History and Philosophy

I completed my PhD funded by the National University of Ireland Doctoral Scholarship in 2019. My PhD Research focussed on applying Gadamer's Philosophical Hermeneutics to the experience of architecture. While completing my PhD, I trained in the P4C (Philosophy for Children) pedagogy and established the Philosophical Dialogue project here at the University of Galway. Since then, I have lectured at the University of Galway in the discipline of Philosophy, in the Film School, and on the Children's Studies Programme. 
My research and teaching relate to two areas i) the Philosophy of Art and Culture and ii) Public Philosophy. The first is informed by my PhD research, previous experience as a gallery director and visual arts curator, as well as my current role as chairperson of TULCA Festival of Visual Arts. The second has developed through outreach work, educational consultancy and projects informed by the Lipman Sharp pedagogy. I have developed my understanding of doing philosophy for and with young people through qualifications with SAPERE (Society for the Advancement of Philosophical Enquiry and Reflection in Education) the IAPC (Institute for the Advancement of Philosophy for Children,) and Dialogue Works. 
I have published and presented research on Philosophy for Children, Hermeneutics and architecture, socially engaged and artist-led arts practices and the philosophy of childhood.