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RCN: 20000035
RCN: 20000035
Huge congratulations, Dr Savage 🎓 👏
You can read Professor Peter Gray's citation for Professor Savage here: lnkd.in/ejXgtimD
You can read Professor Peter Gray's citation for Professor Savage here: lnkd.in/ejXgtimD
November 24, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Huge congratulations, Dr Savage 🎓 👏
You can read Professor Peter Gray's citation for Professor Savage here: lnkd.in/ejXgtimD
You can read Professor Peter Gray's citation for Professor Savage here: lnkd.in/ejXgtimD
His most recent volume, Northern Ireland, the BBC and Censorship in Thatcher’s Britain, was published by Oxford University Press in 2022. Savage’s new project addresses how the Northern Ireland ‘Troubles’ arrived in England in the early 1970s.
November 24, 2025 at 3:54 PM
His most recent volume, Northern Ireland, the BBC and Censorship in Thatcher’s Britain, was published by Oxford University Press in 2022. Savage’s new project addresses how the Northern Ireland ‘Troubles’ arrived in England in the early 1970s.
Savage’s 2010 book A Loss of Innocence? Television and Irish Society 1960-1972 won the Donnelly Prize for Best Book in History from the American Conference for Irish Studies. The BBC’s Irish Troubles: Television, Conflict and Northern Ireland was short listed for the 2015 Ewart-Biggs Literary Prize
November 24, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Savage’s 2010 book A Loss of Innocence? Television and Irish Society 1960-1972 won the Donnelly Prize for Best Book in History from the American Conference for Irish Studies. The BBC’s Irish Troubles: Television, Conflict and Northern Ireland was short listed for the 2015 Ewart-Biggs Literary Prize
Savage served as one of the directors of BC’s renowned Irish Studies program for over 17 years bringing academics, writers, musicians, artists and filmmakers to the Chestnut Hill campus. His many publications explore contemporary Irish history and the evolution of the broadcast media.
November 24, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Savage served as one of the directors of BC’s renowned Irish Studies program for over 17 years bringing academics, writers, musicians, artists and filmmakers to the Chestnut Hill campus. His many publications explore contemporary Irish history and the evolution of the broadcast media.
🎓 Honouring Excellence | NUI 2025 Honorary Degrees
Let's take a look at our 2025 Honorary Graduates:
🔹 Professor Robert Savage, historian, Boston College – Doctor of Literature (DLitt)
Robert Savage teaches Irish, British and Atlantic World history at @bc-irish-studies.bsky.social.
Let's take a look at our 2025 Honorary Graduates:
🔹 Professor Robert Savage, historian, Boston College – Doctor of Literature (DLitt)
Robert Savage teaches Irish, British and Atlantic World history at @bc-irish-studies.bsky.social.
November 24, 2025 at 3:54 PM
🎓 Honouring Excellence | NUI 2025 Honorary Degrees
Let's take a look at our 2025 Honorary Graduates:
🔹 Professor Robert Savage, historian, Boston College – Doctor of Literature (DLitt)
Robert Savage teaches Irish, British and Atlantic World history at @bc-irish-studies.bsky.social.
Let's take a look at our 2025 Honorary Graduates:
🔹 Professor Robert Savage, historian, Boston College – Doctor of Literature (DLitt)
Robert Savage teaches Irish, British and Atlantic World history at @bc-irish-studies.bsky.social.
Ms O’Donovan also served as an Independent Public Interest member, and Vice-Chair, of the Press Council of Ireland.
Huge congratulations to Dr O'Donovan 👏 🎓
You can read Dr Ruth Barrington's citation for Patricia O'Donovan here: www.nui.ie/college/docs...
Huge congratulations to Dr O'Donovan 👏 🎓
You can read Dr Ruth Barrington's citation for Patricia O'Donovan here: www.nui.ie/college/docs...
November 20, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Ms O’Donovan also served as an Independent Public Interest member, and Vice-Chair, of the Press Council of Ireland.
Huge congratulations to Dr O'Donovan 👏 🎓
You can read Dr Ruth Barrington's citation for Patricia O'Donovan here: www.nui.ie/college/docs...
Huge congratulations to Dr O'Donovan 👏 🎓
You can read Dr Ruth Barrington's citation for Patricia O'Donovan here: www.nui.ie/college/docs...
Ms O’Donovan was an elected member of the Governing Body of the International Labour Organization (ILO). As Executive Director, she was responsible for management and administration at ILO headquarters in Geneva. She was appointed Director of the International Training Centre in Turin.
November 20, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Ms O’Donovan was an elected member of the Governing Body of the International Labour Organization (ILO). As Executive Director, she was responsible for management and administration at ILO headquarters in Geneva. She was appointed Director of the International Training Centre in Turin.
In the 1990s, Ms O’Donovan was involved in national level negotiations which led to the social partnership agreements which delivered economic growth, industrial stability, & social progress in Ireland. Appointed by President Mary Robinson, she served as a member of the Council of State from 91-97.
November 20, 2025 at 12:40 PM
In the 1990s, Ms O’Donovan was involved in national level negotiations which led to the social partnership agreements which delivered economic growth, industrial stability, & social progress in Ireland. Appointed by President Mary Robinson, she served as a member of the Council of State from 91-97.
As the first person to hold the position of Equality Officer in the Irish Congress of Trade Unions, she pioneered a positive action programme which led to the increased representation of women in leadership roles in trade unions.
November 20, 2025 at 12:40 PM
As the first person to hold the position of Equality Officer in the Irish Congress of Trade Unions, she pioneered a positive action programme which led to the increased representation of women in leadership roles in trade unions.
As a national trade union representative, she played a key role in the 80s and 90s in the development and implementation of legislative and policy reforms around women’s rights at work, part-time workers, statutory minimum wage, and the rights of people with disabilities.
November 20, 2025 at 12:40 PM
As a national trade union representative, she played a key role in the 80s and 90s in the development and implementation of legislative and policy reforms around women’s rights at work, part-time workers, statutory minimum wage, and the rights of people with disabilities.
🎓 Honouring Excellence | NUI 2025 Honorary Degrees
🔹 Patricia O’Donovan, international advocate for women’s rights & equality – Doctor of Laws (LLD)
Patricia has had a long career in public service as an advocate for women’s rights, equality and fairness in the workplace.
🔹 Patricia O’Donovan, international advocate for women’s rights & equality – Doctor of Laws (LLD)
Patricia has had a long career in public service as an advocate for women’s rights, equality and fairness in the workplace.
November 20, 2025 at 12:40 PM
🎓 Honouring Excellence | NUI 2025 Honorary Degrees
🔹 Patricia O’Donovan, international advocate for women’s rights & equality – Doctor of Laws (LLD)
Patricia has had a long career in public service as an advocate for women’s rights, equality and fairness in the workplace.
🔹 Patricia O’Donovan, international advocate for women’s rights & equality – Doctor of Laws (LLD)
Patricia has had a long career in public service as an advocate for women’s rights, equality and fairness in the workplace.
Misaki Parbrook has been awarded the 2025 NUI Art & Design Prize for her striking painting Crossing, which has also been shortlisted for the AIB Portrait Prize. You can see Crossing at the National Gallery of Ireland from 8 November 2025 to 15 March 2026, with free entry for all visitors.
November 19, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Misaki Parbrook has been awarded the 2025 NUI Art & Design Prize for her striking painting Crossing, which has also been shortlisted for the AIB Portrait Prize. You can see Crossing at the National Gallery of Ireland from 8 November 2025 to 15 March 2026, with free entry for all visitors.
Aibhlín served on the boards of the The Arts Council, Glór Arts Centre and the Irish Traditional Music Archive. She is Chair of the Irish Chamber Orchestra and sits on the Governing Authority of the University of Limerick.
Huge congratulations to Dr Mc Crann 👏 🎓
Huge congratulations to Dr Mc Crann 👏 🎓
November 18, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Aibhlín served on the boards of the The Arts Council, Glór Arts Centre and the Irish Traditional Music Archive. She is Chair of the Irish Chamber Orchestra and sits on the Governing Authority of the University of Limerick.
Huge congratulations to Dr Mc Crann 👏 🎓
Huge congratulations to Dr Mc Crann 👏 🎓
In her capacity as Chair of Cruit Éireann | Harp Ireland, she works with her board to develop and promote harping in Ireland and worldwide. In 2019, partnering with the Dept. of Tourism, Arts, Culture, Heritage & Media, she achieved UNESCO recognition for Irish Harping.
November 18, 2025 at 12:22 PM
In her capacity as Chair of Cruit Éireann | Harp Ireland, she works with her board to develop and promote harping in Ireland and worldwide. In 2019, partnering with the Dept. of Tourism, Arts, Culture, Heritage & Media, she achieved UNESCO recognition for Irish Harping.
A fluent Irish speaker and practicing harper, she has experience as a performer, spokesperson, and freelance writer. As Director of An Chúirt Chruitireachta, the International Festival for Irish Harp, Aibhlín transformed the perception of Irish harping nationally and internationally.
November 18, 2025 at 12:22 PM
A fluent Irish speaker and practicing harper, she has experience as a performer, spokesperson, and freelance writer. As Director of An Chúirt Chruitireachta, the International Festival for Irish Harp, Aibhlín transformed the perception of Irish harping nationally and internationally.
McCrann is a Director of Communiqué International, specialising in stakeholder engagement, facilitation and strategic writing. She has a unique understanding of the arts and cultural sector in Ireland and of the complex dynamic and challenging environment in which it operates.
November 18, 2025 at 12:22 PM
McCrann is a Director of Communiqué International, specialising in stakeholder engagement, facilitation and strategic writing. She has a unique understanding of the arts and cultural sector in Ireland and of the complex dynamic and challenging environment in which it operates.
🎓 Honouring Excellence | National University of Ireland 2025 Honorary Degrees
Let's take a look at our 2025 Honorary Graduates:
🔹 Aibhlín McCrann, harper & communications specialist – Doctor of Music (DMus)
Let's take a look at our 2025 Honorary Graduates:
🔹 Aibhlín McCrann, harper & communications specialist – Doctor of Music (DMus)
November 18, 2025 at 12:22 PM
🎓 Honouring Excellence | National University of Ireland 2025 Honorary Degrees
Let's take a look at our 2025 Honorary Graduates:
🔹 Aibhlín McCrann, harper & communications specialist – Doctor of Music (DMus)
Let's take a look at our 2025 Honorary Graduates:
🔹 Aibhlín McCrann, harper & communications specialist – Doctor of Music (DMus)
Dr Maurice Manning was elected Chancellor of the National University of Ireland on March 12, 2009, and served in this position until October 2024.
A huge congratulations and thank you, to Maurice - a true friend of NUI who has done so much for the NUI family over his many years of service 👏🎓
A huge congratulations and thank you, to Maurice - a true friend of NUI who has done so much for the NUI family over his many years of service 👏🎓
November 17, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Dr Maurice Manning was elected Chancellor of the National University of Ireland on March 12, 2009, and served in this position until October 2024.
A huge congratulations and thank you, to Maurice - a true friend of NUI who has done so much for the NUI family over his many years of service 👏🎓
A huge congratulations and thank you, to Maurice - a true friend of NUI who has done so much for the NUI family over his many years of service 👏🎓
Maurice Manning has also been President of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission and was Chair of the European Group of National Human Rights Institutions.
November 17, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Maurice Manning has also been President of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission and was Chair of the European Group of National Human Rights Institutions.
He has published widely and was an Adjunct Professor in the School of Politics and International Relations at UCD. Dr Manning has served in both Dáil and Seanad Éireann. He was a member of the New Ireland Forum, and the British-Irish Inter-Parliamentary Body.
November 17, 2025 at 3:08 PM
He has published widely and was an Adjunct Professor in the School of Politics and International Relations at UCD. Dr Manning has served in both Dáil and Seanad Éireann. He was a member of the New Ireland Forum, and the British-Irish Inter-Parliamentary Body.
Dr Manning is a proud Carlow man. He was a member of the NUI Senate for twenty seven years, and served on the Governing Authority of @ucddublin.bsky.social from 1979 to 2008. He spent much of his academic career in the Department of Politics at UCD.
November 17, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Dr Manning is a proud Carlow man. He was a member of the NUI Senate for twenty seven years, and served on the Governing Authority of @ucddublin.bsky.social from 1979 to 2008. He spent much of his academic career in the Department of Politics at UCD.
🎓 Honouring Excellence | National University of Ireland 2025 Honorary Degrees
Let's take a look at our 2025 Honorary Graduates:
🔹 Dr Maurice Manning, academic, politician & former NUI Chancellor – Doctor of Laws (LLD)
Let's take a look at our 2025 Honorary Graduates:
🔹 Dr Maurice Manning, academic, politician & former NUI Chancellor – Doctor of Laws (LLD)
November 17, 2025 at 3:08 PM
🎓 Honouring Excellence | National University of Ireland 2025 Honorary Degrees
Let's take a look at our 2025 Honorary Graduates:
🔹 Dr Maurice Manning, academic, politician & former NUI Chancellor – Doctor of Laws (LLD)
Let's take a look at our 2025 Honorary Graduates:
🔹 Dr Maurice Manning, academic, politician & former NUI Chancellor – Doctor of Laws (LLD)
Most recently, Cooke was inducted as a Fellow of DIA and was awarded the '2025 Award for Outstanding Contribution to Health'. '25 also saw Cooke presented with the ICMRA award in recognition of her outstanding contribution to international cooperation and the advancement of ICMRA’s mission.
November 14, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Most recently, Cooke was inducted as a Fellow of DIA and was awarded the '2025 Award for Outstanding Contribution to Health'. '25 also saw Cooke presented with the ICMRA award in recognition of her outstanding contribution to international cooperation and the advancement of ICMRA’s mission.
In 2021 she received the Muckross (her alma mater) Woman of the Year award. In 2022 she was a recipient of the Trinity College Alumni Award and named “European of the Year” by European Movement Ireland. In 2023 she was awarded an honorary doctorate by the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI).
November 14, 2025 at 1:07 PM
In 2021 she received the Muckross (her alma mater) Woman of the Year award. In 2022 she was a recipient of the Trinity College Alumni Award and named “European of the Year” by European Movement Ireland. In 2023 she was awarded an honorary doctorate by the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI).
She has worked in the Pharmaceuticals unit of the European Commission, where she was responsible for international collaboration, EU enlargement and the orphan medicines regulation for the European Pharmaceutical Industry Association (EFPIA) and in various industry and regulatory positions.
November 14, 2025 at 1:07 PM
She has worked in the Pharmaceuticals unit of the European Commission, where she was responsible for international collaboration, EU enlargement and the orphan medicines regulation for the European Pharmaceutical Industry Association (EFPIA) and in various industry and regulatory positions.