Allison Kenneally

Allison Kenneally is Vice President for Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion at South East Technological University (SETU), where she also contributes to the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Analysing Social Change Research Group. She holds a DBA from the University of Bath and multiple advanced degrees in law and higher education from institutions including University College Dublin and Technological University Dublin. She is actively involved in research and accepts PhD students, indicating a strong academic role.

Education:

• DBA, Facilitatory and Inhibitory Factors in Higher Education Mergers, University of Bath (2017)
• Postgraduate Diploma, Learning & Teaching in Higher Education, Technological University Dublin (2007)
• Bachelors Degree, Financial Services, Waterford Institute of Technology (2004)
• Masters Degree, LL.M. Commercial Law, University College Dublin (2002)
• Bachelors Degree, B.C.L Civil Law Degree, University College Dublin (2001)

Her research focuses on gender equality, diversity, inclusion, and lifelong learning in higher education, particularly within the Irish context. Her work contributes to the UN Sustainable Development Goal for Quality Education. Key themes include institutional transformation, harassment prevention, and policy development for equity in academia.

The recent publications show a consistent focus on embedding diversity and gender equality in Irish universities, with multiple 2024 articles analyzing collaborative strategies, policy integration, and national reviews. Her work spans journals and official reports, emphasizing practical implementation and systemic change in higher education institutions.

Scientific Awards:

• No scientific awards explicitly mentioned.

She supervises PhD students and is involved in major research initiatives, though no specific grants are listed. Her leadership role combines academic research with strategic institutional change, positioning her at the forefront of equality and inclusion in Irish higher education.

She is affiliated with the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Analysing Social Change Research Group, which supports interdisciplinary research on social justice, policy reform, and educational equity. This group likely collaborates with national and international bodies to influence higher education policy.