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Leading
DCU researchers receive President’s Award
DCU’s highest research distinction, the President’s Research
Award, has this year gone to two leading academics, Dr Colum Kenny from
the School of Communications and Professor Richard O’Kennedy, School
of Biotechnology. The President of DCU, Professor Ferdinand von Prondzynski,
presented the research awards at a ceremony in February. The event was
attended by Dr Barry McSweeney, Ireland’s Government
Science Advisor.
The Awards recognise academics for outstanding research carried out in the field of Science and Engineering and also in Humanities and Social Sciences. DCU academics are invited to nominate candidates for the Awards, who are then judged on the following criteria: national and international prominence, the relevance of their research, and the degree of excellence they have achieved in their specific area.
Dr Kenny received the Humanities and Social Sciences Award. He received his award for his wide-ranging achievements in legal history, local history and media policy. Dr Kenny’s most recently completed work is on the issue of conflict and reconciliation.
Professor Kennedy received the Engineering and Science Award. He has played a prominent role in the development of the university since the early ’80s and his research in the field of immunology, in particular antibody production and applications, is internationally recognised.
DCU signs Memorandum of Understanding on Collaboration with Wuhan University in BeijingThe President of DCU, Professor Ferdinand von Prondzynski and Wuhan University President, Professor Liu Jingnan signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Collaboration between the two universities in Beijing in January. Wuhan University is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in China. The signing took place during the Irish trade delegation visit to China which included Professor von Prondzynski. The Taoiseach, Bertie Ahern, TD, and the Minister for Education and Science, Mary Hanafin, TD, attended the signing ceremony in Beijing. On the same day, Professor von Prondzynski spoke on behalf of the Irish University sector at an Education Round Table co-chaired by the Irish Minister for Education and Science, Mary Hanafin, TD, and the Chinese Minister for Education, Zhou Ji. |