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Research Statement
My main research interests focus on the role of education in divided societies and the civic and democratic role of higher education.
Since the early 2000s an important focus for my work has been on the development of collaborative school networks. This work has led to the development of the Northern Ireland Model of Shared Education. From pilot programmes in 2007 where we began with twelve schools, this work has now developed to the extent that Shared Education has been adopted as a statutory duty of the Department of Education in Northern Ireland, and currently about 60% of schools there are involved in school partnerships. The model has also been adapted for use in a range of other divided societies, including Israel and parts of the Balkans, in the cities of Jerusalem and Los Angeles, and discussions are on-going in Lebanon, Cyprus and other post-conflict regions.
Over the same period I have worked with the Council of Europe and the International Consortium for Higher Education, Civic Responsibility and Democracy. This work has focused on the role of engaged universities, either as promoters of democratic culture or in their role as anchor institutions.
I have held a number of leadership roles within Queens including Head of the School of Education (2005-10), Pro Vice Chancellor (2010-15), Acting Head of the School of Social Sciences, Education and Social Work (2016) and Acting Faculty Dean of Research for Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (2018-19).
Teaching
Throughout my time in Queens I have contributed to teaching on a wide range of programmes at Masters and Doctoral levels. My current main focus is on a Master’s programme on Educational Leadership. I also contribute to the general lectures of the PGCE and PGCHET programmes, and speak regularly to visiting groups of staff and students. I also receive regular invitations to speak to local communities and organisations in Northern Ireland.
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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R1115SES: The Political Economies of School Exclusion and their Consequences
Duffy, G., Gallagher, T. & Lundy, L.
02/01/2020 → …
Project: Research
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R1080SES: Network for Education in Divided Societies: Development Award AH/T005491/1
Gallagher, T., Duffy, G., Hughes, J., Purdue, O. & Turner, R.
03/07/2019 → …
Project: Research
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R1836NBE: The Northern Ireland Longitudinal Study (NIL) to 2020
Shuttleworth, I., Gallagher, T., Maguire, A., McVicar, D. & Moriarty, J.
13/02/2018 → …
Project: Research
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R1110EDU: Extending the NILS: Making a Full Link to the 1991 Census
Shuttleworth, I. & Gallagher, T.
01/08/2012 → …
Project: Research
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Activist pedagogy and shared education in divided societies: International perspectives and next practices
Gallagher, T. (ed.), Yitzhaki, D. (ed.), Aloni, N. (ed.) & Gross, Z. (ed.), 10 Feb 2022, 1 ed. Leiden: Brill. 337 p.Research output: Book/Report › Book
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Promoting reconciliation in Northern Ireland: the importance of equality
Gallagher, T., 23 Apr 2022.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
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Teacher-led professional development through school collaboration in a divided society: a survey of teachers
Gallagher, T., Duffy, G. & Robinson, G., 25 Apr 2022.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
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Teaching History and Citizenship in Schools in Northern Ireland
Duffy, G., Gallagher, T. & Robinson, G., 10 Feb 2022, Activist Pedagogy and Shared Education in Divided Societies. International Perspectives and Next Practices. Gallagher, T., Yitzhaki, D., Aloni, N. & Gross, Z. (eds.). 1 ed. Leiden: Brill, p. 253-270 18 p. (Moral Development and Citizenship Education; vol. 17).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (peer-reviewed) › peer-review
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Turning research into policy: The experience of shared education in Northern Ireland
Gallagher, T., Duffy, G. & Robinson, G., 10 Feb 2022, Activist Pedagogy and Shared Education in Divided Societies. International Perspectives and Next Practices. Gallagher, T., Yitzhaki, D., Aloni, N. & Gross, Z. (eds.). 1 ed. Leiden: Brill, p. 93-105 18 p. (Moral Development and Citizenship Education; vol. 17).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (peer-reviewed) › peer-review
Prizes
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Queen's Anniversary Prize for Further and Higher Education
Gallagher, Tony (Recipient), Hughes, Joanne (Recipient), Duffy, Gavin (Recipient), Robinson, Gareth (Recipient) & Loader, Rebecca (Recipient), 20 Feb 2020
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
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Education is the key to progress
Tony Gallagher (Recipient)
30 Apr 2021 → 30 Apr 2022Activity: Other activity types › Other
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Covid–19 and Education in Northern Ireland - a Pivotal Podcast
Tony Gallagher (Recipient), Anne Watts (Speaker), Siobhan O'Neill (Speaker) & Bronagh McKee (Speaker)
07 Aug 2020 → 31 Dec 2020Activity: Other activity types › Other
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Shared Education in Northern Ireland
Tony Gallagher (Advisor)
16 Sep 2020Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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Shared education in Northern Ireland
Tony Gallagher (Advisor)
15 Sep 2020Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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New World, New Skills NI Podcast
Tony Gallagher (Recipient)
20 Mar 2020Activity: Other activity types › Other
Impact
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Promoting Respect for Ethnic Diversity in Preschool Children
Paul Connolly (Participant), Berni Kelly (Participant) & Tony Gallagher (Participant)
Impact: Cultural Impact, Societial 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
Thesis
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Social Identity and the Ideology in Intergroup Conflict: The case of Northern Ireland
Author: Gallagher, A., 1986Supervisor: Trew, K. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis › Doctor of Philosophy
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