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Limerick as a ‘lighthouse city’: Professor Stephen Kinsella writes about an exciting new project that UL is taking the lead on

COVID does not destroy so much as reveals weakness. Associate Professor of Economics at University of Limerick, Stephen Kinsella, argues that “it is in our power to buttress the weaker parts of our society and economy revealed by the COVID crisis”.

Professor Kerstin Mey gives an insight into becoming Ireland’s first female University president.

Professor Giles Warrington, head of department at UL’s Physical Education and Sport Sciences (PESS) writes a short history of one of the oldest departments in the University, charting its origins, evolution and some of the more recent achievements

‘A magical association with an amazing university’: Dr Niamh NicGhabhann speaks to Loretta Brennan Glucksman, outgoing chair of the University of Limerick Foundation

Research is at the very core of everything Norelee Kennedy does. It is in her fibre, her very being. After accepting the role as the new Vice-President for Research (VPR) at University of Limerick in July, she promptly took a four-month period of research leave before starting in the job. She talks to UL Links about her new role going forward.

When the new position of Vice President of Academic Affairs and Student Engagement (VPAASE) at the University of Limerick was offered to Kerstin Mey, she says that she was “hugely excited and eager to start” her UL journey. She talks to UL Links on transforming education.

The importance of accreditation is that it allows entities to stand out from the crowd, but few elevate to a higher class altogether. UL Links speaks to former Dean of KBS Professor Philip O'Regan.