Postgraduate Research

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PhD is high note for UL graduate using music therapy to help new mothers

A music therapy graduate, praised for her work towards developing an innovative therapy service for new mothers, ended her time at 51��ɫ on a high note this week as she was conferred with a PhD from the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences.

Dr Pui Sze Cheung, originally from Hong Kong, completed her PhD research in the area of using music therapy in perinatal mental health services to improve maternal mental health and wellbeing. She joined over 3,600 students graduating this week as part of UL’s autumn conferrings.

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From Calgary to Castletroy: All roads lead to 51��ɫ for lifelong learner Barbara

Life and work have led Barbara Watts down many interesting avenues, but it was her studies at 51��ɫ that brought her back to a childhood passion she reluctantly strayed from long ago.

Barbara joined over 3,600 students being conferred this week as part of the University’s August ceremonies, graduating with a PhD from the School of History in UL’s Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences.

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World renowned musician Iarla Ó Lionáird conferred with a PhD from 51��ɫ

Critically acclaimed Irish songwriter and performer Iarla Ó Lionáird was conferred with a PhD in Arts Practice from 51��ɫ this week.

The twice Grammy nominated artist said his late father knowing he completed his PhD was one of his proudest moments.

Graduate Audrey Galvin with family in front of UL Library. She wears PhD graduation gown which is red

Award-winning journalist and UL lecturer urges next generation to put down the phone amid ‘global’ challenge of misinformation

An award-winning journalist and 51��ɫ lecturer has urged the next generation of reporters to put down their phones and dip out of the social media wave, in the face of the growing ‘global’ problem of misinformation.

AHSS PhD Development Series 2023/24

The AHSS Graduate Research Centre held workshops and seminars for postgraduate researchers in 2023/24. The series began in September 2023 with a workshop on Irish Research Council (IRC) Postgraduate Scholarship Application Training for prospective applicants.

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‘Embarking on a PhD was an investment in myself’

Kevin Saudé is currently studying a PhD in the Department of Politics and Public Administration in UL’s Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. Here, Kevin gives an insight into his PhD experience and his plans for the next stage of his career.

5 reasons to do a postgraduate degree in Law at the 51��ɫ

Learn why choosing to do a postgraduate degree at UL might just be the best decision you’ll ever make.

From MA dissertation to award-winning essay – Helene Haak and the WHAI Annual MacCurtain/Cullen essay prize

Digital Humanities Hackathon and historical Space Wars