UL’s Doctoral College is responsible for the management and development of postgraduate research across the University.

The College supports the academic and professional development of Postgraduate Researchers (PGRs) across all areas of academia, industry and society. UL’s Doctoral College strives to increase infrastructural efficiencies, accommodate the diversity of research and research needs, and promote networking opportunities.

It will advocate for:

  • The development of high-quality doctoral programmes

  • The enhancement of the learning and teaching experience for PGRs and supervisors

  • The development of regulations and guidelines to support excellence in research

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Support Emma Jude Lyons in the IUA 3-Minute Thesis National Final!
03 Nov 2025

Support Emma Jude Lyons at the National Three-Minute Thesis Final

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PhD pULse #21 with sports psychologist Brendan Hackett
31 Oct 2025

Brendan Hackett on coaching Olympic medalists, inter-county football teams and Paul Mescal

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Aaron Keane PhD pULse
20 Oct 2025

PhD pULse podcast series welcomes Aaron Keane

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Latest Events

Latest Events
Visa & Immigration workshops
20 Oct 2025 - 10 Dec 2025

Visa & Immigration Workshops for International PGRs

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Data Analysis using RStudio
04 Nov 2025 - 27 Nov 2025

Data Analysis using RStudio – Workshop Series for UL PhD Candidates

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Qualitative Analysis with NVivo
11 Nov 2025 - 27 Nov 2025

Qualitative Analysis with NVivo for UL PGRs

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