Award Winners 2026

The recipients of this year's teaching awards were announced at a ceremony in the Provost's House on Friday 12th June 2026.

University Excellence in Teaching Awards 2026

These prestigious awards recognise those who have made an exceptional contribution to teaching and learning at Trinity, often with a lasting impact on students, colleagues, and the institution.

Recipients 2026

• Dr Brian Barry, School of Law
• Dr Donatella Camedda, School of Education
• Prof Jo-Hanna Ivers, School of Medicine
• Dr François Pitie, School of Engineering

The Inspiring Educator Awards 2026

The Inspiring Educator Awards honour those who have made a significant contribution to teaching excellence — those who inspire and motivate students to learn, and who encourage and support their colleagues in enhancing their own teaching practice.

Recipients 2026

• Dr Brian Barry, School of Law
• Dr Donatella Camedda, School of Education
• Dr Matthias Dilling, School of Social Sciences & Philosophy 
• Prof Jo-Hanna Ivers, School of Medicine
• Dr Caroline Jagoe, School of Lingusitic, Speech and Communication Sciences 
• Dr Ciarán Kenny, School of Lingusitic, Speech and Communication Sciences 
• Ms Lisa Kirwan, School of Nursing & Midwifery
• Dr Roisin McMackin, School of Medicine  
• Ms Iseult Ní Chonchúir, School of Education
• Dr Neill O'Dwyer, School of Creative Arts  
• Dr François Pitie, School of Engineering
• Dr Wladislaw Rivkin, Trinity Business School 
• Dr Theo Ryan, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences 

On behalf of the Centre for Academic Practice, we extend our sincere congratulations to all of this year’s award winners. Your achievements reflect an outstanding commitment to excellence in teaching, learning, and academic support across the institution. Each recipient has demonstrated dedication, innovation, and a deep commitment to enhancing the student experience, and your work continues to make a meaningful impact on both colleagues and learners alike.

We are proud to celebrate your success and to recognise the important contribution you make to the ongoing development of academic practice within the university.