Join the School of Allied Health. Position available - Post Doctoral Researcher (Level 1) in Speech, Language and Communication Difficulties (DLD) - Specific Purpose Contract. Further information is available online from: ul.ie/hrvacancies/ #SAH #ULjobs

Prof Donnelly also highlights the optimism regarding the future growth and development of the LDCRC. #ldcrc #ul #hri #uhl #researchweekUL

Do school uniforms lead to children getting less exercise? Research suggests traditional school uniforms hold students back from playing sport and engaging in physical activity. By Brendan O'Keeffe University Of Limerick IrishResearch rte.ie/brainstorm/202…

Brendan O'Keeffe nicely summing up the research we are conducting in Physical Activity for Health Research Centre @UL “ I am not suggesting a 'ban’ on school uniforms…. But it may be time for schools consider how conducive their uniforms are to engaging in physical activity during the school day”. More to come, stay tuned

Physical activity helps with your physical and mental health. It releases chemicals in your brain (endorphins) that have a positive effect on your mood and your body. It doesn't take huge changes. Start small and keep moving, whatever your age or ability: bit.ly/4cv4BTf

"Billions are spent globally each year to try to prevent & treat back pain. However, much of this spending is arguably wasted" UL's Professor Kieran O'Sullivan examines how a holistic approach to back pain can be more effective & empowering for patients: rte.ie/brainstorm/202…

Children grow and develop fast, eating the right amount of a variety of foods can help children grow, learn, and play well. Read our tips on how to prepare a healthy lunchbox for your child: bit.ly/3AAtzTX

PESS academic staff member Brendan O'Keeffe had an article published on RTÉ Brainstorm. Brendan discusses the role of school uniform as a barrier to physical education and physical activity participation in schools. Check out the blog ⬇️ pess.blog/2024/08/22/rte… #ULResearch

Great talk delivered by Professor Andrew Bauman! Thank-you for joining us! Catherine Woods Brian Carson Elaine Murtagh PESS @ UL HRI

Huge congratulations to Dr. Elaine O'Connor on her PhD graduation today! Elaine's research focused on early supported discharge after stroke. Congrats to her supervisors @KatierobinsonOT @Galvin_Rose #PhD #Stroke HRI

registration for ‘Leigheas an Cheoil’: An Academy 30 Celebration of Music Therapy’ is now open. This free hybrid event takes place at UL Friday 11th October, 10am – 1pm. eventbrite.ie/e/leigheas-an-…

#SaveTheDate Prof Geoff Curran and his colleague Prof John Fortney have agreed to deliver a webinar on pragmatic trials and hybrid effectiveness-implementation trials on Sept 19th at 4pm.   Register via the link ARC: Ageing Research Centre University of Limerick UL Research universityofgalway-ie.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Congratulations to Lero Deputy Director, Prof. Ita Richardson (Prof Ita Richardson), who is a finalist in the 'Empowering Women Award' category in the 2024 Women Mean Business Awards. Winners will be announced September 30th. womenmeanbusiness.com/awards/the-awa… #WomenInSTEM #WMBAwards

Huge congrats to Michelle O'Donoghue on passing her PhD viva today! 🎉🎓👏🥳 Congrats also to her supervisors Profs. Norelee Kennedy (Prof Norelee Kennedy), John Forbes & Dr. Carol-Anne Murphy 👏 School of Allied Health HRI University Of Limerick

New Publication by Dr Sean Healy, Dr. Matthew P. Herring, PhD, FACSM and Catherine Woods titled 'It’s about time to exercise: development of the exercise participation explained in relation to time model' doi.org/10.1136/bjspor… #PESSUL #ResearchImpact #Exercise #PAfH

The HRI's Conference Attendance (Travel) call is now open. Our application is on our members SharePoint page. Email [email protected] for more information. #WhyWeDoResearch

#ICYMI The deadline for our 10th-anniversary celebration bursaries is fast approaching. If you are an HRI PG/PDOC member, send in your application ASAP. For more info - email [email protected] #WhyWeDoResearch #HRI_UL

Prof Anne MacFarlane presenting this morning Healthy Limerick HealthyIreland event on Migrant Health

Free Webinars for Transition Year, Fifth, Sixth Year students and parents who are interested in a career in Healthcare - Register here: healthcareers.ie ETBI Limerick & Clare ETB Bernard Gloster Dr Colm Henry, CCO HSE Ireland University Of Limerick UL Hospitals

Please submit your abstracts via this link: forms.office.com/e/7fXXEbJz3p Guidelines for Abstract submission can be found here: ul.ie/media/48753/do… For more info please visit the Seminar Website: ul.ie/nursing-midwif… The closing date for abstract submissions is October 11th.