CIRcUL - Centre for Implementation Research at UL
@circul.bsky.social
CIRcUL is a transdisciplinary research centre at University of Limerick that develops, supports and enhances the implementation of evidence-based research, policies, and programmes into routine practice. #ImpSci
Website & links: https://linktr.ee/circ_ul
Website & links: https://linktr.ee/circ_ul
We are so pleased to share that the call for submissions is now open for this year’s #ImpSci #Conference, taking place at the @unioflimerick.bsky.social
Full details on the submission process are available at the link below:
www.ul.ie/abstract-sub...
Deadline: 27-02-2026 COB
Full details on the submission process are available at the link below:
www.ul.ie/abstract-sub...
Deadline: 27-02-2026 COB
January 26, 2026 at 3:29 PM
We are so pleased to share that the call for submissions is now open for this year’s #ImpSci #Conference, taking place at the @unioflimerick.bsky.social
Full details on the submission process are available at the link below:
www.ul.ie/abstract-sub...
Deadline: 27-02-2026 COB
Full details on the submission process are available at the link below:
www.ul.ie/abstract-sub...
Deadline: 27-02-2026 COB
It’s a new dawn, it's a new day, it's a new year and a new chance to connect!
We'll be hosting an Implementation Science Conference on our beautiful UL Campus this June.
Preliminary programme: www.ul.ie/implementati...
Registration and abstract submission will open soon.
Stay tuned!
#ImpSci
We'll be hosting an Implementation Science Conference on our beautiful UL Campus this June.
Preliminary programme: www.ul.ie/implementati...
Registration and abstract submission will open soon.
Stay tuned!
#ImpSci
January 6, 2026 at 11:27 AM
It’s a new dawn, it's a new day, it's a new year and a new chance to connect!
We'll be hosting an Implementation Science Conference on our beautiful UL Campus this June.
Preliminary programme: www.ul.ie/implementati...
Registration and abstract submission will open soon.
Stay tuned!
#ImpSci
We'll be hosting an Implementation Science Conference on our beautiful UL Campus this June.
Preliminary programme: www.ul.ie/implementati...
Registration and abstract submission will open soon.
Stay tuned!
#ImpSci
As we slow down for the Christmas break, we couldn't help but reshare this magnificent UL story.
Watch Santa studying hard to master his craft - because even Santa needs #ImpSci, the key to turning knowledge into action!
Season's Greetings and Happy New Year!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6QU...
Watch Santa studying hard to master his craft - because even Santa needs #ImpSci, the key to turning knowledge into action!
Season's Greetings and Happy New Year!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6QU...
Santa the Student – A University of Limerick Christmas story
YouTube video by UniversityofLimerick
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December 19, 2025 at 3:32 PM
As we slow down for the Christmas break, we couldn't help but reshare this magnificent UL story.
Watch Santa studying hard to master his craft - because even Santa needs #ImpSci, the key to turning knowledge into action!
Season's Greetings and Happy New Year!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6QU...
Watch Santa studying hard to master his craft - because even Santa needs #ImpSci, the key to turning knowledge into action!
Season's Greetings and Happy New Year!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6QU...
We are thrilled to share our latest news in Bulletin #8.
Alongside our updates and new projects, we announced the “Save the Date” for our Annual Implementation Conference, titled “Making It Work: The Practice and Power of Implementation Science”, next June.
Read here: www.canva.com/design/DAG5m...
Alongside our updates and new projects, we announced the “Save the Date” for our Annual Implementation Conference, titled “Making It Work: The Practice and Power of Implementation Science”, next June.
Read here: www.canva.com/design/DAG5m...
December 15, 2025 at 2:38 PM
We are thrilled to share our latest news in Bulletin #8.
Alongside our updates and new projects, we announced the “Save the Date” for our Annual Implementation Conference, titled “Making It Work: The Practice and Power of Implementation Science”, next June.
Read here: www.canva.com/design/DAG5m...
Alongside our updates and new projects, we announced the “Save the Date” for our Annual Implementation Conference, titled “Making It Work: The Practice and Power of Implementation Science”, next June.
Read here: www.canva.com/design/DAG5m...
We recently hosted our first networking event, an opportunity to connect, catch up, and share learning. For this inaugural event, we welcomed Prof. Geoff Curran (University of Arkansas), a leading global expert in #ImpSci and member of our Advisory Board.
Thank you all for joining us!
Thank you all for joining us!
December 8, 2025 at 3:01 PM
We recently hosted our first networking event, an opportunity to connect, catch up, and share learning. For this inaugural event, we welcomed Prof. Geoff Curran (University of Arkansas), a leading global expert in #ImpSci and member of our Advisory Board.
Thank you all for joining us!
Thank you all for joining us!
We are beyond thrilled to welcome Professor Geoff Curran (Univ. of Arkansas), who will share invaluable insights on breaking away from the traditional research pathway that treats implementation as an afterthought, delaying real-world impact. Don’t miss this opportunity, 5 Dec at UL. Register below
We are launching the initiative “Grounds for Discovery - Coffee, Network and Learn”, an in-person networking event.
We welcome Prof. Geoff Curran, Director of the Center for Implementation Research at University of Arkansas
5th December @UL
Register here: forms.office.com/e/q1dC20hY81
#ImpSci
We welcome Prof. Geoff Curran, Director of the Center for Implementation Research at University of Arkansas
5th December @UL
Register here: forms.office.com/e/q1dC20hY81
#ImpSci
November 20, 2025 at 12:46 PM
We are beyond thrilled to welcome Professor Geoff Curran (Univ. of Arkansas), who will share invaluable insights on breaking away from the traditional research pathway that treats implementation as an afterthought, delaying real-world impact. Don’t miss this opportunity, 5 Dec at UL. Register below
We are launching the initiative “Grounds for Discovery - Coffee, Network and Learn”, an in-person networking event.
We welcome Prof. Geoff Curran, Director of the Center for Implementation Research at University of Arkansas
5th December @UL
Register here: forms.office.com/e/q1dC20hY81
#ImpSci
We welcome Prof. Geoff Curran, Director of the Center for Implementation Research at University of Arkansas
5th December @UL
Register here: forms.office.com/e/q1dC20hY81
#ImpSci
November 5, 2025 at 3:55 PM
We are launching the initiative “Grounds for Discovery - Coffee, Network and Learn”, an in-person networking event.
We welcome Prof. Geoff Curran, Director of the Center for Implementation Research at University of Arkansas
5th December @UL
Register here: forms.office.com/e/q1dC20hY81
#ImpSci
We welcome Prof. Geoff Curran, Director of the Center for Implementation Research at University of Arkansas
5th December @UL
Register here: forms.office.com/e/q1dC20hY81
#ImpSci
CIRcUL is proud to launch the Alice Coffey Student Implementation Prize, celebrating excellence in the use of implementation science in student research.
This prize honours the outstanding legacy of Prof. Coffey, co-founder of CIRcUL.
All the information here: www.ul.ie/artsoc/circu...
#ImpSci
This prize honours the outstanding legacy of Prof. Coffey, co-founder of CIRcUL.
All the information here: www.ul.ie/artsoc/circu...
#ImpSci
October 20, 2025 at 4:52 PM
CIRcUL is proud to launch the Alice Coffey Student Implementation Prize, celebrating excellence in the use of implementation science in student research.
This prize honours the outstanding legacy of Prof. Coffey, co-founder of CIRcUL.
All the information here: www.ul.ie/artsoc/circu...
#ImpSci
This prize honours the outstanding legacy of Prof. Coffey, co-founder of CIRcUL.
All the information here: www.ul.ie/artsoc/circu...
#ImpSci
The Environmental Policy Implementation Community (EPIC) at the Institution of Environmental Sciences has launched a new, powerful resource to shape environmental policy delivery.
Our colleague Andrew Bray played a key role in this report as a contributor.
www.the-ies.org/sites/defaul...
#ImpSci
Our colleague Andrew Bray played a key role in this report as a contributor.
www.the-ies.org/sites/defaul...
#ImpSci
October 14, 2025 at 11:44 AM
The Environmental Policy Implementation Community (EPIC) at the Institution of Environmental Sciences has launched a new, powerful resource to shape environmental policy delivery.
Our colleague Andrew Bray played a key role in this report as a contributor.
www.the-ies.org/sites/defaul...
#ImpSci
Our colleague Andrew Bray played a key role in this report as a contributor.
www.the-ies.org/sites/defaul...
#ImpSci
Proud to introduce Evangelin Samraj, one of the recipients of the CIRcUL PhD scholarships. The project is centred on developing a scalability implementation framework to support the effective scale-up of evidence-based interventions.
Learn more lnkd.in/dDkjDc55
@unioflimerick.bsky.social #ImpSci
Learn more lnkd.in/dDkjDc55
@unioflimerick.bsky.social #ImpSci
October 1, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Proud to introduce Evangelin Samraj, one of the recipients of the CIRcUL PhD scholarships. The project is centred on developing a scalability implementation framework to support the effective scale-up of evidence-based interventions.
Learn more lnkd.in/dDkjDc55
@unioflimerick.bsky.social #ImpSci
Learn more lnkd.in/dDkjDc55
@unioflimerick.bsky.social #ImpSci
Our collaboration with the Mayor of Limerick's Expert Group on Homelessness and Drug Addiction featured in the latest Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences EDI Bulletin.
This and all EDI news here: sway.cloud.microsoft/o8kOwdnrKB59...
#ImpSci #CircUL @unioflimerick.bsky.social
This and all EDI news here: sway.cloud.microsoft/o8kOwdnrKB59...
#ImpSci #CircUL @unioflimerick.bsky.social
September 24, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Our collaboration with the Mayor of Limerick's Expert Group on Homelessness and Drug Addiction featured in the latest Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences EDI Bulletin.
This and all EDI news here: sway.cloud.microsoft/o8kOwdnrKB59...
#ImpSci #CircUL @unioflimerick.bsky.social
This and all EDI news here: sway.cloud.microsoft/o8kOwdnrKB59...
#ImpSci #CircUL @unioflimerick.bsky.social
We are thrilled to release Issue #6 of our bulletin, including our latest updates, insights, and opportunities!
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#ImpSci
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#ImpSci
September 9, 2025 at 11:58 AM
We are thrilled to release Issue #6 of our bulletin, including our latest updates, insights, and opportunities!
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#ImpSci
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#ImpSci
As we celebrate six months since our formal launch in January, we are taking a moment to look back. Watch the interview Director Laura Keyes gave to Gillian Devlin at Live95, where she shared the vision behind our work and the current projects.
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UL Research hopes to improve the delivery of public services | Live95 Limerick Today Podcasts
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July 31, 2025 at 2:49 PM
As we celebrate six months since our formal launch in January, we are taking a moment to look back. Watch the interview Director Laura Keyes gave to Gillian Devlin at Live95, where she shared the vision behind our work and the current projects.
shows.acast.com/live-95-lime...
@hri-ul.bsky.social
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@hri-ul.bsky.social
Who are we? What do we do? How do we do it?
Yesterday, we shared the story behind the creation of CIRcUL. In this video, Centre Director Laura Keyes provides an overview of the current “wicked problems” projects being undertaken by the Centre
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@unioflimerick.bsky.social
Yesterday, we shared the story behind the creation of CIRcUL. In this video, Centre Director Laura Keyes provides an overview of the current “wicked problems” projects being undertaken by the Centre
vimeo.com/1100324483?s...
@unioflimerick.bsky.social
Presentation of CIRcUL - Dr Laura Keyes
In this video, Dr Laura Keyes, Director of the Centre for Implementation Research at UL (CIRcUL) presents the current projects of the Centre and its long-term vision.
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July 11, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Who are we? What do we do? How do we do it?
Yesterday, we shared the story behind the creation of CIRcUL. In this video, Centre Director Laura Keyes provides an overview of the current “wicked problems” projects being undertaken by the Centre
vimeo.com/1100324483?s...
@unioflimerick.bsky.social
Yesterday, we shared the story behind the creation of CIRcUL. In this video, Centre Director Laura Keyes provides an overview of the current “wicked problems” projects being undertaken by the Centre
vimeo.com/1100324483?s...
@unioflimerick.bsky.social
Meet Alice Coffey, visionary co-founder of CIRcUL.
Alice shares the story of how a bold idea, supported by seed from @hri-ul.bsky.social, grew into CIRcUL.
The first of its kind in Ireland, and one of the first worldwide: Implementation matters to everyone.
📹https://vimeo.com/1100267060?share=copy
Alice shares the story of how a bold idea, supported by seed from @hri-ul.bsky.social, grew into CIRcUL.
The first of its kind in Ireland, and one of the first worldwide: Implementation matters to everyone.
📹https://vimeo.com/1100267060?share=copy
Alice Coffey - The Journey of the Centre for Implementation Research at University of Limerick
This is "Alice Coffey - The Journey of the Centre for Implementation Research at University of Limerick" by CIRcUL on Vimeo, the home for high quality…
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July 10, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Meet Alice Coffey, visionary co-founder of CIRcUL.
Alice shares the story of how a bold idea, supported by seed from @hri-ul.bsky.social, grew into CIRcUL.
The first of its kind in Ireland, and one of the first worldwide: Implementation matters to everyone.
📹https://vimeo.com/1100267060?share=copy
Alice shares the story of how a bold idea, supported by seed from @hri-ul.bsky.social, grew into CIRcUL.
The first of its kind in Ireland, and one of the first worldwide: Implementation matters to everyone.
📹https://vimeo.com/1100267060?share=copy
Does evidence really matter when policies are being shaped, and how much do policy-makers rely on this evidence?
This question was the starting point for this insightful and engaging HRB podcast.
#BringingResearchToLife
#ImpSci
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPxW...
This question was the starting point for this insightful and engaging HRB podcast.
#BringingResearchToLife
#ImpSci
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPxW...
PODCAST: The Health Research Podcast Episode 1
YouTube video by Health Research Board
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June 30, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Does evidence really matter when policies are being shaped, and how much do policy-makers rely on this evidence?
This question was the starting point for this insightful and engaging HRB podcast.
#BringingResearchToLife
#ImpSci
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPxW...
This question was the starting point for this insightful and engaging HRB podcast.
#BringingResearchToLife
#ImpSci
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPxW...
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Congratulations @reppp-ul.bsky.social on the official start of the Safe Futures project 👍😀
@circul.bsky.social @ulresearch.bsky.social @ulsol.bsky.social
@circul.bsky.social @ulresearch.bsky.social @ulsol.bsky.social
This week saw the official start of the Safe Futures Project between @reppp-ul.bsky.social and the European Union Drugs Agency (EUDA). This project seeks to explore how to prevent the recruitment of young people into European drug markets. See www.euda.europa.eu/news/2025/la... for more information
June 23, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Congratulations @reppp-ul.bsky.social on the official start of the Safe Futures project 👍😀
@circul.bsky.social @ulresearch.bsky.social @ulsol.bsky.social
@circul.bsky.social @ulresearch.bsky.social @ulsol.bsky.social
Our latest bulletin is now available. This edition features the launch of our brand new course: Introduction to Implementation Science. Registration is now open - reserve your place today.
Access here for more details:
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June 23, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Our latest bulletin is now available. This edition features the launch of our brand new course: Introduction to Implementation Science. Registration is now open - reserve your place today.
Access here for more details:
www.canva.com/design/DAGqn...
#ImpSci
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Access here for more details:
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#ImpSci
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As part of the National Action Plan (European Child Guarantee), the Government launched the Area Child Poverty Action Plan scheme. CIRcUL is leading the evaluation of the four pilots. At the Wheel Summit 25, Micheál Martin, mentioned the importance of these pilots:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tolo...
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Taoiseach Micheál Martin pays tribute to community sector and charities at Wheel Summit 2025
YouTube video by Changing Ireland
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June 16, 2025 at 2:48 PM
As part of the National Action Plan (European Child Guarantee), the Government launched the Area Child Poverty Action Plan scheme. CIRcUL is leading the evaluation of the four pilots. At the Wheel Summit 25, Micheál Martin, mentioned the importance of these pilots:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tolo...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tolo...
In this short presentation, Prof. Laurence Taggart from Queen's University Belfast, explores the importance of Organisational Readiness in a Randomised Control Trial, exposing a real case scenario.
#ImpSci #RW25 #WisdomForAction #ResearchWeekUL
@unioflimerick.bsky.social
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#ImpSci #RW25 #WisdomForAction #ResearchWeekUL
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Laurence Taggart - Research Week 2025 - "Exploring the use of Organisational Readiness in a Randomised Control Trial"
This is "Laurence Taggart - Research Week 2025 - "Exploring the use of Organisational Readiness in a Randomised Control Trial"" by CIRcUL on…
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June 9, 2025 at 2:36 PM
In this short presentation, Prof. Laurence Taggart from Queen's University Belfast, explores the importance of Organisational Readiness in a Randomised Control Trial, exposing a real case scenario.
#ImpSci #RW25 #WisdomForAction #ResearchWeekUL
@unioflimerick.bsky.social
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#ImpSci #RW25 #WisdomForAction #ResearchWeekUL
@unioflimerick.bsky.social
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The Participatory Health Research Unit at @unioflimerick.bsky.social has launched a new Postgrad Diploma in Participatory Health Research.
If you're interested in advanced participatory research methods to support Implementation Science, this course is for you.
More info: lnkd.in/dr5uEquC
#ImpSci
If you're interested in advanced participatory research methods to support Implementation Science, this course is for you.
More info: lnkd.in/dr5uEquC
#ImpSci
June 6, 2025 at 1:33 PM
The Participatory Health Research Unit at @unioflimerick.bsky.social has launched a new Postgrad Diploma in Participatory Health Research.
If you're interested in advanced participatory research methods to support Implementation Science, this course is for you.
More info: lnkd.in/dr5uEquC
#ImpSci
If you're interested in advanced participatory research methods to support Implementation Science, this course is for you.
More info: lnkd.in/dr5uEquC
#ImpSci
It's poster time celebration at #EIE2025! - Dr Alphonce Omolo presented the poster ‘How can we evidence whether the “spirit” and “letter” of a national strategy land at the local level? A Case Study of the Irish Youth Justice Strategy 2021-2027’.
@implementeic.bsky.social
#ImpSci #CIRcUL
@implementeic.bsky.social
#ImpSci #CIRcUL
June 6, 2025 at 8:41 AM
It's poster time celebration at #EIE2025! - Dr Alphonce Omolo presented the poster ‘How can we evidence whether the “spirit” and “letter” of a national strategy land at the local level? A Case Study of the Irish Youth Justice Strategy 2021-2027’.
@implementeic.bsky.social
#ImpSci #CIRcUL
@implementeic.bsky.social
#ImpSci #CIRcUL
CIRcUL is live at #EIE2025!
Our stand is ready and steady — come and meet Laura Keyes and Andrew Bray as they showcase how CIRcUL is driving impactful Implementation Research.
#ImpSci @laurakeyes.bsky.social @andy1608.bsky.social @unioflimerick.bsky.social @implementeic.bsky.social
Our stand is ready and steady — come and meet Laura Keyes and Andrew Bray as they showcase how CIRcUL is driving impactful Implementation Research.
#ImpSci @laurakeyes.bsky.social @andy1608.bsky.social @unioflimerick.bsky.social @implementeic.bsky.social
June 5, 2025 at 12:42 PM
CIRcUL is live at #EIE2025!
Our stand is ready and steady — come and meet Laura Keyes and Andrew Bray as they showcase how CIRcUL is driving impactful Implementation Research.
#ImpSci @laurakeyes.bsky.social @andy1608.bsky.social @unioflimerick.bsky.social @implementeic.bsky.social
Our stand is ready and steady — come and meet Laura Keyes and Andrew Bray as they showcase how CIRcUL is driving impactful Implementation Research.
#ImpSci @laurakeyes.bsky.social @andy1608.bsky.social @unioflimerick.bsky.social @implementeic.bsky.social
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The #EIE2025 has officially started! Leah and Bianca welcoming us all to two days of implementation discussion, insights and shared learning. @circul.bsky.social
June 5, 2025 at 8:31 AM
The #EIE2025 has officially started! Leah and Bianca welcoming us all to two days of implementation discussion, insights and shared learning. @circul.bsky.social
Prof. Allison Metz, Director of the Collaborative for Implementation Practice at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, explores the vital role of a trained workforce in Implementation Science and shares insights from the latest research.
Watch the video: vimeo.com/1084622060
#ImpSci
Watch the video: vimeo.com/1084622060
#ImpSci
Allison Metz - Research Week 2025 - "Developing a Workforce to Support Implementation"
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June 3, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Prof. Allison Metz, Director of the Collaborative for Implementation Practice at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, explores the vital role of a trained workforce in Implementation Science and shares insights from the latest research.
Watch the video: vimeo.com/1084622060
#ImpSci
Watch the video: vimeo.com/1084622060
#ImpSci