Sabrina Bunyan

Dr Sabrina Bunyan is a Lecturer in Economics at Ulster University, serving as Course Director of Business Economics within the Department of Acc, Finance & Economics at the Ulster University Business School. She maintains affiliations with the Institute for Research in Social Sciences and contributes to Social Work and Social Policy Research.

Dr Bunyan earned her Master's degree in Economics from University College Cork and completed her PhD at the University of Portsmouth. Her academic career includes previous positions at the University of Portsmouth and international teaching experience in China and the United Arab Emirates.

Her research program centers on applied microeconomic issues of social exclusion and participation, with particular focus on exclusion from financial markets, digital economy exclusion, and social participation through voluntary activities. Her work frequently examines household-level economic behaviors and their policy implications, connecting economic theory with social outcomes.

Dr Bunyan's publication trajectory shows evolution from microeconomic analyses of financial exclusion to broader macroeconomic studies of fiscal policy within the European Monetary Union, with recent work addressing Northern Ireland-specific social policy challenges related to poverty and economic hardship. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges economics, social policy, and urban studies.

• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy

As Course Director of Business Economics, Dr Bunyan provides academic leadership in curriculum development and program administration. Her research profile suggests mentorship of students in microeconomic analysis, social exclusion studies, and policy evaluation, with her work receiving citations across multiple disciplines indicating interdisciplinary impact. Her ORCID (0000-0001-9069-4146) documents her scholarly contributions with an h-index of 4 and 57 total citations.

Dr Bunyan contributes to the Institute for Research in Social Sciences and the Social Work and Social Policy Research group, with her work aligning with United Nations Sustainable Development Goals related to reducing inequality and promoting inclusive economic growth. Her research provides valuable insights for policymakers addressing economic exclusion and social participation challenges.