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News 2021
Dr Trevor Carey shortlisted for Technician of the Year Award
Congratulations to Dr Trevor Carey, Senior Technical Officer, School of Chemistry, UCC who was shortlisted for a 2021 Times Higher Education (THE) Award in the category of 'Outstanding Technician of the Year'.
The category recognises individuals “whose exceptional practical skills, commitment and vision have enabled the highest quality teaching, research or knowledge transfer.”
“I want to congratulate Dr Carey for this outstanding individual achievement, which is thoroughly deserved in light of his ongoing dedication to innovate teaching". - Professor John O'Halloran, President, UCC.
The prestigious Times Higher Education (THE) Awards are the sector-leading recognition of excellence in universities across the world, and this is the first time institutions in the Republic of Ireland have been able to enter in the award’s 17-year history.
UCC received more nominations than any other Irish university at this year’s THE Awards. The university was also nominated in the Merit Award category, which examines how UK and Irish universities performed on relevant measures towards the creation of sustainable world.
Professor John O’Halloran, President, UCC warmly welcomed the nominations.
"It is extremely rewarding that UCC should receive this recognition by THE in the very first year Irish institutions are eligible for consideration".
“We continue to be pleased with our sustainability and green rankings performance and that our entire university community has been commended for our commitment to meeting sustainable development goals.” he said.