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President Michael D Higgins presented with the Mutatio Factorem award by UCC Law Society
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 Friday 9th May, President Michael D. Higgins 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’.
Carmel O’Donoghue, Auditor of the 95th Session of the UCC Law Society said:
''President Higgins has dedicated his life to public service, championing social justice, equality and human rights both at home and abroad. A poet, a statesman and a lifelong advocate for compassion in politics, he has profoundly shaped Irish society through his unwavering commitment to progress and dignity for all.''