University of Limerick awards honorary doctorate to Professor Patrick Honohan
Former Governor of the Central Bank and a ‘towering figure in Irish economic thinking’ recognised for his contributions to public policy and his role in restoring financial stability
https://www.ul.ie/news/university-of-limerick-awards-honorary-doctorate-to-professor-patrick-honohan
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New 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
https://www.ul.ie/news/new-exhibition-celebrating-legacy-of-the-earls-of-limerick-opens-at-ul
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UL-hosted SSPC delivers significant impact in biopharmaceutical sector
The study highlights over €1.3 billion in economic impact since 2008, and a 26-fold return on core investment
SSPC has generated €5.27 for the Irish economy for every €1 of funding
https://www.ul.ie/news/ul-hosted-sspc-delivers-significant-impact-in-biopharmaceutical-sector
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World’s first full-cell dual-cation battery developed at University of Limerick
The breakthrough significantly enhances both battery capacity and stability, while reducing environmental impact
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https://www.ul.ie/news/worlds-first-full-cell-dual-cation-battery-developed-at-university-of-limerick
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‘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.
https://www.ul.ie/news/a-world-class-space-ul-opens-landmark-new-student-centre
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UL is first Irish university to mandate cardiac screening for sports scholars.
The initiative, launched today, will protect the health and wellbeing of elite student athletes from Sudden Arrhythmic Death Syndrome, which can strike without warning or symptoms.
This sets a new standard for athlete safety in Ireland:
https://www.rte.ie/news/regional/2025/1008/1537473-ul-cardiac-screening/
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Trailblazing jockey Rachael Blackmore and sprinter Thomas Barr among alumni honoured by University of Limerick
The 18th annual UL Alumni Awards Gala recognises outstanding UL graduates in their fields, with 56 of our 136,000 alumni awarded.
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Watch our video from the evening & find out more:
https://www.ul.ie/news/trailblazing-jockey-rachael-blackmore-and-sprinter-thomas-barr-among-alumni-honoured-by
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It's five from five for Róisín Ní Riain!
The UL and Limerick swimmer adds another bronze to her collection, claiming her fifth medal from five events
Three silver and two bronze medals is an incredible achievement, and a testament to her talent and hard work 🥈🥈🥈🥉🥉
Congratulations Róisín!
We’re proud to see 14 UL alumni and current students counted amongst the 2025 GAA/GPA Hurling All-Star nominations.
Including nominations for Young Hurler of the Year for Adam English and Hurler of the Year for John McGrath.
This comes after an historic year for UL hurling:
https://www.ul.ie/news/fab-five-championship-winning-ul-captains-celebrate-historic-clean-sweep
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Róisín Ní Riain doing herself, Limerick and UL proud!
Three medals from three events at the World Para Swimming Championships, as she adds another silver medal to her collection
She's back in the pool again on Friday as she aims to complete the set with a gold. We know you'll all be cheering her on!
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