The Library and Information Management Postgraduate Diploma is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP). It is delivered online and attracts both local and international students, boosting their career prospects in the sector.

This year’s recipient, Ambrose Hall, lives in Hertfordshire, England. He studied the Diploma remotely on recommendation from his colleagues at Anglia Ruskin University in Cambridge where he works. He was awarded top marks for the two-year programme that enhances the knowledge and skills of information professionals.

Jonathan Jackson, A&O Shearman’s global head of research and library said: “Congratulations to Ambrose on this well-deserved achievement. At A&O Shearman, we are proud to support Ulster University’s outstanding programme and its role in developing the next generation of library and information professionals. In a world increasingly shaped by AI and technology; expertise, critical thinking, and trusted information have never been more important. Ambrose’s success is a testament to those qualities, and we are delighted to celebrate this recognition and our continuing partnership with Ulster University.”

Claire Woods, head of the School of Education at Ulster University, added: “Ulster University is proud to announce the continued success of its Postgraduate Diploma in Library and Information Management, which continues to attract strong student enrolment. As the only professionally accredited digital learning programme of its kind in Ireland, it offers flexible, high-quality education to professionals across the library and information sector, regardless of location, through an innovative and accessible e-learning platform.

“On behalf of the School of Education at Ulster University, we extend our warmest congratulations to this year’s award recipient, Ambrose Hall.

“We are especially pleased to celebrate our ongoing collaboration with A&O Shearman, whose prestigious award recognises the outstanding calibre of student work and the programme’s broader impact on the sector.

This valued partnership with the firm continues to enrich our students’ professional journeys, offering not only recognition of academic excellence but also a meaningful boost to their personal and career development.”

Ambrose Hall said: “The Diploma at Ulster University has allowed me to develop my knowledge of the sector alongside working full-time. Staff at Ulster have done a great job of adapting the course delivery to an online setting and I really enjoyed my studies. I found it complemented my professional work and built upon my previous experience obtaining CILIP Certification. It’s fantastic that A&O Shearman supports the development of library and information sector professionals.”