18 PhDs across four faculties were conferred in Athlone, with a further eight conferred in Moylish, making it the largest conferral of PhDs by TUS or its forebears, AIT and LIT. TUS confers largest cohort of PhDs and research master’s studentsThe Technological University of the Shannon (TUS) conferred its largest ever cohort of PhD and research master’s students this month across its campuses in the Midlands and Midwest. VP for Research, Development and Innovation at TUS Dr Liam Brown congratulated the graduates on their achievements and said the conferral of awards showcased the diversity and depth of research in TUS. Founded in 2021, TUS is a young technological university, which provides unwavering support, accessibility and opportunities for all, with PhD and research master’s graduates growing 73 percent and 111 percent, respectively, in comparison with 2022 figures. Dean of Graduate Studies Dr Lisa Moran said, “The TUS Graduate School endeavours to provide students with a world-class educational experience through state-of-the-art research and cutting-edge technologies in a variety of disciplinary fields.

Source: Irish Independent November 08, 2023 17:38 UTC