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Dr. Clodagh Harris is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Government and Politics at University College Cork (UCC), with affiliations to the Environmental Research Institute (ERI) and the Research Centre for Energy, Climate and Marine (MaREI). Her research focuses on deliberative and participatory democracy, democratic innovations, climate change policy, and intergenerational deliberation. She has secured over €4 million in external funding through projects like the EPA-funded 'IMAGINING 2050' and the Horizon 2020 'ENTRUST' initiative. Dr. Harris has advised numerous high-profile citizen assemblies, including Ireland’s Citizens’ Assembly on Biodiversity Loss (2022–23) and the Scottish Citizens’ Assembly (2019–2021).
Education:
- BComm (National University of Ireland, Galway)
- MA (KU Leuven)
- PhD (UCC)
- PCTLHE (UCC)
Research Interests: Her work bridges normative democratic theory and practical policy, emphasizing participatory approaches to climate action, energy transitions, and institutional innovation. Key areas include citizen assemblies, climate resilience, and the inclusion of marginalized groups in decision-making processes.
Publications & Grants: Over 50 peer-reviewed articles, including work on Ireland’s Citizens’ Assemblies and the design of deliberative forums. Notable grants include leadership roles in projects totaling €3.8 million under Horizon 2020.
Advisory Roles & Impact: Served on advisory boards for major initiatives like Ireland’s first Citizens’ Assembly (2011), the Constitutional Convention (2012–2014), and the Citizens’ Assembly on Brexit (2017). Her research informs policy through citizen engagement processes and has been presented to parliamentary committees.
Teaching & Mentorship: Focuses on active citizenship pedagogy, service learning, and graduate professional development in political science. Her work emphasizes bridging theory and practice in democratic education.
