Bronagh Byrne
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Bronagh Byrne
Professor
- Professor, School of Social Sciences, Education and Social Work
- Centre for Inclusion, Transformation and Equality (CITE)
- Centre for Children's Rights
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9884-5401
- Emailb.byrne@qub.ac.uk
Accepting PhD Students
PhD projects
- Rights of children and young people with disabilities\
- Inclusive education\
- Children’s rights - UN Convention on the Rights of the Child\
- Disability rights - UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
2005Research output 2005: 1Research output 2007: 3Research output 2010: 1Projects 2011: 1Research output 2011: 2Research output 2012: 8Projects 2013: 1Research output 2013: 2Research output 2014: 5Projects 2015: 1Research output 2015: 6Research output 2016: 2Projects 2017: 1Research output 2017: 4Research output 2018: 4Research output 2019: 6Research output 2020: 4Projects 2021: 1Research output 2021: 8Research output 2022: 3Projects 2023: 1Research output 2023: 4Research output 2024: 2Research output 2025: 3Research output 2026: 62026
Research activity per year
Personal profile
Research Interests
Professor Bronagh Byrne is Director of the Centre for Children's Rights and co-founder of the Disability Research Network. Bronagh's research expertise lies in the implementation of international disability rights and children’s rights to national policy and practice with a particular focus on the application of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. She has particular expertise in the rights and experiences of disabled and d/Deaf children and young people, inclusive education, transitions, and disability theory. Bronagh has published in a range of journals including International Journal of Children's Rights, Children and Society, International Journal of Inclusive Education and Disability and Society. She is on the Editorial Board of the International Journal of Disability and Social Justice.
Teaching
Leadership Roles (Teaching)
Programme Director (MSc Children's Rights) (2018 - 2024)
Programme Director (BA Social Policy) (2015-2018)
Undergraduate Teaching
SPY3014 Disability and Society
SPY1005 Themes and Issues in Social Policy
SPY1004 Introducing Social Policy
SPY3019 Gender, the Family and Social Policy
Undergraduate dissertation supervisor
Postgraduate Teaching
SOC9047 Perspectives in Childhood and Youth
EDU7217 Childhood and Youth Research in Practice
EDU7219 Foundations in Children's Rights (Convenor)
EDU7223 Childhood Disability and Rights (Module Convenor)
EDU7290 Children's Rights and Participation (Module Convenor)
PG Dissertation Supervisor
Other
Other Leadership Roles
Co-Director, Centre for Children's Rights
Co-Founder, Disability Research Network
NINE Pathway Lead - Children, Young People and Families
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
- SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
- SDG 4 Quality Education
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Projects
- 1 Finished
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2 Active
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R1104SES: B-RADICALb
McAlister, S. (PI), Byrne, B. (CoI), Corr, M.-L. (CoI), Linden, M. (CoI), Lundy, L. (CoI), MacKenzie, A. (CoI) & Schubotz, D. (CoI)
05/12/2023 → …
Project: Research
- UK
- Education
- Youth Work
- Practical Understanding
- Systematic Review
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R3267SES: NICCY Covid Commissioned Qualitative Research
Corr, M.-L. (PI), Byrne, B. (CoI), McAlister, S. (CoI) & Templeton, M. (CoI)
01/02/2021 → …
Project: Research
- Child
- Children
- Young People
- Time
- Physician
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R2371SES: UNICEF Child Rights Partners
Byrne, B. (PI), Lloyd, K. (CoI) & McAlister, S. (CoI)
02/03/2017 → …
Project: Research - ### R3683SSP: Reporting on Best Practice in Cross-departmental Working Practices for Children and Young People
Byrne, B. (PI), Lundy, L. (CoI) & Maguire, L. (CoI)
25/02/2015 → …
Project: Research - ### R2049SSP: Transitions for People with Hearing Loss
Byrne, B. (PI) & McAlister, S. (CoI)
12/12/2013 → 13/06/2014
Project: Research
Research output
- 16 Article
- 10 Commissioned report
- 7 Chapter (peer-reviewed)
- 2 Chapter
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10 More
- 2 Edited book
- 2 Entry for encyclopedia/dictionary
- 2 Editorial
- 2 Other contribution
- 1 Book
- 1 Other chapter contribution
- 1 Paper
- 1 Poster
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Getting In and Getting On? The Experiences of Young People with Visual Impairments and Hearing Impairments in Third-Level Education
Byrne, B., 2014, In: International Journal of Disability, Development and Education. 61, 2, p. 119-133 15 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access
File
- Experience
- Education Level
- Visual Impairment
- Hearing Loss
- Education
16 Citations (Scopus)
549 Downloads (Pure) - ### Incorporation of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child in Law: A Comparative Review
Lundy, L., Kilkelly, U. & Byrne, B., 2013, In: International Journal of Children's Rights. 21, 3, p. 442-463 22 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access
File
- Incorporation
- Child
- United Nations
- Children's Rights
- Country
56 Citations (Scopus)
6913 Downloads (Pure) - ### Reconciling Children's Policy and Children's Rights: Barriers to Effective Government Delivery
Byrne, B. & Lundy, L., 2015, In: Children and Society. 29, 4, p. 266-276 11 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access
File
- Policy
- Government
- Children's Rights
- Child
- Young People
25 Citations (Scopus)
1124 Downloads (Pure) - ### Hidden Contradictions and Conditionality: Conceptualisations of Inclusive Education in International Law
Byrne, B., 2013, In: Disability and Society. 28, 2, p. 232-244
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
- Conceptualization
- International Law
- Inclusive Education
- Children with Disabilities
- Disabilities
45 Citations (Scopus) - ### Minding the Gap: Children with Disabilities and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Byrne, B., May 2012, Law and Childhood Studies – Current Legal Issues . Freeman, M. (ed.). Oxford: Oxford University Press, Vol. 14. p. 419-437 19 p.
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (peer-reviewed)
Open Access
File
- Disabilities
- United Nations
- Children with Disabilities
- Contexts
- United Nation Convention
18 Citations (Scopus)
560 Downloads (Pure)
Prizes
Lundy, L. (Recipient), Byrne, B. (Recipient) & Kilkelly, U. (Recipient), 09 Oct 2019
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
- Case Study
- Research Impact
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European Union Clear Writing Campaign
Lundy, L. (Recipient), Templeton, M. (Recipient) & Byrne, B. (Recipient), 03 Dec 2021
Prize: National/international honour
- Writing
- European Union
- Campaign
- Children's Rights
- Child
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Most Involved Teaching Staff Award
Byrne, B. (Recipient), 2016
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
- Teaching Staff
- Awards
- Education
- Queen
- Student Union
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Nominated for Staff Excellence Award (Community Impact)
Byrne, B. (Recipient), 2020
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards) - ### Nominated for Staff Excellence Award (Delivering Excellence)
Byrne, B. (Recipient), 2020
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
- 12 Invited talk
- 10 Participation in conference
- 10 Hosting a school group or open day
- 7 Invited or keynote talk at national or international conference
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43 More
- 9 Publication peer-review
- 8 Work on advisory panel to industry or government or non-government organisation
- 7 Public lecture/debate/seminar
- 6 Membership of public/government advisory/policy group or panel
- 4 PhD external examination
- 4 Hosting an academic visitor
- 4 Membership of board
- 3 Contribution to the work of national or international committees and working groups
- 3 Other examination
- 3 Membership of peer review panel or committee
- 2 Editorial activity
- 2 PGT external examination
- 2 Other
- 2 Visiting an external academic institution
- 1 KTP & Consultancy in kind
- 1 Work on advisory panels for social community and cultural engagement
- 1 Membership of national or international committees and working groups
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Incorporation Conversation 4: Parents Rights and Children's Rights
Byrne, B. (Organiser)
Apr 2026
Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference - ### Hosting work experience student
Byrne, B. (Host)
12 Jan 2026 → 14 Jan 2026
Activity: Other activity types › Other - ### Office of the Children's Ombudsman Ireland (External organisation)
Byrne, B. (Advisor)
2026 → …
Activity: Membership types › Membership of board - ### Incorporation Conversation 3: Incorporating the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child in Northern Ireland for Religious Organisations
Byrne, B. (Participant)
Oct 2025
Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in conference - ### Publish or Die? Academia and lived experience of disability
Byrne, B. (Invited speaker)
14 May 2025
Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
Press/Media
04/10/2024
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities - ### Wellbeing of Deaf Children and Young People
09/11/2022 → 11/11/2022
6 items of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research - ### Emotional Wellbeing of Deaf Children and Young People
10/11/2022
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Other - ### Covid-19: surge in children's issues forecast post-pandemic
Corr, M.-L., Byrne, B., McAlister, S. & Templeton, M.
28/08/2021
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research - ### How the pandemic is further alienating the disabled community
30/04/2020
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Expert Comment
Thesis
Byrne, B. S. (Author), McLaughlin, E. (Supervisor), Jul 2007
Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis › Doctor of Philosophy
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