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CIRcUL - Centre for Implementation Research at UL @circul.bsky.social · 7d

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

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CIRcUL - Centre for Implementation Research at UL @circul.bsky.social · 14d

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...

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CIRcUL - Centre for Implementation Research at UL @circul.bsky.social · 29d

We are thrilled to release Issue #6 of our bulletin, including our latest updates, insights, and opportunities!

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CIRcUL - Centre for Implementation Research at UL @circul.bsky.social · Jul 31

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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CIRcUL - Centre for Implementation Research at UL @circul.bsky.social · Jul 11

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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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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CIRcUL - Centre for Implementation Research at UL @circul.bsky.social · Jul 10

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 Coffey - The Journey of the Centre for Implementation Research at University of Limerick

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CIRcUL - Centre for Implementation Research at UL @circul.bsky.social · Jun 30

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.

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PODCAST: The Health Research Podcast Episode 1

YouTube video by Health Research Board

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Stable Lives Safer Streets Hub @slsshub.bsky.social · Jun 23

Congratulations @reppp-ul.bsky.social on the official start of the Safe Futures project 👍😀
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Research Evidence into Policy, Programmes and Practice (REPPP) @reppp-ul.bsky.social · Jun 20

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

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CIRcUL - Centre for Implementation Research at UL @circul.bsky.social · Jun 23

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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CIRcUL - Centre for Implementation Research at UL @circul.bsky.social · Jun 16

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:

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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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CIRcUL - Centre for Implementation Research at UL @circul.bsky.social · Jun 9

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
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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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CIRcUL - Centre for Implementation Research at UL @circul.bsky.social · Jun 6

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
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Professional Diploma in Participatory Health Research.

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CIRcUL - Centre for Implementation Research at UL @circul.bsky.social · Jun 6

Glad you liked it! Hope it's an inspiring resource for you to register impactful #ImpSci 😉💡

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CIRcUL - Centre for Implementation Research at UL @circul.bsky.social · Jun 6

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’.

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CIRcUL - Centre for Implementation Research at UL @circul.bsky.social · Jun 5

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

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Andy Bray @andy1608.bsky.social · Jun 5

The #EIE2025 has officially started! Leah and Bianca welcoming us all to two days of implementation discussion, insights and shared learning. @circul.bsky.social

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CIRcUL - Centre for Implementation Research at UL @circul.bsky.social · Jun 3

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

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Allison Metz - Research Week 2025 - "Developing a Workforce to Support Implementation"

This is "Allison Metz - Research Week 2025 - "Developing a Workforce to Support Implementation"" by CIRcUL on Vimeo, the home for high quality…

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CIRcUL - Centre for Implementation Research at UL @circul.bsky.social · May 28

New Video - Fidelity: Key Concepts for Implementation Research.

Talk by Geoffrey Curran, Professor at the UAMS - University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, presented during Research Week at University of Limerick.

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Geoff Curran - Research Week 2025 - "Fidelity: Key Concepts for Implementation Research (mostly) and Practice"

This is "Geoff Curran - Research Week 2025 - "Fidelity: Key Concepts for Implementation Research (mostly) and Practice"" by CIRcUL on Vimeo,…

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CIRcUL - Centre for Implementation Research at UL @circul.bsky.social · May 16

We are thrilled to announce two funded PhD Scholarships aimed at advancing Implementation Research.

Are you passionate about bridging the gap between research and real-world impact?

For full details, visit:

www.ul.ie/artsoc/circu...

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@laurakeyes.bsky.social @unioflimerick.bsky.social

Two funded PhD Scholarships. 3 years of funding. Possible extension. email laura.keyes@ul.ie

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CIRcUL - Centre for Implementation Research at UL @circul.bsky.social · May 2

Implementation Science seeks to answer a variety of research questions. In this video, we explore some of them.

Check them out and be inspired to use them in your research.

#StayCurious #ImplementationResearch #ImpSci #CIRcUL
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What Type of Research Questions Does Implementation Science Answer

This is "What Type of Research Questions Does Implementation Science Answer" by CIRcUL on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love…

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UL Research @ulresearch.bsky.social · Apr 28

Day 1 of #ResearchWeekUL has come to an end.

What a great start to the week, hearing from some of the amazing research being carried out.

Check ul.ie/researchweek for the full programme of events.

#ResearchImpact #StayCurious #ResearchAtUL @circul.bsky.social @hri-ul.bsky.social

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Health Research Institute (HRI) @hri-ul.bsky.social · Apr 28

Research week has started. We are delighted to attend the Implementation science - bridging the gap between knowledge and practice session today @laurakeyes.bsky.social @denia-claudino.bsky.social @circul.bsky.social

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CIRcUL - Centre for Implementation Research at UL @circul.bsky.social · Apr 24

Reminder: Research Week 2025 at UL is just around the corner. Registrations are still open.

Links to register below 👇

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CIRcUL - Centre for Implementation Research at UL @circul.bsky.social · Mar 21

#ResearchWeekUL at @unioflimerick.bsky.social

Inaugural event “Showcase of UL's Internal Research Centres”

Registration: www.eventbrite.ie/e/launch-of-...

CIRcUL and HRI event: “Implementation Science - Bridging the Gap Between Knowledge and Practice”: www.eventbrite.ie/e/implementa...

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Implementation science - bridging the gap between knowledge and practice

HRI presents Implementation science - bridging the gap between knowledge and practice

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CIRcUL - Centre for Implementation Research at UL @circul.bsky.social · Apr 16

WHO is launching the 'Global Research Agenda on Knowledge Translation and Evidence-Informed Policy-Making' on 15 May 2025, 12:00 to 13:00 GMT

🔗 More info and registration here: www.who.int/news-room/ev...

#KnowledgeTranslation #EvidenceInformedPolicy #HealthResearch #ImplementationScience #CIRcUL

WHO Launches Global Research Agenda on Knowledge Translation and Evidence-informed Policy-making

Join the World Health Organization (WHO)’s Research for Health Department to officially launch the Global Research Agenda on Knowledge Translation and Evidence-informed Policy-making on Thursday, 15 M...

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CIRcUL - Centre for Implementation Research at UL @circul.bsky.social · Apr 2

Farewell to our dear colleague, Prof. Alice Coffey

We were honoured to present her with a tribute to acknowledge her career: the creation of the "Alice Coffey Student Implementation Research Prize." This prize will be awarded annually to a student project. We cannot wait to welcome Alice back

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