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University of Limerick Department of Psychology @ulpsych.bsky.social · 1d

All are welcome to a presentation Mon 13/10, 1pm, E1-022 by our own Dr Srebrenka Letina, UL
Dr Letina will talk about ‘The Social and the Psychological: Incorporating Networks into Psychology’
More information about Dr Letina’s work below:
#SocialPsychology #PsychologyResearch #NetworkAnalysis

Srebrenka Letina

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University of Limerick Department of Psychology @ulpsych.bsky.social · 1d

Due to system maintenance, these applications will now open on Monday 13th October

University of Limerick Department of Psychology @ulpsych.bsky.social · 3d

Applications for the September 2026 intake of our Doctorate in Clinical Psychology will open on Friday October 10th. More information can be found at www.ul.ie/gps/course/c...

#ClinicalPsychology #Doctorate #StudyAtUL

Clinical Psychology Doctorate applications open on Friday, October 10th

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Páraic O'Súilleabháin @paraic.bsky.social · 9d

***Just Published***

Our new paper on personality nuances and mortality risk across four longitudinal samples is the topic of this article in the guardian.

Paper: doi.org/10.1016/j.jp...

Guardian Article: short-url.org/1bT8i

@ulpsych.bsky.social @hri-ul.bsky.social @terracciano.bsky.social

Being organised and active may be predictor of longer life, study finds

Researchers find specific self-descriptions predict mortality risks better than broader categories such as extraversion

www.theguardian.com

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University of Limerick Department of Psychology @ulpsych.bsky.social · 8d

All are welcome to attend a presentation on Mon 6/10 at 1pm in E1-022 by our own Dr Emmanuel Affum Osei, University of Limerick

Dr Affum Osei will talk about ‘Self-regulation and Job Search Behavior among Unemployed Young Adults: Evidence from Ghana’

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Emmanuel Affum Osei

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University of Limerick Department of Psychology @ulpsych.bsky.social · 15d

All are welcome to attend an online presentation on Mon 29/9 at 1pm by Dr Nathaniel Schermerhorn, University of Essex, UK
Dr Schermerhorn’s research focuses on gendered ideology, social identity threats, and how nostalgia can maintain the status quo.
Email [email protected] for the access link

Nathaniel Schermerhorn | University of Essex

www.essex.ac.uk

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University of Limerick Department of Psychology @ulpsych.bsky.social · 15d

We are hiring! Two Assistant Professor roles are available in our Department, one in Psychology (closing date 16th Oct), the other in Clinical and Community Psychology (closing date 3rd Oct). All information is at www.ul.ie/vacancies, informal enquiries to [email protected]

#PsychologyJobs #JobFairy

Join the team in UL

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University of Limerick Department of Psychology @ulpsych.bsky.social · 23d

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University of Limerick Department of Psychology @ulpsych.bsky.social · 23d

All are welcome to attend an online presentation on Mon 22/9 at 1pm by Dr Paul Heineck, University of Wuerzburg, Germany

Dr Heineck will talk about ‘The Role of Harm in Perception and Evaluation of Discrimination’.

#SocialInequality #IntergroupRelations #Discrimination #CognitiveDistortion

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Tony (Xin) Su @tony-su.bsky.social · Aug 16

🚨Calling All Health and Emergency Service Professionals across Ireland and UK! 🚨🧑‍⚕️🧑‍🚒👮‍♀️
Are you a #nurse, #doctor, #police officer, #firefighter, #paramedic with 2+ years of experience? Have you experienced #burnout in the course of your career?

We want to hear from you!

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University of Limerick Department of Psychology @ulpsych.bsky.social · 23d

Dr Ann-Marie Creaven @amcreaven.bsky.social discusses the impact on victims of romantic, financial and accommodation scams during her latest chat on Today with Claire Byrne.
www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...

#PsychologyResearch #ScamAwareness

Being victimised by a scam online - financially or romantically

Dr. Harry Barry, GP and Mental Health Specialist and Dr. Anne Marie Creaven, Dept of Psychology, University of Limerick

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University of Limerick Department of Psychology @ulpsych.bsky.social · 25d

One week late, but welcome all staff and students to a new academic year!

Members of staff in the Department of Psychology

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University of Limerick Department of Psychology @ulpsych.bsky.social · 29d

Congratulations to Associate Professor Paul Maher for his success in securing a European Research Council Award for his project "Identity Error". Read more at: www.ul.ie/news/ul-rese... @paulmaher.bsky.social

UL researcher awarded ERC Starting Grant to investigate how people determine whether information is true

A University of Limerick researcher has been awarded a prestigious grant to conduct research into how people decide what is true given the barrage of information we are confronted with in everyday lif...

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University of Limerick Department of Psychology @ulpsych.bsky.social · Jul 2

We are hiring a Teaching Assistant in Psychology!
Contract Type: 10 Month Fixed Term
Salary Scale: €38,010 p.a. pro rata
Closing date is Monday, 21st July 2025, 12 noon, IST
More information at the link below

We are hiring a Teaching Assistant in Psychology

If you are seeking to teach in an inspiring and cohesive Psychology Department that delivers excellent research, teaching, and societal impact, then the 10-month Teaching Assistant position in our Dep...

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University of Limerick Department of Psychology @ulpsych.bsky.social · Jul 1

Final call for applications for our PhD Studentships! Deadline is 4th July 12 midday Irish Time

University of Limerick Department of Psychology @ulpsych.bsky.social · Jun 16

The applications for our PhD Studentships in Psychology 2025 are now open! More information, including application details and descriptions of the projects is available at www.ul.ie/psychology/n...

PhD Studentship Applications Now Open!

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University of Limerick Department of Psychology @ulpsych.bsky.social · Jun 24

PhD Researcher Umit Sahan was invited by the co-funder of their project, the Housing Agency, to present their work on "A Baseline Study for a Longitudinal Investigation of Intergenerational Homelessness in Ireland" at their annual Housing First Conference in Cork.

PhD Researcher Umit Sahan presents their work at the Housing First Conference in Cork

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Mike Quayle @mikeq.bsky.social · Jun 5

We're offering two funded PhD studentships in the ERC-Funded ID-Compression project at the University of Limerick, Ireland -- please pass on to any kind, curious & talented candidates who might be interested. Thank you! @csi-research.bsky.social
www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/svvz1...

An image of a description for ID-COMPRESSION PhD Studentships 2025
Studentship 1: Social Sciences with an Interest in Social Identity
Studentship 2: Applied Maths/Stats/Computational Social Science

Full text PDF available at link

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University of Limerick Department of Psychology @ulpsych.bsky.social · Jun 16

The applications for our PhD Studentships in Psychology 2025 are now open! More information, including application details and descriptions of the projects is available at www.ul.ie/psychology/n...

PhD Studentship Applications Now Open!

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University of Limerick Department of Psychology @ulpsych.bsky.social · Jun 12

New systematic review by PhD researcher Aoife Bowman Grangel on health outcomes in young carers is out in The Lancet Public Health! Key findings: high mental health risks, unclear physical health impacts, and the role of social connection. Funded by @researchireland.ie

Health outcomes and psychosocial determinants in young carers: a systematic review

Evidence suggests that young carers (age <25 years) can have worse health outcomes than their peers, yet the long-term effects of caregiving remain un…

www.sciencedirect.com

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University of Limerick Department of Psychology @ulpsych.bsky.social · Jun 12

If you're still deciding what to put on your #CAO application, have a read of Orla's blog on why Psychology at
@unioflimerick.bsky.social was the right choice for her and advice she has for anyone making the decision

How Studying Psychology at UL has Changed My Outlook on Life

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University of Limerick Department of Psychology @ulpsych.bsky.social · Jun 5

PhD student Jade Gill is calling on post-primary school staff for a 10 minute survey about wellbeing support provision for students from migrant backgrounds & staff experiences of providing this support. Please consider taking part/sharing with others.
unioflimerick.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

Poster with information on study to explore wellbeing support provision for students with migrant backgrounds in Irish post-primary schools, and to explore school staff’s experiences of providing this support
Any post-primary school staff with knowledge of available wellbeing supports for migrant students in their schools (i.e., principals, deputy principals, EAL coordinators/teachers, wellbeing coordinators/teachers, HSCL officers, guidance counsellors, etc.) are welcome to complete it
The survey should take no longer than 10 minutes to complete
The link is https://unioflimerick.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ddsFBmSjr9Zc2Ro

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University of Limerick @unioflimerick.bsky.social · May 30

UL’s Dr Ann-Marie Creaven discusses the need for friendships and close connections in the Irish Examiner.

www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/he...

#StayCurious #StudyAtUL

@ehsfacultyatul.bsky.social @ulpsych.bsky.social

Three people gathered together and laughing

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University of Limerick Department of Psychology @ulpsych.bsky.social · May 26

Got 10 minutes? Contribute to Ellen McCarthy's valuable research on social identity and well-being by completing a short, anonymous survey for her Master’s research project. Please see the information below. unioflimerick.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

Recruitment poster with a QR code leading to the study link and email addresses of the researchers, which are 24013277@studentmail.ul.ie and jenny.roth@ul.ie

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University of Limerick Department of Psychology @ulpsych.bsky.social · May 19

Masters student Ella Frawley is conducting a short anonymous study on emotional expression in men. If you identify as a man and are over 18, your participation would be greatly appreciated.
You can take part in the online survey here: unioflimerick.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

University of Limerick Department of Psychology @ulpsych.bsky.social · May 15

Master's student Osarumen Annabel Efe is recruiting participants aged 18+ for her study:

Help us in studying how social belonging can impact the mental health and well-being of ethnic minority students. The survey is 25-30 minutes long. Please click the link here bit.ly/4djeMfE