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Research Week 2026 UL Research Week 2026 showcases some of the ground-breaking research being undertaken in our university - research that is having an impact.
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Research Week Launch and Showcase of UL Research Centres Mon, Apr 27 • 9:30 AM
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Building Capacity for Evidence Synthesis – a showcase of opportunities Mon, Apr 27 • 11:00 AM
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Understanding Sustainability through Innovative Accounting Research Mon, Apr 27 • 11:00 AM
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Opportunities & benefits of undertaking teaching for postgraduate research Mon, Apr 27 • 2:00 PM
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Assessing Irish electoral democracy Mon, Apr 27 • 4:00 PM
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The Life Sciences Consultation and Drive Tue, Apr 28 • 9:15 AM
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Towards the development of an Age-Friendly Health System Tue, Apr 28 • 11:00 AM
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Pillars, doughnuts, wedding cakes: multidimensional sustainability models Tue, Apr 28 • 11:00 AM
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My Most Impactful Research Tue, Apr 28 • 12:00 PM
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Cancer Research: Genomics, Nutrition, and Risk Reduction Tue, Apr 28 • 2:00 PM
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A Flavour of Sustainable Research @UL: Scavenger Hunt Wed, Apr 29 • 9:00 AM
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A Flavour of Sustainable Research @ UL: Bernal Tours Wed, Apr 29 • 9:00 AM
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A Flavour of Sustainable Research @ UL: Resilient & Sustainable Materials Wed, Apr 29 • 9:30 AM
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A Flavour of Sustainable Research @ UL: Energy Research & Enabling Tech Wed, Apr 29 • 11:45 AM
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Innovations, insights and novel practices in youth crime prevention Wed, Apr 29 • 1:00 PM
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New Conflicts, New Challenges: War Journalism in the 21st Century Wed, Apr 29 • 1:00 PM
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More than skin deep Wed, Apr 29 • 3:00 PM
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From Cells to Society: how diet shapes health, performance and policy Wed, Apr 29 • 3:00 PM
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Commercialising your Research Wed, Apr 29 • 3:00 PM
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Aiming Higher: Understanding Research Assessment Reform Thu, Apr 30 • 9:15 AM
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The revolution is just a t-shirt away: Protest and Popular Music Thu, Apr 30 • 11:00 AM
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Research Impact: What we know and where we should go Thu, Apr 30 • 11:00 AM
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Mapping Dance Research Ecologies Thu, Apr 30 • 12:00 PM
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Using Evidence to Influence Policy Thu, Apr 30 • 2:00 PM
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Organizer of Research Week 2026
This week-long series of events running 28 April to 2 May shines a spotlight on the important research taking place across our university. At UL we are pushing the boundaries, creating new discoveries, and it is all for the greater good. The impact that our research can have on society can never be underestimated. Our researchers are working to help make our country, and our world, a more sustainable place, more inclusive and healthier, and all while striving to use smart technology for the betterment of all.In an everchanging world, we need to ensure that we prioritise research funding to allow us to keep our competitive advantage and to grow our economy. UL Research Week is a platform that allows researchers to showcase the diverse nature of our world-leading research to the wider community and the public. Research Week is underpinned by our research strategyWisdom for Action, whose mission is to build a vibrant community where research excellence is valued, supported and central to all facets of our organisation.I encourage you delve into the research being undertaken here in UL throughout the week as you uncover the innovative and impactful work taking place. #ResearchWeekUL #StayCurious