Judging Panel

Research Innovation and Engagement Director, The Technical Higher Education Association (THEA) Ireland. Previous Role: President, Waterford Institute of Technology (2015-May 2022). Created on led one of Ireland's leading academic research centre TSSG/Walton Institute. VIEW MORE

Dr Joseph Collins is Director of Further Education and Training at ETBI. VIEW MORE

Triena is Director of Operations for the Faculty of Education at Mary Immaculate College, with a strong focus on strategic leadership, quality assurance, accreditation, and student-centred service delivery in higher education. VIEW MORE

Professor Colette Henry is Head of Department of Business Studies at Dundalk Institute of Technology, Visiting Professor at Oxford Brooks University, UK, and Adjunct Professor of Business Strategy & Innovation at Griffith University, Queensland, Australia. VIEW MORE

Helen was Deputy Vice-Chancellor at Aston University. She is now Professor of Higher Education Learning and Management in Aston Business School. Helen is a Principal Fellow of Advance HE and a National Teaching Fellow. She was Vice Chair of the SRHE Board and is currently Chair of Navitas UK. VIEW MORE

Dr. Allison Kenneally is a higher education leader and academic, with over 20 years experience in Irish Higher Education. She is currently Vice President for Equality Diversity and Inclusion, South East Technological University (SETU). VIEW MORE

Donal is the International Affairs Manager at South East Technological University, Carlow Campus. Donal has over 20 years experience of working in the field of International Recruitment and Partnership Development. VIEW MORE

She is passionate about building the skills people and businesses need to thrive, whether in education, industry, or the evolving sustainability landscape. With a strong background in higher education, she has spent over a decade designing, developing, and delivering impactful programmes. VIEW MORE

Denise McMorrow is Head of Student Experience in the Institute of Art, Design and Technology and she is the Co-Chair of UNESCO Dublin Learning City. She has over 25 years’ experience in Education, Access, Inclusion and Diversity. She provides leadership in the integration of the student services fun VIEW MORE

Paul is directly involved with student recruitment from a range of different countries and regions. He is an international education consultant. He has worked with institutions in Ireland, the UK, the US, Australia, and NZ to help with their internationalisation strategies. VIEW MORE

Dr Ciarán Ó Hannracháin has worked in tertiary education, both public and private, for 35 years in the Irish, UK, US, and Swiss education systems, predominantly working in the field of Hospitality and Tourism Management and Education Leadership. VIEW MORE

Patricia O Sullivan is Executive Director of the Higher Education Colleges Association (HECA), leading national advocacy and sector collaboration for private and independent higher education. She has over twenty-five years’ experience across higher education in Ireland and the UK. VIEW MORE

Martin is a senior research professional with extensive international experience in implementing global strategies; disseminating science and innovation; building partnerships across academia, government and industry to address national priorities and global challenges. VIEW MORE

Dr Rory O’Sullivan is an Adjunct Professor in the FET Research Centre, School of Policy and Practice in Dublin City University. Having spent his entire career in FET in Ireland, he retired as Principal of Cathal Brugha FET College after 22 years in January 2023. VIEW MORE

Dynamic researcher in Next Gen Education, specializing in Gen Z and Alpha learning styles. A committed Examiner, Panelist, and research supervisor, also an active international journal reviewer, focused on advancing education through an innovative digital pedagogy. VIEW MORE

20+ years in business, project management, software engineering, and law. Led EdTech R&D, co-founded GoMappED Limited. VIEW MORE

Dr Claire Woods is Head of the School of Education at Ulster University. She has over thirty years' experience in education in N Ireland, France and Sri Lanka. VIEW MORE