SouthEast Technological University (SETU) and Uniphar have formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance collaboration that connects pharmacy education with professional practice and supports the development of sectoral-ready pharmacists.

The MoU will focus on Uniphar providing the opportunity to engage with teacher practitioners as a bridge between practice and education. It also focuses on supporting SETU’s Master of Pharmacy (MPharm) programme with relevant guest lectures, placements and student prizes.

Dr Claire Lennon, Head of Department of Pharmacy at SETU, said; “This MoU is an important step in our collaboration with Uniphar and will ensure our students learn and connect with current practice, and emerging trends in the pharmacy sector. This supports our programme goals to provide authentic learning experiences that build confidence, competence, and a strong professional identity in our students.”

Shane O’Neill, Director of Pharmacy at Uniphar said; “Uniphar is delighted to establish this partnership with SETU, reflecting not only our longstanding presence in community pharmacy across the South East, but also our continued commitment to supporting the learning and development of the next generation of pharmacists”.

The MoU also provides a framework for ongoing dialogue and future initiatives between SETU and Uniphar, with the aim of fostering innovation, lifelong learning, and strong connections across the pharmacy profession.

Photo caption: Prof. Veronica Campbell, President (SETU) and Shane O’Neill, Director of Pharmacy (Uniphar) are pictured with Dr Laurence Fitzhenry, Head (Waterford) Faculty of Science and Computing; Dr Claire Lennon, Head of Department of Pharmacy (SETU); Elaine Creech, Regularity Pharmacist (Uniphar); Ramy Seraphim, Group Superintendent Pharmacist (Uniphar) alongside representatives from both SETU and Uniphar at the MoU signing at SETU’s Cork Road Campus in Waterford.