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The Buddy Programme kicked off again this semester, aiming to help new incoming international students settle into life here at UL, life in Limerick and Ireland in general. The UL Global Buddy Programme offers international students a unique opportunity to connect with domestic students and form social connections. The aim of this programme is to utilise current students lived experience to benefit new international students and create opportunities for friendships and assimilation into local culture making transitions into a new culture smoother.

Each year, over 60 staff members from the University of Limerick (UL) take part in the Erasmus+ Staff Mobility programme, venturing to different countries to exchange knowledge, foster collaboration, and broaden their professional perspectives. For some, like Nicole Campbell, Senior Administrator at the Cooperative Education & Careers Division, and Professor Witold Kwapinski, Course Director of Chemical & Biochemical Engineering, these experiences are more than just academic—they are deeply personal journeys that lead to newfound confidence, valuable connections, and fresh insights into education systems across Europe.

Blended Intensive Programmes (BIPs) under Erasmus+ offer innovative short-term learning experiences, combining physical mobility with online collaboration. Aimed at enhancing international cooperation, BIPs allow students, educators, and professionals to engage in cross-border education, integrating digital tools to facilitate dynamic collaboration.