Established in 2019, the School of Pharmacy Fellowship recognises individuals whose careers demonstrate exemplary, purpose‑driven leadership that advances patient care, strengthens professional standards, and drives meaningful change in pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences.

This year’s ceremony highlighted Fellows whose strategic partnerships have tackled health inequalities, enhanced medication safety, influenced regulatory frameworks and inspired best practice and global collaboration across the sector.

The event underscored the School’s international standing, with education programmes ranked among the UK’s finest, a global top‑20 position in the 2025 QS World Rankings for Pharmacy, and the distinction of being the only pharmacy school in the UK and Ireland to hold an Athena Swan Gold Award, reflecting excellence, innovation and inclusivity.

Celebrating the Fellows in the centenary year of the Pharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland reinforced a shared legacy of leadership, public trust, and community impact in pharmacy over the past 100 years.

Distinguished guests included Dr Geraldine O’Hare, President of the Pharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland, whose national leadership, and advocacy exemplify the courage, integrity and forward‑thinking values championed by the Fellowship. New and previously uncelebrated Fellows were recognised, including community pharmacy leader Sheelin McKeagney, our 2025 Pharmacy Fellow, and 2020 Fellows Professor Mike Scott, Professor Mike Mawhinney, and Dr Claire Gilligan, whose work has advanced patient safety, professional standards, and the pharmaceutical industry.

Speaking of the event, Professor Gavin Andrews, Head of the School of Pharmacy, commented:

"Our Pharmacy Fellows represent the very best of the profession – individuals whose vision and leadership have transformed patient care and strengthened pharmacy practice. As we mark the centenary of the Pharmaceutical Society of Northern Ireland, it is fitting that we celebrate those who continue to drive meaningful change and ensure pharmacy remains a powerful force for good in health and society."

Images from the event can be viewed below.

The occasion concluded with a strong call to champion leadership, diversity, enterprise, and service so that pharmacy remains a driving force for positive change in health and society.  

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