Almar Ennis

Dr. Almar Ennis is an Assistant Professor in Geography at the School of History and Geography, Dublin City University (DCU). Their research focuses on economic geography (university-industry collaboration, entrepreneurship education) and social geography (Traveller communities in Ireland, population dynamics, health, education, and housing). Dr. Ennis holds a Ph.D. from Trinity College Dublin and has held visiting roles at the University of Edinburgh, University of Cambridge, University of Gloucestershire, and the University of Malta.

Education:

• Ph.D., Trinity College Dublin

Research Interests:

In economic geography, Dr. Ennis examines university-industry partnerships and entrepreneurship education. In social geography, their work explores Traveller communities through historical and contemporary lenses, addressing topics like education, health, housing, and family dynamics. Additional interests include geographies of work, leisure, and social exclusion.

Supervision:

• PhD Supervision: Mary Fenton (Completed), Renatus Mushi (Ongoing)
• Masters Supervision: Lucy O’ Mahony, Joanne O’Gorman, Catriona Lavin, Deirdre Moran