Implementation Science: Bringing Research to Life

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The Centre for Implementation Research at UL (CIRcUL) is a cross-disciplinary centre dedicated to developing, supporting, and enhancing the implementation of evidence-based research, policies, programmes, and professional practices into routine practice for the effective delivery of public services, with a particular focus on the most vulnerable members of society.

What is implementation science?

Implementation science is the study of methods and strategies that facilitate the uptake of evidence-based practice and research into routine use. Implementation science closes the gap between what we know and what we do by identifying and addressing barriers that slow or halt the uptake of evidence-based practices and identifying and leveraging enablers.

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25 Mar 2025

Research Week 2025

CIRcUL is proud to announce its participation in two events during Research Week 2025 at University of Limerick. Organized by UL Research Office, the event will be held from April 28th to May 2nd.

The Centre will be featured in the inaugural event, “Showcase of UL's Internal Research Centres,” launched by Vice President Research and Innovation, Professor Kevin Ryan, on the 28th of April.

CIRcUL and Health Research Institute will organise a workshop titled “Implementation Science - Bridging the Gap Between Knowledge and Practice.” Dr Laura Keyes will facilitate the workshop, joined by three of the most influential experts in Implementation Science.
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Andy Bray. Facilitator of the Masterclass workshop series 2025 Reflecting on Implementation.. Online April 7th, May 6th, June 10th.
11 Mar 2025

‘Reflecting on Implementation’ - Masterclass workshop series

The ‘Reflecting on Implementation’ workshops are a series of six sessions designed to foster in-depth learning and discussion around implementation science. The workshops target participants with previous knowledge, practice, or experience in implementation research.

In each session, we will tackle implementation problems or questions brought by group members or delve into key concepts of implementation science. This interdisciplinary workshop aims to expand our collective knowledge and understanding of using implementation science in research, as well as how it can be mobilised for research impact.
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Membership applications
20 Feb 2025

Membership applications are now open

We are very pleased to announce that applications for CIRcUL membership are now open.

CIRcUL is committed to facilitating the conduct of outstanding research and practice in implementation science and increasing capacity and knowledge in this field.

To support this goal, we aim to have a membership base comprised of research-active academic colleagues, implementation science practitioners and students.
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