Congratulations: Mayo woman honoured at special graduation ceremony

Louise Sexton, from Castlebar, Co. Mayo was recently awarded a Uversity graduation certificate at a special ceremony at the Royal College of Surgeons, to celebrate their third-level academic achievements.

Uversity is a registered Charity providing Scholarships for mature students, from less advantaged backgrounds, to pursue their dreams of achieving a bachelor's degree in approved colleges and universities across the island of Ireland. This year, 22 students were awarded graduation certificates upon completion of their bachelor’s degrees.

Louise graduated from the University of Galway (UG) with a Bachelor of Arts, (Honours) Social Care degree. Having served ten years in the Irish Defence Forces, Louise returned to education in 2019 and completed a Youth and Community Development Practice Diploma in NUI, Galway. Louise is particularly interested in the advocacy and rights of those most vulnerable in Irish society. Louise had many opportunities during the BA in Social Care to put theory to practice, exploring frameworks and new policies. Whilst continuing to work and volunteer in the area of disability and housing for the elderly, Louise is now attending Atlantic Technology University (ATU) in Castlebar, Mayo, studying for a Master’s in Quality and Safety in Social Care.

Uversity Scholarships are awarded based on an online written application, a successful interview process and demonstrated financial need. Recipients can choose to pursue a bachelor's degree in any discipline.