Niamh Murphy

Prof Niamh Murphy is a Senior Lecturer and Researcher in the Department of Sport and Exercise Science at the School of Health Sciences, South East Technological University (SETU). She co-leads the BSc in Public Health and Health Promotion and heads the Centre for Health Behaviour Research.

• Education: PhD (Queen's University Belfast), MA(Ed) in Exercise and Health Science (Queen's University Belfast), BSc in Physical Education and Mathematics (University of Limerick)

With 25+ years of teaching and supervision experience, her research focuses on population physical activity, community-based health promotion evaluations, active travel, and physical activity policy. She contributes to international networks like HEPA Europe and ISPAH, co-leading the Working Group on Social Disadvantage and Physical Activity.

Recent research highlights include systems science applications for sustainable transport policy, mass event impacts on physical activity, and evaluations of programs like the GAA Healthy Club initiative. She has secured multiple grants including HRB Applied Partnership Awards, HEA Mobility Awards, and ERASMUS+ funding.

• Scientific Awards:
  • HRB Applied Partnership Award
  • CARDI Data Mining Award
  • HEA Mobility Awards (2017-2021)

Niamh mentors PhD students and consults for organizations including the World Health Organisation Europe. Her work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals 3 (Good Health) and 11 (Sustainable Cities).