Organisation profile
Organisation profile
The Faculty of Science and Health (Midwest) provides a diverse range of programmes to our community from Forensic and Pharmaceutical Science to Software Development to Social Care Work. The academic level of our programmes ranges for higher certificate (Level 6) to ordinary degrees, honours degrees, master degrees and on to PhD (Level 10). The Faculty of Science and Health (Midwest) is deeply committed to your education and development. We offer a wide range of programmes that reflect the needs of industry and community. Our teaching is modern and relevant through scholarship and research. In addition to a complete grounding in your relevant discipline there is a focus on quantitative reasoning, critical thinking, communication and teamwork. In other words, the development of the person and the professional in preparation for a 21st century career.
Dean of Faculty: Dr Maura Clancy
UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Our work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 1 No Poverty -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 5 Gender Equality -
SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Profiles
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A researcher’s reflections on using participant-led photo elicitation: A work in progress
Houghton, F., Ryan, A. & Stritch, J. M., May 2026, In: Journal of Academic Research & Innovation.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Artificial intelligence modeling and investigation of metal organic frameworks in drug delivery: modeling of loading capacity and toxicity behavior
Qin, Y., Li, S., Iqbal, J. & Shirazian, S., 2026, In: Frontiers in Chemistry. 14, 1792340.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Assessing Ireland’s implementation of the Istanbul Convention: stakeholder perspectives on domestic, sexual and gender-based violence policy
Donnellan, C., Corcoran, N. & Cannon, M., 9 Mar 2026, In: Journal of Gender Studies. p. 1-24Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access
Activities
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Young Social Innovators
Houghton, F. (Participant)
13 Jan 2026Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participating in a conference, workshop, ...
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Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI) (Publisher)
Humphries, J. (Reviewer)
2026Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Publication Peer-review
Prizes
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Enterprise Ireland Smart Ideas 2024: Finalist
Humphries, J. (Recipient), Mar 2024
Prize: Other distinction
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International Women's Day 2020 : Selected as one of Ireland's Top 10 Leading Researchers
Humphries, J. (Recipient), 2020
Prize: Other distinction
Press/Media
Student theses
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I Cry For Those Kids; Grandparents Raising Grandchildren, an Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis of Loss and Grief Experienced
O'Connor, M. (Author), Moran Stritch, J. (Supervisor), 1 Nov 2015Student thesis: Master's Thesis
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Lost & Found in Limerick: exploring the experiences of asylum seekers and refugees who have made Limerick their home.
Ryan, M. (Author), Moran Stritch, J. (Supervisor), 10 Nov 2021Student thesis: Master's Thesis
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