Thirty one students across Athlone Institute of Technology’s Department of Sport and Health Science were recognised for their outstanding academic achievement this week at an annual ceremony intended to celebrate high achieving students in the company of their peers, friends and families.
Among those receiving commendations for their scholarship were students from the Bachelor of Science (Hons ) in Sports Science with Exercise Physiology, the Bachelor of Science (Hons ) in Athletic and Rehabilitation Therapy, the Bachelor of Science (Hons ) in Nutrition with Health Science, and the Bachelor of Science (Hons ) in Physical Activity and Health Science.
To be eligible for the award, all awardees are required to achieve a high cumulative grade average throughout their enrolment, more than 70 percent which equates to a first class honours.
Dr. Aoife Lane, who heads the Department of Sport and Health Science at Athlone Institute of Technology, called the honour roll an important tradition that recognises the highest level of scholarly achievement across all years of study and said it is reflective of both the engagement and work ethic of students and the contribution of faculty.
“Facilitating and rewarding excellence in academia throughout the student lifecycle is a positive and important affirmation for the students themselves, faculty and indeed the wider institute. We wish our students continued success in their academic endeavours and hope that this recognition further incentives them to continue excelling in their chosen fields of study,” she said.
President of Athlone Institute of Technology, Professor Ciarán Ó Catháin also commended the high achieving students on their outstanding scholarship and encouraged them to consider pursuing a master’s degree by research or a PhD following the attainment of their undergraduate degree.
He reaffirmed Athlone Institute of Technology’s commitment to giving its students every possible opportunity to succeed - ultimately ensuring the continued prosperity of the Midlands region - and told students that the institute would waive fees for those interested in attaining a master’s degree by research or a PhD and offer them a yearly stipend to cover their living expenses.
