Wednesday 29 April

A Flavour of Sustainable Research @ UL

Analog Devices Building | 9am-1pm | various events

University of Limerick is leading out on research that is addressing many of the the world's grand challenges.

Emboldened by the UN Sustainable Development Goals we are pushing the boundaries in research to ensure that our world 

A Flavour of Sustainable Research @ UL gives you the ideal opportunity to see what research is being undertaken, how it will impact our society and the importance it has for Limerick, Ireland and the world.

Other events will see you take part in a scavenger hunt across the campus that teaches you about the sustainability research going on in the University, or you can tour the world class facilities of the Bernal Institute.

You can immerse yourself for the whole morning, or attend any of the individual events.  The choice is yours.

Register for Scavenger Hunt

Register for Bernal Tours

Register for Session on Resilient and Sustainable Materials

Register for Session on Energy Research and Advanced Enabling Technologies

Innovations, insights and novel practices in youth crime prevention

ERB008 | 1-2.30pm

This session will outline how an HEA-funded North-South project between University of Limerick (UL), Queens University Belfast (QUB), and Centre for Effective Studies (CES) has yielded new insights into the lives and experiences of justice-involved youth and enabled the testing of novel research and practice methods. 

Drawing on five projects as case examples of the work undertaken by the Stable Lives Safer Streets (SLSS) Research Hub (2021-2026), we will discuss the process of building evidence for policy and practice. 

New Conflicts, New Challenges: War Journalism in the 21st Century

ERB001 | 1-3pm

In a time of extraordinary global conflict in Iran, Ukraine and Palestine, this special event will bring together leading scholars and practitioners to discuss the evolving landscape of war reporting in the 21st century.

A keynote address will be followed by a panel discussion on the impact of technology, ethical considerations, and the role of media in shaping narratives around conflict. The panel will also highlight findings of new collaborative research led by journalism staff at University of Limerick comparing coverage of the war in Gaza in the media in Ireland, the UK, USA and Germany. 

More than skin deep

ERB007 | 3-5pm

Stevens Johnson Syndrome (SJS) and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN) are devastating dermatological conditions that typically occur as a reaction to medication. They exist on the same continuum, with TEN being the more severe form. 

Patients initially present with a febrile illness followed by necrosis and detachment of the skin and mucous membranes. Given this severity, SJS/ TEN cases are treated as medical emergencies, with care prioritising the maintenance of life. 

This event will explore the development of a bespoke quality-of-life (QoL) outcome measure for adults with SJS/ TEN. 

Commercialising your Research

ERB008 | 3-4pm

A practical insider’s view on how to bring university research to market.  

Join Alan Dunne from Enterprise Ireland who will outline the full suite of funding supports available to help researchers progress their technologies toward commercial application — including feasibility grants, proof of concept funding, and commercialisation supports.  

This will be followed by Declan Fox of AxisBIC, an experienced entrepreneur and earlystage investor, who will speak on “What Makes a Technology Investable.” His insights will help researchers understand how investors evaluate opportunities and what strengthens the pathway to creating a successful spinout company.  

The session will conclude with a Q&A and an opportunity for one-to-one discussions with the speakers, giving attendees direct, practical guidance on advancing their research towards real world impact. 

From Cells to Society: how diet shapes health, performance and policy 

ERB001 | 3-5pm

Food, diet and nutrition sit at the heart of some of the most pressing health challenges facing society today, from obesity and chronic disease to sustainability, performance, and healthy ageing. 

This seminar brings together leading researchers from the Food, Diet and Nutrition (FDN) Research Group at the Health Research Institute, University of Limerick, alongside keynote speaker Professor Donal O’Shea, to explore how nutrition science operates across scales: from molecular mechanisms to population health and policy. 

Designed for a broad academic, clinical, student and public audience, the session highlights interdisciplinary research, real-world impact, and the growing national and international contribution of nutrition research at UL.