.social @ullibrary.bsky.social
Could you help locate missing books from the Bolton Library? Read more on a new chapter in the survival story of one of Ireland’s most remarkable private collections of rare books – the Bolton Library or Cashel Collection www.churchofireland.org/news/13280/r...
UCD Library is delighted with the news that CONUL, the Consortium of National and University Libraries, will partner with OCLC to deliver a unified view of the holdings of participating CONUL libraries by establishing a new shared catalogue. More info can be found at conul.ie/oclc-and-con...
February marks the annual Postgrad Month at UL, a month-long celebration dedicated to postgraduate students and their unique experiences. Organised by UL PSU, this initiative delivers a diverse range of events designed to support, engage and connect the postgraduate community.
We’re delighted to announce a new collection in the Repository: Locating Bench Marks, Preserving Heritage, published by @ullibrary.bsky.social 🗺️🏛️ The collection features Ordnance Survey bench marks across Limerick, photographed in 2025–26. Find out more: dri.ie/news/new-col...
We're delighted to announce another fantastic keynote speaker for #ASL2026! @ucclibrary.bsky.social University Librarian @lizjolly.bsky.social will join us on 24th March in @ria.ie to share her insights around the theme 'Reimagining Librarianship.' Book your conference tickets now at aslibraries.ie
"I did this for my children, for my community, and for every young Traveller who needs to see that their dreams are possible." History has been made at UL as 13 Irish Travellers/Mincéirí were conferred with graduate diplomas and master's degrees in Sociology. Read on: www.rte.ie/news/munster...
'Absolutely fantastic': 13 Travellers graduate from UL
Thirteen Travellers were conferred with postgraduate diplomas and master's degrees at conferring ceremonies at the University of Limerick today.
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Read all about our latest featured library, Glucksman Library in The University of Limerick, which in November 2025, received a highly commended recognition for library spaces at the SCONUL Library Design Awards - designinglibraries.org.uk/libraries/gl...
Glucksman Library - University of Limerick
The University of Limerick Glucksman Library's expansion was driven by digital transformation, evolving pedagogies, and a growing, diverse student body.
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Fans of early 19th century Irish history! Gather round! We have a lovely event on @ullibrary.bsky.social on 22 Jan (next week) on the world behind the Ordnance Survey maps - free and all are most welcome. Just book your place via this link & tell your friends! forms.office.com/pages/respon...
UL graduates, did you know you can now register to vote in Seanad Éireann elections? As a result of a successful case taken to the Supreme Court by UL graduate, Tomás Heneghan, UL graduates are now eligible to vote in Seanad Éireann elections. Register to vote by 26 February at www.seanadvoter.ie
Calling all LIS students and unemployed library sector workers! Don't miss out on our discounted €50 tickets for #ASL2026 on 24th March in @ria.ie, Dublin. Join us for networking opportunities, insights into library innovations and best practices and more. Register at aslibraries.ie/asl-conferen...
As exams draw to a close, our opening hours will change from Friday 19th December. Full opening hours: ul.libcal.com/hours/ We will reopen on Monday January 5th, 9am-9pm Online library available 24/7 www.ul.ie/library We wish you all a wonderful and safe festive season.
In September 2025, UL officially launched the pilot of its first-ever Age Friendly University Teaching Programme, which opened the doors of UL’s lecture halls to 33 older adults who are retired or enjoying the 'third age' of life. Read more: www.ul.ie/news/learnin... #HumansOfUL #StayCurious
We are delighted to launch our 2025 Advent Calendar. For this year’s calendar, we will be bringing you a curated selection of archival fashion from the Special Collections and Archives Dept at UL Library. Subscribe or check back each day in December! specialcollections.ul.ie/advent-calen...
several of our colleagues and graduate students in English will present at the @cemslimerick.bsky.social Winter School in Archival Research Skills and Book History, 2-3 Dec, @ullibrary.bsky.social emslimerick.wordpress.com/2025/10/31/4... @ulresearch.bsky.social
We were delighted to receive Highly Commended recognition at the recent Sconul Library Design Awards, which celebrate excellence in library space planning and design. Read more: www.ul.ie/library/news...
“Our research offers fascinating insights into the treatment of women in the early years of the Irish Free State." In the Irish Independent, UL's Dr Helene Haak & Dr Sorcha de Brún speak about their new research into Irish language court records. www.independent.ie/regionals/li... #StayCurious
Who will win this years ‘Three Minute Thesis’? Experience some of Ireland's brightest PhD students going head-to-head in the 2025 Competition! Join us on Nov 19th and vote in the ‘audience choice’ award! 👉Save your spot - www.iua.ie/3minutethesis @unioflimerick.bsky.social @ulresearch.bsky.social
Our library satisfaction survey is now live. Open to all UL students and staff. Give us your feedback and help us to improve library services. You could also win an iPad and other great prizes! www.libqual.org/survey/RWSLJ...
We were delighted to launch our new exhibition yesterday which will be on display on the ground floor of the library for the academic year. The Limerick Papers are also available to view on our digital library digitallibrary.ul.ie/limerick-pap...
University of Limerick@unioflimerick.bsky.social · 9mo agoNew exhibition celebrating legacy of The Earls of Limerick opens at UL The rich archival collection focuses on the Pery family, with the exhibition highlighting several notable items from the Limerick Papers, a rich archival collection spanning nearly 500 years www.ul.ie/news/new-exh... #StudyatUL
The CEMS 2025 Bolton-King lecture will be delivered by Dr Harald E. Braun @liverpooluni.bsky.social Hunt Museum, 6pm Nov 5th. @ulresearch.bsky.social @unioflimerick.bsky.social @michistory.bsky.social @ulenglish.bsky.social @ulhistory.bsky.social @ullibrary.bsky.social
‘A world-class space’: UL opens landmark new student centre Celebrations on campus today for the official opening of our new Student Centre, which was inaugurated by Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, James Lawless, TD. www.ul.ie/news/a-world... #StudyatUL
In memory of Manchán Magan, writer, broadcaster and documentary maker - a small selection of his remarkable legacy. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.
Our Shannon Development Photo exhibition is available to view in Shannon Library as part of @clarelibraries.bsky.social History week. Join UL archivist Dr. Kirsten Mulrennan on 7 Oct, 6.30pm in Shannon Library, to hear about the Wellcome Trust-funded project. More info: clarelibraries.ie
‘Elephant in the room’: UL unveils sculpture to encourage mental health conversations The nationwide initiative aims to break down stigma, encourage openness, and promote mental wellbeing www.ul.ie/news/elephan... #StudyatUL
