Limerick professor wins social impact and legacy award for conference

Published 4th Jan 2024, 11:33 GMT

Ruth Andrews, chairperson designate, Fáilte Ireland and award winner professor Liam Glynn, University of Limerick

placeholder image — Ruth Andrews, chairperson designate, Fáilte Ireland and award winner professor Liam Glynn, University of Limerick

A CONFERENCE organised by a University of Limerick professor scooped the inaugural Social Impact & Legacy spotlight award at Fáilte Ireland's Conference Ambassador Recognition Awards.

The award recognises a conference that incorporated a social impact initiative into the event planning.

Professor Liam Glynn of UL's School of Medicine, who organised the winning WONCA World Rural Health Conference in 2022, was among 13 conference ambassadors from the Shannon Region honoured at the event.