Lisa Moran

Lisa Moran is a researcher at the Technological University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest (SETU), focusing on social sciences with a particular emphasis on migration studies, foster care systems, and the societal impacts of global events like Brexit and the COVID-19 pandemic. Her work integrates qualitative research methods and collaborative ethnography to explore evolving social architectures and policy responses.

• Research Interests:
  • Migration and asylum seeker integration
  • Post-pandemic social dynamics
  • Temporal narratives in resettlement work
  • European policy frameworks
• Collaborations: Active in cross-European research networks, co-editing books on biographical research and social innovation.

Her recent publications include analyses of post-Brexit Britain’s social challenges and pandemic-era ethnographic studies. Moran’s work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to social justice and global health.

Notably, she contributed to the AIPEC initiative, which received recognition at the 2025 Education Awards for its innovative educational strategies.