University near Kilkenny to recognise high achievers

The South East Technological University (SETU) is set to become the first TU to bestow honorary doctorate awards.

Five distinguished people have been selected after a rigorous process of nomination by staff and students, followed by final selection by the SETU Governing Body. 

Renowned actress Carrie Crowley, pioneering biomedical engineer, Annraoi de Paor, internationally acclaimed writer Claire Keegan, Irish academic and former politician Maurice Manning, and career diplomat and former Irish ambassador to the USA, Daniel Mulhall are all set to receive the accolade.

The doctorate awards will recognise a person's achievements in the areas of arts and sciences, culture, advocacy, social activity, sport, business and other contributions.

SETU Chancellor and Chairperson of the SETU Governing Body, Professor Patrick Prendergast said: "As the only university in the south east, it is SETU’s wish to acclaim  excellence and to acknowledge and celebrate outstanding achievement."

"It is SETU's steadfast ambition to show how individuals from our region make an impact nationally and globally. This is reflected in the calibre of candidates approved by the Governing Body for Honorary Doctorates," Mr Prendergast concluded.