Greta Thunberg has truly taken the world by storm. A maverick stalwart, dancing gracefully amidst the crosshairs of the ignorant. But who is this solitary Swedish sensation, and how has she awoken the whims of stubborn middle-aged people? The young Swede began her career of activism in modest means at the age of fifteen. She began by spending her school …
By Cian O’ Broin. We live in an age of richly sourced information. There has never been a time quite like it. Technology and mass media have helped create a collective conscience that understands the vitality of progress and preservation. All around the world people are waking up to the fact that passivity is no longer an option. Last week, …
By Cian O’ Broin. The turn of the century took us in a direction we could never have expected. Placed in front of us were two pills: one red and one blue. We followed Morpheus’ advice and chose to go down that rabbit hole and see what the world had to offer. What a journey it has been. Perhaps the …
Elephant in the room: We all know it’s there. Hovering over us ominously, skulking around in the back of our minds. We step outside our doors in week one and breathe in the cool, refreshing air of a new semester. Liberating. As soon as we exhale, it’s Friday of Week Twelve. Time to address the elephant in the room, end …
The Regional Writing Centre (RWC) have announced ‘This Hostel Life’ by Melatu Uche Otorie as this year’s choice for the One Campus One Book initiative. Next Wednesday (21st), Melatu Uche Okorie will read a short passage from ‘This Hostel Life’ and partake in a symposium with the audience in attendance at UL. In semester two, she will return for an …
A recent survey undertaken by the University of Limerick (UL) based Irish Software Research Centre ‘Lero,’ revealed some disconcerting truths held by the Irish public concerning automation in the workplace. The survey was conducted for Lero by Red C Research in June of this year. The study looked to gauge the audience’s recognition of an increase in artificial intelligence in …
New members of An Garda Siochana are undertaking a BA in Applied Policing, accredited by the University of Limerick (UL). A total of 185 gardai who were sworn into the force at a special ceremony at the Garda Training College, Templemore this month will take part in the programme, which embeds human rights and ethical policing as a core programme …
At some point, we all have to leave the comfort of our homes, the safety of our nests. It’s not easy, moving on from Mammy’s infamous roast or catching up on Match of the Day at Dad’s side. There’s something special about the sanctity of the Irish household, a notable feeling of warmth and comfort. For most of us here …