2025 Winners

Teaching Support

Henry plays a vital behind-the-scenes role in enhancing the learning experience for both us lecturers and in turn our students….. what truly sets Henry apart is his patience, kindness, and sense of humour.

Henry makes the complicated and incomprehensible, uncomplicated and comprehensible with exquisite manners and grace, it is a pleasure to have his support.

New Lecturer

Christina is an excellent role model - her content knowledge, teaching pedagogies and respect for students goes above and beyond the basic requirements. She is an excellent lecturer and above all, a kind, supportive person within DCU.

Christina is … is so full of knowledge and so determined to prepare us to be great SEN teachers.

Doctoral Supervision Award

The impact of Janine’s mentorship in enhancing the reputation of DCU is evident in the prestigious positions her former students now hold. Graduates under her supervision have achieved numerous awards such as the Pearse Walsh Medal Winner, Winner of the Emerald/EFMD Outstanding Doctoral Research Fund Award and postgraduate scholarships including IRC and O’Hare Doctoral Scholarships.

Team Teaching

As a team, they have actively supported innovations in teaching and learning by encouraging academics like myself to reimagine the student learning experience. 

They empower staff with the tools and skill sets required to future-proof students for the future world of work. 

Distinctive Approach to Teaching

Kate utilises learner centred methods to translate the complex theory of her curricula into experiential practical classes that resonate with students.

By integrating theory with clinical practice in such a student friendly manner, she fosters the development of empathetic professionals skilled in critical thinking, and the implementation of best practices in healthcare settings.

Her teaching strategy has set out to reduce environmental barriers and support expert learning in all students.

Distinctive Approach to Innovation in Assessment

The BSc in Digital Business Innovation team … has worked extremely closely to meet learning outcomes through designing a variety of assessment types e.g. developing podcasts, e-portfolios, loop reflect, digital artefacts, hackathons, pitches, autonomous learning pathways and choices across assignments, digital badges coupled with traditional essay and presentations.

Overall Academic Award

Paula understands the importance of mapping the planned curriculum onto the interests, needs and experiences of each group each year, evidencing empathy, respect and support of students and the diversity that they bring.

Throughout her teaching on all modules and programmes, she ensures that assessment is used for formative purposes to support learning that help students to develop as independent, critical thinkers.

Shortlisted Nominees

We also congratulate all those who were nominated and shortlisted.

Teaching Support Award Shortlisted Nominees

New Lecturer Award Shortlisted Nominees

Team Teaching Award Shortlisted Nominees

Overall Academic Award Shortlisted Nominees