Amanda Slevin

Dr Amanda Slevin is a Lecturer in Climate Policy, Politics, and Sustainability at Queen’s University Belfast, holding a 0.7FTE position in the School of History, Anthropology, Philosophy and Politics (HAPP) and 0.3FTE in the School of Biological Sciences. She is Director of Queen’s Centre for Sustainability, Equality and Climate Action (SECA), co-founded in 2019 with Prof. John Barry. Her research focuses on climate action, hydrocarbon extraction, and just transition, emphasizing policy engagement and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Educated at University College Dublin (PhD in Sociology, 2013), Amanda has expertise in qualitative and mixed-methods research. She teaches across faculties, convening modules like PAI1010 (cross-faculty sustainability module) and LFE8031 (Foundations for Sustainable Development). Her work aligns with UN SDGs 7, 10, 11, 12, and 13, contributing to Northern Ireland’s first Climate Change Act (2022).

Awarded the 2023 RSPB Medal, Amanda leads projects such as the Co-Centre for Climate, Biodiversity and Water. Her research and advocacy bridge academia and community action, exemplified by roles like Chair of Climate Coalition Northern Ireland (2020–22) and co-founding the Belfast Climate Commission.