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2023-24 Student Awards
On the 3rd April 2025 the School of Chemical & BioPharmaceutical Sciences celebrated its awards night, honouring the outstanding academic achievements of its students. Held in St. Maelruain’s Church, Tallaght it was a shining reflection of the commitment, determination, and scholarly achievement our students demonstrate.
(ABOVE) Reverend Canon William Deverell with Head of School Declan McCormack.
(ABOVE) Karina MacDuff (Year 3 of the BSc Bioanalysis) receiving her Best overall student award with Ann Byrne of Cruinn Diagnostic Ltd.
Our sincerest thanks and gratitude extend to our generous sponsors, who made this event possible. Your unwavering support has empowered these future innovators to push the limits in the fields of chemical and biopharmaceutical sciences
(ABOVE) Aaron Chinchilla (Year 3 of the BSc Pharmaceutical Science) receiving her Best overall student award with Michael Schofield of ISPE.
(ABOVE) Deimante Launikkonnyte (Year 4 of the DNA & Forensic Analysis) receiving her Best overall project award with Head of discipline John Behan on behalf of of Asistec.
Parents, families, and friends, your steadfast support has been the cornerstone of these individuals' success. Your belief in their potential has played a key role in fostering their resilience and determination.
(ABOVE) Aaron O' Brien (Year 4 BSc Chemical Sciences with Medicinal Chemistry) receiving her ICI award for Best Performance with John Cassidy on behalf of Institute of Chemistry of Ireland.
(ABOVE) Caoimhe Larkin (left) and Mirabel Ojienor (Right) (Year 3 BSc Chemical sciences with Medicinal Chemistry) receiving the Best Performance award with Ken Byrne (Middle) of Lab Plan.
As we wrap up this significant chapter, we are filled with eagerness and excitement for the future journeys of our students. We are confident that they will keep excelling, leading, and making valuable contributions to their field.
(ABOVE) Lillian Katherine Pachler (Year 3 BSc in Medicinal Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Sciences) receiving the Brian O' Keeffe award for Best performance with Eoin McGillicuddy.
To our graduates, remember that this is only the beginning of your grand journey. May the stars shine brightly on your path as you courageously chase your dreams and bring a new dawn to the world of chemical and biopharmaceutical sciences.
(ABOVE) Sean Heffernan ( Postgraduate Diploma in Pharmaceutical Validation Technology ) receiving the Best overall performance award with Anne Greene on behalf of Get Reskilled.
(ABOVE) Mariem Khalfaoui ( Year 1 Laboratory Apprenticeship Technician Programme ) receiving the Best overall student award with Michael Schofield from ISPE