University of Limerick Employee Reviews

UL has a fantastic work culture, there is a great work/life balance and it is encouraged to take all your annual leave, management is very understanding about medical appointments and family emergencies. There is a solid hybrid work policy. All staff are so friendly and helpful. There are many training opportunities and learning events to attend. The only reason I left was due to relocating but otherwise, I could have seen myself working here for many years and moved up.

Pros

Relaxed environment, great location, good pay, high job satisfaction

Cons

Lots of downtime between projects, busy campus, limited parking

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Insights into University of Limerick

Based on 5 survey responses

What people like

Inclusive work environment

Areas for improvement

Support from manager
Supportive environment
Ability to meet personal goals

A very political and bureaucratic environment

Service Attendant (Current Employee) - B & E - 1 August 2022

Hard to advance when roles are almost always earmarked for someone specific. Lip service is definitely the name of the game. It’s a stagnant environment and will never change because of the group think tank that has been created.

Pros

Easy going colleagues

Cons

Stagnant culture

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Productive and fun place to work

Swim teacher (Current Employee) - Limerick, County Limerick - 3 June 2022

Nice work employees and pay was always right and on time. Always room for job opportunities. Work hours goes off terms and you will know your set hours at start of term.

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Collegiate and supportive

Teaching Assistant (Former Employee) - Limerick, Ireland - 24 May 2022

I enjoyed my time here. My colleagues are all supportive and encouraging. Everyone works well as a team. Work is exciting and benefits students. I would recommend this employer and encourage others to apply.

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Postdoctoral Researcher (Current Employee) - limerick ireland - 22 April 2022

I think it is really a good place to do research and enhance your profile. it is likely that you find yourself in joy but like any academic career, the salary is not really amazing

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Thoroughly enjoyable experienceWorking as a teaching assistant

Teaching Assistant (Former Employee) - Limerick, County Limerick - 17 January 2022

Typical day at work involved teaching labs and tutorials, answering student questions, correcting coursework, communicating with other teaching assistants and lecturers.Most enjoyable part of the job is helping students reach their academic goals and improve their learning experience.

Pros

Independence, lots of responsibility, teaching students

Cons

No career progression, 2 year contract is maximum, only paid 10 months of the year.

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Very collaborative and supportive working team.

Research Assistant (Former Employee) - ECE - 16 October 2020

Although my job at UL was short (8 months). It was a great experience. I worked under a line manager who understands the importance of a work-life balance and received all the required support needed to excel.

Pros

Positive environment to work.

Cons

Only wished my contract was longer☹

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ideal place to work

PhD Researcher (Former Employee) - Univeristy of Limerick - 29 April 2020

beautiful campus good facilities friendly colleagues supportive HR team open working envrioment open minded leadership good managment team comprehensive services

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Fast paced environment

Postdoctoral fellow (Former Employee) - Limerick - 5 March 2020

The job is both highly demanding and exciting. I worked there for 2 years and happy I was able to work in close contact with industries. The work environment is friendly and you have freedom to carry out own research and initiatives.

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Great place to work

Administrator (Former Employee) - Limerick - 20 February 2020

Worked a few positions here due to great advancement opportunities. Helped build up my CV after studying here and would recommend it for anyone. People are friendly. Only down side is the busy college periods at lunch time and parking is difficult, sometimes end up needing to park in paid car park if you can't cycle or get the bus.

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Productive and fun workplace, supportive and team mentality

Research Assistant (Volunteer) (Former Employee) - PESS Department - 10 January 2020

Loved the work culture, management and atmosphere. Plenty of support and a network of people to connect with and meet who can help handle any query or information.

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Administrative Assistant (Former Employee) - Castletroy, County Limerick - 9 December 2019

This year, I assisted the coordination of the 2019 Orientation as an administrative assistant involved in the recruiting of new staff and facilitating work schedules and payroll services. This included necessary experience in cash and budget handling as well as miscellaneous purchases of stock inventory.

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Tutor of Law (Former Employee) - Limerick - 25 November 2019

Good campus, with lots of freedom to create your own teaching style. Good work life balance with all the amenities one could desire including onsite cafes and gyms.

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A strong learning environment

GRADUATE TEACHING ASSISTANT (Current Employee) - Chemical Sciences Department - 7 November 2019

There was constant room for improvement and growth at the University of Limerick. I improved a great deal from my time here both on a personal and professional level. My confidence in my scientific abilities increased and my leadership and teamwork skills greatly improved. I would recommend the University of Limerick to anyone.

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Fun and frienly workplace

Employee (Former Employee) - Limerick - 29 August 2019

I learned how to be patient and how to cooperate with people from different places. The management were very good with managin who couldnt do certain days and i feel like they were really nice to us.

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badly managed place with great potential

Scientfic Researcher (PhD) (Current Employee) - Limerick - 20 August 2019

basic services provided to staff is not well managed, access to research facilities is not well managed, but friendly staff. I learned that one has to arrange things on his very own, since there is no real support available.

Pros

flexible working times

Cons

not well managed

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Great job if you're in the right department for €35/class

Tutor (Former Employee) - Limerick, Ireland - 31 July 2019

I worked as a tutorial instructor for a slew of classes and lecturers in the business department at the kemmy business building and Schumann building. Only one lecturer had a bad reputation and her relationship with the head tutor made our lives pretty rough. I chose different teams and classes after that experience and have nothing but good things to say about everyone in that department minus those two individuals.

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Enjoyable and Enhancing Work

Activity Leader (Former Employee) - Limerick - 27 April 2019

I gained a lot of valuable experience in working with ATC. The chance to work with students and teachers as well as my colleagues was great, and benefited me a lot.

Pros

Free Lunch

Cons

Long Hours

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productive and nice

Receptionist (Part-Time) (Former Employee) - office - 7 April 2019

great insight into the daily responsibilities of a hospital receptionist. Good working hours and flexible. Lovely colleagues and team spirit. Great to meet people

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interesting job

Research assistant (Former Employee) - Castletroy, County Limerick - 11 January 2019

involved meeting new people and working as part of a team on a project. The project was about cyberbullying which is becoming an epidemic online leading to unhappiness in students.

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