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Biography
Paul Flynn, PhD, is a Researcher and Lecturer in Education at the School of Education, University of Galway. Joint-Director of the Centre for Pedagogy & Public Engagement Research (CoPPER), Fellow of the International Society ISDDE and Chair of COST CIG Working Group on Rural Youth Education, Paul specialises in the application of Design-Based Research in formal and non-formal educational settings.
Research Interests
Design-Based Research, Participatory Action Research , Action Research, Applied Educational Research, Professional Practice in Initial Teacher Education, Pedagogical Design Literacy for Pre-Service Teachers, Non-Formal Community-Based Education for Rural Youth, Multidisciplinary Problem Solving, Technology Enhanced Learning.
Education/Academic qualification
PhD, BEng, BA
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):
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SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Mentoring for access, retention, and student success: a profile of models developed by Irish higher education institutions
Brady, B., Duffy, L., Keenaghan, C., Morrissey, S., Flynn, P. & Crosse, R., 9 Oct 2025, In: Irish Educational Studies.Research output: Contribution to a Journal (Peer & Non Peer) › Article › peer-review
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Barriers and Facilitators of International Health Care Students' Well-Being in Higher Education: Protocol for a Systematic Integrative Review
Xie, Y., Fadahunsi, K. P., Flynn, P., Taylor-Robinson, S., Gallagher, J., Cullen, W. & O'Donoghue, J., 2024, In: JMIR Research Protocols. 13, e59927.Research output: Contribution to a Journal (Peer & Non Peer) › Article › peer-review
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Mentoring for Access, Retention and Student Success in Higher Education: A review of practice in the West-North West Cluster
Brady, B., Duffy, L., Flynn, P., Crosse, R., Keenaghan, C. & Morrissey, S., 1 Apr 2024, Galway.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned Report › peer-review
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Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Male Students’ Hesitancy to Study Biology in Ireland: Factors Effecting Intent in the Transition to Upper Secondary School
Kealy, C., McCauley, V. & Flynn, P., Apr 2024, In: Education Sciences. 14, 4, 341.Research output: Contribution to a Journal (Peer & Non Peer) › Article › peer-review
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The influence of critical friendships on secondary student teachers engaged in collaborative action research
Capobianco, B. M., McCauley, V. & Flynn, P., 2024, In: Educational Action Research. 32, 5, p. 746-771 26 p.Research output: Contribution to a Journal (Peer & Non Peer) › Article › peer-review
1 Citation (Scopus)
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Edel Connolly
Flynn, P. (Primary Supervisor)
2024Activity: Other › Current Postgraduates (Research) Supervised
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Gitit Indra Putra Wacana
Flynn, P. (Primary Supervisor)
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Ronan Mcart
Flynn, P. (Co-Supervisor)
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Orla Devine
Flynn, P. (Co-Supervisor)
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Emer Davitt
Flynn, P. (Co-Supervisor)
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Prizes
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Awarded International Fellowship of the International Society for Design and Development in Education
Flynn, P. (Recipient), 2017
Prize: Honorary award
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EERA Histories of Education Summer School Scholarship Award
Flynn, P. (Recipient), 2016
Prize: Honorary award
Press/Media
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Rural NEETs:What new trends are emerging from current research?.
1/05/22
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