TU Dublin Celebrates Spring Graduations Honouring Student Achievement, Resilience and Global Impact
Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin) today celebrated the achievements of its newest graduates at its Spring Conferring Ceremonies, held on Friday, 20 March 2026, on the University’s Tallaght Campus. Graduates from across the Faculties of Engineering, Built Environment and Apprenticeships; Business; Computing, Digital and Data; Arts and Humanities; and Science and Health gathered with family, friends and staff to mark the completion of their studies and the beginning of the next stage of their professional journeys.
Addressing the ceremonies, the President of TU Dublin, Dr Deirdre Lillis, congratulated graduates on their determination and resilience throughout their studies.
Graduation is one of the happiest days in our academic year – a day of achievement, pride and joy, and perhaps a little relief as well. Each of you has travelled your own path to reach this moment, balancing study with work, family commitments and many other responsibilities. Through it all, you persevered, adapted and succeeded. You are now proud graduates of TU Dublin, and that achievement will stay with you for life.
Graduate outcomes remain a key indicator of the strength of the University’s educational approach. According to the most recent HEA Graduate Outcomes Survey, TU Dublin is ranked number one in Dublin for graduate employability across both undergraduate honours and taught postgraduate programmes for the second consecutive year. More than seven in ten graduates secure employment within nine months of completing their studies, reflecting the strong value of a TU Dublin education.
(Pictured: PhD graduate, Adedayo Rasidat Adeniji Oseni)
Throughout the day’s ceremonies, the University also celebrated outstanding academic achievement across a wide range of disciplines. Among those recognised was Nour Alkaluti, a graduate of the Child, Family and Community Studies programme on the Blanchardstown Campus, who achieved a first-class award and completed a dissertation examining Palestinian resilience.
Graduates of the MSc in Applied Cyber Security – supported by Workday – were also recognised for their work addressing emerging challenges at the intersection of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, including research into AI-assisted threat modelling and compliance with the EU AI Act.
The University also celebrated exceptional academic distinction among its graduates, including Adrienne Harding, a TU Dublin staff member who achieved Gold Medal status in the MSc in Digital and Content Marketing, and Rachael Lamb, whose dissertation on AI and creativity received international recognition from the European Institute for Education in Commercial Communications.
The University also marked the 20th anniversary of an MSc in Leadership, Innovation and Technology, delivered in partnership with ICT Skillnet through the School of Business Technology, Retail and Supply Chain. The programme was one of the first master’s degrees delivered in collaboration with the Skillnet network and remains a flagship ICT leadership programme.
Reflecting on the changing global landscape facing graduates, Dr Lillis highlighted the importance of adaptability, critical thinking and collaboration in a rapidly evolving world.
Artificial Intelligence is transforming every profession, but it cannot replace human judgement, creativity or practical skills. Your education has given you the ability to think critically, solve problems creatively and work with others. Those qualities will matter more than ever in the years ahead.
The President also noted that the day coincides with the International Day of Happiness, a global observance established by the United Nations.
Graduation is meant to be a day of happiness. It marks achievement, perseverance and growth. My hope is that your time at TU Dublin has been a genuinely happy chapter in your lives and that the friendships, knowledge and confidence you gained here will stay with you long into the future.
The University encourages graduates to remain connected to the TU Dublin community through its global alumni network of more than 175,000 graduates.