Donie O'Sullivan, CNN Senior Correspondant, presented with the Mutatio Factorem award by UCC Law Society

20 Mar 2025

The Mutatio Factorem Award, meaning ‘Change Maker,’ is awarded by the UCC Law Society to individuals who have made a significant impact in their field and serve as a source of inspiration for young people everywhere.

On Tuesday the 18th of March, senior CNN correspondent Donie O’ Sullivan was presented with a Mutatio Factorem award by the UCC Law Society.

This award was established to recognise the work and achievements of those who have been the influence of change to society in their careers and lives.

It very much follows the core value of the School of Law of ‘Shaping a Just Society’.

Lucy Coleman, Ex-Officio, UCC Law Society, said:

''The Law Society is very grateful to Donie O’ Sullivan for coming to UCC to proudly accept the award. This award loosely translates to ‘change-maker’. The award was founded by former President Mary Robinson and was also awarded to Sir Bob Geldoff, Bressie and Stephen Fry. This award is given to individuals who the Law Society believe to have been significant change makers in their lives and careers and have inspired the future generation of change makers.

In an era where misinformation spreads faster than facts, Donie has been a steadfast voice of clarity and integrity- a fearless reporter, a truth-seeker and a change maker in every sense of the word. Furthermore, it was a privilege to welcome RTE’s former Washington correspondent Brian O’ Donovan to chair this event. It was a truly remarkable event''.