Louise Hodgson

Louise Hodgson is programme director of The Undergraduate Awards (UA), an initiative founded in Ireland in 2008 to celebrate the brightest students who propose fresh arguments and new approaches in their studies. From humble beginnings, The Undergraduate Awards has rapidly expanded into hundreds of universities across the globe, and receives the official patronage of the President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins. The annual UA Summit which involves workshops and think-ins with these bright young...See more

Louise Hodgson is programme director of The Undergraduate Awards (UA), an initiative founded in Ireland in 2008 to celebrate the brightest students who propose fresh arguments and new approaches in their studies. From humble beginnings, The Undergraduate Awards has rapidly expanded into hundreds of universities across the globe, and receives the official patronage of the President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins. The annual UA Summit which involves workshops and think-ins with these bright young minds has been described as 'a Davos for students'. With a background in media, Louise was previously editor of Who's Who in Irish Business 2008-2010; Most Influential US-Irish Business Leaders 2008; and editor of Life Sciences Review. She lives in Dublin. See less