“Silicon Valley start-up Compact Imaging has just signed a two-year research collaboration with University of Limerick (UL) and National University of Ireland Galway (NUIG). The two universities will be working with Compact Imaging on the area of biophotonics and will also gain a stake in the tech start-up …” (more)
[Carmel Doyle, Silicon Republic, 17 February]
“Most students could repay a €10,000 college fees loan within 15 years of graduation if the Government decided to introduce such a scheme, according to University of Limerick research …” (more)
[Niall Murray, Irish Examiner, 16 February]
“Minister for Education and Skills, Ruairi Quinn TD visited the University of Limerick today as part of the Issues in Irish Journalism Seminar and discussed the economic concerns facing Irish students …” (more)
[Kelly O'Brien, An Focal, 15 February]
“Is new General Secretary ready for fire fighting? The appointment of Seán Ó Foghlú, pictured, as the new Secretary General in the Department of Education was not unexpected …” (more)
[Irish Times, 14 February]
“FITZGIBBON CUP: University of Limerick 1-15 St Patrick’s 1-11: University of Limerick now know that retaining the Fitzgibbon Cup this year will be a harder task than last year’s achievement …” (more)
[Irish Times, 10 February]
“Deputy Michael McNamara asked the Minister for Education and Skills if it is the policy of the University of Limerick to require security officers who reach the age of 65 to retire; if so, are they being replaced by retired gardaí or prison officers who are already receiving a State pension; and if he will make a statement on the matter …” (more)
[Dáil Éireann, 8 February]
“The recent lowering of the boundary walls at Mary Immaculate College is a clear statement, according to its newly elected president, that the third level institute is ‘open for business’. Speaking at his inaugural lecture, Prof Michael Hayes said it is time to: ‘Re-imagine what it means for Mary Immaculate College to be a Catholic College’ …” (more)
[Rebekah Commane, Limerick Post, 8 February]
“College charges are set to rise by 50% during the Government’s term of office – despite the pre-election ‘no fees’ pledge by the Minister for Education …” (more)
[Seán Flynn, Irish Times, 4 February]
“Online media must be ‘prepared to embrace the same levels of accountability as traditional media’, the Minister for Education has told University of Limerick journalism students. Ruairí Quinn said yesterday he would be worried if traditional media, such as newspapers, were to collapse against the threat of online and social media …” (more)
[David Raleigh, Irish Times, 3 February]
“Minister for Research and Innovation, Seán Sherlock TD, today (Monday, January 30th) announced Irish Government funding through Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) of €16m for Lero, the Irish Software Engineering Research Centre based at the University of Limerick (UL) …” (more)
[Alpha Galileo, 30 January]
“‘You are lucky to be in College at the moment, you are sheltered from the economic storm’. said Finance Minister, Michael Noonan at a recent ceremony to award him Honorary Lifetime Membership of the University of Limerick …” (more)
[Ann Styles, An Focal, 27 January]
“Readers with little time on their hands can simply read this first sentence take-home message; all the Irish universities should, as matter of urgency, be rolled into a revamped National university, and all degrees awarded to date by DCU and UL should be validated by that body …” (more)
[University Blog on Academic Tenure in Ireland, 22 January]
“Over Christmas I read Ed Walsh’s excellent autobiography Upstart. Upstart details the creation of the National Institute of Higher Education, Limerick, which subsequently became the University of Limerick …” (more)
[Stephen Kinsella, Irish Economy, 17 January]
“Figures released yesterday show up to 84% of graduates from the University of Limerick (UL) are either employed or pursuing further study …” (more)
[Jimmy Woulfe, Irish Examiner, 17 January]
“A nationwide survey of students in Ireland has rated the University of Limerick the most popular university in the country with an 85% satisfaction rating. The survey also found UL to be the most active college, supporting its title as Ireland’s sporting campus …” (more)
[University of Limerick, 13 January]
“The President of the University of Limerick has been in discussions with key leaders in the Mid-West about how UL can develop ‘a world-class higher education facility in the city’ …” (more)
[Anne Sheridan, Limerick Leader, 13 January]
“The University of Limerick has appointed Anne MacFarlane as Professor of Primary Healthcare Research at their Graduate Entry Medical School. MacFarlane is the first female Professor in this discipline in Ireland. She is also the first social scientist to hold a Chair in academic primary care in Ireland …” (more)
[Sarah Greer, Inside Ireland, 5 January]
“The University of Limerick is offering 40 €2,000 scholarships to mark the occasion of its 40th Anniversary this year …” (more)
[BreakingNews.ie, 5 January]
“Even at a time of severe economic challenges, with unemployment running at 14.5%, employers have repeatedly expressed concerns about shortages of suitably qualified and skilled staff …” (more)
[Don Barry, Irish Times, 20 December]
“The startling rate at which the Irish school system is falling behind was highlighted in last December’s OECD’s PISA report …” (more)
[Ed Walsh, TheJournal.ie, 17 December]
