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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.
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Projects
R1115SES: The Political Economies of School Exclusion and their Consequences
Duffy, G., Gallagher, T. & Lundy, L.
02/01/2020 → …
Project: Research
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
R1836NBE: The Northern Ireland Longitudinal Study (NIL) to 2020
Shuttleworth, I., Gallagher, T., Maguire, A., McVicar, D. & Moriarty, J.
13/02/2018 → …
Project: Research
R1110EDU: Extending the NILS: Making a Full Link to the 1991 Census
Shuttleworth, I. & Gallagher, T.
01/08/2012 → …
Project: Research
Research Output
At the Boundaries: School Networks in Divided Societies
Robinson, G., Gallagher, A., Duffy, G. & McAneney, H., 21 Feb 2020, (Accepted) In : Journal of Professional Capital and Community.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
Attitudes towards, and experiences of, the Network for Shared School Improvement: a survey of teachers and school leaders
Gallagher, T., Duffy, G., Robinson, G. & Hadfield, M., 24 Jan 2020, Belfast: QUB SSESW, p. 1, 31 p.Research output: Working paper
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School improvement in the Shared Education Signature Project: the views of teachers and principals
Gallagher, T., Duffy, G. & Robinson, G., 24 Jan 2020, Belfast: QUB SSESW, p. 1, 42 p.Research output: Working paper
Open Access
File
Education in conflict-affected areas: Final report
Gallagher, A., Robinson, G., Hughes, J. & Connolly, D., 10 Apr 2019, London: British Council. 31 p.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report
Open Access
Enbedding engagement: the example of Queen's University Belfast
Gallagher, A., 01 May 2019, The local mission of higher education: principles and practice. Bergan, S., Harkavy, I. & Munck, R. (eds.). Dublin: Glasnevin Publishing, p. 52-61 10 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (peer-reviewed)
Open Access
File
Prizes
Activities
Victoria Graf
Tony Gallagher (Host), Gavin Duffy (Host)02 Mar 2020
Activity: Hosting a visitor types › Hosting of external, non-academic visitor
Education policy in Northern Ireland after New Decade New Approach
Tony Gallagher (Advisor)28 Feb 2020
Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
Queen's University Belfast as an Anchor Institution
Tony Gallagher (Advisor)24 Oct 2019
Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
At the Margins of the University:Scholarship and practice of higher education transformation and disruption in contexts of post/ conflict, inequality and oppression
Dina Belluigi (Organiser), Anthony Gallagher (Speaker), Tom Parkinson (Speaker), Jenny du Preez (Speaker)20 Sep 2019
Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
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Education, Equity and the Economy
Tony Gallagher (Advisor)30 Sep 2019
Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
Impact
Promoting Respect for Ethnic Diversity in Preschool Children
Paul Connolly (Participant), Berni Kelly (Participant), Tony Gallagher (Participant)
Impact: Cultural Impact, Societial Impact
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
An analysis of the COMET project and an assessment of the COMET intervention approach An analysis of the COMET project and an assessment of the COMET intervention approach
Author: Zolnowska, D., Jul 2016Supervisor: Gallagher, T. (Supervisor) & Linse, C. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis › Doctor of Philosophy
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An Investigation into the Potential Role of a Virtual Learning Environment for Visually Impaired Adults
Author: Lynch, P., Dec 2008Supervisor: Gallagher, A. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis › Doctor of Philosophy
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A Social Network Analysis of Interschool Collaboration: Staff Relationships in a Shared Education Partnership
Author: Robinson, G., Jun 2016Supervisor: Gallagher, A. (Supervisor) & McAneney, H. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis › Doctor of Philosophy
Common Education and Separate Schools: A Study of Sharing Education in Northern Ireland Using a Grounded Theory Methodology
Author: Nelson, J. H., Jul 2013Supervisor: Gallagher, T. (Supervisor) & Purdy, N. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis › Doctor of Philosophy
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SENCOs’ Understanding of Dyslexia: Implications for the Identification of, and Support for Children with Dyslexia in Northern Ireland Primary Schools
Author: Collins, M. A., Sep 2006Supervisor: Gallagher, A. (Supervisor) & Winter, E. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis › Doctor of Philosophy
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