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University of Limerick (UL) is a research-led, energetic, and enterprising institution with a proud record of innovation and excellence in education and scholarship. We value creativity, curiosity and excellence in our inclusive community which is committed to social good.
Our motto Eagna chun Gnímh translates as Wisdom for Action reflecting our mission to contribute to the discovery of new knowledge for a better world.
Our research and commitment to excellence has propelled us into the Top 500 universities in the world.
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Our goal is to build a vibrant community where research excellence is valued, supported and central to all facets of our organisation and aligned to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
We have set out four strategic, mission-orientated challenges in which research across all disciplines at UL is making, and will continue to make, an impact.
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Smart Society
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Healthy Society
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Inclusive Society
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Sustainable Society
Research Spotlights
Children and crime gangs
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Capturing pollutants from the air
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Limerick Digital Cancer Research Centre
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About Research in UL
Latest News
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‘Cutting edge’ UL biomedical software project gets support from Chan Zuckerberg Initiative
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University of Limerick awarded prestigious Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowships
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