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Research output per year
Personal profile
Research Interests
Research Areas/ InterestsCreativity in EducationDesign based activities in EducationIdeation methods and strategiesCreative cognition and quotientEnvironmental and Sustainable practice and strategies
Teaching Interests
Ideation methodsCreativity development and strategiesCreative cognition and quotientDesign pedagogy in Technology EducationDesign methods and strategiesDesign thinkingWood technology and design Environmental and Sustainable practice and strategies
Biography
Keelin Leahy is a Senior Lecturer of Technology Education at the University of Limerick. Keelin received her PhD from the University of Limerick in 2009 focusing on Design-based Strategies for second level education. In 2016 Keelin embarked on a research sabbatical with University of Michigan and Iowa State University. Keelin s main research interests include creativity in education, design methods and approaches for the development of creativity and design based activities and pedagogy across the levels of education. Keelin s main teaching areas include undergraduate Wood Design and Technology, Wood Processing Practice and Safety, School Placement tutoring, and supervising taught Masters thesis / articles.
Research areas / interests: Creativity in Education, Design based activities in Education, Ideation methods and strategies, Creative cognition, Environmental and Sustainable practices and strategies in Education.
Education/Academic qualification
Doctor, Doctor of Philosophy
Award Date: 1 Jan 2010
Bachelor, BTech
Award Date: 1 Jan 2005
External positions
Lecturer below the bar, University of Limerick
1 Sept 2013 → …
Postgraduate Research Assistant - IRCSET, University of Limerick
3 Sept 2007 → …
Teaching Assistant, University of Limerick
1 Sept 2005 → …
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 4 Quality Education
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AI-ENGAGE: A Multicentre Intervention to Support Teaching and Learning Engagement with Generative Artificial Intelligence Tools
Leahy, K., Ozer, E. & Cummins, E. P., Jul 2025, In: Education Sciences. 15, 7, 807.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Navigating times of change through communities of practice: A focus on teacher educators’ realities and professional learning
Leahy, K., Calderón, A., O'Meara, N., MacPhail, A. & O'Flaherty, J., Apr 2025, In: Teaching and Teacher Education. 156, 104925.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Exploring the introduction of the Framework for Junior Cycle: A longitudinal study. Interim report No. 2
McGarr, O., Cormack, O. M., O'Reilly, J., Lynch, R., Power, J., Hennessy, J., O'Meara, N., Neary, A., Leahy, K., Calderon, A., Phail, A. M., Gallchóir, C. Ó., Mahon, J. M., Lenihan, R., Chathasaigh, C. N. & Goos, M., 2023Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report
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Design education for sustainability: Identifying opportunities in Ireland’s second level education system
Conway, B., Leahy, K. & McMahon, M., 2 Aug 2021, In: Sustainability (Switzerland). 13, 16, 8711.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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An Investigation of University Students and Professionals’ Professional STEM Identity Status
Kelly, R., Garr, O. M., Leahy, K. & Goos, M., 1 Aug 2020, In: Journal of Science Education and Technology. 29, 4, p. 536-546 11 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Research Ethics Committee (External organisation)
Leahy, K. (Member)
2011Activity: Membership › Membership of committee
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Green Campus Committee (External organisation)
Leahy, K. (Member)
1900Activity: Membership › Membership of committee
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Internationalisation Committee (External organisation)
Leahy, K. (Member)
1900Activity: Membership › Membership of committee
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Teaching Council (External organisation)
Leahy, K. (Member)
1900Activity: Membership › Membership of council
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Design Research Society (External organisation)
Leahy, K. (Member)
1900Activity: Membership › Membership of council
Prizes
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IRC Funding Award: Ideation Development for Educational Approaches and Skills (IDEAS)
Leahy, K. (Recipient), 2017
Prize: Honorary award
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IRC New Foundations Award: Assessing creativity through Torrance Tests of Creative Thinking
Leahy, K. (Recipient), 2013
Prize: Honorary award
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IRCSET: A strategic approach to education and training in design activities in the technologies
Leahy, K. (Recipient), 2007
Prize: Honorary award
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