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Megan Vine holds a Postdoctoral Fellowship at the University of Limerick's Department of Psychology, affiliated with the Centre for Social Issues Research and Prof. Mike Quayle's Social Dynamics Lab. Her research focuses on social and community psychology, particularly the role of informal community groups in fostering solidarity and mutual aid, with an emphasis on displaced populations and intergroup dynamics. She employs qualitative and participatory methodologies, including PhotoVoice, to explore social justice issues.
Her work addresses UN Sustainable Development Goals related to reduced inequalities and peaceful societies. Key projects include evaluating Women’s Sheds in Ireland and analyzing border violence during the COVID-19 syndemic. Awards include Irish Research Council PhD funding and a Research Ireland Fellowship.
Her research outputs emphasize collective action, migrant justice, and the transformative potential of community solidarity initiatives. She collaborates with Prof. Ronni Greenwood on participatory evaluations and explores stigmergy in social media identity-building.
