Pictures: Kilkenny students graduate at SETU ceremonies

Kilkenny students were among the 4,000 graduates to be celebrated at South East Technological University’s (SETU) annual conferring ceremonies across its campuses in Waterford, Carlow and Wexford.

Under the theme of ‘connection and the strength of interdependency’ the conferring ceremonies highlight the University’s growing focus on regional impact and collaboration.

The year marks SETU’s second year of awarding honorary doctorates to five distinguished individuals, whose contributions span across education, culture, sports, and social advocacy.
Anna May McHugh, Managing Director of the National Ploughing Association; Willie Mullins, renowned horse trainer; Sr Brigid Reynolds, educator and humanitarian; Eamonn McEneaney, former director of Waterford Museum of Treasures; and Liam Griffin, Director of the Griffin Hotel Group were chosen for embodying the values of that SETU wishes to promote.
SETU President, Professor Veronica Campbell recognises this year’s worthy recipients.

“The conferring of an honorary degree is the most prestigious accolade a university can bestow, and it is our privilege to honour individuals whose achievements reflect SETU’s core values,” she said. “We take great pride in celebrating their remarkable accomplishments.”

Following the launch of university’s first five-year strategic plan in May 2023, SETU is focused on becoming a leader among technological universities. Additions to SETU’s programme portfolio, including veterinary medicine and pharmacy, reflect SETU’s dedication to meet the needs of industry and learners .

“The expansion of our course portfolio offers a wonderful opportunity for our University to meet the needs of learners and industry in the region. We are seeing the ambitions of the University being realised in tangible ways,” Prof Campbell said.