Month: July 2026
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From Research to Policy: Giving Voice to Work Coaches in Northern Ireland
One of the most rewarding aspects of research is finding ways to make academic evidence more accessible beyond the university. I am particularly interested in translating original, empirical research into policy briefs and other open access outputs that can inform practice, support decision-making, and reach a wider audience. A recent example is our newly published…
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Why Graduation Day Matters
Over the last week, my social media feed has been filled with graduation photographs. There have been countless images of smiling graduates in gowns and mortarboards, proudly holding their degree certificates, laughing with friends, posing alongside family members, and sharing heartfelt messages of gratitude and accomplishment. My academic colleagues have been posting too, celebrating the…
