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18 Jan 2026

In Pictures: Sun shines as hundreds of students graduate from University of Limerick

THE SUN shone as hundreds of students graduated from University of Limerick at summer conferring ceremonies this week.

More than 600 students were conferred among the 2023 graduating class of doctors and health professionals, allied health professionals, school principal leaders, science and engineering students, adult learners across several disciplines, plus graduates from arts, humanities and social sciences and business.

Included among the cohort of students were more than 130 newly-minted doctors graduating from the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery at UL’s School of Medicine.

Speaking to the wider group of more than 600 graduates who now join a global community of over 120,000 UL alumni, President of UL,  Professor Kersten Mey said: “I would like to acknowledge the incredible amount of talent and determination that is here before us in the 2023 graduating class.

“As President of this innovative and dynamic University, I am delighted to stand here today filled with pride and admiration for each and every one of you. Today marks a significant milestone in your journey—one that represents countless hours of dedication, perseverance, and intellectual growth. As you receive your awards, remember that this moment is not an endpoint but a beginning—a stepping-stone toward a future filled with endless possibilities."

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