UL Journalism Brings Together Media Researchers from Across Ireland for National Forum
The Journalism Section at the University of Limerick hosted the Media Research Forum Ireland on Thursday, 29 October 2026. Organised by Dr Audrey Galvin and Dr Henry Silke, the event brought together journalism and media academics and researchers from higher education institutions across Ireland.
Held in the Co-Lab space in the Glucksman Library, the forum provided an opportunity for colleagues to share research, exchange ideas and discuss emerging challenges and opportunities in journalism and media education. A key focus of the programme was the growing influence of artificial intelligence on journalism education and professional practice.
Dr Audrey Galvin, Lecturer in Journalism at UL, facilitated a session entitled "From Problems to Practice: Responding to AI in Journalism Education", exploring assessment design, newsroom practice, verification and information integrity, and expectations around students' use of AI. The forum also provided an opportunity to strengthen connections between journalism and media researchers across Irish universities, encourage collaboration and share approaches to common challenges facing the sector.
Dr Henry Silke organised and facilitated a World Café session, which provided an opportunity for participants to share their research ideas, discuss emerging areas of interest and explore potential opportunities for collaboration across institutions.
The event highlighted the UL Journalism Section's active role in supporting national dialogue, research collaboration and innovation in journalism education.
