Wisdom for Action
Research Week 2023's theme was “Wisdom For Action”, highlighting UL's commitment to finding sustainable solutions to global challenges through innovative research and links with the revamped research strategy for the University to ensure that UL is a research-led, innovative, enterprising and inclusive institution that is committed to social good.
The programme was devised to demonstrate the growth in research excellence with impact and diversity across the research community and also featured a number of external speakers.
Drawing on expertise from across the university, researchers presented their work on topics such as urology, renewable energy, environmental conservation, health and wellbeing, politics and sport.
Research Week 2023 launch
Watch the Research Week 2023 playlist on YouTube
2023 events by day
Monday
Academic Research and Industry Collaboration
Three SFI (Science Foundation Ireland) funded centres event brought a panel of academic and industry speakers discuss the topic of ‘Research and industry collaboration’.
The academic panel members shared their experience of working in research centres on collaborative projects with industry, outlining the key benefits, challenges, and learnings of being involved within such a collaborative project environment.
Watch: Academic Research and Industry Collaboration
Using Participatory and Arts-Based Methods in Migrant Health Research
HEAnet & ICHEC supporting research and opportunities for collaboration
‘Picture this’ research exhibition
Tuesday
The Science and the Art of Leadership
From Research to Spinout: Commercialising Your Research Panel Discussion
UL Sustainability Challenge Awards
Building Inclusive Cities and Communities with the Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
Doctoral education and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Science by the Shannon
Thursday
European Research Council Grants: Bringing you one step closer!
Exploring the Glucksman Library Special Collections
Performance as Research in the Traditional Arts
Urological Research: from idea to patient outcome
Thesis-In-Three Final and ‘Picture this’ photograph your research awards
Friday
The Political Football: Unpicking football and (P)politics
Why Mentoring in Universities Works
Researching with Gender: Lessons Learned and Questions Raised
Research funding opportunities for Early Career Researchers
