Niamh Kelly

Dr. Niamh Kelly is an Assistant Professor in the School of Applied Language & Intercultural Studies at Dublin City University, with over 20 years of experience in teaching Japanese language, translation, and Japan-related studies. Her research focuses on second language acquisition, linguistic diversity, and lexical innovation processes in Japanese secret languages. She has received funding from the Japan Foundation and contributed to the Oshu Nihongo Kyozai Bank Project. Key achievements include the European Label for Innovation and Teaching (2006) awarded to her Transferable Skills Project.

Education: B.A., M.Phil., D.Ed. (degrees unspecified). Research interests span morphological word-formation in Japanese secret languages, foreign language pedagogy, and multilingual education. She has authored/co-authored Japanese language courses with Hodder Education and published widely in peer-reviewed journals.

Awards: Recipient of the European Label for Innovation and Teaching (2006). Grants: Japan Foundation funding (twice) supporting research and professional development in Saitama, Japan.

Teaching & Grants: Extensive experience in Japanese language instruction, including innovative digital pedagogy (e.g., Facebook integration). Active in curriculum development projects promoting linguistic diversity and inclusive education.