Smarter factories solution deployed at UL An innovative solution that aims to create smarter factories by utilising the latest wireless technologies has been launched at the University of Limerick. Business • 12 Apr
John Collison on Stripe, climate, education and an IPO The addition of Mark Carney to the board of directors at Stripe, was hailed as a major coup for the online payments company when it ... Business • 27 Feb
UL redefining computer science education University of Limerick has collaborated with a number of major technology companies to design an Immersive Software Engineering programme, which will redefine computer science education. Business • 24 Feb
Growth figures masking devastating stories - Makhlouf Central Bank Governor Gabriel Makhlouf has said he believes the economy could recover strongly later this year with a "potential surge in demand in the ... Business • 25 Jan
Limerick's resilience to the fore during Covid-19 The Limerick Economic Monitor illustrates the unprecedented hit to the economy in 2020, which is far from unique to the region. However, in spite of ... Business • 08 Oct 20
New field hospital in Limerick is established A 68-bed field hospital has been established at the University of Limerick's Sports Arena to help increase bed capacity at the region's overcrowded acute hospital. Coronavirus • 08 Jun 20
UL agrees to refund student accommodation costs The University of Limerick has announced that rent paid by students who then had to vacate their student accommodation because of the Covid-19 health crisis, ... Munster • 29 May 20
Scientists at UL make solution to aid more testing Scientists at the Bernal Institute at the University of Limerick have responded to the shortage of reagents by preparing a testing solution now being used ... Coronavirus • 06 Apr 20
Online tests replace 'face-to-face' exams at 3rd level 'Face to face' end of year exams have been cancelled at the country's third level colleges and students will be asked to self-certify that they ... Coronavirus • 25 Mar 20
Limerick university 'expected to stay shut until June' University of Limerick president Des Fitzgerald does not believe the college will reopen before mid-June and called on people to "take personal responsibility to try ... Regional • 16 Mar 20
'Cramped conditions': USI criticises student twin rooms The University of Limerick has been criticised for a proposal for on-campus accommodation that includes the provision of twin rooms that were originally single occupancy ... Education • 25 Feb 20
Huawei invests €6m in research funding for Lero Chinese technology giant Huawei has announced a €6m investment for Lero, the Science Foundation Ireland Research Centre for Software which is based at the University ... Business • 19 Dec 19
Plans for UL campus in Limerick city announced The University of Limerick has announced details of its plan to develop a campus in the centre of the city. Education • 02 Nov 19
Funding for pharma tech research at UL The Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Technology Centre at University of Limerick's Bernal Institute is embarking on a 'new phase' after securing €5 million in funding. Business • 29 Aug 19
Ireland's first e-sports research lab opens Lero, the Irish Software Research Centre, has opened Ireland's first e-sports research lab. Science and Technology • 29 Aug 19
UL signs deal to explore sustainable aviation fuel The Bernal Institute at University of Limerick has signed a memorandum of understanding with SkyNRG to explore the development of sustainable aviation fuel manufacturing in ... Business • 13 Jun 19
UL to purchase vacant Dunnes Stores site in Limerick A vacant Limerick city centre site is to be bought by the University of Limerick and developed into a city campus. Business • 05 Apr 19
Limerick institute turning plastic into car parts Technology developed at the Bernal Institute at the University of Limerick could help with the global problem of dealing with plastic waste. Munster • 05 Feb 19
Traveller becomes first to graduate with PhD in Ireland Dr Sindy Joyce has become the first Traveller in Ireland to graduate with a PhD. Ireland • 16 Jan 19
Bob Geldof, Marian Keyes receive honorary doctorates Musician and humanitarian activist Bob Geldof and bestselling author Marian Keyes have been presented with honorary doctorates at the University of Limerick. Munster • 14 Jan 19
UL subsidiary employees got benefits valued at €1.2m Two employees of a subsidiary of University of Limerick received additional pension benefits valued at €1.2m, after being admitted to a university pension scheme that ... Ireland • 27 Nov 18
UL launches safety campaign for students The University of Limerick has launched a new campaign to improve the personal safety of students and to prevent crimes against them and their property. Munster • 26 Nov 18
Renowned musician Mícheál Ó Súilleabháin dies aged 67 Renowned musician, composer and academic, Professor Mícheál Ó Súilleabháin, has died aged 67. Ireland • 08 Nov 18
Vicky Phelan conferred with Honorary Doctorate at UL The University of Limerick has conferred Vicky Phelan with an Honorary Doctorate for what it said was her "exceptional commitment to improving women's healthcare in ... Vicky Phelan • 26 Jun 18
New €31m library opens at University of Limerick The biggest campus library in the country and one of the most digitally advanced in the world has opened at the University of Limerick. Munster • 22 Jun 18
