Limerick student among nine winners of Royal Irish Academy Hamilton Prize

A University of Limerick student was named one of nine recipients of the Royal Irish Academy’s undergraduate Hamilton Prize in Mathematics.

Frederick Costello, who is studying Mathematics and Physics at the University of Limerick, was honoured at the 2026 Hamilton Lecture held last month.

The Hamilton Prize recognises the top final‑year undergraduate student nominated by each Irish university for outstanding mathematical achievement. Each winner received a cash prize in euros and a certificate of achievement.

All prize‑winning students also took part in an exclusive masterclass led by Professor James Maybard, an event hosted by Ibec.

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