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Dr Brendan Coyle is a Senior Lecturer in Criminology at Ulster University's School of Applied Social and Policy Sciences, Belfast campus. He joined Ulster in 2020, after lecturing at Aberystwyth University (2015-2019). His work bridges young adult development, maturation, and desistance from crime with practical criminal justice policy.
- LLB (Hons) Law, Queen's University Belfast
- MSSc Criminology, Queen's University Belfast
- PhD, Queen's University Belfast
Research focuses on subjective maturity narratives, policing dynamics in Northern Ireland, and sport-based interventions for marginalized youth. Collaborations include NI Department for Communities, PSNI, and the Irish Football Association. His 2024 ORCID profile highlights prison well-being studies.
Recent publications emphasize policy evaluation and stakeholder engagement, with a 2024 BMJ Open consensus statement on prison interventions. Criminology research outputs (15+ since 2015) align with UN SDGs 3 (Health), 10 (Inclusion), and 16 (Justice).
- Senior Fellow, Higher Education Academy
- External Examiner, University of Huddersfield (2023-2027)
- External Examiner, Cardiff Metropolitan University (2023-2027)
Teaching includes modules on Policing and Society, Rehabilitation and Desistance, and Critical Perspectives on Punishment. His PURE research portal shows 30+ activities including conference organization and UN policy contributions.
