Research is vital in addressing the increasing number of challenges Irish society is facing With research funding in Ireland at just one third of the EU average its amazing what we have achieved so far, but we can do so much more… https://www.iua.ie/betterireland/ #BetterIreland #InvestInHigherEd (fb)

In her most recent feature on Today with Claire Byrne, UL's Dr Ann-Marie Creaven discusses the difficult transitional period for students coming from second level to third level education. Under the age of 25, young people are more vulnerable to mental health issues, Dr Creaven outlines how on-campus mental health services and training and training for staff are vital to identify and support students in crisis. Listen: https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22512724/ #StayCurious #StudyAtUL (fb)