Innovation and excellence in teaching and learning at DCU were celebrated at the annual Teaching and Learning Day on May 27th. The School of Computing were extremely well represented at this event with Nora Brophy picking up the President's Award for Teaching Excellence in the academic category.

Prof Ferdinand von Prondzynski, DCU President, presenting Nora Brophy with her award.

The proceedings included a ceremony to recognise the individuals who were nominated for 'The President's Awards for Teaching Excellence'. Five staff were nominated in the Teaching Support category including Bipin Kumar and 11 academic staff were nominated in the Academic category including Ray Walshe.

Nominations are made by students and colleagues to highlight and reward excellent teaching and teaching support. Academic staff, once nominated, are requested to submit a short teaching portfolio and other supporting evidence, the Learning Innovation Advisory Panel recommends the recipients for the awards.

The other recipient of an award alongside Nora Brophy, was Michael Tyrrell, School of Mechanical Engineering, in the Teaching Support category. All nominees were presented with Newbridge Silverware desk clocks, with the two award recipients also receiving Louise Kennedy crystal vases and financial bursaries.

Congratulations to all nominees from the School of Computing and in particular to Nora Brophy! Well deserved recognition for her many years teaching service!

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