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Sara Mc Dowell is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Geography & Environmental Sciences at Ulster University, United Kingdom. Specializing in Human and Political Geography, her work focuses on conflict negotiation, peacebuilding in transitional societies, and the intersection of social media with border politics. She leads the BSc Geography Programme and contributes to public engagement through projects funded by ESRC, AHRC, and NERC. Mc Dowell collaborates with institutions like the Nuffield Foundation and Flanders Government.
Her research emphasizes memory and heritage in post-conflict regions, including Northern Ireland, South Africa, and Israel/Palestine. She has directed AHRC Impact Projects and participated in GCRF initiatives. Mc Dowell is a Fellow of the Higher Education Teaching Academy and an Academic Friend of the European Peacebuilding Liaison Office (EPLO). Her recent work explores Brexit’s implications for Northern Ireland’s border identity and youth citizenship.
Key publications include studies on post-Brexit Northern Ireland dynamics and commemorative violence mapping. She has organized workshops on border politics and collaborated with multidisciplinary teams. Mc Dowell’s expertise aligns with SDGs related to peace, justice, and strong institutions.
- University: Ulster University
- Department: Geography & Environmental Sciences
- Research: Conflict, Peacebuilding, Commemoration, Border Politics
