University of Limerick celebrates Summer Conferring Ceremonies with more than 1,200 graduates

University of Limerick celebrates 2026 Summer Conferring Ceremonies with more than 1,200 graduates. More than 1,200 students are graduating from University of Limerick this week at the Summer Conferring Ceremonies. Pictured are Bachelor in Medicine and Bachelor in Surgery graduates. Pic Arthur Ellis

University of Limerick celebrates the achievements of more than 1,200 students at the 2026 Summer Conferring Ceremonies

University of Limerick is celebrating the achievements of more than 1,200 students this week as they welcomed the new graduates for the 2026 Summer Conferring Ceremonies.

The scholars join a global alumni of more than 135,000 as University of Limerick congratulated all of the new graduates who now start a new chapter in their lives.

“Congratulations to everyone who was conferred this week,” UL Ceremonies Office said, adding, “We’re incredibly proud to have more than 1,200 new alumni joining the more than 135,000 worldwide.”

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Among those honoured throughout the week were more than 170 doctors who graduated from UL’s Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery Graduate Entry Medical Programme with many becoming the first doctors in their families with others continuing a line of medical tradition in their families.

“Many are breaking new ground by becoming the first doctors in their families, while others are proudly following in family footsteps. Many of us will meet these doctors at critical times in our lives, comforted by their compassion and safe in the knowledge that we are in the best of care. Congratulations to you all on everything you have achieved,” reads a message from the University.

Speaking at the conferring ceremonies, UL President Professor Shane Kilcommins told the students, who join a global Alumni of over 135,000, that “as graduates of University of Limerick, you carry forward not just a qualification, but a responsibility.

“A responsibility to use your knowledge for the benefit of others. A responsibility to engage with the world, not withdraw from it. A responsibility to uphold the values of integrity, curiosity, and service that define this University.

“Because ultimately, the true measure of this institution is not our campus, our facilities, or even our research. It is you.

“As we often say, our graduates are our greatest ambassadors — and your contributions to society will be the most enduring testament to what this University stands for.

“So today, we celebrate not just what you have achieved, but what you will go on to do.”

Among the 1,200 students being conferred were 26 PhDs and more than 500 members of the Garda Training college.

They join the more than 2,000 students who graduated in January. In total, UL has conferred more than 6,800 students with degrees since last June.

Along with graduates from the School of Medicine, the ceremonies spanned a range of disciplines across the UL faculties, with graduates earning bachelor and master’s degrees from the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Bachelor of Arts in Applied Policing delivered through the Garda College in Templemore, as well as the Faculty of Education and Health Sciences, and Kemmy Business School celebrating graduates.

The Faculty of Science and Engineering recognised graduates in areas including industrial biochemistry, applied physics, health informatics and engineering. In addition to undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications, a number of research degrees, including Master of Engineering and Doctor of Philosophy awards, were conferred across multiple disciplines.

The graduation ceremony marks a milestone for both the university and the new graduates as they join the global UL alumni community, with the University saying, “We hope you enjoyed celebrating your hard work, talent and success with your loved ones over the last two days.”