Steph Hanlon

Steph Hanlon serves as Programme Director for the BA (Honours) in Social, Political and Community Studies and Programme Coordinator for the HDip in Politics and Society at Carlow College St. Patrick’s. She lectures in Sociology, Social Policy, International Peace and Conflict Studies, and related modules. With a BA from Carlow College and an MSc from UCD, her research focuses on citizenship, migration policy, feminism, and disinformation. Her PhD at UCD examines bordering practices in marriage migration regulation.

Her work spans academic and activist spaces, including presentations on penal power, migration control, and Freirean pedagogy. She has organized conferences like *Ireland 2019: Voices from Direct Provision* and contributes to civil society initiatives as National Convenor of Le Chéile Coalition and Media Spokesperson for Epilepsy Ireland. Her publications analyze migration policies, temporal citizenship, and the intersection of security with intimate relationships.

Publications trends highlight critical engagement with migration governance, penal systems, and the politicization of personal relationships. Though no explicit awards are listed, her active participation in international conferences underscores scholarly recognition. She advises no listed students but contributes to curricula and policy advocacy. Her role in Le Chéile Civil Society Coalition reflects engagement with community and policy teams.