Muireann Ní Raghallaigh

Muireann Ní Raghallaigh is Associate Professor at the University College Dublin within the School of Social Policy, Social Work and Social Justice. Her work bridges academic research and community practice through 17 years at UCD and prior roles at Trinity College Dublin.

• Focuses on refugee children's experiences
• Specializes in anti-racism frameworks
• Developed Ireland's first micro-credential for refugee support workers

Research spans:

• Unaccompanied minors' coping mechanisms
• Policy impact studies
• Cultural diversity in social services

Academic leadership includes:

• Head of Social Work Subject (2021-2024)
• Chair of UCD University of Sanctuary Committee
• Coordinated Masters year groups (2010-2018)