Former Recipients

Award Winners 2024-25

University Excellence in Teaching Awards 2025

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.

• Prof David Hoey, School of Engineering
• Dr Noel Ó Murchadha, School of Education
• Dr Astrid Sasse, School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences

The Inspiring Educator Awards

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.

• Prof Raj Chari, School of Social Sciences & Philosophy
• Dr Juan Diego Rodriguez-Blanco, School of Natural Sciences
• Dr Sarah Hamill, School of Law
• Prof David Hoey, School of Engineering
• Dr Supriya Kapoor, Trinity Business School
• Dr Clare Kelly, School of Psychology
• Prof Christopher Morash, School of English
• Dr Noel Ó Murchadha, School of Education
• Dr Seamus O'Shaughnessy, School of Engineering
• Prof Joseph Roche, School of Education
• Dr Astrid Sasse, School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences
• Dr Martin Sokol, School of Natural Sciences

Award Winners 2023-24

Trinity Excellence in Teaching Award Winners 2024​ ​

• Dr Aibhín Bray, School of Education​
• Dr Liz Heffernan, School of Law​
• Dr Rachel Hoare, School of Languages, Literatures and Cultural Studies​
• Dr Matthew Saunders, School of Natural Sciences​
• Mr Glenn Strong, School of Computer Science & Statistics

School Award Winners 2024​ ​

• Dr Robert Baker, School of Chemistry ​
• Dr Sheila Cannon, Trinity Business School​
• Dr Martyn Egan, School of Social Sciences & Philosophy​
• Dr Jacob Erickson, School of Religion, Theology & Peace Studies ​
• Dr Neale Gibson, School of Physics​
• Prof Stephanie Holt, School of Social Work & Social Policy​
• Dr Aaron Hunter, School of Creative Arts​
• Dr Martin McMahon, School of Nursing & Midwifery​
• Dr Suzanne O’Neill, School of Histories & Humanities​
• Mr Eugene O’Rourke, School of Engineering ​
• Mr Seán Phelan, School of Dental Science​
• Prof Roman Romero-Ortuno, School of Medicine ​
• Prof Cristin Ryan, School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences​
• Dr Lorraine Swords, School of Psychology ​
• Dr Chaolun Wu, School of Mathematics​ ​

Award Winners 2022-23

Trinity Excellence in Teaching Award Recipients 2023

• Dr Liam Kneafsey, School of Social Sciences & Philosophy
• Dr Brendan O’Connell, School of English
• Dr Yvonne Lynch, School of Linguistic, Speech & Communication Sciences
• Dr Jonathan Dukes School of Computer Science & Statistics

School Awards for Teaching Excellence 2023

• Prof Maeve Caldwell, School of Medicine
• Dr Rebecca Carr, School of Languages, Literatures and Cultural Studies
• Prof Catherine Comiskey, School of Nursing & Midwifery
• Dr Mauro Ferreira, School of Physics
• Dr Breiffni Fitzgerald, School of Engineering
• Dr Clare Kelly, School of Psychology
• Dr Ewa Komorek, School of Law
• Dr Miriam Logan, School of Mathematics
• Dr Gerard McHugh, School of Business

Award Winners 2021 & 2020

The winners of the Trinity Excellence in Teaching Awards 2021 and 2020 were announced at a ceremony in the Provost's Garden on Tuesday 29th June 2021 celebrating the 20th year of the awards.

Trinity Excellence in Teaching Award Winners 2021

• Prof Stephen Barrett, School of Computer Science & Statistics
• Prof Annemarie Bennett, School of Medicine
• Prof Eric Downer, School of Medicine
• Prof Órla Gilheaney, School of Linguistic, Speech & Communication Sciences
• Prof Justin King, School of Engineering
• Prof Cormac McGuinness, School of Physics

Trinity Excellence in Teaching Award Winners 2020

• Prof Ayeshah Emon, School of Social Work & Social Policy
• Prof Martha O'Hagan-Luff, School of Business
• Prof Duana Quigley, School of Linguistic, Speech & Communication Sciences
• Prof Alejandra Ramos, School of Social Sciences & Philosophy
• Prof Julie Regan, School of Linguistic, Speech & Communication Sciences

Five candidates were shortlisted for the Trinity Excellence in Teaching Awards 2021:

• Prof Andrea Guariso, School of Social Sciences & Philosophy
• Prof Liz Heffernan, School of Law
• Dr Bahman Honari, School of Computer Science & Statistics
• Prof Caroline Jagoe, School of Linguistic, Speech & Language Sciences
• Prof Giuseppe Mazziotti, School of Law

Seven candidates were shortlisted for the Trinity Excellence in Teaching Awards 2020:

• Prof Paul Claffey, School of Medicine
• Prof Peter Harrison, School of Dental Science
• Prof Ronan Lyons, School of Social Sciences & Philosophy
• Prof Graeme Murdock, School of Histories & Humanities
• Prof Cian O'Callaghan, School of Natural Sciences
• Prof Joseph Roche, School of Education
• Prof Daniela Tropea, School of Medicine

Awards Winners 2019-2020

The winners of the Trinity Excellence in Teaching Awards 2020 were announced at a ceremony in the Provost's garden on Tuesday 29th June 2021.

• Prof Ayeshah Emon, School of Social Work & Social Policy
• Prof Martha O'Hagan-Luff, School of Business
• Prof Duana Quigley, School of Linguistic, Speech & Communication Sciences
• Prof Alejandra Ramos, School of Social Sciences & Philosophy
• Prof Julie Regan, School of Linguistic, Speech & Communication Sciences

Seven candidates were shortlisted for the Trinity Excellence in Teaching Awards 2020:

• Prof Paul Claffey, School of Medicine
• Prof Peter Harrison, School of Dental Science
• Prof Ronan Lyons, School of Social Sciences & Philosophy
• Prof Graeme Murdock, School of Histories & Humanities
• Prof Cian O'Callaghan, School of Natural Sciences
• Prof Joseph Roche, School of Education
• Prof Daniela Tropea, School of Medicine

Award Winners 2018-2019

The winners of the Provosts' Teaching Awards 2019 were announced at a ceremony in the Provost's House on 30th May 2019.

• Prof Brendan Ciarán Browne, School of Religion– Early Career Award 
• Prof Conor McGinn, School of Engineering – Early Career Award
• Prof Tara Mitchell, School of Social Sciences & Philosophy
• Prof Helen Sheridan, School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences
• And the Lifetime Achievement Award goes to Prof Celia Holland, School of Natural Sciences

Special commendations were presented to those shortlisted for a teaching award in 2019.

• Prof Ann Devitt, School of Education (in absentia)
• Prof Eric Downer, School of Medicine
• Prof Liam Kneafsey, School of Social Sciences & Philosophy
• Prof Ronan Lyons, School of Social Sciences & Philosophy (in absentia)
• Prof Martha O’Hagan Luff, School of Business
• Prof Joseph Roche, School of Education
• Prof Matthew Saunders, School of Natural Sciences

Award Winners 2017-2018

The winners for the Provost's Teaching Awards were announced at a ceremony in the Provost's House on 10th April 2018.

• Prof Dmytro Volin, School of Mathematics (Early Career Award)
• Prof Lina Zgaga, School of Medicine
• Prof David Kane, School of Medicine
• Prof Rachael Walsh, School of Law
• Prof Sarah O'Brien, School of Linguistic, Speech & Communication Sciences (Early Career Award)

Special commendations were presented to those shortlisted for a teaching award in 2018:

• Dr Julie Bates, School of English
• Mr Ronan Lyons, School of Social Sciences & Philosophy
• Dr Matthew McGovern, School of Medicine
• Dr Dermot O'Dwyer, School of Engineering
• Ms Clare Whelan, School of Medicine

Award Winners 2016-17

The winners for the Provost's Teaching Awards were announced at a ceremony in the Provost's House on Tuesday 6th June 2017.

• Dr Marie Morris, School of Medicine
• Prof Michael King, School of Social Sciences & Philosophy (Early Career Award)
• Prof Mairead Brady, School of Business
• Prof Susan O’Callaghan, School of Medicine
• Prof Anita O’Donovan, School of Medicine

Three shortlisted nominees also received special commendation, reflecting the very high standard and quality of the applications.

• Prof Mauro Ferreira, School of Physics
• Prof Celia Holland, School of Natural Sciences
• Prof Ronan Lyons, School of Social Sciences & Philosophy

Award Winners 2015-16

The three recipients of the 2016 Provost's Teaching Awards Trinity College Dublin were announced on 25th May 2016 at a ceremony in the Provost's House.

• Dr Shane Bergin, School of Physics
• Dr Michelle D'Arcy, School of Social Sciences and Philosophy
• Dr Kevin Kelly, School of Engineering

Special commendation to those shortlisted for a teaching award in 2016:

• Dr Deirdre Ahern, School of Law
• Dr Roja Fazaeli, School of Languages, Literatures and Cultural Studies
• Dr Michael King, School of Economics
• Dr Daniel Rogers, Innovation Academy
• Dr Rachael Walsh, School of Law

Awards Winners 2014-2015

The six recipients of the 2015 Provost’s Teaching Awards Trinity College Dublin were announced on 10th June 2015 at a ceremony in the Provost's House. 

• Dr Daniel Geary, School of Histories & Humanities
• Dr David Kenny, School of Law (Early Career Award)
• Dr Ciaran O’Neill, School of Histories & Humanities (Early Career Award)
• Ms Cicely Roche, School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences (Early Career Award)
• Ms Sheila Ryder, School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences
• Dr Ciaran Simms, School of Engineering

Awards Winners 2013-2014

Recipients of the 2014 Provost’s Teaching Awards Trinity College Dublin were announced on 18th June 2014 at a ceremony in the Provost's Garden.

• Dr Niamh Connolly, School of Law
• Dr Louise Gallagher, School of Nursing & Midwifery
• Dr David Prendergast (Early Career Award), School of Law

Special commendation to those shortlisted for a teaching award in 2014:

• Dr Ann Devitt - School of Education - Shortlisted for an Early Career Award in Teaching
• Dr Tamasine Grimes - School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences - Shortlisted for an Early Career Award in Teaching
• Ms Michelle Leech commended for “Scholarship of Teaching and Learning & Use of Technology and Innovation” - School of Medicine
• Dr Kathleen McTiernan commended for “Scholarship of Teaching and Learning & Curriculum Design” - School of Linguistic, Speech & Communication Sciences
• Dr Richard Porter commended for Fostering engagement - School of Biochemistry & Immunology

Awards Winners 2012-2013

Recipients of the 2013 Provost’s Teaching Awards Trinity College Dublin were announced on 12th June 2013 at a ceremony in the Provost's House.

• Dr. Robert Armstrong, School of Histories & Humanities
• Dr. Nicholas Johnson, School of Drama, Film & Music (Early Career Award)
• Dr. Christopher Nicholas, School of Natural Sciences
• Prof. Luke O’Neill, School of Biochemistry & Immunology
• Dr. Zuleika Rodgers, School of Languages, Literatures & Cultural Studies

Special commendation to those shortlisted for a teaching award in 2013:

• Ms. Michelle Leech, School of Medicine
• Dr. Kathleen McTiernan, School of Linguistic, Speech & Communication Sciences
• Dr. Ciaran O'Neill, School of Histories & Humanities
• Dr. David Prendergast, School of Law
• Dr. Ian Sanders, School of Natural Sciences
• Dr. John Walsh, School of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences

Award Winners 2011-2012

Recipients of the 2012 Provost’s Teaching Awards Trinity College Dublin were announced on 28th May 2012 at a ceremony in the Provost's House.

• Dr. Paul Delaney, School of English
• Dr. Daniel Faas, School of Social Sciences & Philosophy - Early Career Award Winner
• Mr. John Kubiak, School of Social Work & Social Policy
• Dr. John Rochford, School of Natural Sciences - Lifetime Achievement Award Winner
• Prof. Orla Sheils, School of Medicine
• Prof. James Wickham, School of Social Sciences & Philosophy - Lifetime Achievement Award Winner

Special commendation to those shortlisted for a teaching award in 2012:

• Ms. Emer Barrett, School of Medicine
• Dr. Neil Docherty, School of Medicine
• Dr. Roja Fazaeli, School of Religions & Theology
• Ms. Caroline Jagoe, School of Linguistic, Speech and Communication Sciences
• Dr. Nicholas Johnson, School of Drama, Film & Music
• Dr. Vincent Kelly, School of Biochemistry & Immunology
• Ms. Michelle Leech, School of Medicine
• Dr. Carol Newman, School of Social Sciences & Philosophy
• Dr. Irene Walsh, School of Linguistic, Speech and Communication Sciences

Award Winners 2010-2011

Recipients of the 2011 Provost’s Teaching Awards Trinity College Dublin were announced on 31st May 2011 at a ceremony in the Provost's House.

• Dr. Desmond Ryan, School of Law
• Dr. Janine Stockdale, School of Nursing & Midwifery
• Dr. Áine Kelly, School of Medicine
• Dr. Paula Murphy, School of Natural Sciences

Award Winners 2009-2010

Recipients of the 2010 Provost’s Teaching Awards Trinity College Dublin were announced on Thursday 10th June 2010.

• Dr. Jacqueline Hayden, School of Social Sciences & Philosophy
• Dr. Eleanor Denny, School of Social Sciences & Philosophy
• Dr. Christine Morris, School of Histories & Humanities
• Prof. John Kelly, School of Chemistry
• Prof. Paul Coughlan, Professor in Operations Management & Director of Accreditation & Quality Assurance
• Dr. Brian Foley, CAPSL Director

Award Winners 2008-2009

Recipients of the 2009 Provost’s Teaching Awards Trinity College Dublin were announced on Tuesday 26th May 2009.

• Dr. Gareth Bennett, Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering – Early  Career Award
• Dr. Deirdre Connolly, Department of Occupational Therapy
• Dr. Patrick Geoghegan, Department of History
• Prof. John William O’Hagan, Department of Economics – Lifetime Achievement Award

Award Winners 2007-2008

Recipients of the 2008 Provost’s Teaching Awards Trinity College Dublin were announced on 26th May 2008.

• Dr. Oran Doyle, School of Law - Early Career Award
• Professor Sylvia Draper, School of Chemistry
• Professor Cyril J. Smyth, School of Genetics and Microbiology - Lifetime Achievement Award
• Dr Paul Spiers, Pharmacology & Therapeutics, School of Medicine

Award Winners 2006-2007

Recipients of the 2007 Provost’s Teaching Awards Trinity College Dublin were announced on May 8th 2007.

• Dr. Eric Finch, School of Physics (Lifetime Achievement Award)
• Dr. David Tombs, School of Ecumenics
• Mr. Mark Monahan, School of Nursing and Midwifery (Early Career Award)

Award Winners 2005-2006

Recipients of the 2006 Provost’s Teaching Awards Trinity College Dublin were announced on 2nd May 2006.

• Prof. Ivana Bacik, School of Law
• Ms. Katrin Eberbach, School of Germanic Studies
• Dr. Martin Henman, School of Pharmacy
• Ms. Inmaculada Arnedillo-Sanchez, School of Computer Science & Statistics / School of Education (Early Career Award).

Award Winners 2003-24

Recipients of the 2004 Provost’s Teaching Awards Trinity College Dublin were announced on 9th March 2004.

• Dr. Brian Foley, Department of Engineering
• Dr. Amanda Piesse, Department of English
• Dr. Edna Roche, Department of Paediatrics
• Ms. Meriel Huggard, Department of Computer Science (Early Career Award)

Award Winners 2002-03

Recipients of the 2003 Provost’s Teaching Awards Trinity College Dublin were announced on 6th March 2003.

• Dr. Ray Fuller, Department of Psychology
• Dr. Nicola Marples, Department of Zoology
• Ms. Agnes Higgins, School of Nursing and Midwifery Studies
• Dr. Brendan Tangney, Department of Computer Science

First Provost’s Teaching Award Winners 2001

Recipients of the 2001 Provost’s Teaching Awards Trinity College Dublin were announced in December 2001.

• Dr. Martin Fellenz, Department of Business Studies
• Prof. John Scott, Department of Biochemistry
• Mr. Alan Mullally, Department of Computer Science
• Prof. Corinna Lonergan, Special Award