Students from across science courses at WIT were recognised for their outstanding projects throughout the year at the Science Industry Sponsored Awards
The Department of Science at Waterford Institute of Technology (WIT) recently held its Industry Sponsored Awards Ceremony for 2021, virtually for the second year in a row.
Students from courses across the department were presented with awards for their outstanding projects and performances throughout the year.
These awards were sponsored by Dawn Meats and McDonalds, Sofrimar, Sanofi, TriviumVet, Eurofins, Source BioScience, Bausch & Lomb, Dairymaster, AIB, and Comeragh Veterinary practice.
New TEVA Scholarship
This year also saw the launch of a new student scholarship initiative supported by TEVA Pharmaceuticals, The Philip Kelly Teva Excellence Scholarship. Two awards were presented for 2020 and 2021.
Dr Peter McLoughlin, Head of the School of Science and Computing in his opening speech said: “These awards are very much a celebration of the innovation and creativity of our students. They are also a testament of the resilience and commitment of over 1,000 students studying in the Department throughout the toughest of years arising from the pandemic.”
He continued: “On behalf of the management and staff in the Department of Science I would like to congratulate all of the students for their hard work and commitment to excellence in their area of study. I would also like to acknowledge the staff in the Department of Science for their support for the students throughout the year.
Dr McLoughlin also thanked industry partners for their continued support and commitment to WIT students particularly throughout the past two difficult years. “These awards are an important part of our engagement with industry, add enormously to the prestige of our programmes and are an important acknowledgment of the quality and innovation of our student’s work.”
Teva, TriviumVet, Sanofi and Sofrimar
Teva, TriviumVet, Sanofi and Sofrimar sponsored a selection of awards for students of pharmaceutical science
The Philip Kelly Teva Excellence Scholarship 2020 was presented to Emma Kearney
Sofrimar sponsored the BSc (Hons) in Pharmaceutical Science Undergraduate Research Project Literature Review Presentation Award which went to joint winners Adam Sheridan & Craig Sweeney
Sanofi sponsored the BSc (Hons) in Pharmaceutical Science “Undergraduate Research Project Award”. The winner was Craig Sweeney and Betty Nwankwo was highly commended.
Sanofi also sponsored the BSc (Hons) in Pharmaceutical Science the Academic Excellence Award, which brings to three the awards received by pharmaceutical science student Craig Sweeney.
TriviumVet sponsored the BSc in Pharmaceutical Science Academic Excellence Award, which was won by Hong Yap Tan
Eurofins and Source Bioscience
Eurofins and Source Bioscience sponsored a selection of awards for students of molecular biology with biopharmaceutical science.
Eurofins sponsored the BSc (Hons) in Molecular Biology with Biopharmaceutical Science Excellence in Undergraduate Biology Research Award. The winners were:
Eoin Barry – 1st Prize,
Pasquinna Sida – 2nd Prize
Gary Hogan – 3rd Prize
Source BioScience sponsored the BSc in Molecular Biology with Biopharmaceutical Science Excellence in Level 7 Undergraduate Biology Research Award. The winners were:
Zak Dunphy – 1st Prize
Ouvalesh Motah – 2nd Prize
Bausch & Lomb
Bausch & Lomb sponsored the BSc (Hons) in Physics for Modern Technology Physics Project Award. The winner was Jack Larkin.
Dawn Meats and McDonalds
Two awards were made by Dawn Meats, one of which was jointly made by Dawn Meats and McDonald’s
Dawn Meats sponsored the BSc (Hons) in Food Science and Innovation Food Science and Innovation Award, won by Catherine Murphy.
The presentation of a perpetual trophy by Dawn Meats and McDonalds was also made to Great Agri Food Debate winners 2021: Waterford Institute of Technology.
The team members are: Michael Martin, Captain; Helena Hennessey, Robert Corroon, Joseph Maher, Amy Colbeck, Pa Conway.
Dairymaster, AIB, Comeragh Veterinary practice
Dairymaster and AIB sponsored a selection of awards for students of agricultural science and agriculture.
Dairymaster sponsored the BSc (Hons) in Agricultural Science Dairymaster Student Award. The joint winners were: Lesley Lewis and Siobhan O`Donovan.
AIB sponsored the BSc (Hons) in Land Management (Agriculture) Final Year Project Award. The winners were:
Pat Shortt – 1st Prize
Eoin Edghill – 2nd Prize
Stephen Gill – 3rd Prize
Comeragh Veterinary Practice sponsored the BSc in Agriculture Final Year Project Poster Award. The joint winners were Sinead Conway and Ciaran Condron.
Related Courses
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Pharmaceutical Science
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Pharmaceutical Science
- Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biology with Biopharmaceutical Science
- Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Science
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Molecular Biology with Biopharmaceutical Science
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Physics for Modern Technology
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Agricultural Science
- Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Land Management in Agriculture
- Bachelor of Science in Food Science & Innovation
- Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
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