20052025

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Research Interests

My current research interests include Inequality and; Social ExclusionNeoliberalism and the retraction of the Welfare State. The Social Aspect of RegenerationPopular Music and Popular CultureSocial Protest Media and; Migration Current Research ProjectsSongs of Social Protest (With Dr Aileen Dillane and; Prof. Eoin Devereux

Teaching Interests

Spring 2022I am currently teaching 'Sociology of Regeneration: Theory, Policy and Practice (SO6012), and the Sociology of Youth (SO4077). I am module convenor of Critical Perspectives on Youth, Community and Urban Regeneration (SO6022) I teach / have taught on the following undergraduate and; Postgraduate modules at UL. Sociology of Youth and CommunitySociology of the Welfare StateWomen, Welfare and; the StateIssues in Contemporary Irish SocietyIntroduction to Sociology I and; IIInvestigating Social RealityQualitative Research MethodsSociological TheorySocio-economic Change: Dependancy and; DevelopmentSociology of OrganisationsI have taught on the 'Sociological Perspectives on Irish Society' Summer School at UL from 2006 - Present.

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):

  • SDG 1 - No Poverty
  • SDG 4 - Quality Education
  • SDG 5 - Gender Equality
  • SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
  • SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities
  • SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
  • SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Education/Academic qualification

Doctor, Doctor of Philosophy

Award Date: 1 Jan 2008

Masters, Master of Arts

Award Date: 1 Jan 2005

Bachelor, Bachelor of Arts

Award Date: 1 Jan 2003

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