Pharmacy Technician Studies Programme Secures Prestigious DELTA Award for Third Consecutive Term
We congratulate our Pharmacy Technician Studies programme team on securing the National DELTA Award 2025, the third consecutive win (2018-2021, 2021-2024, 2025-2028). This prestigious recognition from the Higher Education Authority (HEA) and The National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education reaffirms TU Dublin’s leadership in science and health education.
Programme Chair, Dr Tao Zhang, expressed pride in this achievement: "This recognition reflects our team's unwavering commitment to excellence in pharmacy technician education. I'm profoundly grateful to all past and current team members, students, alumni and industry partners who contribute to transforming student experiences.”
Key contributors to this success:
- Academic Team: Dr Tao Zhang, Dr Seána Hogan, Kathy Young, Mary Therese McGrath, Dr David O’Connor, Dr Renee Malone, Dr Swarna Jaiswal, Dr Karen Casey, Dr Michael McAuley, Dr Denis O’Shea, Prof Christine O’Connor and Dr Louise Kearney.
- School Management: Dr Julie Dunne and Dr Gemma Kinsella.
- Professional Service: Jill Barrett (Career Development Centre) and Scott Ahearn (Counselling Service).
- Student & Alumni Representatives: Noelle McCabe, Simon Tee Carter, Rabica Javed and Laura Smith.
- Industry Collaborators: Programme Advisory Panel, National Association of Hospital Pharmacy Technicians (NAHPT) Ireland, European Association of Pharmacy Technicians (EAPT) and all programme industry partners.
International Review Panel Highlights:
- "Exceptionally strong, coherent application with outstanding team coordination"
- "Deep commitment to reflective practice and EDI advancement"
- "Clear, achievable action plans meeting DELTA standards"
This achievement reinforces our School’s longstanding commitment to delivering forward-thinking education, grounded in research excellence and strengthened by deep industry partnerships
More details can be found: https://hea.ie/2025/04/16/hea-recognises-ongoing-excellence-with-delta-award-renewals/