Eileen Farrell

Eileen Farrell is a Lecturer in the Department of Humanities at South East Technological University (SETU), affiliated with socialCORE. She has held this position since 2010, specializing in Sociology, Social Policy, Criminal Justice, and Supervised Professional Practice Placements. Her work integrates practical social care experience with academic teaching, emphasizing student support and educational innovation.

Education:

• MA Social Science (Social Work), University College Dublin (2000–2002)
• Bachelor of Social Science (Sociology and Social Policy), University College Dublin (1998–2000)
• National Diploma in Applied Social Studies, Athlone Institute of Technology (1995–1998)
• Postgraduate Diplomas in Teaching and Learning (2012–2014) and Restorative Practice (2018–2019)

Research & Teaching: Her interests span social care education, probation practices, and inclusive teaching methods. She has supervised students from UCD and Trinity College Dublin, and her 2021 National Teaching Hero Award reflects her commitment to student engagement.

Awards:

• National Teaching Hero Award (2021)

Advising & Grants: Supervises undergraduate and postgraduate dissertations. Active in organizing workshops like the 2025 Eco-social justice CPD workshop and the 2024 N-TUTORR conference.

Labs/Teams: Engaged with socialCORE and collaborates on projects related to restorative justice and community education.