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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.
We value and support the academic freedom, innovation and creativity, excellence of output and achievement by our research community across all of its research areas.
Our areas of research strength are characterised by having critical mass, addressing common research questions, having a significant body of research inputs and outputs, attracting international scholars, and having a national and international reputation.
Stay Curious for Research
UL is a community for the curious. Stay Curious for Research looks at academics whose curious nature is driving them to create a better world.
Empowered by UL, they inspire our researchers and students, and push their research forward to new frontiers.
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Achievements
401
QS World University Ranking 2026
76
Among the most impactful universities globally in tackling the UN Sustainable Development Goals
Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2026
501-600
Times Higher World University Ranking 2025
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Research Institutes and Centres
UL's research successes are enhanced by the ongoing development of interdisciplinary research institutes, centres and collaboration with international academic and industrial partners.
Knowledge Transfer
Mission-orientated challenge areas
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.
Sustainable Society
Sustainability at the heart of everything we do.
Our discoveries in materials science, energy and environment, circular economy and food security are critical to supporting a more sustainable future for all communities.
Our discoveries in materials science, energy and environment, circular economy and food security are critical to supporting a more sustainable future for all communities.
Healthy Society
The health and wellbeing of our global community has never been more critical.
We are developing strategies for more person-centred and integrated healthcare, working to support our ageing society and innovating across materials science and digital technology for health.
We are developing strategies for more person-centred and integrated healthcare, working to support our ageing society and innovating across materials science and digital technology for health.
Smart Society
How do we ensure a virtuous circle where the evolution of technology and connected devices can benefit all citizens?
To address this, we are answering questions using artificial intelligence, advances in software and manufacturing, harnessing of big data and the opportunities of digital humanities.
To address this, we are answering questions using artificial intelligence, advances in software and manufacturing, harnessing of big data and the opportunities of digital humanities.
Inclusive Society
We pride ourselves in our role as champions for a more diverse, equal and inclusive society.
Our research community are providing insights to the complexities of this vision across many areas including education, justice and social inclusion and the future of work.
Our research community are providing insights to the complexities of this vision across many areas including education, justice and social inclusion and the future of work.
Research Impact
UL prides itself on a reputation of excellent research that tackles grand challenges and makes a lasting impact.
Research Week
UL Research Week is an annual event shining a spotlight on the important research taking place across our university.
We are constantly pushing the boundaries, creating new discoveries, and it is all for the greater good. Our researchers are working to help make our country, and our world, a more sustainable place, more inclusive and healthier, and all while striving to use smart technology for the betterment of all.
We are constantly pushing the boundaries, creating new discoveries, and it is all for the greater good. Our researchers are working to help make our country, and our world, a more sustainable place, more inclusive and healthier, and all while striving to use smart technology for the betterment of all.
President’s Awards
At the core of UL's research are strong academic disciplines which, through collaboration and innovation, have impact across society.
The President’s Research Excellence and Impact Awards recognise staff at all University levels who have made outstanding contributions in the excellence and impact of their research (beyond academia).
The President’s Research Excellence and Impact Awards recognise staff at all University levels who have made outstanding contributions in the excellence and impact of their research (beyond academia).
Case Studies
Read some in-depth analyses of some of the leading-edge research taking place in UL.
These studies are used to demonstrate impact, share best practices, and provide examples of how research findings are applied in real-world scenarios.
These studies are used to demonstrate impact, share best practices, and provide examples of how research findings are applied in real-world scenarios.
Podcasts
Listen to some of UL's researchers discuss their research, what motivates them to keep going and how their research can benefit our society.
Research Supports
Connect with UL Research
There are many ways that you can connect with UL Research.
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