FAQs and Legal Guidance
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What is the University’s legal name and description?
The legal name of the University is ‘University of Limerick’ and should be used on all legal documentation relating to the University.
What is the legal status of the University of Limerick?
University of Limerick (UL) (Ollscoil Luimnigh) is a public research university institution in Limerick, Ireland. Founded in 1972 as the National Institute for Higher Education, Limerick, it was established as a university in September 1989, in accordance with the University of Limerick Act 1989. It was the first university established since Irish independence in 1922.
What is the University’s Charity registration number and registered address?
The University of Limerick is a charitable body registered in Ireland under the Registered Charity Number CHY20009274, CHY20009274 incorporated under the Universities Acts, with its registered address at University of Limerick, Limerick, V94 T9PX, Ireland.
How is the University regulated?
The University of Limerick operates under the aegis of the Universities Act, 1997 as amended by the Higher Education Authority Act 2022 (referred to as the 1997 Act). Overall authority for the affairs of the University is vested by the State in the Governing Authority of the University of Limerick.
Who can sign contracts on behalf of the University?
The University’s Contract Signing Policy sets out the users authorised to sign contracts.
I have been asked to negotiate/review/sign an agreement relating to the university, should Legal Services review it?
Not necessarily - not all legal agreements signed on behalf of the University require Legal Services’ review. Please see the Contract Signing Policy for more information.
What are my intellectual property rights in relation to research I conduct at the University?
Please see the Intellectual Property Policy for more information
A legal document/claim/dispute has been served on me – what should I do with it?
Please contact legal@ul.ie immediately if a legal document has been served on you in your capacity as an employee of the University.
