Adeniyi Olayode

Dr. Adeniyi Olayode is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Law at Queen's University Belfast, affiliated with the Institute of Criminology and Criminal Justice (ICCJ). He specializes in Restorative Justice (RJ), penal reform, and legal education. His research focuses on integrating RJ into criminal justice systems to reduce recidivism, particularly in Nigerian prisons, and applying RJ principles to student wellbeing in higher education.

Education:

• PhD in Law (University of Durham, 2017)
• LLM in Comparative and International Dispute Resolution (Queen Mary, University of London, 2008)
• LL.B (Hons) Law (Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria, 2003)

Research & Awards:

• Recipient of the QUB Engaged Research Seed Fund (2021) for training workshops on RJ in Nigeria.
• STAR Scheme Performance Award (2023) recognizing excellence in teaching and research.

Dr. Olayode consults for the Lagos Multi-Door Courthouse and advises on human rights compliance in Nigerian prison conditions. He teaches modules in Legal Methods, Contract Law, and Restorative Justice at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels.