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Mary Behan receiving her Award from Daire Keogh and Gareth Yore
DCU President Dáire Keogh, Mary Behan, Programme Administrator, DCU Institute of Education along with Gareth Yore, Vice President for People, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Achievements of staff and students recognised in DCU President’s Awards 2025

Hundreds of nominations were made for this year’s annual DCU President’s Awards.

Administered by the President’s Office and judged by committees from across the University, the awards recognise both staff and students for exceptional achievements in their respective fields.

Awardees are celebrated not just for professional excellence, but for advancing DCU’s mission “to transform lives and societies.”

The overwhelming number of nominations this year reflects the continued commitment, innovation, and impact of the DCU community.

The annual awards are divided into four categories:

  • Engagement
  • Excellence in Teaching
  • Research 
  • Professional Staff

You can read about this year’s DCU’s President’s Awards awardees and nominees below

DCU President’s Awards for Professional Staff

DCU President’s Awards for Excellence in Teaching

DCU President’s Awards for Research

DCU President’s Awards for Engagement