University of Limerick Department of Psychology

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Official info from Psychology folks at University of Limerick. Updates about UG and PG courses, research, & events

University of Limerick Glucksman library
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Lynn Fenton, Daragh Bradshaw and Luke Slattery at thesis in Three Finals/Picture this final
Jenny roth and john spillane
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Professor Márta Fülöp
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PhD researcher Sarah O Leary pictured with Prof. Jennifer McMahon
Stephen Gallagher and Shane Kilcommins posing for a photo with the PVAA award.
Group of psychology students at flower wall
Photo of UL Team C
Photo of Dr Brian Carson, Dr Ross Higgins, Luke Slattery, Kara McLoughlin , Leianna Padgett, Ger Downes, and Dr Ronan Courtney.
Photo of Mark McCann.
Group photo of Finn Lannon, Jenny Roth, Eric Igou, Prof. Rosa Rodriguez Bailón and Dr. Sarah Jay
Dr András Vörös
Dr. Rebekka Kesberg
Dr Chloe Boyle
Christmas jumpers for Jigsaw fundraiser
Dr. Alexandra Zapko-Willmes
Network of positive associations among disorders derived from Reddit coposting activity in 2022
EHSREC Approval Number: 2025_12_05_EHS (FA) Invitation to Participate in a study on Early Life Stress, Substance Use and Chronic Pain Dear student/participant, We are conducting a Master’s Research Project at the University of Limerick. This study aims to see if factors such as early life stress and substance use among other psychosocial factors (e.g. depression, coping, emotion regulation) are important for health, in particular chronic pain. You are invited to take part in an anonymous online questionnaire that takes approximately 20 minutes to complete. Your participation is voluntary and completely anonymous. At any stage you are free to stop participating in the study. Please note that data is anonymous and therefore it will not be possible to withdraw data after it has been submitted through either completing the survey or exiting the survey early. Before beginning you will be provided with a participant information sheet outlining the study purpose, your rights, and data protection details. You will be asked to confirm you are over 18 years of age and will be required to tick a box to give your consent to take part. If you wish, you may also request a summary of the findings once the research is complete. If you have any questions about the study, please feel free to contact: Principal Investigator: Dr. Tracey Keogh, tracey.keogh@ul.ie Student Researchers: Adam Moloney, 21340307@studentmail.ul.ie and Jan Heng Li Buschmann, 25240722@studentmail.ul.ie If you have any concerns about the conduct of this study, you may contact: Chair, Education, and Health Sciences Research Ethics Committee University of Limerick Tel: (061) 234101 Email: EHSResearchEthics@ul.ie Your participation is greatly appreciated. Kind regards, Tracey, Adam and Jan
Dr. Lorena Arnal presents her work at the 3rd University Learning, Teaching and Assessment Conference
Dear Student/Participant, We are conducting a Final Year Project research study at the University of Limerick. This study explores the identity-related factors that influence participation in pro-Palestine activism, both online and in person. We define Pro-Palestinian activism as ‘the willingness to speak out and take action against Isreal’s acts of genocide in Gaza as declared by the world leading International Association of Genocide Scholars (IAGS)’. You are invited to take part by completing an anonymous online questionnaire that takes approximately 10–15 minutes. Your participation is voluntary and completely anonymous. No identifying information will be collected, and you may withdraw but you will not be able to withdraw your anonymous responses. All data will be stored securely in accordance with GDPR and university data protection policies. Before beginning, you will be provided with a participant information sheet outlining the study purpose, your rights, and data protection details. Proceeding to the questionnaire will indicate your implied consent to participate. If you wish, you may also request a summary of the findings once the research is complete. You can access the questionnaire here: https://unioflimerick.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_74HwopL1UmvCUdg If you have any questions about the study, please feel free to contact: Principal Investigator: Dr. Sarah Jay, sarah.jay@ul.ie Student Researchers: Julia Sztejner, 22337202@studentmail.ul.ie and Thomas O’Mahony 22339795@studentmail.ul.ie If you have any concerns about the conduct of this study, you may contact: Chair, Education and Health Sciences Research Ethics Committee University of Limerick Tel: (061) 234101 Thank you very much for considering taking part in this study. Kind regards, Sarah, Julia and Thomas
New Graduates of the Psychology Department
Dr Robert Krause
Dr Muireann O'Dea
White text on blue background. 'Special Interest Group in Human Rights and Psychology Undergraduate Dissertation Award 2025. PSI logo in top-right corner.
Participants of the ScyLab Event posing for a photo
Group photo of Aoife Bowman Grangel, Stephen Gallagher Jennifer McMahon, Daragh Bradshaw,Paul Maher and Samantha Dockray
Wide Shot of Christmas Wishing tree, with labels, pens and a poster.
Bespoke Workshop: Demystifying Research Impact: Making Effective Decisions for Your Research, Career and University Success. Online Interactive Session hosted by Ashling Hayes, Head of Research Services in the Glucksman Library on Wednesday 3rd of December 2025, from 1pm – 2pm. E-mail Maeve.Maguire@UL.ie for access link.
Clinical Psychology Doctorate Programme Online Information Evening on Wednesday 3rd of December 2025 at 6:30pm sharp. Link to access the meeting available on programme website.
Group photo of Anna Lashkay, Aisling O'Donnell, Orla Muldoon, Elaine Kinsella, Siobhan Howard and Blerina Kellezi
Anna-Marie Bertram
Psychology - MA (Conversion) Webinar Event on Monday 24th November 2025, 17:30pm - 18:30pm. e-mail maeve.maguire@ul.ie for registration link.
Professor Aisling O'Donnell
Professor Jenny Roth
Dr Serena Carberry
Bojan Evkovski, Central European University, Vienna, Austria
Co-Op students Connor Milliken and Paul O'Sullivan getting ready to welcome schools for our Science Week event "Head Games"
Dr Jungmin Han
Prof. Stephen Gallagher presenting findings.
Prof David Vaidis
Dr. Ailbhe Dempsey with her supervisors and examiners
Dr. Ailbhe Dempsey with her supervisors and examiners
Prof Daan Scheepers
The purpose of this study is to investigate the relationships between heterosexual men’s sense of manhood, attachment styles, and emotions. We are inviting heterosexual men to complete a short gender identity questionnaire and 3 short surveys as part of this research. The study will take on average 10 minutes to complete.https://unioflimerick.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0k8RpArqNgPilhQ
Professor Eric R. Igou and Professor Orla Muldoon, who have been recognised in the Stanford/Elsevier Top 2% Scientist Rankings list.
Clinical Psychology Doctorate applications open on Friday, October 10th
Members of staff in the Department of Psychology
PhD Researcher Umit Sahan presents their work at the Housing First Conference in Cork
Poster with information on study to explore wellbeing support provision for students with migrant backgrounds in Irish post-primary schools, and to explore school staff’s experiences of providing this support Any post-primary school staff with knowledge of available wellbeing supports for migrant students in their schools (i.e., principals, deputy principals, EAL coordinators/teachers, wellbeing coordinators/teachers, HSCL officers, guidance counsellors, etc.) are welcome to complete it The survey should take no longer than 10 minutes to complete The link is https://unioflimerick.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ddsFBmSjr9Zc2Ro
Recruitment poster with a QR code leading to the study link and email addresses of the researchers, which are 24013277@studentmail.ul.ie and jenny.roth@ul.ie