The Health Research Institute (HRI), University of Limerick (UL), is a cross faculty institute that brings together researchers in UL and its partner institutions with a focus on convergent and translational health research. The mission of the HRI is to conduct outstanding person-centred research to enhance the health and well-being of individuals and transform the health environment for the population. The HRI strives to support interdisciplinary research groups that are committed to expanding health research through a variety of collaborative efforts.

Latest News

Latest News
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13 Nov 2023

HRI launches its 5 year Strategic Plan

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Pictured at the launch of UL’s Refugee and Migrant Health Partnership with the Department of Health are (L to R) Professor Ailish Hannigan, School of Medicine, UL, Professor Helen Phelan, Irish World Music Academy, UL, Professor Anne MacFarlane, Director WHO Collaborating Centre, School of Medicine, UL, Professor Kerstin Mey, President UL, Jim Walsh, Department of Health and Ahmed Hassan Mohame, Doras Picture: Maurice Gunning
05 Oct 2023

University of Limerick and Department of Health to collaborate on Migrant and Refugee Health

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22 Sep 2023

HRI Launches its 2022 Annual Report

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Latest Events

Latest Events
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07 Dec 2023

Hub Peer Review Workshop with Prof. Matthew Herring

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08 Dec 2023

Evaluation in Sport and Physical Activity and the Irish Physical Activity Research Collaboration

Prof. Catherine Woods has been invited by the Department of Foreign Affairs to join a panel discussing Evaluation in Sport and Physical Activity and the Irish Physical Activity Research Collaboration. Benny Cullen, Research Director of Sport Ireland will be presenting on developments in Sport Ireland, and Prof Woods is joined by Connell Foley Director of Strategy, Advocacy and Learning at Concern Worldwide on a panel discussion moderated by Dr. Nicolas Marcoux is a Senior Governance Specialist with IPA Ireland to discuss evaluation more broadly.
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