NAIRTL AWARDS SCHEME & CEREMONY 2008
Monday, 15th December, 2008. Devere Hall, University College Cork
On the 15th of December the National Academy for the Integration of Research & Teaching & Learning (NAIRTL) announced the winners of their Awards for Excellence in Teaching in Higher Education. The Awards Programme was introduced to honour exemplary teachers who are also innovative researchers in higher education in Ireland. Minister of State in the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Deputy Billy Kelleher opened the ceremony.
Individual awards were presented to...
Dr Peter Cantillon, Department of General Practice, NUIG,
Professor Sylvia Draper, School of Chemistry, TCD,
Mr Sean O’Leary, School of Mechanicaland Process Engineering, CIT,
Dr Ray Murphy, Irish Centre for Human Rights, NUIG.
Minister of State in the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Deputy Billy Kelleher presents Dr Ray Murphy (pictured left) with his award.
A team award was presented to...
Ms Irene Hartigan, Ms Angela Flynn, Ms Siobhan Murphy & Ms Nuala Walshe, School of Nursingand Midwifery, UCC.
Pictured from left Ms Nuala Walshe, Ms Siobhan Murphy, Ms Angela Flynn & Ms Irene Hartigan
For biographies of the Award winners for 2008 – click here
The Award comprised a crystal vase, a certificate endorsed by Mr. Michael Kelly, Chairman of the Higher Education Authority and €5,000.
Áine Hyland, Emeritus Professor of Education welcomed the guests hailing from a wide range of Higher Education Institutions and Educational Organisations. She explained that “The objectives of the National Academy include improving and enhancing research-informed teaching and learning in higher education”.
Following extensive research on National Awards Programmes in the US, UK, Canada, Australia and New-Zealand, the National Academy introduced an Awards Programme to honour exemplary teachers who are also innovative researchers in higher education in Ireland. The awards are intended to raise the profile of teaching and learning through recognition and celebration of teachers who make an outstanding impact on the student learning experience.
The National Awards for Excellence in Teaching aim to acknowledge and reward academic staff who are successful in uniting their dual roles as teacher and researcher. The awards are intended to recognise teaching accomplishments and to promote public recognition and celebration of the teaching profession.
Director of NAIRTL, Professor Grace Neville closed the proceedings and invited nominations for the 2009 National Awards Programme. Five awards of €5,000 each will be made in 2009. Nominations were invited from all Higher Education Institutions that are recognised by the HEA for the free fees initiative. The awards will recognise and celebrate teachers in higher education who have demonstrated excellence and commitment in integrating their research with their teaching to enhance the student learning experience.
