Dr. Bernadine Brady and Dr. Connie O’ Regan from the Child and Family Research Centre, were recognised by NUI Galway at a special ceremony when they were conferred with a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from NUI Galway President, Dr. James J. Browne on Thursday, 24th March 2011. Bernadine and Connie both undertook research in the area of youth mentoring in Ireland.