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We are delighted to share that the Implementation Science Conference, titled “Making It Work: The Practice and Power of Implementation Science,” is coming to our stunning University of Limerick campus this summer! Join us on 4–5 June, with a special pre-conference day on 3rd June.

Abstract submissions are now open.

Mark your calendars and get ready for an inspiring event.

Explore the preliminary programme here.

The Supporting Disabled Parents project, which will run for a period of seven months, aims to support professionals in developing the knowledge and skills they need to support disabled parents. We will offer seven live online sessions as part of the Reflective Practices Programme.

Follow this link to learn more.

The CIRcUL team is thrilled to share our latest news in Bulletin #8 – Christmas edition.

Alongside our updates and new projects, we are delighted to announce the “Save the Date” for our Annual Implementation Conference, titled “Making It Work: The Practice and Power of Implementation Science”, which will be hosted on the UL Campus next June.

Happy Holidays! We look forward to seeing you all in the New Year.

We are delighted to launch “Grounds for Discovery - Coffee, Network and Learn”, an in-person CIRcUL networking event that will take place every 6 weeks.

At this inaugural event, we welcome Prof. Geoff Curran, Director of the Center for Implementation Research at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, who will deliver a guest lecture titled "Thinking about a hybrid effectiveness-implementation study? Here’s how to get started…”. It is open to members and non-members, and free to attend.

The CIRcUL team is thrilled to share our latest news in Bulletin #7 – Hallowe’en edition.

This issue is jam-packed with members’ updates, an exciting Student Competition, collaborative events to participate in and much more.

Effective policy delivery is one of the most important environmental challenges of today. Too often, implementation is treated as a secondary afterthought. To overcome this inefficiency, the Environmental Policy Implementation Community (EPIC) at the Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES) has launched a powerful new resource: Environmental Implementation: A Guide for Local Authorities.

CIRcUL is launching the “Alice Coffey Student Implementation Prize”. The Prize will be awarded to the best use of implementation science in a student research project.

As graduates of the University of Limerick, the home of the first Implementation Research centre in Ireland, having a basic knowledge of implementation theory is a great boon to have in securing future employment in whatever field you will be working. In addition, Implementation Science is now becoming more common as a criterion in grant applications.

We are honoured to have partnered with colleagues from UL Global to produce two foundational videos that showcase the work of the Centre.

In the following video, Prof. Alice Coffey, co-founder of CIRcUL and current member of its Advisory Board, shares the story behind the Centre’s creation. She also reflects on the journey of its predecessor, HIST (Health Implementation Science and Technology Research Cluster), and how it laid the groundwork for CIRcUL.

The Centre for Implementation Research at University of Limerick (CIRcUL) is delighted to announce the launch of the course “An Introduction to Implementation”.

This course provides a foundational understanding of implementation science, the study of how to effectively translate research into practice. Participants will explore the why and what of implementation.

Catch up on our latest Bulletin - from member news to fresh initiatives. This month, we are thrilled to announce the launch of our brand-new Introductory Course, starting this September. Registrations are now open. Secure your spot today

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.

We have two PhD Scholarships available. The deadline is 30th May 2025.

The Health Research Board is organising this session, which will be held at Trinity Business School, Dublin, on Thursday, April 17. The event will be led by Professor Alison Metz, a specialist in implementation science with a particular emphasis on the social impact of human services on young people and families. Alison will give an overview of the principles and use of implementation science and facilitate discussion that will help participants learn about implementation science and how it might be used to increase effectiveness in prevention work.

Professor Ross MacMillan of the University of Limerick will present an overview of the RePS project, a review of prevention services in Ireland commissioned by the Health Research Board on behalf of the Department of Health.