Congratulations to our new member @kevinmryan.bsky.social who is vice-president of research and innovation at the @unioflimerick.bsky.social and professor of chemical nanotechnology. Learn more about Admittance Day 2026 and read the citation for Professor Ryan: www.ria.ie/2026/05/22/2...

"Luck itself cannot be predicted, yet its repeated appearance is almost inevitable." In RTÉ Brainstorm, UL's Dr Karol Dillon examines the influence of chance and the importance of luck on All-Ireland final day. Read on: www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2... #StudyAtUL #StayCurious @pesslimerick.bsky.social

How important is luck in an All Ireland final?

Managers and coaches don't like talking about luck because it diminishes their roles, yet there are moments that decide games that defy planning

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As the Tour de France enters its final stages this week, have you ever wondered how many pro cyclists it would take to power essential items in your home? In RTÉ Brainstorm, UL's Professor Jeff Punch examines how much energy the human engine can generate. www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2... #StayCurious

How many professional cyclists would it take to boil a kettle?

A Tour de France cyclist could pump out a power level of roughly 300 watts in an hour, which at current Irish prices would cost 12 cents

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On the RTÉ Brainstorm podcast, UL's Dr Megan Vine spoke to Ronan Kelly about her research on women's sheds and the importance of these spaces for social connection and well-being. Listen: www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2... #StudyAtUL #StayCurious @ulpsych.bsky.social

Why women are taking to the sheds in Ireland

There are 120 or so women's sheds in operation around the country at present and that number is on the rise

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Ahead of the All-Ireland hurling final this Sunday, UL's Dr John Perry examines how Limerick and Galway hurlers can prepare themselves mentally to rise to such a momentous occasion. Read on RTÉ Brainstorm: www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2... #StudyAtUL #StayCurious @pesslimerick.bsky.social

Why an All-Ireland final should never feel like just another game

'Win or lose, players will remember the tunnel, the noise building around Croke Park and the teammates beside them for the rest of their lives'

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"The Tour de France is one of the best demonstrations of how far the human body can be pushed before biology begins to fight back." In RTÉ Brainstorm, UL's Professor Brian Carson and Dr Catherine Norton explore the toll that the Tour de France takes on the human body. www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

"You'll have to acknowledge your own contribution to it or at least accept that someone else's perspective is different to yours & if you can do that, you might have a chance of moving on." UL's Dr Ann-Marie Creaven spoke to RTÉ Radio 1 about how to repair family rifts. www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...

Fractured families: Can you mend estranged relationships?

Dr. Ann Marie Creaven, Department of Psychology, University of Limerick and Jo Hemmings, Behavioural Psychologist specialising in media and news analysis

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Leading national and international experts gathered at UL to highlight the importance of involving migrants in research about their health. The Irish EU Presidency associated event was an initiative of the Refugee Migrant Health Partnership and the Department of Health. www.ul.ie/news/ul-host...

“I wanted to explore how the design could make cervical screening more accessible & less intimidating for women" UL student Emilia Janik spoke to the Irish Independent about REALA, an at-home cervical screening device that she designed for her final year project www.independent.ie/county/clare...

‘I wanted to explore how cervical screening could be less intimidating’ - Meet the Clare student trying to make checks more comfortable

Everyone who requires regular smear testing will know how uncomfortable the experience can be; dropping your pants in front of a stranger at a clinic or your GP.

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As Limerick prepare to take on Galway in the All-Ireland final, UL's Dr Catherine Norton and Professor Brian Carson look back on Limerick's win over Wexford in the 1918 All-Ireland final and analyse the tactics of team trainer Jim D'Alton. www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2... @pesslimerick.bsky.social

The science of winning an All-Ireland final over 100 years ago

Are there lessons for Limerick and Galway in how Limerick trainer Jim D'Alton prepared his All Ireland winners in 1919?

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UL's Professor Owen Doody spoke to News at One on RTÉ Radio 1 about a new report by UL researchers that evaluates the Community Access Support Team (CAST) pilot project, a groundbreaking initiative between An Garda Síochána and HSE Mid West Mental Health Services. www.rte.ie/radio/podcas...

UL ‘proud to support’ Ireland’s Presidency of Council of the European Union As a host of key EU Presidency events, in partnership with Limerick City and County Council, UL is proud to contribute to meaningful European engagement, collaboration and dialogue: www.ul.ie/news/ul-prou... #StudyatUL

A new report from University of Limerick has revealed how the Community Access Support Team (CAST) pilot project, a pioneering partnership between An Garda Síochána and HSE Mid West, is transforming responses to people experiencing mental health crises Read on: www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41...

"Intergenerational programmes should be encouraged and supported within communities." In RTÉ Brainstorm, UL's Siobhán O'Reilly examines how the Emmy award-winning comedy, Hacks, highlights the importance of intergenerational connection and the subtleties of ageism. www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

How Hacks TV series highlights value of intergenerational bonds

It was once common for kids, parents and grandparents to live under one roof, but more structured intergenerational links are now necessary to tackle ageism

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A new study from UL's Professor Catherine Woods and Dr Kwok Ng, with Dr Wesley O'Brien from UCC, has revealed that children and teenagers from non-Irish backgrounds are less likely to play GAA. Read on: www.independent.ie/irish-news/y... #StayCurious

Youngsters from non-Irish backgrounds less likely to play GAA, study finds

Researchers detect ‘challenge in finding a pathway’ to become involved in Gaelic sports

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"Your brain needs to kick it up a notch when you're reading a comic book...They're brilliant for getting kids involved in reading." On Drivetime on RTÉ Radio 1, UL's Dr Diarmuid Verrier explains why reading comic books is good for your brain. www.rte.ie/radio/radio1... #StudyAtUL #StayCurious

Reading comics may be good for you!

Dr Diarmuid Verrier, Assistant Professor in the School of Education at UL

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"UL is a great place to study with a beautiful campus that offers a unique student experience" In this week's Alumni Spotlight, we chat to Biomedical Engineering graduate Dr Clíona McCarthy, an Engineer on the R&D Craniomaxillofacial Team at Stryker Limerick www.ul.ie/news/univers... #StayCurious

UL ‘proud to support’ Ireland’s Presidency of Council of the European Union As a host of key EU Presidency events, in partnership with Limerick City and County Council, UL is proud to contribute to meaningful European engagement, collaboration and dialogue: www.ul.ie/news/ul-prou... #StudyatUL

A showcase of cancer research at UL has brought members of the public behind the laboratory doors Co-hosted by Breakthrough Cancer Research and UL’s Limerick Digital Cancer Research Centre, the event showcased the ground-breaking cancer research happening across UL Read: www.ul.ie/news/breakth...

'Redefining lifelong learning': UL celebrates first cohort of age friendly university learners The initiative offers a unique opportunity to participate in university-level learning without the need for prior formal qualifications for retired adults and people over 65: www.ul.ie/news/redefin...

A science competition at UL has sparked children's curiosity, helping them discover the power of physics. The annual SOPHia Project Physics Competition run by UL's Department of Physics is designed to teach children about how physics plays a part in everyday life. www.rte.ie/news/regiona...

Primary students take part in UL science competition

A science competition at University of Limerick has sparked children's curiosity, helping them discover the power of physics.

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UL PhD researcher Ibnu Taufan spoke to Silicon Republic about his research on vibration energy harvesting and explains how a childhood curiosity about bridge building led to his love of the study of vibrations. Read on: www.siliconrepublic.com/innovation/d... #StudyAtUL #StayCurious

Good vibrations, dancing bridges and a sustainable IoT

Ibnu Taufan, a PhD researcher at UL, discusses vibration research and his particular interest in a ‘dancing bridge’ phenomenon.

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Professor Kenneth Stanton, Executive Dean of the Faculty of Science and Engineering and Professor of Materials Engineering at UL, has been conferred as a Fellow of the Irish Academy of Engineering. Read on: www.ul.ie/news/ul-exec... #StudyAtUL #StayCurious

The Irish Blood Transfusion Service is appealing to the UL community to attend their upcoming blood donation clinic in Castletroy Warm weather has led to a notable drop in donations nationally, and help is needed to keep saving lives New donors welcome: www.giveblood.ie

With Ireland likely to break its national heat record today, find out how UL Graduates are tackling climate and sustainability challenges Our new MSc in Sustainability and Climate Futures develops skills in climate risk and resilience to tackle the urgent risks we face: www.ul.ie/gps/news/ul-...

Can we trust AI with our health, our hearts or our sanity? In the latest RTÉ Brainstorm podcast, UL's Dr Anthony Kelly and Celina Hackart examine the rise of Dr ChatGPT. Read on: www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2... #StudyAtUL #StayCurious

Dr ChatGPT will see you now: how AI could be bad for your health

Can we trust AI with our health, our hearts or our sanity? Not yet at least, not without supervision

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"NEEDS is showing what becomes possible when students are trusted with their learning as co-designers of curriculum." New UL research examining Junior Cycle education through student-led learning is ‘transforming’ approaches to teaching. Read on: www.ul.ie/news/ul-rese... #StudyAtUL #StayCurious

UL research reimagines Junior Cycle education through 'student-led' learning

New University of Limerick research examining Junior Cycle education through student-led learning is ‘transforming’ approaches to teaching.Negotiating the Essentials for Education in Democratic Societ...

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With Ireland likely to break its national heat record today, find out how UL Graduates are tackling climate and sustainability challenges Our new MSc in Sustainability and Climate Futures develops skills in climate risk and resilience to tackle the urgent risks we face: www.ul.ie/gps/news/ul-...

"Our findings make it clear that lowering the tackle height can make the game safer and reduce the risk of serious injury." In The Conversation, UL's Professor Tom Comyns and Professor Ian Kenny outline findings from a decade of rugby injury data. theconversation.com/lowering-tac... #StayCurious

Lowering tackle height in rugby led to sharp decline in concussion rates – new study

A decade of injury data shows lowering rugby’s tackle height cut adult concussions by more than a third – but not for schoolboy players.

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With just a few games left in the World Cup group stage, fans are looking forward to the knockout rounds but how many goals are likely to be scored throughout the tournament? In RTÉ Brainstorm, UL's Noel O'Gorman and Ronan Lynch investigate. www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2... #StudyAtUL #StayCurious

Gooooooal! How many goals will be scored at World Cup 2026?

The record for most goals scored in a World Cup tournament is 172, but that could be broken by the time the group stages wrap up

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