Working in UL

UL is a wonderful place to work where curiosity, creativity and academic excellence are encouraged in an inclusive community committed to social good.

University of Limerick has more than 2,200 staff members across the areas of Research, Academic and Support Services.

A research-intensive, energetic and enterprising institution, UL has 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.  

2 Library staff members collaborating over a computer screen

Employee benefits

Supported professional development under the Researcher Development Programme and Staff Training Programmes.
Membership of the Public Sector Single Public Service Pension Scheme.
Membership of the Income Continuance Plan
The opportunity to join the University’s Additional Life Cover plan.
Coverage in the UL Sick Leave Scheme (available under “S” on the HR A-Z)
Flexible working practices such as the Shorter Working Year Scheme.
Preferential rates for health insurance.
Employee wellness is a priority, and several initiatives take place each year for the benefit of UL employees. See more at Be Well at UL.
Preferential rates for access to the UL Arena swimming pool and fitness centre.

Further information on the above can be found on the A-Z Directory of the Human Resources website.

Commitment to equality and diversity

We take great pride in being one of the first institutions in Ireland to achieve an Athena SWAN (AS) Bronze Institution Award (in July 2015).

In 2023 we became the first institution in Ireland to receive a prestigious Athena Swan Silver Award.

UL has been recognised as a leader in embedding gender equality as the first institution in the Irish Higher Education Sector to receive the silver award.

We are also the second university in Ireland to be awarded the Athena SWAN expanded charter. This award recognises work undertaken to address gender equality more broadly, in arts, humanities, social sciences, business and law, professional and support roles, and for trans staff and students.

2 people beside the river Shannon looking at the living bridge

The campus

The UL campus is truly one of the most beautiful university campuses anywhere in the world. Visitors never fail to be impressed by this peaceful green place with its trees, its fountains and the beautiful river Shannon flowing majestically through it all. In spring, UL is a symphony of birdsong, while in autumn, it is a celebration of colour.

UL's campus area comprises 366 acres, which includes 116 acres located in the North Bank Campus on the Clare side of the River Shannon.

UL was ranked 17th in the world for its efforts towards campus sustainability and environmentally friendly university management in the GreenMetric Ranking of World Universities 2020
419 laboratories (encompassing undergraduate teaching, research, specialist and high-tech facilities)
Eight student villages providing accommodation for 3,000 students and visiting academic staff
Total value of investment to date in land, buildings and equipment is over €720 million