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Research Week at UL to showcase work addressing global challenges

The event will offer a window into the excellent and impactful research that is being carried out at University of Limerick
https://www.ul.ie/research/news/research-week-at-ul-to-showcase-work-addressing-global-challenges

#StudyatUL #Research #HigherEducationResearch #ResearchWeek24 #Education #Learning #University

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Thrilled to share that a multi-institutional team I'm co-leading was awarded a SCHEV grant for a #megaSoTL multi-institutional research and faculty development project about teaching and learning with AI. Subscribe to get updates and invitations to participate in research and opportunities to review the teaching and faculty development resources the team creates!

@academicchatter #SoTL #HigherEducationResearch #facultydevelopment

https://higheredpraxis.substack.com/p/new-project-preparing-students-and

Hate crime seen as ‘growing problem’ on both sides of Border, research finds

University of Limerick & Queen's University Belfast study recommends collaborative learning to address hate on the island of Ireland
https://www.irishtimes.com/ireland/social-affairs/2023/12/11/hate-crime-seen-as-growing-problem-both-sides-of-border-research-finds/

#StudyatUL #Research #HigherEducationResearch #Education #Learning #University

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University of Limerick’s Dr Sarah Guerin wins SFI Early Career Researcher of the Year 2023

Enormous congratulations to Dr Sarah Guerin, who was recognised for her outstanding research at the awards
https://www.ul.ie/news/university-of-limericks-dr-sarah-guerin-wins-sfi-early-career-researcher-of-the-year-2023

#StudyatUL #Research #HigherEducationResearch #Education #Learning #University

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I think - from anecdotal evidence - more and more of us in higher ed want to think about evaluating student progress differently, and change our relationship to grades and grading. For me, it's about rediscovering the joy of teaching. There's little joy in assigning letter grades or numerical scores to student work... #highered #grading #HigherEducationResearch #AcademicCommunity @academicchatter https://higheredpraxis.substack.com/p/tip-so-you-want-grade-differently

New research from UL finds that caring cost for people with Epidermolysis bullosa (EB) exceeds €130,000 per year

The study sheds new light on the psychological burden placed on those with EB and their carers
https://www.ul.ie/research/news/ul-research-reveals-economic-burden-of-caring-for-people-with-devastating-skin

#StudyatUL #Research #Healthcare #HigherEducationResearch #HigherEducation #Learning #Education #University

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New strategic partnership between UL and NIBRT to advance bioprocessing research

This partnership will support research to further strengthen the biopharmaceutical sector
https://www.ul.ie/research/news/new-strategic-partnership-between-ul-and-nibrt-to-advance-bioprocessing-research

#StudyatUL #Research #HigherEducationResearch #Pharma #Education #Learning #University

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Landmark study involving UL research demonstrates economic benefit of precision medicine in treating cancer

The study is the world's first & most comprehensive assessment of the initial wave of precision oncology medicines in the marketplace
https://www.ul.ie/news/landmark-study-involving-ul-research-demonstrates-economic-benefit-of-precision-medicine-in

#StudyatUL #CancerResearch #Research #HigherEducationResearch #Learning #Education #University

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UL study highlights the scale of unnecessary attendances at EDs

Up to a third of people attending the country's emergency departments with non-emergency conditions do not need to be there or could be better served by GPs

https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41232949.html

#StudyatUL #Research #HigherEducationResearch #Healthcare #Education #Learning #University

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"The impact of the Greentown Project in UL has been transformational in helping children escape the clutches of criminal gangs"

The Greentown Project is to benefit from new €5.5m development fund, as Minster Harris reflects societal impact:
https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41233975.html

#StudyatUL #Research #HigherEducationResearch #Learning #Education #University

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University of Limerick’s top early career researchers among recipients of flagship IRC funding

Nationally, the IRC investment is a combined €24.6m which will fund 294 awards in total
https://www.ul.ie/research/news/university-of-limericks-top-early-career-researchers-among-recipients-of-flagship-irc

#StudyatUL #Research #HigherEducationResearch #Education #Learning #University

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Five University of Limerick researchers presented with prestigious Lero awards

The awards recognise research excellence, with Lero researchers leading on everything from uncovering deepfake videos to enhancing surgical skills https://ul.ie/news/five-university-of-limerick-researchers-presented-with-prestigious-lero-awards

#StudyatUL #Research #HigherEducationResearch #Education #Learning #University

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Dell teams up with University of Limerick to develop AI platform for cancer treatment

The technology will help provide more effective cancer care for those with B-cell lymphoma by providing faster diagnosis & enhanced treatments
https://www.independent.ie/business/irish/dell-teams-up-with-university-of-limerick-to-develop-ai-platform-for-cancer-treatment/a2072459469.html

#StudyatUL #Research #HigherEducationResearch #CancerResearch #Education #Learning #University

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Just submitted an abstract to this conference with my colleague Louise Banahene. I really hope it’s accepted but of course I am going anyway: https://ukcge.ac.uk/events/1st-ukcge-conference-on-equity-diversity-and-inclusion-in-postgraduate-research #HigherEducation #HigherEducationResearch #PostgraduateResearch #DoctoralEducation #PhD #equity #EDI #DEI

Five University of Limerick researchers presented with prestigious Lero awards

The awards recognise research excellence, with Lero researchers leading on everything from uncovering deepfake videos to enhancing surgical skills
https://www.ul.ie/news/five-university-of-limerick-researchers-presented-with-prestigious-lero-awards

#StudyatUL #Research #HigherEducationResearch #Education #Learning #University

UL-led research project awarded almost €5million from EU Commission

The BIOFIN project will identify barriers to mobilising mainstream finance to protect and restore biodiversity
https://www.limerickpost.ie/2023/08/13/ul-led-research-project-awarded-almost-e5million-from-eu-commission/

#StudyatUL #Research #Biodiversity #HigherEducationResearch #Education #Learning #University

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A 20-minute brisk walk can reduce risk of depression, study finds

University of Limerick experts say benefits can be derived with less than the 30-minute daily activity recommended by WHO

https://www.irishtimes.com/health/2023/07/11/a-20-minute-brisk-walk-can-reduce-risk-of-depression-study-finds/

#StudyatUL #Research #HigherEducationResearch #Education #University

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UL research reveals that even lower levels of physical activity can protect against depression among older adults

The study shows that moderate physical activities, like a brisk walk, for 20 mins a day led to lower risk of depression

https://www.ul.ie/research/news/ul-research-reveals-that-lower-levels-of-physical-activity-can-protect-against

#StudyatUL #Depression #Research #HigherEducationResearch #University

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We are incredibly proud of our own Dr Sindy Joyce, who spoke at Glastonbury about Irish Traveller Culture this week

Through her research and public engagements she is effecting positive societal change:
https://t.co/2MO0AgaNv5

#StudyatUL #Glastonbury23 #Education #Research #HigherEducationResearch #Learning #University

📸Glastonbury Atchin Tan

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🔊'Game-changing' research on concussion recovery

Listen to UL's Dr Clodagh Toomey discuss her research into sports-related concussion that could change how it is treated:
https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22264680/

#StudyatUL #Concussion #ConcussionAwareness #ConcussionRecovery #Sports #SportsInjury #Research #HigherEducationResearch #HigherEducation #Learning #Education #University