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Dr. Fiona Burke is a Lecturer in the Department of Sports, Media, and Marketing at South East Technological University (SETU), with prior roles at Trinity College Dublin (TCD) and the Institute of Technology Carlow. She holds a PhD in Economics from TCD (2001) and a BA in Business and Economics from TCD (1997). Her research focuses on Labour market dynamics, regional development, gender equality, and sports ecology, with notable contributions to SME internationalisation and supply chain vulnerability. She has supervised multiple student dissertations and is a member of SERNI (Social Enterprise Research Network Ireland).
Education:
- PhD in Economics, Trinity College Dublin (2001)
- BA in Business and Economics, Trinity College Dublin (1997)
Research Interests:
- Labour market policy
- Regional economic policy
- Social enterprise
- Environmental sustainability
- Competitive balance in sport
Awards:
- Irish Research Council Government of Ireland Postgraduate Research Scholarship (1999)
Engagement & Grants: Produced Budget Analysis reports for local community radio in the Carlow, Kilkenny, and South-East region. Supervised 5 student works across undergraduate and postgraduate levels, focusing on SMEs, supply chain vulnerabilities, and gender equality. No explicit grant mentions, but her scholarship highlights research support.
Labs/Teams: Member of SERNI, contributing to social economy research initiatives.
