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The Global Undergraduate Awards - Summit Agenda

The three jam-packed days will focus on the power of undergraduate research across all disciplines, with our Global Winners presenting their award-winning work and sharing in discussions on our global futures.

This special event on the Global Academic Calendar is a unique moment to network with fellow international students working in fields outside your own and for our judging panels and their colleagues to network, collaborate and grow.

The Summit includes a number of opportunities to sample the very best in Irish Culture and take part in a number of engaging workshops, panels, and keynote addresses, bringing expert discussion on issues of global importance to our student and academic attendees.

6:00 pm

Welcome Reception at The Church – (Map Location) A Traditional Irish Pub in the (former) Saint Mary’s Church of Ireland. Originally begun c.1700 to the design of Sir William Robinson and was completed by his successor, Thomas Burgh. Find out more 

8:00 am

Registration – Our Summit begins at The Lighthouse Cinema (Map location) one of Dublin’s most vibrant cultural spaces and the host of Day 1 & 3 of our Global Undergraduate Awards Summit. Please find your way to the registration location from your accommodation.

9:15 am

Keynote Speaker: Yemi Adenuga Councillor Yemi Adenuga, Meath County Council, Ireland is often referred to as “Energy in Motion”, she is a leadership powerhouse of ideas, who wears different caps at various times, an alluring quality of this audacious social Entrepreneur and tutor. – Yemi builds People.

10:00 am

Global Winners Presentations:  Global Winners Presentation Sessions (1 – 4)

11:00 am

Refreshments/Networking  

11:30 am

Global Winners Presentations:  Global Winners Presentation Sessions (5 – 7)

12:15 pm

Breakout Session Selection: 

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1:00 pm

Lunch Selection:

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2:00 pm

Keynote Speaker: Robyn Parr With more than twenty years of experience helping people and organizations deliver their best. Robyn will share her journey supporting leadership and organizational challenges. With experience in non-profit and public sector organizations and now university registrar at Toronto Metropolitan University she credits the ability to deliver more with less as a key to success..

2:30 pm

Global Winners Presentations:  Global Winners Presentation Sessions (8 – 9)

3:00 pm

Breakout Sessions: 

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3:30 pm

Refreshments/Networking  

4:00 pm

Global Winners Presentations:  Global Winners Presentation Sessions (10 – 12)

4:45 pm

Closing Remarks  

6:00 pm

Walking Tour – Meeting point Smithfield Square Our guide will lead you to our evening venue while pointing out important and historic stories from this cultural melting pot of a city.

7:00 pm

Teeling’s Whiskey Distillery (Map location) – Enjoy a fully guided private tour of this award-winning distillery complete with tastings and fun. The event will continue until late. Find out more about Teelings

9:00 am

Location: Blackhall Place (Map location) in the centre of Dublin, has a rich historical legacy dating back to the 18th century. Originally constructed as a courthouse in 1776, it served as a center of legal proceedings and justice. Today, Blackhall Place is home to the Honorable Society of King’s Inns, an institution dedicated to legal education and training, preserving its historic significance in Dublin’s legal landscape. It is also the host of Day 2 of our Summit.

9:15 am

Keynote Speaker: Western University – Awaiting further details

10:00 am

Global Winners Presentations:  Global Winners Presentation Sessions (13 – 16)

11:00 am

Refreshments/Networking  

11:30 am

Global Winners Presentations:  Global Winners Presentation Sessions (17 – 19)

12:15 pm

Breakout Session Selection: 

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1:00 pm

Lunch Selection:

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2:00 pm

Keynote Speaker: PJ Gallagher – PJ Gallagher is an Irish comedian and actor known for his sharp wit and humorous storytelling. He gained widespread recognition for his role in the popular Irish TV series “Naked Camera” and has continued to make audiences laugh with his stand-up comedy performances. With his distinctive style and engaging stage presence, PJ Gallagher is a beloved figure in the Irish comedy scene.

2:45 pm

Global Winners Presentations:  Global Winners Presentation Sessions (17 – 19)

3:45 pm

Closing Remarks  

6:30 pm

Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony Location: King’s Inns (Blackhall Place) is one of the most important examples of Ireland’s Georgian architectural heritage. Designed in 1800 by the eminent architect James Gandon, who had earlier designed the Custom House and the Four Courts in Dublin, was commissioned by the benchers to design a new building for the Society on Henrietta Street. It is also the location of our Yearly Gala Dinner where we honor our Global Winners.

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9:00 am

Location:The Lighthouse Cinema (Map location) Please find your way to the location from your accommodation. Refreshments and Networking in the Lobby

10:00 am

Keynote Speaker: Simon Harris (TBC)

11:00 am

Global Winners Presentations:  Global Winners Presentation Sessions (24 – 25)

11:30 am

Poster Sessions/Networking

1:30 pm

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2:30 pm

Keynote Speaker: Jim Barry Jim Barry serves as the Chairman of The Global Undergraduate Awards, and is dedicated to recognising outstanding academic achievements among undergraduate students worldwide. Under his leadership, the awards program continuously expands its reach and impact, fostering academic excellence among young scholars.

3:45 pm

Closing Remarks / End of the Conference

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