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Personal profile
Research Interests
I am interested in undertaking qualitative research which enhances understanding of the role of schools in divided societies: My published research falls into two key areas:
Educational Policy- in particular, the concept of neoliberalism and managerialism and its effects on educational policy/governance in NI and further afield
Education in Divided Societies- specifically the role of schools in challenging societal division.
I have undertaken research on school ethos and school governance attempting to develop greater conceptual clarity and specificity to both concepts. I have published extensively on the role of schools in promoting or impeding the development of more positive relations between groups divided by religious belief, political persuasion and cultural tradition.
My current research is focused on exploring the potential of the relatively recent concept of ‘shared education’ to promote better intergroup relations in Northern Ireland and other divided societies. I am also the NI lead in a research project which reviews Educational Governance across the regions of the UK with the BELMAS (The British Educational Leadership, Management and Administration Society)
Doctoral Supervision
As a primary supervisor, I have supervised 12 students to successful completion.
I welcome inquires from potential doctoral candidates interested in undertaking research in the areas of intergroup relations; shared education; school ethos; educational policy; divided societies.
Current Students
Clare McAuley: Teaching about the Past in Northern Ireland
Yvonne Moynihan: The Educational Experiences of Ethnic Minority Students in NI
David Coggans: Intergroup contact and the international student in Ireland
Catherine Monaghan: Transitions and the international nursing student in the UK
Catharine McGlade: International students in HE: Experiences of Acculturation
Geraldine Patterson: Trauma in the lives of Early Career Social Workers in NI
Patricia Corrigan: Negotiating Learner Identity in an Educational Partnership in NI
Maggie Bennett: Experiences of Young Carers in Higher Education
Selected Current /Past Projects
2018- UK Review of Educational Leadership and Administration in the United Kingdom A Comparative Review (with P Woods; D Torrance; T Hamilton; K Jones; I Potter)
2017- Shared Education in NI - Atlantic Philanthropies [with J Hughes; P Connolly)
2016-2017 Longitudinal impact of cross-community contact on social attitudes- Atlantic Philanthropies (with J Hughes; T Gallagher)
2008 Parental Participation in peace education: a comparative study- British Academy ( with J Hughes)
Teaching
I have extensive experience in HE teaching and have taught across a range of programmes. Most recently I have taught Qualitative Research Methods and Education in Divided Societies on the Doctorate in Education; I am the current Module Convenor for Introduction to Doctoral Research on the iPHD programme; I have also taught Education Policy on the Master's in Education programme
Current Leadership roles
Director of Post Graduate Taught Studies; in SSESW I have responsibility for the management and strategic development of postgraduate taught programmes within the School.
Module Convenor Introduction to Doctoral Research
Deputy Director of Centre for Shared Education
Achievements
I was awarded the 'supervisory excellence award' by the QUB Graduate School in 2015 and 2016 and was nominated for the award in 2017.
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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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Projects
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R2182EDU: Shared Education - Institute for Children and Young People
Hughes, J., Connolly, P. & Donnelly, C.
16/12/2014 → …
Project: Research
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Three-faced: The conflicting roles of citizenship education in conflict-affected societies – A comparison of Northern Ireland and Israel
Muff, A. & Donnelly, C., 30 May 2022, (Early online date) In: Research in Comparative and international Education. 26 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Constructions and purposes of school leadership in the UK
Woods, P. A., Torrance, D., Donnelly, C., Hamilton, T., Jones, K. & Potter, I., 24 Feb 2021, (Early online date) In: School Leadership and Management. 40, 1-2, p. 152-170Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Diverging systems of educational leadership in the four nations of the United Kingdom?
Woods, P. A., Torrance, D., Donnelly, C., Hamilton, T., Jones, K. & Potter, I., 29 Mar 2021, In: School Leadership & Management. 41, 1-2, p. 1-5 5 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial
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Shared Education as a Contact-Based Intervention to Improve Intergroup Relations Among Adolescents in Postconflict Northern Ireland
Reimer, N. K., Hughes, J., Blaylock, D., Donnelly, C., Wölfer, R. & Hewstone, M., 16 Dec 2021, (Early online date) In: Developmental Psychology. 58, 1, p. 193–208Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Managerialism and human rights in a post-conflict society: challenges for educational leaders in Northern Ireland
Donnelly, C., McAuley, C. & Lundy, L., 19 Jun 2020, (Early online date) In: School Leadership and Management. 41, 1-2, p. 117-131Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile2 Citations (Scopus)94 Downloads (Pure)
Activities
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Differences and conflict in school life: School-based contact as a mechanism for social cohesion
Danielle Blaylock (Advisor), Joanne Hughes (Advisor), Caitlin Donnelly (Advisor) & Miles Hewstone (Advisor)
21 Sep 2013Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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Universitiy of Millersville
Caitlin Donnelly (Visitor)
Apr 2011Activity: Visiting an external institution types › Research and Teaching at External Organisation
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External Examiner, PhD level, University of Aberdeen
Caitlin Donnelly (Examiner)
Jan 2011Activity: Examination types › PhD external examination
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External Examiner, PhD level, University of Limerick
Caitlin Donnelly (Examiner)
Oct 2010Activity: Examination types › PhD external examination
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Education Sciences (Journal)
Caitlin Donnelly (Editorial board member)
Oct 2010 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work types › Editorial activity
Impact
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Shared Education: Building Positive Intergroup Relations in Divided Societies
Tony Gallagher (Participant), Joanne Hughes (Participant), Karen Carlisle (Participant) & Caitlin Donnelly (Participant)
Impact: Public Policy Impact, Societial Impact