The ADAPT Recognition Awards celebrate outstanding service, research excellence, societal impact, and groundbreaking scientific collaboration. With over 200 people from universities across Ireland working in Adapt institutions, the School of Computer Science and Statistics is proud to say a number of our colleagues were among those shortlisted.
Researcher of the Year
The ADAPT Researcher of the Year Award recognises those who have contributed greatly to scientific progress or who have had a significant scientific breakthrough.
Declan O’Sullivan was shortlisted for his work on the FAIRVASC project of which two major ADAPT publications emerged from in 2024 including The largest ever study performed in ANCA vasculitis, made possible by a federated analysis across 6 countries and a new disease classification system made possible by this analysis.
Early Stage Researcher of the Year
The ADAPT Early Stage Researcher of the Year Award recognises an individual’s research breakthrough and its scientific importance, whether it has been presented or accepted for publication in a peer reviewed conference or journal.
Alex Randles in recognition of his work on the Virtual Record Treasury of Ireland (VRTI) project. He developed two websites to facilitate search and editing of the VRTI Knowledge Graph by historians with no technical expertise required and conducted two user evaluations with the respective end users to refine and enhance the design.
Outstanding Professional Staff Member
The ADAPT Outstanding Professional Staff Member Award recognises a professional staff member for their exceptional dedication and notable contributions within the framework of their role. This award seeks to celebrate those with a track record of outstanding commitment to their work.
Theo Little for his excellence in leadership and management of the DLab team. Theo is committed to improving processes and his track record of delivering consistent, high-quality results have significantly contributed to the betterment of ADAPT and its members.
GEDI Recognition
The ADAPT GEDI Recognition Award, introduced this year, honours significant contributions made by an individual, group, or team to promote equality, diversity, and inclusion within ADAPT. This includes advancements in accessibility and inclusivity across workplace activities, training, community engagement, research innovations, communication, or other aspects of ADAPT’s work.
Alex Irwin for her exceptional dedication in managing and facilitating the GEDI committee. Her contributions and proactive suggestions have significantly enhanced the committee’s initiatives.
Congratulations to all the winners in all categories and all those shortlisted.