Tipperary students awarded for innovative project to make studying fun

Two innovating Tipperary students have been recognised on the national stage for a creative and forward-thinking project.

Paddy Corcoran and Seán Cahill from Rockwell College received the Innovation Award at the 2025 Student Enterprise Programme National Final, which took place at the Mullingar Park Hotel.

The pair represented both Rockwell College and the Tipperary Local Enterprise Office at the event, supported by their teacher, Mr David Collins.

The Tipperary project, called StudyTok began as an idea to help students make studying feel as engaging and addictive as scrolling social media.

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With support from mentors and technical input from the Immersive Software Engineering (ISE) team at the University of Limerick, the students developed a platform that has already begun to attract national attention. 

The Tipperary students said that they were honoured with the award, and said it was just the beginning.

"This award is a huge milestone in our journey to reinvent how students learn… the competition may be over, but this is just the beginning.”

The award was presented by Eleanor Forrest from Enterprise Ireland and Kieran Comerford, Head of Economic Development and Enterprise at Carlow Local Enterprise Office. 

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A spokesperson from Rockwell College said: "We’re incredibly proud of Paddy and Seán—not only for what they’ve achieved, but for how they’ve carried themselves throughout the competition. From regionals to the national stage, their professionalism, creativity, and drive are a credit to themselves, their families, and Rockwell College.”