The University of Limerick (UL) (Irish: Ollscoil Luimnigh) is a university in Ireland near the city of Limerick. It was established in 1972 as the National Institute for Higher Education, Limerick and became a university by statute in 1989 in accordance with the University of Limerick Act 1989. The university was the first university established since the foundation of the State in 1922, followed later the same day by the establishment of Dublin City University. The university is located along the River Shannon, on a 80 hectares (200 acres) site in the 240 hectares (590 acres) National Technological Park at Castletroy, 5 km from Limerick city centre. The university has currently in excess of 11,000 full-time undergraduate students and 1,500 part-time students. There are also over 800 research postgraduates and 1,300 taught postgraduate students at the university. The Co-Operative Education (commonly called Co-Op) programme allocates all students with an 8-month work placement as part of their degree. This was the first such programmes in the state.
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Researchers at University of Limerick in Ireland have discovered a new species of bacteria that is resistant to antibiotics.
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Jan 16, 2024
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Research conducted at University of Limerick in Ireland has shown that crystal engineering can improve access to a drug used in the treatment of a tropical disease affecting millions worldwide.
Biochemistry
Apr 3, 2023
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Researchers at University of Limerick in Ireland have discovered a new material that can 'trap and store' volatile gases.
Materials Science
Feb 15, 2023
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A discovery at University of Limerick in Ireland has revealed for the first time that unconventional brain-like computing at the tiniest scale of atoms and molecules is possible.
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Researchers at University of Limerick have developed a new material that has the ability to capture toxic chemicals from the air.
Materials Science
May 18, 2022
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As millions of Fantasy Premier League players mull over a decision whether to start Bruno Fernandes or Mohamed Salah in their teams this weekend, new research by the University of Limerick in Ireland has unlocked the secrets ...
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Mar 4, 2021
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Young novice drivers who speak into handheld smartphones while driving are also likely to drive while under the influence of drink or drugs, according to researchers at Lero, the Science Foundation Ireland Research Centre ...
Social Sciences
Feb 23, 2021
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Political disillusionment leads to more extreme political views, according to studies carried out by researchers at University of Limerick (UL), Ireland.
Social Sciences
Jan 22, 2018
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A team of Irish scientists has discovered that applying pressure to a protein found in egg whites and tears can generate electricity. The researchers from the Bernal Institute, University of Limerick (UL), Ireland, observed ...
General Physics
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A new process for water filtration using carbon dioxide consumes one thousand times less energy than conventional methods, scientific research published recently has shown.
Materials Science
May 8, 2017
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