As the first Irish third level institution to make cooperative educational placements core to every programme, the University of Limerick has pioneered community engaged learning since its very foundation. As the interest in civic engagement at third level has grown, UL has continues to lead.

Co-designed with local communities, the CWELL diploma programme works with a range of local partners to offer community wellness, empowerment, leadership and life skills. Every year, CWELL students are joined by graduate students on the Professional Diploma in Civic Engagement and the Masters programme in Community Research to devise, develop and deliver community based projects to address identified needs.

As well as enabling UL students to experience community learning, we are keen for communities to learn with UL.  The Access Office coordinates schools programmes for primary and secondary schools in its Access Academy and Summer Schools programmes.  Whilst the Access Campus SOS second level study club offers space and support for junior and leaving cert students.

If you would like support or information about a possible partnership or engaged activity concerning community learning you can contact: