Conor McGrath

Dr. Conor McGrath is a Lecturer at Ulster University's School of Communication and Media, specializing in political lobbying and public affairs. He holds a Ph.D. on 'Lobbyists as Professional Political Communicators' and previously worked in the UK Parliament, Westminster lobbying, and public affairs consultancy.

His research examines lobbying practices across Washington, London, and Brussels, with focus areas including:

• Historical evolution of lobbying
• Media representations of political advocacy
• Comparative analysis of lobbying regulation
• Political communication strategies

Recent publications analyze the impact of digital communication on advocacy, ethical dimensions of public relations, and historical case studies of lobbying. Scholarly work spans political science, communication ethics, and democratic theory.

Dr. McGrath serves as Deputy Editor of the Journal of Public Affairs and has held leadership roles in the Political Studies Association of Ireland and Northern Ireland Government Affairs Group.