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“The Australian experiment hasn’t worked, and very, very quickly, young people were able to get past the age verificatio...
16/06/2026

“The Australian experiment hasn’t worked, and very, very quickly, young people were able to get past the age verification processes and/or were driven into less safe or less regulated online spaces."

Following yesterday's announcement from Downing Street that the UK will ban social media for under-16s, UL's Dr Ruth Melia spoke to the Irish Examiner about why an outright ban on social media for under-16s will not work.

Read now at the link in comments.

University of Limerick is to lead a new €60 million research centre to undertake research and innovation in making the n...
16/06/2026

University of Limerick is to lead a new €60 million research centre to undertake research and innovation in making the next generation of medicines.

Rinn Pharma & Biopharma brings together 73 leading researchers and 171 PhDs from 12 partner institutions nationwide, creating a powerful, collaborative network to address critical challenges in drug development.

It is one of seven new 'Rinn' Research Ireland centres announced by the government representing a €460 million investment:
https://www.ul.ie/research/news/ul-to-lead-new-eur60-million-research-centre-in-pharma-and-biopharma

“Staying curious keeps you open to growth and new opportunities. It is one of the reasons I pursued further study at UL ...
16/06/2026

“Staying curious keeps you open to growth and new opportunities. It is one of the reasons I pursued further study at UL alongside elite sport and teaching, and it continues to shape how I approach everything I do.”

Olympian and Ireland hockey star, Naomi Carroll, swapped the green jersey for a graduation robe as she was conferred with a Dioplóma Gairmiúil i gCeannaireacht Scoile (Professional Diploma in School Leadership) from UL.

The graduation marks another milestone for the Clare woman who has enjoyed an illustrious sporting career, playing a pivotal role in the success of the Irish women’s hockey team.

Read on: https://www.ul.ie/news/olympian-naomi-carroll-swaps-green-jersey-for-graduation-robe

15/06/2026

Your future doctors. We’re in good hands. 💚

Congrats grads, we are enormously proud of you. 🎓

"Because of the stereotype of comic reading as a childish pursuit, educators may incorrectly assume that reading comics ...
15/06/2026

"Because of the stereotype of comic reading as a childish pursuit, educators may incorrectly assume that reading comics is easier than reading texts. In reality, reading and understanding comics is much more complex than you might initially think."

In The Conversation, UL's Dr Diarmuid Verrier outlines his research on how people read comics, and what the findings mean for educators and for those designing comics.

Read now at the link in comments.

14/06/2026

POV: You’ve decided to dedicate your life to .

Huge congrats to our new BA in Applied Policing graduates.
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12/06/2026

News from powerlifting, rowing and American Football this week, while UL students continue to do us proud on county GAA teams across the country. All the latest from the .

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"A home that never burps is likely to have higher levels of indoor pollution and a greater build-up of exhaled air."In t...
12/06/2026

"A home that never burps is likely to have higher levels of indoor pollution and a greater build-up of exhaled air."

In the latest RTÉ Brainstorm podcast, UL's Dr Vikram Niranjan examines the benefits of house-burping, the German trend for airing your house that has taken off on TikTok.

Listen now at the link in comments.

11/06/2026

Congratulations graduates. Here’s to your next great adventure. 💫

11/06/2026

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