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Health Research Institute (HRI) @hri-ul.bsky.social · 2d

Conducting health research at University Hospital Limerick or plan to?
Visit the CRSU in UHL.

We’ve got desk space, meeting rooms, clinical rooms, and an experienced research team ready to go — whether you're a clinician or an academic.

Email [email protected] to get started.

#WhyWeDoResearch

Exterior of the Clinical Education and Research Centre at the University of Limerick, showing a modern grey building with large windows and bilingual signage in Irish and English. Text overlay reads “Clinical Research Support Unit.” At the bottom, the University of Limerick and Health Research Institute logos are displayed on a green banner.

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Sinead O'Brien @sineob.bsky.social · 6d

Just won a PPI/Participatory Health Research award for my research poster at the @hri-ul.bsky.social HRI event in @unioflimerick! 🎉
It’s all about tangible tech + autism acceptance. Big thanks to Dr. Katie Crowley & Dr. Jon Salsberg for their support!
#AutismAcceptance #TangibleTech #PPI #PHR #ULHRI

Photo of PhD Candidate Sinead O'Brien in front of an academic research poster with the title "Nothing About Us Without A Bit Of Chaos -
Participatory Adventures In Tangible Tech For Autism Acceptance"

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roisinc1.bsky.social @roisinc1.bsky.social · 2d

Back home after an epic week at IADMS Las Vegas conference. Huge thanks to @hri-ul.bsky.social HRI UL @unioflimerick.bsky.social. Also privileged to teach a superb cohort of PT students at the historic Howard University Thanks Prof Rose Schmieg for invite @pafhul.bsky.social @ulresearch.bsky.social

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Health Research Institute (HRI) @hri-ul.bsky.social · 8d

An interesting piece by RTE on the link of the cost of living and families' ability to eat nutritious and healthy meals.

RTÉ News @news.rte.ie · 8d

Families on low incomes need to spend up to one third (33%) of their weekly income to afford a healthy food basket that meets nutritional needs, according to the latest food basket report from Safefood

Low earners can spend up to 33% of income on healthy food

Families on low incomes need to spend up to one third (33%) of their weekly income to afford a healthy food basket that meets nutritional needs, according to the latest food basket report from Safefoo...

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Health Research Institute (HRI) @hri-ul.bsky.social · 8d

Don't forget we have our PG/PDOC Research Event on Thursday in KBS.

Submissions to partake in the poster and EPP comps are no longer being accepted but we have a great line up in store for all attendees including some new merch.

Come support the HRI!
#WhyWeDoResearch

Health Research Institute (HRI) @hri-ul.bsky.social · 8d

Stay up to date on all our events by checking out our website

October is a jam packed month!

#WhyWeDoResearch

www.ul.ie/hri/events

Events | University of Limerick

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Health Research Institute (HRI) @hri-ul.bsky.social · 15d

🎓 Back in session! Our Fundamentals of Health Research webinar series kicks off at 9:30 AM with guest speaker Derval Howlett, Data Protection Officer, UL.

Missed the last one? Need a refresher? Got questions? Join us online this am. #WhyWeDoResearch #HealthResearch #Webinar #UL #DataProtection

Promotional graphic for the "Fundamentals of Health Research Webinar Series" featuring a session titled "Data Protection in Research With Derval Howlett." The design includes a pink icon of a person on a computer screen with a play button, set against a dark green and blue abstract background. Logos for the University of Limerick and the Health Research Institute appear in the bottom right corner.

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Health Research Institute (HRI) @hri-ul.bsky.social · 23d

Congrats to Prof. Ailish Hannigan as she steps into the role of head of Maths and Stats at @unioflimerick.bsky.social
#WhyWeDoResearch

www.ul.ie/scieng/news/...

Professor Ailish Hannigan appointed Head of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics

The Faculty of Science and Engineering at University of Limerick is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Ailish Hannigan as the new Head of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics. Th...

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RTÉ Brainstorm @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social · 23d

Is Jamie Oliver right about eating more fruit and veg? Research shows that the more servings of fruit and veg we eat per day, the more benefits we see to our health. By @nortonnutrition.bsky.social @unioflimerick.bsky.social @researchireland.ie www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

Is Jamie Oliver right about eating more fruit and veg?

Research shows that the more servings of fruit and veg we eat per day, the more benefits we see to our health

www.rte.ie

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Health Research Institute (HRI) @hri-ul.bsky.social · 24d

Membership Restructure Incoming 🚨

We’ve listened. We’ve evolved.

New structure. Clearer roles. Better alignment with your research journey.

Check your inbox for what’s changing, what’s staying the same, and what it means for you.

Goes live September 29.
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Health Research Institute (HRI) @hri-ul.bsky.social · 28d

Well done on this amazing initiative, "a first of its kind".

The Mums Using Music (MuM) Community programme, led by DrTriona McCaffrey.

@ulresearch.bsky.social

www.independent.ie/regionals/li...

Initiative launched in Limerick using music to aid pregnant mothers on Limerick’s northside

Pregnant women in Limerick are being invited to take part in a new music programme designed to support maternal wellbeing during pregnancy.

www.independent.ie

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

Check out this article written by HRI member and co lead of Food Diet and Nutrition Research area Professor Catherine Norton, @unioflimerick.bsky.social

#WhyWeDoResearch

The Conversation UK @uk.theconversation.com · Sep 5

The celebrity chef’s call to eat more fruit and veg might sound extreme, but science shows that the benefits don’t stop at five.

Jamie Oliver is right – this is how much fruit and veg we really should be eating every day

The celebrity chef’s call to eat more fruit and veg might sound extreme, but science shows that the benefits don’t stop at five.

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Health Research Institute (HRI) @hri-ul.bsky.social · Sep 8

HRI Travel Fund is now open for applications to our Full Academic members.

Email [email protected] your submission, or if you have a query.
Guidelines and the application form are available on our members' SharePoint page.

#WhyWeDoResearch

HRI Travel Fund is open from today 8 September, until 10 October for conference attendance/research visits occurring between November 2025 and April 2026 inclusive.

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Health Research Institute (HRI) @hri-ul.bsky.social · Sep 3

HRI Member Prof. Pepijn Van de Ven was the recipient of the prestigious @isrii.bsky.social Leadership award at this year's annual conference.

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Professor Pepijn van de Ven receives prestigious ISRII Leadership Award

Professor Pepijn van de Ven, from the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering at the University of Limerick, has been awarded the Leadership Award by the International Society for Research o...

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Health Research Institute (HRI) @hri-ul.bsky.social · Sep 2

Check out HRI member Gráinne Tryrrells feature in @uk.theconversation.com

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When surgical tools don’t fit: how gender bias in design puts female surgeons at risk

Why surgical device design is changing to match the diversity of today’s operating rooms.

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UCC Research @uccresearch.bsky.social · Jul 3

Researchers @ucc.ie will lead one and partner in five major European-wide projects to receive a combined €3m funding under the 2024 HORIZON Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Doctoral Networks programme.

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UCC researchers receive €3m in funding from MSCA programme to train the next generation of early-career researchers | University College Cork

Learn, Study and Research in UCC, Ireland's first 5 star university. Our tradition of independent thinking will prepare you for the world and the workplace in a vibrant, modern, green campus.

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Health Research Institute (HRI) @hri-ul.bsky.social · Aug 15

HRIs Assc Prof. Róisín Cahalan explores gender, health & stigma in Irish dance via new research.

#WhyWeDoResearch

www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

Why don't boys dance?

Despite Irish dancing's progress, it's still a predominantly female activity, with boys and men largely choosing to opt out

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Health Research Institute (HRI) @hri-ul.bsky.social · Aug 13

@arc-ul.bsky.social has a fully funded PHD opening
For more information and how to apply, please click on the link below

#WhyWeDoResearch

www.findaphd.com/phds/project...

Implementing an Age-Friendly National Ambulance Service: an evidence-based and stakeholder informed approach in HSE Mid-West at University of Limerick on FindAPhD.com

PhD Project - Implementing an Age-Friendly National Ambulance Service: an evidence-based and stakeholder informed approach in HSE Mid-West at University of Limerick, listed on FindAPhD.com

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The Conversation UK @uk.theconversation.com · Aug 6

A groundbreaking dance programme for teenagers and older adults is being rolled out across secondary schools in Ireland.

Getting young and old people to dance together boosts health and reduces age discrimination – new research

A groundbreaking dance programme for teenagers and older adults is being rolled out across secondary schools in Ireland.

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Health Research Institute (HRI) @hri-ul.bsky.social · Aug 7

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Health Research Institute (HRI) @hri-ul.bsky.social · Aug 7

HRI members Siobhán O'Reilly, Amanda Clifford & Orfhlaith Ní Bhriain explore how intergenerational dance boosts physical and mental health and helps break down ageism.

theconversation.com/getting-youn...

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Getting young and old people to dance together boosts health and reduces age discrimination – new research

A groundbreaking dance programme for teenagers and older adults is being rolled out across secondary schools in Ireland.

theconversation.com

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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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Health Research Institute (HRI) @hri-ul.bsky.social · Jul 31

An Age Friendly University initiative — making space for older adults to learn, connect, and thrive on campus. 💬📚

Education should be for every stage of life. #AgeingResearch @arc-ul.bsky.social
www.ul.ie/gps/age-frie...

UL Age Friendly University

OverviewThis initiative reflects the University’s commitment to inclusive education and lifelong learning, offering older adults a chance to explore new interests, engage with academic ideas, and conn...

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Health Research Institute (HRI) @hri-ul.bsky.social · Jul 25

🚨 Curious about how wearable tech is transforming health research?

Join us online for the WEALTH Symposium 2025
📅 30 Sept | 🕘 9AM GMT
🎓 Experts from across Europe
🧠 Topics: EMA, machine learning, digital tools, and more
🔗 Register: eventbrite.ie/e/wealth-fin...

WEALTH Final Symposium

Join us to learn about the latest research from the Wearable Sensors Assessment Of Physical And Eating Behaviours (WEALTH project).

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Health Research Institute (HRI) @hri-ul.bsky.social · Jul 16

HRIs @clodagh-toomey.bsky.social is featured in the Irish Examiner publication on osteoporosis

#WhyWeDoResearch @arc-ul.bsky.social @ulresearch.bsky.social
www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/he...

Living with osteoporosis: 'When I was 24, they told me the damage had been done — look where I am today'

A worrying number of people in Ireland may unknowingly have low bone mass, or osteopenia, putting them at increased risk of fractures

www.irishexaminer.com

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