TU Dublin’s Megan Joyce Wins Audience Choice Award at IUA National ‘Three Minute Thesis’ Competition
Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin) is proud to celebrate the success of Megan Joyce, who was awarded the prestigious Audience Choice prize at the Irish Universities Association (IUA) National ‘Three Minute Thesis’ Competition, held recently at the Royal Irish Academy on Dawson Street, Dublin. This annual event brought together the brightest postgraduate researchers from across Ireland, each representing one of the country’s eight universities after winning their local university heats.
Megan, in the final year of her PhD programme, won over the audience with her presentation, "The Burden of Antimicrobial Resistance in Community Acquired Pneumonia (CAP)." Her compelling talk shed light on the critical issue of antimicrobial resistance, particularly its impact on community-acquired pneumonia – a subject that resonates deeply with public health concerns worldwide.
As a postgraduate student in the School of Chemical & BioPharmaceutical Sciences at TU Dublin, Megan is supervised by Dr. Emma Caraher and Dr. Gordon Cooke. Her research is an integral part of TU Dublin’s commitment to tackling pressing global health challenges through scientific innovation and community impact.
The audience at the Royal Irish Academy was highly engaged with Megan’s presentation, and her ability to communicate complex scientific issues in an accessible and concise manner earned her the esteemed Audience Choice Award. In recognition of this achievement, Megan was presented with a certificate of participation alongside a unique piece of artwork.
The competition, which challenges PhD students to present their research in just three minutes, fosters a culture of clear, impactful communication among Ireland’s emerging scholars. TU Dublin is delighted to see one of its own students excelling on this national platform and congratulates Megan on her outstanding achievement.
Read the full news article from TU Dublin here.