About
Dr. Michelle Rouse is a Lecturer in Criminology at the School of Applied Social and Policy Sciences, Ulster University, based at the Derry~Londonderry campus. Her research focuses on gender equality, governance, and institutional dynamics in post-conflict contexts, particularly in Northern Ireland. She is affiliated with the Institute for Research in Social Sciences, contributing to interdisciplinary studies on policy, politics, and social justice.
Her work examines themes such as gender audits, budgeting frameworks, and power-sharing mechanisms, with a strong emphasis on feminist institutional analysis. Notable research includes evaluating Northern Ireland’s Programme for Government through a gender lens and exploring gender disparities in apprenticeship programs. Rouse also investigates transitional governance challenges and institutional legacies in post-conflict regions.
Publications highlight her expertise in linking criminological perspectives with gendered policy outcomes, demonstrating a commitment to evidence-based advocacy for equitable governance structures.
