CTYI Talent Search Awards Ceremony takes place at DCU

On 6 May, the Centre for Talented Youth Ireland (CTYI) at Dublin City University hosted its annual Talent Search Awards Ceremony, recognising the excellent achievements of post-primary school students who qualified for the CTYI programme following a nationwide Talent Search. The event was supported by Deloitte Ireland, and the ceremony was opened by Richard Bruton, TD for Dublin Bay North.

Speaking at the ceremony in the university, CTYI Director Colm O'Reilly said:

"In this, the 30th anniversary of courses at CTYI, we are delighted to celebrate the great achievements of these students from all over the country at DCU today. We look forward to welcoming them on our summer programme this year and wish them continued success in their academic careers."

CTYI is a not-for-profit organisation that works with high-ability students aged six to 17. In the academic year 2022-23, CTYI catered for over 5,000 students. The Centre was established at DCU in 1992 and since the first summer programme, over 35,000 students have participated in its programmes.

The Talent Search Awards Ceremony recognises secondary school students who qualify to participate in CTYI Summer Programmes, a three-week course that includes academic activities focused on a variety of subjects, from computer game design to sports science and theoretical physics. 

Opening the conference, Professor Anne Sinnott, Deputy President of DCU, said:

“As a University community, we’re proud of everything that CTYI has achieved in the 30 years since it was founded here in DCU. It is a truly inspiring space for gifted children and young people, helping them to flourish, both personally and academically. Today, CTYI remains the only such centre on the island of Ireland, and, indeed, the largest of its type in Europe.”