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Lero @lero-centre.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

A big congratulations to our researchers on completing 8 Horizon Europe funding workshops as part of the SyMeCo MSCA COFUND training Programme! 👏 SyMeCo is co-funded by @researchireland.ie and the EU, and coordinated by Lero.

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Dublin City University @dublincityuni.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

AI doesn’t create bias, it inherits it - how do we ensure fairness when it comes to automated decisions? Piece by Dr Michael Mayowa Farayola, PhD Graduate from DCU’s @lero-centre.bsky.social, for @uk.theconversation.com. Read more: launch.dcu.ie/3PefWBw

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University of Limerick @unioflimerick.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

UL's Professor Lionel Briand has been elected as a fellow of the International Core Academy of Sciences and Humanities. Professor Briand, Director of @lero-centre.bsky.social, is among 23 distinguished scholars elected to the Fellowship of Core Academy. www.ul.ie/news/univers... #StayCurious

UL Professor Lionel Briand. He is dressed in a grey suit and navy tie. He is leaning against a wall with his arms folded.

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SyMeCo @symecocofund.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

🌟Meet our #SyMeCoCOFUND fellow @juan-albarracin.bsky.social who is undertaking his #MSCA @scienceinnovation.ec.europa.eu @researchireland.ie funded project @lero-centre.bsky.social @unioflimerick.bsky.social Learn more about Juan's project and SyMeCo➡️https://symeco.lero.ie/

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SyMeCo @symecocofund.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

🌟Meet our #SyMeCoCOFUND fellow Adam Przybylek who is undertaking his #MSCA @scienceinnovation.ec.europa.eu @researchireland.ie funded project @lero-centre.bsky.social @uniofgalway.bsky.social Learn more about Adam's project and SyMeCo➡️https://symeco.lero.ie/

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SyMeCo @symecocofund.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

🌟Meet our #SyMeCoCOFUND fellow @msherazanjum.bsky.social who is undertaking his #MSCA @scienceinnovation.ec.europa.eu @researchireland.ie funded project @lero-centre.bsky.social @unioflimerick.bsky.social Learn more about Sheraz's project and SyMeCo➡️https://symeco.lero.ie/

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Lero @lero-centre.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Prof Ian Kenny and PhD researcher Graham O' Brien write in RTE's Brainstorm about the rise of carbon-plated super shoes and the research being conducted here in UL. This research is being carried out in collaboration with Danu, Lero and @researchireland.ie 🏃‍♂️ 👟 www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

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Lero @lero-centre.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

There was a great buzz last night at Shannon Airport for #ExploreEngineering2026! ⚙️ There were lots of exciting demos from the Lero Researchers @uniofgalway.bsky.social & @unioflimerick.bsky.social #STEM #Lero #Engineering @msherazanjum.bsky.social www.explore-engineering.ie

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Lero @lero-centre.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Welcome to the Lero Team, Ibrahim 👋

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Lero @lero-centre.bsky.social · 27/02/2026

Dr Jim Buckley discusses the integration of AI in coding on a Live95 Limerick broadcast. He emphasized that while AI can assist with smaller coding tasks, it lacks the capability to handle the complexity of large codebases, which often consist of millions of lines. shows.acast.com/live-95-lime...

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Limerick research to develop future approaches for the use of AI-generated software code in academia and industry | Live95 Limerick Today Podcasts

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Lero @lero-centre.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

We will be exhibiting software engineering research at the Explore Engineering Showcase 2026. www.explore-engineering.ie/showcase/ #ExploreEngineering 📅 Thursday 5th March 2026 from 5-9pm (last entry 8pm) 📍 Departures Hall at Shannon Airport 🚗 Free admission, open to all, free parking available!

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Lero @lero-centre.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

🎉 Well done to Lero Co-PI @luiciolfi.bsky.social who is featured in this U-RISE article for ACMs Women in Computing 🚀👏 women.acm.org/u-rise-profe...

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Lero @lero-centre.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

Thrilled to be back collaborating with the @accessofficeul.bsky.social to bring hands-on Scratch workshops to the students in Thomond Primary School 💻 Thanks to our Lero / UL researchers for sharing their expertise & inspiring the next generation of tech leaders! 🛠️🎓@unioflimerick.bsky.social

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Lero @lero-centre.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Kicking off an inspiring day at the #NationalOpenSourceInnovationSummit2026 @tcddublin.bsky.social @openirelandnetwork.bsky.social @claredillon.bsky.social reminded us-we must build digital "bridges and roads" over "bunkers and fortresses."🤝 240+leaders here from academia, government & industry🚀

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Lero @lero-centre.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Congrats to our Lero colleagues in University College Cork on the release of a new online educational toolkit designed to reduce engagement with AI-generated explicit images - such important research. #Lero#SoftwareForaBetterWorld#UCC www.rte.ie/news/munster...

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UCC launches toolkit to combat AI deepfake engagement

Researchers at University College Cork (UCC) have developed a new online educational toolkit designed to reduce engagement with AI-generated explicit images.

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Lero @lero-centre.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

Welcome to the Lero Team, Michael! 🌟

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SyMeCo @symecocofund.bsky.social · 22/01/2026

🌟Meet our #SyMeCoCOFUND fellow Fatima Khalique @fkhalique.bsky.social who is undertaking her #MSCA @researchireland.ie @scienceinnovation.ec.europa.eu funded project @lero-centre.bsky.social @unioflimerick.bsky.social Learn more about Fatima's project and SyMeCo➡️https://symeco.lero.ie/

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Lero @lero-centre.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

Welcome to Lero, Fatima! 👋 We're thrilled to have you join the Lero Team! The very best of luck on your @researchireland.ie @horizoneu.bsky.social @symecocofund.bsky.social fellowship 🌟

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Fatima Khalique @fkhalique.bsky.social · 03/11/2025

First day @lero-centre.bsky.social , @unioflimerick.bsky.social of Limerick as a @symecocofund.bsky.social Postdoc Researcher Felt truly welcomed by such kind and supportive people grateful for the warm start and excited for the journey ahead! ✨ #Lero #SyMeCo #Postdoc #HealthResearch #NewBeginnings

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SyMeCo @symecocofund.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

🍂 Fantastic first day at the SyMeCo #MSCA COFUND Autumn School @lero-centre.bsky.social @unioflimerick.bsky.social 🌟Prof Daniela Damian delivered an inspiring keynote on participatory requirements engineering and why involving people truly matter🌟 @researchireland.ie @horizoneu.bsky.social

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Lero @lero-centre.bsky.social · 09/05/2025

Lero Director Elected to Prestigious Academia Europaea Prof Lionel Briand joins a distinguished group of just 51 Irish members of Academia Europaea, one of Europe’s most prestigious scholarly academies. with only 2 ever elected in Informatics. #AcademiaEuropaea #AI #software #UL #Lero

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Lero @lero-centre.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

Exciting to see Ireland’s gaming sector level up with the opening of the €1M National #EsportsCentre in Cork! 👏 Ireland is also home to Europe’s first e-sports research lab here at #Lero 🔗 Read more @siliconrepublic.bsky.social : siliconrepublic.com/business/e-s... #Esports #FutureOfGaming

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Cork scores Ireland’s first national e-sports centre

The new e-sports centre will be a hub for gaming talent, e-sports education, competitions and gaming research.

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CodePlus IRL @codeplusirl.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

Thanks to Google for hosting us at their Dublin office for #internationalwomensday #IWD25 Super opportunity for 300+ students to meet with,& hear from female professionals in the tech industry😀@universityofgalway.bsky.social @lero-centre.bsky.social @unioflimerick.bsky.social @tcddublin.bsky.social

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Lero @lero-centre.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

🚀 Exploring the Future of Engineering at #ShannonAirport! We had a fantastic time at the #ExploreEngineering Showcase 2025! Lero was proud to showcase software engineering and inspire future careers in #STEM with Finch Robots, VR, autonomous vehicle sensors & Spheros. #FutureEngineers

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Lero @lero-centre.bsky.social · 11/03/2025

💫Meet our #SyMeCoCOFUND fellow Fernando Forattini @dcuresearch.bsky.social. Learn more about Fernando’s @researchireland.bsky.social @horizoneu.bsky.social funded #GovTech project ➡️ www.safergov.org Check out➡️ symeco.lero.ie for info on #SyMeCo fellowships.

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Lero @lero-centre.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

🏉 AI tackles rugby! A Lero-funded project with IRFU is using AI to analyse tackles, improving player safety, performance & game dynamics. 🔗 Read more: lero.ie/news-and-eve... #AI #Rugby #IRFU #SportsTech #Innovation #PlayerWelfare

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Lero @lero-centre.bsky.social · 11/02/2025

𝘈 𝘴𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘰𝘯 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘱 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘯𝘰 𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘥𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘵. 𝘈𝘯𝘥 𝘺𝘦𝘵, 𝘥𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘨𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘵 𝘸𝘢𝘴! 𝘐𝘯 𝘧𝘢𝘤𝘵, 𝘪𝘵 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬 𝘰𝘧 𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 (#𝘈𝘐) Read more of this exciting article on the #BusinessPost 👉 www.businesspost.ie/trends/unive... @unioflimerick.bsky.social #MachineLearning #Innovation #ChipDesign

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University of Limerick pioneers AI chip design – with no human input

An innovative research project based at the University of Limerick has used artificial intelligence to design a chip without human intervention. Could we be on the cusp of a custom silicon boom?

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Lero @lero-centre.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

📍 Making an impact in Ethiopia! 🌍 Lero’s Jim Buckley & Chris Exton travelled on an #Erasmus trip to deliver a #ResearchMethods workshop at Addis Ababa University. 🎥They were featured on #NBCEthiopia ! Watch it here: youtube.com/watch?v=ju8J... #GlobalCollaboration #AddisAbaba #STEM

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Lero @lero-centre.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

The #BluePoint app is a game-changer in the fight against #PlasticPollution! Developed by #Lero and #UL researchers, it uses #AI, drones, and #AR to locate plastic waste and enable sustainable recycling. A win for people and the planet! ♻️ Learn more & download: lero.ie/news-and-eve...

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Lero @lero-centre.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

🎉 We’re delighted to announce that Prof. Conor Ryan has been appointed Deputy Director of Lero! A true innovator in #MachineLearning, Conor’s leadership will drive ground breaking research in #Software and #STEM. Read more here: lero.ie/news-and-eve... #TechLeadership @unioflimerick.bsky.social

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