Congratulations to the staff in the Faculty of AHSS who were recently recognised for their excellence in research supervision.
A reception was held in Regent House, Trinity College Dublin, with the Provost and Dean of Graduate Studies, to celebrate the 2026-27 Trinity Research Doctorate Award winners and nominees. This prestigious recognition is awarded to staff in two categories: Early Career and Established.
The Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Professor Carmel O’Sullivan, congratulated staff saying that ‘it was a moment of immense pride at the ceremony to see so many colleagues from across our Faculty recognised. Each of you represents excellence in research supervision within your School and Discipline’.
The 2026 winners and nominees and winners from the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences are:
Winners
- Dr Nicola Fontana, School of Social Sciences and Philosophy (Early Career)
- Professor David Shepherd, School of Religion, Theology and Peace Studies (Established)
Nominees
- Dr Jenny Berrill, Trinity Business School (Established)
- Dr Sheila Cannon, Trinity Business School (Early Career)
- Dr Susan Flynn, School of Social Work and Social Policy (Established)
- Professor Nathan Hill, School of Linguistic, Speech and Communication Sciences (Established)
- Dr Isabella Jackson, School of Histories and Humanities (Established)
- Dr Giorgos Papantoniou, School of Histories and Humanities (Early Career)
Congratulations to all.
Image. The Dean, Professor Carmel O’Sullivan pictured with some of the Faculty’s winners and nominees. From left to right: Dr Susan Flynn, Dr Isabella Jackson, Professor Carmel O’Sullivan, Dr Sheila Cannon, Professor David Shepherd, Dr Nicola Fontana, and Dr Giorgos Papantoniou.