The University of Limerick’s Research Strategy 2022-2027, ‘Wisdom for Action’, outlines the need to build a ‘responsive and supportive research ecosystem which attracts and supports talented individuals and groups to excel in their fields’. A […]
Publication: Productivity and publishing in physical and health education: Top ten tips for graduate students
Research Impact: The purpose of this paper is to provide physical and health education graduate students with productivity strategies for writing; guidance on submitting manuscripts for peer-reviewed publication; and information on diverse strategies for knowledge […]
Teaching in a (new) international context – Dr. Carmen barquero-ruiz.
The other day, a newcomer to academia visited my office seeking advice on navigating the challenges of teaching for the first time in Ireland, having come from a vastly different context and language. As a […]
Creating a healthy experience for young athletes
PESS staff member Dr. Phil Kearney recently appeared on the Long Term Athlete Development Network Podcast. Phil discussed: The effects of relative age and maturation in youth sport Practical coaching strategies to account for these […]
RECRUiTMENT: TEACHING ASSISTANT IN Physical education and sport and exercise sciences.
APPLICATIONS INVITED FOR Teaching Assistant in Sport and Exercise Sciences, University of Limerick. Teaching Assistant in Sport and Exercise Sciences – 10 Month Fixed Term Contract. Salary Scale: €35,023 p.a. pro rata. Department of Physical […]
World Sleep Day Friday March 15th 2024 – Professor Giles Warrington.
To celebrate World Sleep Day Professor Giles Warrington gives an overview of the role and importance of sleep as well as sharing a simple sleep tool kits to promote good sleep practices. Sleep is the […]
PhD scholarship in Sprint Spike Shoe Biomechanics at University of Limerick – Professor Ian kenny.
Do you have a passion for athlete testing and biomechanics? Interested in sports tech wearables? We’re currently recruiting for an exceptional PhD researcher to join us…. Location: University of Limerick, Ireland Deadline: 17.00 Irish time […]
The Women in Coaching movement- Is it time to think about the context here in UL? – caera grady.
The 2023 Women in Sport policy, again, highlights the need to continue to include more women and girls from grassroots to high performance in coaching and officiating. In 2022, 42% of the coaches certified by […]
University of Limerick Alumni Spotlight: Luke Barrett
University of Limerick graduate Luke Barrett, who recently completed an MSc in Applied Sports Coaching. Luke shares how his studies in UL have informed his work both as a secondary school teacher and as part […]
2022/23 National Amateur and Schoolboy Rugby Injury Reports Released – Prof Ian kenny.
The Irish Rugby Football Union and the University of Limerick have released the fifth year of findings from the Irish Rugby Injury Surveillance (IRIS) research project, investigating injury trends in the Men’s and Women’s All-Ireland […]
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