University of Galway Engineering Prize Giving Ceremony
University of Galway; Engineering Prize Giving Ceremony
The annual prize-giving ceremony at the University of Galway's School of Engineering is a special event where we acknowledge the accomplishments, skills, and dedication of our engineering students—both postgraduate and undergraduate—in both individual and group projects.
Our sponsors come from various fields, including industry, public agencies, institutions, and private individuals. These sponsors have built lasting relationships with the School of Engineering and the University over the years. They support the development of our students by providing work placement opportunities and engaging in student project work, they recruit our graduates recruitment, they collaborate with our researchers, and participate in industry advisory boards.
These collaborations have greatly contributed to the growth and success of our students, and our School. The ceremony is a time to appreciate the collective efforts that have shaped the academic and professional journey of our engineering community.
Undenominated Engineering
Pictured is Zainab Lamidi receiving her prize from Herinaina Rabarimanantsoa (Medtronic).
The prize was kindly sponsored by Medtronic.
View Zainab interview
Medtronic Prize for Undenominated Engineering
This award supports the winning 1st year Mechanical, Biomedical or Undenominated Engineering student with a substantial monetary award for their 4 years of study.
Biomedical Engineering
Medtronic Prize for Biomedical Engineering
The winner of this prize goes to the first placed Biomedical Engineering final year student who will receive a significant monetary award.
Pictured is Meadhbh Parsons receiving her prize from Emer Hever (Medtronic).
The prize was kindly sponsored by Medtronic.
TE Connectivity- Medical
The TE-Connectivity-Medical Prize is awarded to the best fourth year Biomedical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering final year project, on a topic that is relevant to the med-tech sector.
The winning team receive a significant monetary award and a trophy.
Pictured is Meadhbh Parsons receiving her prize from Gerry Hession (TE Connectivity - Creganna Medical). Also pictured are members of Adrian Moran's family.
The prize was kindly sponsored by TE Connectivity - Creganna Medical.
Biomedical Engineering
Best Masters in Biomedical Engineering Thesis Project
Aerogen Zenith offer a significant monetary award for the best Biomedical Engineering Thesis Project in the Masters in Biomedical Engineering programme.
Pictured are Fiona Barrow, Michael Scanlon, Emily Browne and Ciara Moloney Conroy receiving their prize from David Sheil (Aerogen).
The prize was kindly sponsored by Aerogen.
David Sheil (Aerogen) Interview
Cerenovus - Johnson & Johnson MedTech Medal - Highest Ranked Masters in Biomedical Engineering Graduate
The winner of this prize wins a medal and a significant monetary award.
Pictured is Nicole Hannon receiving her prize from Avril O'Higgins (Cerenovus-Johnson and Johnson).
The prize was kindly sponsored by Cerenovus-Johnson and Johnson.
Mechanical Engineering
Top Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering Student
The winner receives the Fredric Barnes Waldron Best Student Award from the Institute of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and a one-for-all voucher sponsored by Abbott.
Pictured is Lisa Finn receiving her prize from Dr. Rory Monaghan.
The prize was kindly sponsored by IMechE and Abbott.
Top Individual fourth year Mechanical Engineering project
The winner of this prize receives a significant monetary award.
Pictured is James Wall receiving his prize from Emer Hever (Medtronic).
The prize was kindly sponsored by Medtronic.
Top 2nd Year Mechanical Engineering Student
The winner of this prize receives a significant monetary award.
Pictured is Peter Murphy receiving his prize from Brian Sheridan (Port of Galway).
The prize was kindly sponsored by Port of Galway.
Mechanical Engineering
Top Masters in Mechanical Engineering Student
The winner of this prize receives a significant monetary award.
Pictured is Oisin Conway receiving his prize from Dr. Rory Monaghan.
The prize was kindly sponsored by Boston Scientific.
Fort Wayne Scholarship for Women in Mechanical Engineering
The winner of this prize receives a significant monetary award and a placement.
Pictured is Laura Callaghan receiving her prize from Anthony McHale (Fort Wayne Metals).
The prize was kindly sponsored by Fort Wayne Metals.
Fort Wayne Scholarship for Women in Mechanical Engineering
The winner of this prize receives a significant monetary award and a placement.
Pictured is Jennifer Smith receiving her prize from Anthony McHale (Fort Wayne Metals).
The prize was kindly sponsored by Fort Wayne Metals.
Mechanical Engineering
Best Individual Project in Masters of Mechanical Engineering
The winner of this prize receives a significant monetary award.
Pictured is Oisin Conway receiving his prize from Padraig Burke (Ward and Burke).
The prize was kindly sponsored by Ward and Burke.
Best Individual Project in Masters of Mechanical Engineering
The winner of this prize receives a significant monetary award.
Pictured is Simon McHugh receiving his prize from Padraig Burke (Ward and Burke).
The prize was kindly sponsored by Ward and Burke.
The TE Scholarship for Women in Mechanical Engineering
The winner of this prize wins a significant monetary award.
Pictured is Eva Gleeson receiving her prize from Annarita Bernardini (TE Connectivity-Medical).
The prize was kindly sponsored by TE Connectivity-Medical.
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Best Final Year Project in Electrical & Electronic Engineering
This winners of this prize receives a trophy and significant monetary award.
Pictured are Orla Sealey Phelan and Brendan Halligan's mother receiving their prize from Michael Walsh (Avaya).
The prize was kindly sponsored by Avaya.
The David Gilmore Memorial Award for Best Student in the ME in Electronic & Computer Engineering
The winner of this prize wins a significant monetary award.
Pictured is Orla Sealey Phelan receiving her prize from Paul Killoran (Ex Ordo).
The prize was kindly sponsored by Ex Ordo.
The Niall Smith Memorial Award for the Best Student in the ME in Electrical & Electronic Engineering
The winner of this prize wins a significant monetary award.
Pictured is Darragh Stapleton Phelan receiving his prize from Micheal Casey (Aerogen).
The prize was kindly sponsored by Aerogen.
Micheal Casey (Aerogen) Interview
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Chipright Prize in Electronic Chip Technology and Design
The winners of this prize wins a trophy and a significant monetary award.
Pictured are Ethan Delaney and Timothy Hanley receiving their prize from Kevin Keane (Chipright).
The prize was kindly sponsored by Chipright.
Valeo Prize for Best 3rd Year Electrical and Electronic Engineering Project
The winners of this prize wins a trophy and a significant monetary award.
Pictured are Brian Kelly and David Kong receiving their prize from Barry Dever (Valeo).
The prize was kindly sponsored by Valeo.
Civil Engineering
P.J. Tobin & Co. Ltd, Gold Medal for 1st Place in Civil Engineering
The winner of this prize wins a gold medal.
Pictured is Richard Barron receiving his prize from Michael McDonnell (PJ Tobin & Co.).
The prize was kindly sponsored by PJ Tobin & Co.
PJ Tobin Postgraduate Civil Engineering Scholarship
The winner of this prize wins a significant monetary award.
Pictured is Richard Barron receiving his prize from Michael McDonnell (PJ Tobin & Co.).
The prize was kindly sponsored by PJ Tobin & Co.
Ward & Burke Construction Gold Medal for Excellence in Soil Mechanics
The winner of this prize wins a gold medal.
Pictured is Philip Speares receiving his prize from Padraig Burke (Ward and Burke Construction).
The prize was kindly sponsored by Ward and Burke Construction.
Civil Engineering
Best Integrated Design Project in Civil Engineering
The winners of this prize wins a medal and a significant monetary award.
Pictured are Sean Naughton, Fearghal O'Kelly Lynch and Kane Philips receiving their prize from Padraig Burke (Ward and Burke Construction). Ciara MacCarthy, not in picture, was also a part of the winning team.
The prize was kindly sponsored by Ward and Burke Construction.
RPS Consulting Engineers Prize to Third Year Civil Engineering Student
The winner of this prize wins a significant monetary award.
Pictured is Samuel Jonathan David receiving his prize from Dr. Patrick McGetrick.
The prize was kindly sponsored by RPS Consulting.
Coyle Kennedy Prize for the Best Building Engineering Community Based Project in Second Year Civil Engineering and Project & Construction Management
The winner of this prize wins a significant monetary award.
Pictured are Oisin Stapleton Doyle, Anna Connors and William Sparrow, receiving their prize from Brian Coyle (Coyle Kennedy). Bill Demery, not in picture, was also a part of the winning team.
The prize was kindly sponsored by Coyle Kennedy.
Civil Engineering
Madden "Art in Engineering" Prize
The winner of this prize wins a significant monetary award.
Pictured are Francesca Callanta and Karen Edmons O'Sullivan receiving their prize from Briana Madden.
The prize was kindly sponsored by the Madden family.
Watch this video to learn more about Art in Engineering at University of Galway.
Máire Brazil Scholarship In Civil Engineering
This scholarship encourages and supports talented female students to develop careers in Engineering. It has been established by distinguished engineering alumna of University of Galway Áine Brazil through Galway's University Foundation. The winner of this prize wins a significant annual monetary award.
Pictured is Hannah Creedon receiving her prize from Sean O'Breasail.
The prize was kindly sponsored by Áine Brazil.
Energy Engineering
Energy Institute Prize for Exploring Ireland 2050
This prize is awarded to the best team project from the Advanced Energy Systems Engineering Class. The winner of this prize wins a significant monetary award.
Pictured are Dr. Rory Monaghan presenting to Darragh Burke, Gavin Larkin, Oisin Smyth and Tom Watte.
The prize was kindly sponsored by Energy Institute.
The ESB Networks SmartGrid Innovation Prize
This is presented to the two students with the highest Group Project marks in Smart Grid. The winner of this prize wins a significant monetary award.
Pictured are Dr. Rory Monaghan presenting to Patrick Crowley, Dylan Moore and Fionn Wandel.
The prize was kindly sponsored by ESB Networks.
Energy Engineering
The ARUP Prize for Best Masters of Energy Systems Engineering Thesis
The winner of this prize wins a significant monetary award.
Pictured are Dr. Rory Monaghan, Leanne McKenna receiving her prize from Ryan Gibbons (ARUP).
The prize was kindly sponsored by ARUP.
Engineers Ireland West Award
This prize is awarded to the top ranking student in the Masters of Energy Systems Engineering
The winner of this prize wins a significant monetary award.
Pictured are Dr. Rory Monaghan, Dylan Moore receiving his prize from Shane Newell (Engineers Ireland West).
The prize was kindly sponsored by Engineers Ireland West.
Congratulations!
Congratulations to all our winners. A bright future awaits.
Sincere thanks to all our sponsors. Your time, energy and commitment are hugely appreciated.
