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Kilkenny students are among the 3,600 graduates being celebrated at South East Technological University’s (SETU) annual conferring ceremonies across its campuses in Waterford, Carlow, and Wexford in recent days. The ceremonies mark one of the most special events in the university calendar. It is a time to recognise the hard work, dedication, and resilience of SETU students whose commitment to their academic careers and student life has culminated in this occasion. Addressing graduates, Professor Veronica Campbell, SETU President, congratulated the University’s graduating classes. “SETU’s conferring ceremonies are a celebration of achievement and a reflection of the transformative power of education,” she said. TAP HERE FOR MORE KILKENNY SCHOOLS & EDUCATION NEWS “Our graduates embody the best of SETU. They are people of knowledge, character, and compassion who will continue to shape a better and fairer world. I encourage you to carry forward SETU’s ethos of empathy, leadership, and service. We wish you every success as you move into the next chapter of your lives.” Prof Campbell also extended warm thanks to the families and friends of graduates, acknowledging their unwavering support and encouragement in helping graduates to reach this milestone. She also expressed her thanks to the University’s academic and professional staff for their role in supporting students to realise their personal and professional potential. PhDs and honorary doctorates This year’s conferring ceremonies also saw a record number of 43 PhD graduands conferred across disciplines, the university’s highest number to date. Ceremonies will also feature the presentation of two honorary doctorates in recognition of enduring integrity, leadership, and contributions to Ireland’s cultural and social progress. It has been a momentous year for SETU as significant developments were made in relation to the university’s pharmacy and veterinary medicine programmes. SETU welcomed the official approval of the capital programme supporting the Veterinary Places Activation Programme (VPAP), a significant initiative that will establish a new veterinary school at SETU. The University’s new Department of Pharmacy also announced the official accreditation of its new five-year Master of Pharmacy (MPharm) programme by the Pharmaceutical Society of Ireland (PSI). These developments strengthen SETU’s expanding portfolio of professional and health science education. New programmes have been designed to meet growing regional and national workforce needs, equipping future graduates with the skills and expertise to lead in critical sectors. Michael Dowling from Kilkenny is pictured alongside his mother Patricia Dowling after graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Energy Management (Buildings) at SETU’s conferring ceremonies in Carlow. Pictures: Mary Browne Nicolas Redmond from Kilkenny is pictured after graduating from the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Management Practice at SETU’s conferring ceremonies in Carlow SETU’s Carlow campus conferring. A record number of 43 PhD graduands were conferred at South East Technological University this year, the University’s highest number to date. They represent a wide range of disciplines across faculties. Front. Shane Ryan from Galway. Middle from left; Niamh Bradley O’Connor from Carlow, Jade Stanley from Carlow, Anukriti Vashishtha from Carlow, Loriane Murphy (L) from Athy, Laura Jane Coleman from Carlow and Katie Phair from Offaly. Back: Mutian Wang from Carlow and and Conor Dowling from Carlow
