16 April, 2025

Celebrating this week at the MTU’s School of Business on our third DELTA award for Entrepreneurship Teaching and Learning. 

WELL DONE to the application team, representing all those involved in entrepreneurship education across the School and MTU.  Led again by the Hincks Centre  for Entrepreneurship Excellence, Dr Helen McGuirk and Dr Ana CruzGarcia working with over 20 others, made the three stage application for this prestigious National award, which recognises discipline excellence.  

In the press release by Ireland’s Higher Education Authority, the awarding body, stated that, ‘The DELTA Award celebrates discipline groups in Irish higher education institutions that demonstrate sustained commitment to teaching and learning enhancement and a shared vision for continuous improvement.

The 2025 recipients have built on previous DELTA achievements to further embed excellence, collaboration, and innovation in their disciplines.

The DELTA Award recipients are:

Technological University Dublin  – Pharmacy Technician Programme Team, led by Dr Tao Zhang

Munster Technological University  –  School of Business, Entrepreneurship Teaching and Learning Team, led by Dr Helen McGuirk

Munster Technological University – Department of Marketing and International Business DELTA Team, led by Elaine O’Brien

More details can be found here -  https://hea.ie/2025/04/16/hea-recognises-ongoing-excellence-with-delta-award-renewals/

Dr Alan Wall, CEO of the Higher Education Authority, stated, “The DELTA Award continues to showcase the transformative work taking place in higher education across Ireland. These teams are leading the way in fostering student success, advancing pedagogical practice, and strengthening the culture of collaboration within and beyond their institutions.”

“The HEA congratulates each of the awardees and looks forward to seeing their continued impact on students and the broader higher education landscape.”

For more information on the DELTA awards 2025 from the National Forum:
https://www.teachingandlearning.ie/2025/05/28/in-conversation-with-the-delta-awardees/

Dr. Helen McGuirk

Head, Hincks Centre for Entrepreneurship Excellence,

School of Business.