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Kevin Hearty is a Senior Lecturer at Queen's University Belfast (QUB), based in the School of Social Sciences, Education and Social Work and affiliated with the Institute of Criminology and Criminal Justice (ICCJ). He is a Fellow at the Senator George J Mitchell Institute, working within its Legacy theme group. His research focuses on critical criminology, transitional justice, victimology, and memory studies, with a particular emphasis on Northern Ireland's conflict legacy and narrative analysis. He teaches courses including 'Introduction to Criminology' and 'Exploring Harm & Victimisation.'
- Education: Post-doctoral positions at University of Warwick and Queen's University Law School.
- Research Interests: Transitional justice, victimology, political violence, human rights, and narrative criminology.
- Publications: Over 49 peer-reviewed works, including monographs like Critical Engagement: Irish Republicanism, Memory Politics & Policing (2017).
His work analyzes the intersections of memory, victimhood, and state violence, often using memoirs and critical discourse analysis. Recent articles explore the 'autobiographical turn' in war criminology and contested legacy narratives in Northern Ireland.
He has contributed to media discussions on Troubles-related compensation and legacy issues, and actively participates in editorial roles for journals like International Review of Victimology. His research also extends to broader topics like food insecurity and the cost-of-living crisis.
