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John-Whelan
John Whelan: A new enterprise policy for Ireland is long overdue
University of Limerick penalised for second time as €2m funding withheld
University of Limerick penalised for second time as €2m funding withheld
Funds withheld now total €3.7m as UL faces questions from the Oireachtas public accounts committee over governance issues

Mon, 09 May, 2022

330 new jobs and increase in student numbers by 4,000 as part of ambitious new UL Strategic Plan
Cianan Brennan: Delays spur PAC on to get to the bottom of University of Limerick's dealings 
The withheld KPMG report and the difficulty finding a date that suits both the UL president and chancellor will only whet the PAC's appetite to learn more about the university's finances

Mon, 07 Mar, 2022

Two Irish universities feature in world's top 100 institutions for graduate employability
Two Irish universities feature in world's top 100 institutions for graduate employability
This year’s rankings display a strong showing for Irish universities, with four of the six mentioned improving their position from 2020

Thu, 23 Sep, 2021

Winter of Housing Discontent protest
Student accommodation crisis 'the worst it has ever been'
More than 200 students are currently staying in hostels in Galway City

Thu, 16 Sep, 2021

Female graduates expect to earn up to 14% less than male counterparts
Female graduates expect to earn up to 14% less than male counterparts
New research carried out with 10,043 Irish-based third-level students suggests a clear disparity in salary expectations between genders

Thu, 09 Sep, 2021

Partying Limerick students could face expulsion 
Partying Limerick students could face expulsion 
Young people are encouraged to be open with contact tracers if they receive a call

Thu, 04 Mar, 2021

Limerick City east has Covid-19 rate twice the national average
Limerick City east has Covid-19 rate twice the national average
Concern is growing about the volume of cases in the city, including in the University of Limerick, where over 200 cases have been recorded since January

Sat, 27 Feb, 2021

Focused woman wearing headphones using laptop, writing notes
CAO 2021: Key dates to take note of
While education has seen many changes due to Covid-19, the CAO application procedure remains exactly the same as every year. The February 1st deadline is still there for students to register with the CAO.

Thu, 14 Jan, 2021

Coronavirus test. Medical worker in protective suite taking a swab for corona virus test, potentially infected young woman
On-campus Covid tests for students travelling home for Christmas
Professor Kerstin Mey, UL president, said the testing was aiming to minimise virus transmission by helping to identify asymptomatic carriers of Covid-19.

Fri, 04 Dec, 2020

UL becomes first Irish university to appoint woman as leader
UL becomes first Irish university to appoint woman as leader
Professor Kerstin Mey has been appointed as the interim president of UL, replacing outgoing president Des Fitzgerald, who is set to retire in September.

Thu, 09 Jul, 2020

Egyptian student is Smedias' Journalist of the Year
Egyptian student is Smedias' Journalist of the Year
An Egyptian student has been named Journalist of the Year at the National Student Media Awards (Smedias).

Wed, 01 Jul, 2020

IRFU expect some coronavirus cases once provinces return to training
IRFU expect some coronavirus cases once provinces return to training
The IRFU's chief medical officer is anticipating a “small number of Covid-19 cases” among the four provincial professional squads, their coaches, and support staff as they return to training in the coming weeks.

Wed, 17 Jun, 2020

68-bed field hospital built in two weeks opens in UL Sports Arena
68-bed field hospital built in two weeks opens in UL Sports Arena
Colette Cowan, head of the UL Hospitals Group, said she expects there will be a “surge” of cases of Covid-19, flu and respiratory related illnesses at UHL over winter.

Mon, 08 Jun, 2020

human sperm and egg cell
Researchers at the University of Limerick snare better sperm to help treat infertility
With an estimated one-in-six couples experiencing infertility problems, researchers at the University of Limerick have developed a new technology to help those seeking to start a family.

Fri, 05 Jun, 2020

DCU offers flexible accommodation to meet new Covid-19 arrangements
DCU offers flexible accommodation to meet new Covid-19 arrangements
Students at Dublin City University have been offered flexible accommodation for the upcoming academic year as it is “highly unlikely” they will be on campus for full weeks.

Fri, 29 May, 2020

Rent refund for University of Limerick students forced to leave during Covid-19 closure
Rent refund for University of Limerick students forced to leave during Covid-19 closure
University of Limerick’s board has approved rent refunds to students who have not been able to return

Fri, 29 May, 2020

Munster Technological University gets long-awaited approval
Munster Technological University gets long-awaited approval
Munster's newest technological university will play a key role in driving the recovery of the region post-Covid, while improving access to education.

Wed, 27 May, 2020

University of Limerick students should be refunded for rent, governing authority recommends
University of Limerick students should be refunded for rent, governing authority recommends
University of Limerick (UL) students who left their accommodation on foot of the Government’s decision to close campuses should be refunded, the university’s governing authority has recommended.

Tue, 26 May, 2020

UL President to resign over 'personal' Covid-19 concerns
UL President to resign over 'personal' Covid-19 concerns
Dr Des Fitzgerald, is to tender his resignation over personal concerns the coronavirus pandemic would “limit” his ability to fully perform the role.

Tue, 26 May, 2020

Rob Heffernan wants easing of restrictions for international athletes
Rob Heffernan wants easing of restrictions for international athletes
Rob Heffernan has called for international athletes to be given access to train on athletics tracks across the country, arguing it is a “no-brainer” in terms of safety.

Tue, 26 May, 2020

Small steps gearing Ciara Neville up for giant leap towards normality
Small steps gearing Ciara Neville up for giant leap towards normality
The thing she misses most is the company, that chorus of support from training partners as she heaves a barbell in the air or suffers through the last rep of a lung-bursting session.

Mon, 18 May, 2020

University of Limerick under pressure to refund rent to departed students
University of Limerick under pressure to refund rent to departed students
The University of Limerick (UL) is coming under increasing pressure to refund rent paid by students who vacated campus accommodation due to the coronavirus.

Thu, 14 May, 2020

Revealed: Irish rugby chiefs plan June 1 training return
Revealed: Irish rugby chiefs plan June 1 training return
Plans are in place for Munster to return to Thomond Park, with their high performance unit at UL being used by the health authorities.

Tue, 12 May, 2020

Ireland should 'crush' Covid-19 curve not just 'flatten it' says UL Professor
Ireland should 'crush' Covid-19 curve not just 'flatten it' says UL Professor
As an island Ireland has the opportunity to “stamp down” the coronavirus to “a really low level”, Professor Glynn said.

Thu, 07 May, 2020

Hopes of corner turned for Kerry footballer's father in induced coma due to coronavirus
Hopes of corner turned for Kerry footballer's father in induced coma due to coronavirus
“The nurses are great, they are doing calls for us. We get to ring them twice a day. They gave us a couple of video calls just to see him. Obviously he wasn’t conscious or anything, but we got to see him. We could talk away to him, but he wasn’t saying anything back.”

Tue, 28 Apr, 2020

Financially hit universities consider recruitment freezes
Financially hit universities consider recruitment freezes
Recruitment freezes are on the cards at universities as the sector braces for the financial impact of Covid-19 on higher education.

Tue, 28 Apr, 2020

Ireland's masters athletes jump from chasing gold medals to coping with cocooning
Ireland's masters athletes jump from chasing gold medals to coping with cocooning
“All those guys that were competitors with me, sorry to say, are not with us anymore, so all I had to beat was the record.”

Wed, 22 Apr, 2020

Irish researchers to examine mental health effects of ‘lockdown life’ on children and teens
Irish researchers to examine mental health effects of ‘lockdown life’ on children and teens
With ‘lockdown’ life leading to major disruptions to the lives of children and teenagers here, new Irish research will examine their mental wellbeing during the current crisis.

Tue, 21 Apr, 2020

Business Movers
Business Movers
People starting interesting new roles with Duff & Phelps, Virgin Media Business, Irish MedTech Association, SMBC Aviation Capital and Comtrade Digital Services.

Fri, 10 Apr, 2020

Covid-19: University of Limerick to make over 100,000 face visors for HSE front-line staff
Covid-19: University of Limerick to make over 100,000 face visors for HSE front-line staff
A 3D printing and design team at the university created the production capacity for the visors in less than two weeks.

Thu, 09 Apr, 2020

Lero aims to build on its global funding
Lero aims to build on its global funding
International funding manager Dr Martina Prendergast will lead the ambitious research funding goals of Lero software research centre

Wed, 08 Apr, 2020

Nurses call for special overtime allowance to be reinstated
Nurses call for special overtime allowance to be reinstated
Nurses at Cork University Hospital (CUH) and the Mercy University Hospital (MUH) have appealed to their employers to reinstate a special overtime arrangement introduced earlier in the year to address the trolley crisis, but which ended last week.

Wed, 08 Apr, 2020

Private landlords in Limerick refuse to refund student rents until university does
Private landlords in Limerick refuse to refund student rents until university does
Private landlords in Limerick say they will not refund student rents until University of Limerick does the same.

Wed, 08 Apr, 2020

Irish scientists develop vital chemical for Covid-19 tests
Irish scientists develop vital chemical for Covid-19 tests
A team of Irish scientists has averted another potential Covid-19 testing crisis by developing a key test chemical, the supplies of which were running low.

Wed, 08 Apr, 2020

Breakthrough led by Cork scientists develops key chemical and helps avert potential Covid-19 testing crisis
Breakthrough led by Cork scientists develops key chemical and helps avert potential Covid-19 testing crisis
A team of Irish scientists has averted another potential Covid-19 testing crisis by developing a key test chemical whose supplies were running low.

Tue, 07 Apr, 2020

Business Movers
Business Movers
A selection of people starting new roles with Elkstone, Irish Wind Energy Association, the Workplace Relations Commission, the Irish Association of Pension Funds, the United Nations and Shannon Group.

Thu, 02 Apr, 2020

UL student accommodation paid for the rest of the semester will not be refunded
UL student accommodation paid for the rest of the semester will not be refunded
Students at the University of Limerick (UL) are urging the university to refund rent to students who leave campus accommodation early due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Mon, 30 Mar, 2020

'Why would we throw in the towel?': For Phil Healy, there is opportunity amidst the frustration
'Why would we throw in the towel?': For Phil Healy, there is opportunity amidst the frustration

Shortly before the Irish Indoor Championships last month, Phil Healy’s coach called it as he saw it.

Wed, 25 Mar, 2020

UL 'likely' to play host to field hospital if hospitals become overwhelmed by Covid-19
UL 'likely' to play host to field hospital if hospitals become overwhelmed by Covid-19

University of Limerick (UL) is likely to become a location for a Covid-19 “field hospital” in the event that hospitals in the region become “overwhelmed” by cases of the virus, announced the University’s President, Dr Des Fitzgerald.

Mon, 16 Mar, 2020

Team set up to trace contacts of Cork Covid-19 victim
Team set up to trace contacts of Cork Covid-19 victim

The HSE has set up a dedicated team to trace everyone who came into contact with the coronavirus patient in Cork University Hospital (CUH) amid the first signs of panic buying in the city.

Fri, 06 Mar, 2020

UCC students protesting against rent hikes believe they'll be camped for another week
UCC students protesting against rent hikes believe they'll be camped for another week

Students camping out day and night in protest at proposed incoming rent hikes at accommodation owned by their university believe they will remain in their tents on-campus for at least another week.

Thu, 27 Feb, 2020

The Irish Examiner View: The soaring cost of opportunity
The Irish Examiner View: The soaring cost of opportunity

Students at UCC, UCD and UL are protesting over the increasingly impossible cost of student accommodation. UCC students want a 3% rent increase for college-owned accommodation planned for September reversed. UCD students face a rent increase of 4%.

Thu, 27 Feb, 2020

UCC confirms 3% rent hike on campus accomodation
UCC confirms 3% rent hike on campus accomodation

University College Cork is the latest third level institution to confirm it is increasing rents in campus accommodation.

Tue, 18 Feb, 2020

UL researchers aid Brazilian police in developing method of arresting paedophile gangs
UL researchers aid Brazilian police in developing method of arresting paedophile gangs

University of Limerick researchers have helped Brazilian Federal Police devise one of the best ways of arresting gangs involved in the distribution of videos and photographs of children being sexually abused.

Mon, 17 Feb, 2020

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