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Dr. Angela McGinn serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Adult Education at Maynooth University's School of Education, with dual affiliation to the Centre for Military History and Strategic Studies with the Irish Defence Forces. She has maintained continuous academic employment at Maynooth University since 2002, initially as Tutor and Academic Coordinator before advancing to Assistant Lecturer in 2017.
Her educational foundation includes:
- PhD in Management from University of Bath
- MSc in Social and Organisational Psychology from University College Dublin
- MEd in Adult Education from University of Sheffield
- BSc in Psychology from University College Dublin
Dr. McGinn's research program critically examines intersections of narrative identity, gender dynamics, and military history, with particular emphasis on promoting reflexivity in professional military education. Her publication trajectory demonstrates consistent scholarly contribution across three decades, evolving from early work on women's access to higher education to contemporary analyses of military identity and peacekeeping operations. Recent publications reveal a sophisticated integration of discursive identity frameworks with practical military education applications.
Her scholarly recognition includes:
- Research Ally award from the Irish Research Council (2022)
As an educator, Dr. McGinn has developed extensive expertise in social research methodology, social psychology, and organizational psychology as applied to adult learning contexts. Her 20-year teaching partnership with the Irish Defence Forces exemplifies her commitment to translating theoretical frameworks into practical professional development. She has also contributed to academic quality assurance through external examiner roles at SETU and Griffith College, demonstrating her standing within Ireland's higher education community.
Her methodological approach combines qualitative identity studies with practical educational applications, creating a distinctive niche at the intersection of military studies, gender research, and adult education theory.
