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Why Join the Committee?

Becoming part of the Hub Committee offers valuable experience and recognition. Benefits include:

• Certificate of Recognition
  Issued by HRI at the start of each academic year for the previous year’s service. Certificates detail:
  • Terms served
  • Chair and Deputy Chair roles
  • Hub Committee Coordinator
    (Minimum one year in role required to receive a certificate.)
• Access to the Hub Committee Conference Attendance Fund
• Opportunity to sit on the University’s Doctoral College Working Group
• Leadership Experience
  Develop and demonstrate leadership skills.
• Networking Opportunities
  Connect with peers, researchers, and professionals.
• Event Management Skills
  Plan and deliver impactful academic events.
• Academic and Community Service
  Contribute meaningfully to the research community.
• Presidents Volunteer Award (PVA)
  Eligible for recognition through UL’s PVA programme.
• Structured PhD Portfolio Module Credit
  See details below.
• CV Enhancement
  Strengthen your academic and professional profile.

• Offer Feedback to the HRI Operations Team
  Influence future initiatives and improvements.

  Additional Benefit for EHS Structured PhD Students

• For students in Education and Health Sciences (EHS) at UL, joining the Hub Committee can help fulfil requirements for the Core Portfolio Module (ES8014):
• The module requires 10 research activities and ≥60 workshop hours.
• By joining the Hub and attending academic workshops, you build your workshop hours.
• Committee participation can count as one research activity for ES8014.
• This is a key advantage for structured PhD students aiming to complete their portfolio requirements.
   

      Leadership & Governance

• The Hub is guided by a student committee, elected annually at the HRI Postgraduate Hub Annual General Meeting (AGM) in May for the academic year ahead.
  This ensures fresh ideas and strong representation for postgraduate researchers.
   

Get Involved

✅ Join the Hub – Become part of a vibrant postgraduate research community.
✅ Register for the AGM – Have your say and help shape the Hub’s future.
✅ Nominate for Committee – Lead the way and represent your peers.
 

Contact the Hub:
Find us on Microsoft Teams by searching for 'UL: HRI Hub'
Email us on HRIHUB@ul.ie
Email the Committee Chair, Anna McHale Anna.McHale@ul.ie
Email the Deputy Chair, Jade Gill Jade.M.Gill@ul.ie