Professor Barry is a graduate of University College Cork where he graduated with a BSc in Mathematical Science and an MSc in Mathematics and Statistics. He later went on to graduate from Yale University with a PhD in Statistics.   Professor Barry's research interests include:  Bayesian Statistics; Epidemiology;  Semiparametric Estimation; Growth Curves and Applied Statistics in Medicine.

Professor Don Barry - CV

President's Inaugural Address  - 19th September 2007 

President's Presentation to UL Faculty & Staff - 11th March 2009 [powerpoint presentation]

Watch the President's President Address to the Faculty & Staff - 11th March 2009

Professor Don Barry is the President of the University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland and as the Chief Executive Officer is ultimately responsible for all of the operations of the University. 

The President  of UL is supported by the Vice-President Academic and Registrar, the Vice-President Administration & Corporate Secretary, Director of Finance, Vice President Research and the Director, Human Resources.

The profile and structure of the University of Limerick can be seen in the following document  UL Profile 2009 (as gaeilge OL Próifíl 2009). 

The President is also  responsible for fundraising activities through the University of Limerick Foundation.

The President is Chairperson of Academic Council and the Executive Committee and he is a member of the University Governing Authority. The President also chairs or is a member of all Governing Authority sub-committees.