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Biography

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Research Interests

Research interests: 
Child protection and welfare policy and practice; child welfare removals; children's rights; staff retention/turnover; career pathways for newly-qualified social workers; professional supervision; community-based research (science shops)

Research Grants

	Project	Funding Body	Start Date	End Date	Award
	Public Engagement with Research and Research Engagement with Society	European Union	01-MAY-10	31-OCT-14	€66,233.00
	Retention Study	Government Departments	01-OCT-16	30-MAY-18	€13,327.00
	ESF Exploratory Workshop on Socio-Legal Models of Care Order Proceedings in Europe	European Science Foundation	19-AUG-14	22-AUG-14	€14,000.00
	Enhancing Responsible Research and Innovation through Curricula in Higher Education.	Horizon 2020	01-JUL-15	31-MAR-18	€131,752.00
	IRC"New Foundations 2014"Dr K Burns	Irish Research Council	01-MAR-15	30-NOV-15	€5,830.00
	Voluntary Care in Ireland Research Funding	Government Departments	01-AUG-18	30-NOV-21	€58,493.00
	IDEA Project - Improving Decisions through Empowerment and Advocacy: Building Children's Rights Capacity in Child Protection Systems	European Commission	01-FEB-17	31-JAN-19	€413,877.00

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Publications

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Peer Reviewed Journals

	Year	Publication
	(2024)	'The social media, online and digital abuse and harassment of social workers, probation officers and social work students in Ireland: A national survey' Burns, K., Halvey, O., Ó Súilleabháin, F., O'Callaghan, E and Coelho, G. (2024) 'The social media, online and digital abuse and harassment of social workers, probation officers and social work students in Ireland: A national survey'. British Journal of Social Work, 54 (7):3274-3294   [DOI] [Details]
	(2024)	'How effective are Ireland’s monitory mechanisms in improving its child protection and welfare services?' Kenneth Burns, Eva Boyle, Susan Geary, and Emma King (2024) 'How effective are Ireland’s monitory mechanisms in improving its child protection and welfare services?'. Child and Family Social Work, :1-11   [DOI] [Details]
	(2023)	'The unheard voices of adult adoptees: how it felt to be excluded from the Mother and Baby Home Report' Larah Brady, Maree Ryan O'Brien, and Kenneth Burns (2023) 'The unheard voices of adult adoptees: how it felt to be excluded from the Mother and Baby Home Report'. Irish Social Worker, Winter 2023 :21-31 [Details]
	(2021)	'‘Private Family Arrangements’ for Children in Ireland: The Informal Grey Space In-Between State Care and the Family Home' Kenneth Burns, Conor O'Mahony and Rebekah Brennan (2021) '‘Private Family Arrangements’ for Children in Ireland: The Informal Grey Space In-Between State Care and the Family Home'. British Journal of Social Work, 51 (4):1203-1220   [DOI] [Full Text] [Details]
	(2021)	'The rights of the child in voluntary care in Ireland: a call for reform in law, policy and practice' Rebekah Brennan, Conor O'Mahony and Kenneth Burns (2021) 'The rights of the child in voluntary care in Ireland: a call for reform in law, policy and practice'. Children and Youth Services Review,   [DOI] [Full Text] [Details]
	(2021)	'Corporal punishment and reporting to child protection authorities: An empirical study of population attitudes in five European countries' Kenneth Burns, Hege Stein Helland, Katrin Križ, Sagrario Segado Sánchez-Cabezudo, Marit Skivenes & Judit Strömpl (2021) 'Corporal punishment and reporting to child protection authorities: An empirical study of population attitudes in five European countries'. Children and Youth Services Review, 120   [DOI] [Full Text] [Details]
	(2020)	'Informed consent and parental rights in voluntary care agreements' Conor O’Mahony, Rebekah Brennan and Kenneth Burns (2020) 'Informed consent and parental rights in voluntary care agreements'. Child and Family Law Quarterly, 32 (4):373-396 [Details]
	(2020)	'The Voluntary Care in Ireland Study: Key findings and recommendations for law reform and social work practice in Ireland' Rebekah Brennan, Kenneth Burns and Conor O’Mahony (2020) 'The Voluntary Care in Ireland Study: Key findings and recommendations for law reform and social work practice in Ireland'. Irish Social Worker, (December):7-16   [Details]
	(2020)	'Findings from a longitudinal qualitative study of child protection social workers’ retention: Job embeddedness, professional confidence and staying narratives' Burns, Kenneth; Christie, Alastair; O'Sullivan, Siobhan (2020) 'Findings from a longitudinal qualitative study of child protection social workers’ retention: Job embeddedness, professional confidence and staying narratives'. British Journal of Social Work, 50 (5):1363-1381 [DOI] [Full Text] [Details]
	(2020)	'Participating in a community-based participatory research module: A reflective inquiry' Hally, Ruth; Murphy, Aisling; O’Connell, John; Robinson, Sarah; Pyrz, Katarzyna; Burns, Kenneth; O’Mahony, Catherine (2020) 'Participating in a community-based participatory research module: A reflective inquiry'. Research for All, 4 (2):276-290   [DOI] [Full Text] [Details]
	(2019)	'The Hidden Proceedings – An Analysis of Accountability of Child Protection Adoption Proceedings in Eight European Jurisdictions' Kenneth Burns, Katrin Križ, Jenny Krutzinna, Katre Luhamaa, Thomas Meysen, Tarja Pösö, Sagrario Segado, Marit Skivenes, and June Thoburn (2019) 'The Hidden Proceedings – An Analysis of Accountability of Child Protection Adoption Proceedings in Eight European Jurisdictions'. European Journal of Comparative Law and Governance, 6 :339-371   [DOI] [Full Text] [Details]
	(2019)	'Children in immediate danger: emergency removals in Finnish and Irish child protection' Lamponen, Tuuli; Pösö, Tarja; Burns, Kenneth (2019) 'Children in immediate danger: emergency removals in Finnish and Irish child protection'. Child and Family Social Work, 24 (4):486-493   [DOI] [Full Text] [Details]
	(2019)	'’There is nothing as effective as hearing the lived experience of the child’: Practitioners’ Views on Children’s Participation in Child Care Cases in Ireland' Elaine O’Callaghan, Conor O’Mahony and Kenneth Burns (2019) '’There is nothing as effective as hearing the lived experience of the child’: Practitioners’ Views on Children’s Participation in Child Care Cases in Ireland'. Irish Journal of Family Law, 3 [Details]
	(2018)	''What social workers talk about when they talk about child care proceedings in the District Court in Ireland' Kenneth Burns, Conor O'Mahony, Caroline Shore and Aisling Parkes (2018) ''What social workers talk about when they talk about child care proceedings in the District Court in Ireland'. Child and Family Social Work, 23 (1):113-121   [DOI] [Full Text] [Details]
	(2016)	'Child Care Proceedings in Non-Specialist Courts: The Experience in Ireland' Conor O’Mahony, Caroline Shore, Kenneth Burns and Aisling Parkes (2016) 'Child Care Proceedings in Non-Specialist Courts: The Experience in Ireland'. International Journal Of Law Policy And The Family, 30 :131-157 [DOI] [Full Text] [Details]
	(2016)	'Child Care Proceedings and Family-Friendly Justice: The Problem with Court Facilities' Conor O'Mahony, Aisling Parkes, Caroline Shore and Kenneth Burns (2016) 'Child Care Proceedings and Family-Friendly Justice: The Problem with Court Facilities'. Irish Journal of Family Law, 19 (4):75-81 [Details]
	(2016)	'Representation and participation in child care proceedings: what about the voice of the parents?' Conor O’Mahony, Kenneth Burns, Aisling Parkes and Caroline Shore (2016) 'Representation and participation in child care proceedings: what about the voice of the parents?'. Journal of Social Welfare and Family Law, 38 (3):302-322 [DOI] [Full Text] [Details]
	(2015)	'The right of the child to be heard? Professional experiences of child care proceedings in the Irish District Court' Aisling Parkes, Caroline Shore, Conor O’Mahony and Kenneth Burns (2015) 'The right of the child to be heard? Professional experiences of child care proceedings in the Irish District Court'. Child and Family Law Quarterly, 27 (4):423-444 [Full Text] [Details]
	(2014)	'Book Review – Practical Social Work Ethics: Complex Dilemmas Within Applied Social Care' Kenneth Burns and Siobhan E. Walsh (2014) 'Book Review – Practical Social Work Ethics: Complex Dilemmas Within Applied Social Care'. Critical Social Policy, 35 (1) [DOI] [Details]
	(2013)	'Employment mobility or turnover? An analysis of child welfare and protection employee retention' Burns, Kenneth and Christie, Alastair (2013) 'Employment mobility or turnover? An analysis of child welfare and protection employee retention'. Children and Youth Services Review, 35 :340-346   [DOI] [Full Text] [Details]
	(2012)	'An impossible task? Implementing the recommendations of child abuse inquiry reports in a context of 'high' workloads in child protection and welfare' Burns, K. and MacCarthy, J. (2012) 'An impossible task? Implementing the recommendations of child abuse inquiry reports in a context of 'high' workloads in child protection and welfare'. Irish Journal of Applied Social Studies, 12 (1):25-37   [Full Text] [Details]
	(2012)	'Child Care Proceedings in the District Court: What Do We Really Know?' Conor O'Mahony, Caroline Shore, Kenneth Burns and Aisling Parkes (2012) 'Child Care Proceedings in the District Court: What Do We Really Know?'. Irish Journal of Family Law, 15 (2):49-55 [Details]
	(2011)	''Career preference', `transients' and `converts': A study of social workers' retention in child protection and welfare' Burns, K.; (2011) ''Career preference', `transients' and `converts': A study of social workers' retention in child protection and welfare'. British Journal of Social Work, 41 :520-538 [DOI] [Full Text] [Details]
	(2011)	'Book Review. Professional Decision Making in Social Work Practice by Brian Taylor' Burns, K.; (2011) 'Book Review. Professional Decision Making in Social Work Practice by Brian Taylor'. Child and Family Social Work, 16 :365-366 [Details]
	(2006)	'Editorial: Community and Social Services Responses to Asylum Seekers' Burns, Kenneth and Christie, Alastair (2006) 'Editorial: Community and Social Services Responses to Asylum Seekers'. Irish Journal of Applied Social Studies, 7 (2):6-17   [Full Text] [Details]
	(2004)	''Fabrication or induction of illness in a child: A critical review of labels and the literature using electronic libraries'' Burns, K.; (2004) ''Fabrication or induction of illness in a child: A critical review of labels and the literature using electronic libraries''. Irish Journal of Applied Social Studies, 5 (1-2):74-92   [Full Text] [Details]
	(2003)	'Child protection in crisis: growing pains from a rapid period of expansion or back pain from the increased burden?' Burns, K. & Murray, B. ; (2003) 'Child protection in crisis: growing pains from a rapid period of expansion or back pain from the increased burden?'. Irish Social Worker, 21 (1-2):13-16 [Details]

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Edited Books

	Year	Publication
	(2017)	Child Welfare Removals by the State: A Cross-Country Analysis of Decision-Making Systems Kenneth Burns, Tarja Pösö and Marit Skivenes (Ed.). (2017) Child Welfare Removals by the State: A Cross-Country Analysis of Decision-Making Systems New York: Oxford University Press.   [Details]
	(2012)	Children's Rights and Child Protection: Critical Times, Critical Issues in Ireland Lynch, D. and Burns, K (Ed.). (2012) Children's Rights and Child Protection: Critical Times, Critical Issues in Ireland Children's Rights and Child Protection: Critical Times, Critical Issues in Ireland. Manchester: Manchester University Press.   [Details]
	(2008)	Child Protection and Welfare Social Work: Contemporary Themes and Practice Perspectives Burns, K. and Lynch, D (Ed.). (2008) Child Protection and Welfare Social Work: Contemporary Themes and Practice Perspectives Child Protection and Welfare Social Work: Contemporary Themes and Practice Perspectives. Dublin: A. & A. Farmar.   [Details]

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Books

	Year	Publication
	(2012)	Strengthening the Retention of Child Protection Workers: Career Preferences, Exchange Relationships and Employment Mobility. Burns, K. (2012) Strengthening the Retention of Child Protection Workers: Career Preferences, Exchange Relationships and Employment Mobility. Bremen: EHV Academic Press.   [Details]

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Journal Volume Edited

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	(2006)	Special Edition on Asylum and Social Service Responses. Christie, A. and Burns, K.; (2006) Special Edition on Asylum and Social Service Responses. Journal Volume Edited   [Details]

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Book Chapters

	Year	Publication
	(2023)	'Child protection and welfare on the Island of Ireland: Irish Themes, Global Relevance' Kenneth Burns, John Devaney, Stephanie Holt and Gerry Marshall (2023) 'Child protection and welfare on the Island of Ireland: Irish Themes, Global Relevance' In: Berrick, J. D., N. Gilbert & M. Skivenes (eds). International Handbook of Child Protection Systems. New York: Oxford University Press.   [DOI] [Details]
	(2021)	'Adoption of children from state care in Ireland: in whose best interests?' Kenneth Burns and Simone McCaughren (2021) 'Adoption of children from state care in Ireland: in whose best interests?' In: Tarja Pösö, Marit Skivenes and June Thoburn (eds). Adoption from Care: International Perspectives on Children’s Rights, Family Preservation and State Intervention. Bristol: Policy Press.   [Details]
	(2019)	'Child protection and welfare systems in Ireland: Continuities and discontinuities of the present' Kenneth Burns and Caroline McGregor (2019) 'Child protection and welfare systems in Ireland: Continuities and discontinuities of the present' In: Lisa Merkel-Holguin, John D. Fluke and Richard Krugman (eds). National Systems of Child Protection: Understanding the International Variability and Context for Developing Policy and Practice. Dordrecht: Springer International Publishing / Palgrave Macmillan.   [DOI] [Full Text] [Details]
	(2017)	'Child removal decision-making systems in Ireland: Law, policy and practice' Kenneth Burns, Conor O’Mahony, Caroline Shore and Aisling Parkes (2017) 'Child removal decision-making systems in Ireland: Law, policy and practice' In: Kenneth Burns, Tarja Pösö and Marit Skivenes (eds). Child Welfare Removals by the State: A Cross-Country Analysis of Decision-Making Systems. New York: Oxford University Press.   [Full Text] [Details]
	(2017)	'Removals of children by the child welfare system— variations and differences across countries' Kenneth Burns, Tarja Pösö and Marit Skivenes (2017) 'Removals of children by the child welfare system— variations and differences across countries' In: Kenneth Burns, Tarja Pösö and Marit Skivenes (eds). Child Welfare Removals by the State: A Cross-Country Analysis of Decision-Making Systems. New York: Oxford University Press.   [Details]
	(2017)	'Child welfare removals by the state— complex and controversial decisions' Kenneth Burns, Tarja Pösö and Marit Skivenes (2017) 'Child welfare removals by the state— complex and controversial decisions' In: Kenneth Burns, Tarja Pösö and Marit Skivenes (eds). Child Welfare Removals by the State: A Cross-Country Analysis of Decision-Making Systems. New York: Oxford University Press.   [DOI] [Details]
	(2015)	'Child Welfare and Protection in Ireland: Déjà Vu all Over Again' Buckley, H. and Burns, K. (2015) 'Child Welfare and Protection in Ireland: Déjà Vu all Over Again' In: Christie, A., Featherstone, B. and Walsh, T (eds). Social Work in Ireland: Continuities and Changes. Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan. [Full Text] [Details]
	(2014)	'Emerging Policy and Practices on Community-Based Research – Perspectives from the Island of Ireland' McIlrath, L., Bates, C., Burns, K., Lyons, A., & Murphy, P. (2014) 'Emerging Policy and Practices on Community-Based Research – Perspectives from the Island of Ireland' In: Munck, R., McIlrath, L., Hall, B. and Tandon, R (eds). Higher Education and Community-Based Research: Creating a Global Vision. New York: Palgrave Macmillan.   [Details]
	(2012)	'Politics, democracy and protecting children' Burns, K. and Lynch, D. (2012) 'Politics, democracy and protecting children' In: Children's Rights and Child Protection: Critical Times, Critical Issues in Ireland. Manchester: Manchester University Press.   [Details]
	(2012)	'Community-engaged student research: online resources, real world impact' Bates, C. and Burns, K. (2012) 'Community-engaged student research: online resources, real world impact' In: The Digital Learning Revolution in Ireland : Case Studies from the National Learning Resources Service. Cambridge Scholars Publishing: Cambridge. [Full Text] [Details]
	(2012)	'Moving beyond 'case-management' supervision: Social workers' perspectives on professional supervision in child protection' Burns, K.; (2012) 'Moving beyond 'case-management' supervision: Social workers' perspectives on professional supervision in child protection' In: Children's Rights and Child Protection: Critical Times, Critical Issues in Ireland. Manchester: Manchester University Press.   [Full Text] [Details]
	(2012)	'Aftercare not afterthought: Supporting children in care's transition to adulthood' Doyle, A., Mayock, P. and Burns, K. (2012) 'Aftercare not afterthought: Supporting children in care's transition to adulthood' In: Children's Rights and Child Protection: Critical Times, Critical Issues in Ireland. Manchester: Manchester University Press.   [Details]
	(2008)	''Making a Difference': Exploring Job Retention Issues in Child Protection and Welfare Social Work' Burns, K.; (2008) ''Making a Difference': Exploring Job Retention Issues in Child Protection and Welfare Social Work' In: Child Protection and Welfare Social Work: Contemporary Themes and Practice Perspectives. Dublin: A. & A. Farmar.   [Details]
	(2008)	'Introduction. Context, Themes and Future Directions in Irish Child Protection and Welfare Social Work' Lynch, D. and Burns, K. (2008) 'Introduction. Context, Themes and Future Directions in Irish Child Protection and Welfare Social Work' In: Child Protection and Welfare Social Work: Contemporary Themes and Practice Perspectives. Dublin: A. & A. Farmar.   [Details]
	(2007)	'Child Protection and Welfare Work: The Impact of Social Service Delivery on Employee Welfare', in' Burns, K. ; (2007) 'Child Protection and Welfare Work: The Impact of Social Service Delivery on Employee Welfare', in' In: Changing Administration - Changing Society. Challenges for Current Social Policy. New York: Nova Sciences. [Details]

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Published Reports

	Year	Publication
	(2024)	Working Towards an Age Friendly Strategy for Cork, 2024-2028. Finbarr Coughlan, Nora O’Donovan, Phil Ui Mhurchu, Martin Dorgan, Mary McCarthy, Teresa McCarthy, Nan Frawley, Evelyn Wainwright, Rita Kelly, Ciaran Kelleher, Jacqueline Fitzgibbon, Jennifer Ahern, Kenneth Burns, Denise Cahill, Sweety Dlamini, Catherine Foley, Ruth Hally, Chikondi Charity Kandulu, Ute Krenzer, Annette Loy, Siubhán McCarthy, Stephen Murphy, Catherine Foley, Margueriete O’Brien, Darwesh Obeid, Catherine O’Mahony, Rafael da Silva Damasceno Periera, John Twomey, Beatriz Dantas Vierira (2024) Working Towards an Age Friendly Strategy for Cork, 2024-2028. CARL / UCC, Cork.   [Details]
	(2020)	Voluntary Care Agreements (Chapter 3) in O'Mahony, C. Annual Report of the Special Rapporteur on Child Protection. Conor O'Mahony, Kenneth Burns and Rebekah Brennan (2020) Voluntary Care Agreements (Chapter 3) in O'Mahony, C. Annual Report of the Special Rapporteur on Child Protection. University College Cork / Department of Children and Youth Affairs, Cork.   [Details]
	(2018)	D3.2 Report on trialling of RRI teaching strategies including an executive summary of the completed pilots including case studies and teaching materials for widespread dissemination. Ruth Hally, Catherine O’Mahony, Kenneth Burns (2018) D3.2 Report on trialling of RRI teaching strategies including an executive summary of the completed pilots including case studies and teaching materials for widespread dissemination. EnRRICH / H2020, Bonn / Cork.   [Details]
	(2017)	D3.1 Resources for enhancing RRI understanding and prompting debate on societal issues in the curriculum for early stage students. Ruth Hally, Catherine O’Mahony and Kenneth Burns (2017) D3.1 Resources for enhancing RRI understanding and prompting debate on societal issues in the curriculum for early stage students. EnRRICH Horizon 2020 study, EnRRICH/Living Knowledge.   [Details]
	(2016)	Institutional, national and international policies that encourage the embedding of RRI in Higher Education curricula (Work Package 5, M13). Catherine O’Mahony, Ruth Hally and Kenneth Burns (2016) Institutional, national and international policies that encourage the embedding of RRI in Higher Education curricula (Work Package 5, M13). EnRRICH/Living Knowledge, Bonn. [Details]
	(2013)	Sharing Good Practice at an Operational Level (Collated Report). PERARES Work Package Seven, Task 3, European Commission FP7. Burns, K. (2013) Sharing Good Practice at an Operational Level (Collated Report). PERARES Work Package Seven, Task 3, European Commission FP7. PERARES/Living Knowledge, Bonn. [Details]

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Fact Sheet

	Year	Publication
	(2024)	What to do if a staff member is abused or harassed on social media: advice for managers (infographic). Kenneth Burns, Fiachra Ó Súilleabháin, and Olwen Halvey (2024) What to do if a staff member is abused or harassed on social media: advice for managers (infographic). Cork: Fact Sheet   [Details]
	(2024)	Social media spring clean and settings: quick tips for social workers and professionals (infographic). Kenneth Burns, Olwen Halvey, and Fiachra Ó Súilleabháin (2024) Social media spring clean and settings: quick tips for social workers and professionals (infographic). Cork: Fact Sheet   [Details]
	(2024)	Practice Links (5 editions). Burns, K., Cuskelly, K., O'Driscoll, R., McCormick, L. and Guerin, V. (2024) Practice Links (5 editions). Fact Sheet   [Details]
	(2021)	Social Media Abuse, Online Harassment and Social Work. Kenneth Burns, Fiachra O'Suilleabhain, Kerry Cuskelly and Pat Kelleher (2021) Social Media Abuse, Online Harassment and Social Work. Fact Sheet   [Full Text] [Details]
	(2020)	Running and Effective Online Meeting Using Microsoft Teams. Kenneth Burns and Fiachra O'Suilleabhain (2020) Running and Effective Online Meeting Using Microsoft Teams. Cork: Fact Sheet   [Details]
	(2020)	Running and Effective Online Meeting Using Video Conferencing Software. Kenneth Burns and Fiachra O'Suilleabhain (2020) Running and Effective Online Meeting Using Video Conferencing Software. Cork: Fact Sheet   [Details]
	(2020)	Communicating and Rapport Building Online. Fiachra O'Suilleabhain, Simone McCaughren and Kenneth Burns (2020) Communicating and Rapport Building Online. Cork: Fact Sheet   [Details]
	(2020)	Communicating & Rapport Building Online (short version). Fiachra O'Suilleabhain, Simone McCaughren and Kenneth Burns (2020) Communicating & Rapport Building Online (short version). Cork: Fact Sheet   [Details]
	(2020)	Remote supervision in social work. Fiachra O'Suilleabhain, Kenneth Burns and Simone McCaughren (2020) Remote supervision in social work. Fact Sheet   [Details]
	(2019)	Communicating with Children in Court: A Useful Guide in Child Protection. Kenneth Burns, Conor O’Mahony, Carly McAuley, Fiachra Ó’Súilleabháin and Elaine O’Callaghan (2019) Communicating with Children in Court: A Useful Guide in Child Protection. Cork: Fact Sheet   [Full Text] [Details]
	(2018)	SPARK: A Self-Care Tool for Professionals Working in Child Protection. Burns, Kenneth; O'Mahony, Conor; O'Callagan, Elaine (2018) SPARK: A Self-Care Tool for Professionals Working in Child Protection. Cork: Fact Sheet   [Full Text] [Details]
	(2018)	Contact with Children in Care: Case Law of the European Court of Human Rights. O’Callaghan, E., O’Mahony, C. and Burns, K. (2018) Contact with Children in Care: Case Law of the European Court of Human Rights. Fact Sheet   [Full Text] [Details]
	(2018)	Child Participation Advocacy Tool. O’Callaghan, E., O’Mahony, C. and Burns, K. (2018) Child Participation Advocacy Tool. Fact Sheet   [Full Text] [Details]
	(2018)	Checklist: Planning Ahead for Potential International Litigation. O'Mahony, Conor; O'Callaghan, Elaine; Burns, Kenneth (2018) Checklist: Planning Ahead for Potential International Litigation. Cork: Fact Sheet   [Full Text] [Details]
	(2016)	Learning and Research Agreements. Kenneth Burns and Edel Randles (2016) Learning and Research Agreements. Dublin: Fact Sheet   [Full Text] [Details]
	(2014)	What is Community-Based Research?. Catherine O’Mahony, Kenneth Burns and Claire McDonnell (2014) What is Community-Based Research?. Dublin: Fact Sheet   [Full Text] [Details]

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Blog

	Year	Publication
	(2021)	Social Media Abuse and Online Harassment of Child Protection Workers. Kenneth Burns (2021) Social Media Abuse and Online Harassment of Child Protection Workers. University of Bergen: Blog   [Details]

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Conference Publications

	Year	Publication
	(2021)	4th annual International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation (ICERI2021) Fiachra Ó Súilleabháin, Kenneth Burns, Kerry Cuskelly and Pat Kelleher (2021) Co-Constructing Practice and Educational Tools: Supporting Social Professions' Responses To Online Abuse and Harassment 4th annual International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation (ICERI2021) , 08-NOV-21 - 09-NOV-21 , pp.1-6 [Details]
	(2006)	Contemporary Issues in Early Years Education and Care, World Organisation for Early Childhood Education (OMEP Ireland), Conference Proceedings Burns, K.; (2006) Service User As Educator? User Knowledges and Participation in Professional Education and Training . In: Hayes, N eds. Contemporary Issues in Early Years Education and Care, World Organisation for Early Childhood Education (OMEP Ireland), Conference Proceedings Dublin, [Details]

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Magazine article

	Year	Publication
	(2018)	Crash and Burn. Elaine O'Callaghan, Kenneth Burns and Conor O'Mahony (2018) Crash and Burn. Dublin: Magazine article   [Details]

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Newspaper Articles

	Year	Publication
	(2020)	RTÉ Brainstorm: What are voluntary care agreements?. Conor O'Mahony, Kenneth Burns and Rebekah Brennan (2020) RTÉ Brainstorm: What are voluntary care agreements?. Newspaper Articles   [Details]

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Electronic Source

	Year	Publication
	(2023)	Practice Links (5 editions). Burns, K., Cuskelly, K., O'Driscoll, R., McCormick, L. and Guerin, V. (2023) Practice Links (5 editions). Electronic Source   [Details]
	(2022)	Practice Links (5 editions). Burns, K., Cuskelly, K., Brady, E., O'Driscoll, R., McCormick, L. and Guerin, V. (2022) Practice Links (5 editions). Electronic Source   [Details]
	(2021)	Practice Links (5 editions). Burns, K., Cuskelly, K., Brady, E., O'Driscoll, R., McCormick, L. and Guerin, V. (2021) Practice Links (5 editions). Electronic Source   [Details]
	(2020)	Practice Links. Burns, K., Cuskelly, K., Brady, E., O'Driscoll, R. and McCormick, L., Practice Links (5 editions) (2020) Practice Links. Electronic Source   [Details]
	(2019)	Practice Links. Burns, K., Cuskelly, K., Brady, E., O'Driscoll, R. and McCormick, L., Practice Links (5 editions) (2019) Practice Links. Electronic Source   [Details]
	(2018)	Practice Links (5 editions). Burns, K., Cuskelly, K., Brady, E., O'Driscoll, R. and McCormick, L. (2018) Practice Links (5 editions). Electronic Source   [Details]
	(2017)	Practice Links (5 editions). Burns, K., Cuskelly, K., Brady, E., O'Driscoll, R. and McCormick, L. (2017) Practice Links (5 editions). Electronic Source   [Details]
	(2016)	Practice Links (5 editions). Burns, K., Cuskelly, K., Brady, E., O'Driscoll, R. and McCormick, L. (2016) Practice Links (5 editions). Electronic Source   [Details]
	(2015)	Practice Links (5 editions). Burns, K., Cuskelly, K., and Brady, E. (2015) Practice Links (5 editions). Electronic Source   [Details]
	(2014)	Practice Links (5 editions). Burns, K., Cuskelly, K., Peet, S. and Brady, E. (2014) Practice Links (5 editions). Electronic Source   [Details]
	(2013)	Practice Links (5 editions). Burns, K.; Cuskelly, K.; Peet, S. (2013) Practice Links (5 editions). Electronic Source   [Details]
	(2012)	Practice Links. Burns, K. (2012) Practice Links. Cork: Electronic Source   [Details]

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Video recording / TV

	Year	Publication
	(2018)	IDEA Project Video Series. Kenneth Burns, Conor O'Mahony and Elaine O'Callaghan (2018) IDEA Project Video Series. Video recording / TV   [Details]
	(2015)	Child Protection Removal Systems in Europe Video Series. Burns, K., Shore, C., O'Mahony, C. and Parkes, A. (2015) Child Protection Removal Systems in Europe Video Series. Video recording / TV   [Details]

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Thesis/Dissertation

	Year	Publication
	(2009)	Job Retention and Turnover: A Study of Child Protection and Welfare Social Workers in Ireland (PhD Thesis). Burns, K.; (2009) Job Retention and Turnover: A Study of Child Protection and Welfare Social Workers in Ireland (PhD Thesis). School of Applied Social Studies, University College Cork: Thesis/Dissertation [Full Text] [Details]

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Web Page

	Year	Publication
	(2018)	IDEA Project Website and Resources. Kenneth Burns, Conor O'Mahony, Elaine O'Callaghan and Aidan O'Donoghue (2018) IDEA Project Website and Resources. Web Page   [Details]
	(2017)	6th National Child Protection and Welfare Social Work Conference. Burns, K. (2017) 6th National Child Protection and Welfare Social Work Conference. Web Page   [Details]
	(2015)	5th National Child Protection and Welfare Social Work Conference. Burns, K. (2015) 5th National Child Protection and Welfare Social Work Conference. Web Page   [Details]
	(2013)	4th Biennial National Child Protection and Welfare Social Work Conference Website. Burns, K. (2013) 4th Biennial National Child Protection and Welfare Social Work Conference Website. Web Page   [Details]
	(2011)	3rd Biennial National Child Protection and Welfare Social Work Conference and Research Website. Burns, K.; (2011) 3rd Biennial National Child Protection and Welfare Social Work Conference and Research Website. Web Page   [Details]
	(2011)	Social Work Development Unit Website. Burns, K. ; (2011) Social Work Development Unit Website. Web Page   [Details]

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Professional Activities

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Honours and Awards

	Year	Title	Awarding Body
	2022	UCC Research Awards: Creating a Culture for Responsible Conduct of Research (as a member of the Social Research Ethics Committee)	University College Cork
	2022	The Education Awards (Finalist): Best Online Experience (with Dr Fiachra Ó Súilleabháin)	The Education Awards
	2022	The Education Awards (Finalist): COVID Crisis Response Award (with Dr Fiachra Ó Súilleabháin)	The Education Awards
	2020	Outstanding Publication Award in European Social Work Research (with Siobhan O'Sullivan and Alastair Christie)	European Social Work Research Association
	2019	Shortlisted. QS International Reimagine Education Award (sustainability, with Dr Catherine O'Mahony and Dr Owen Jump)	QS - Reimagine Education
	2018	PSYCHED Mental Health Promotion Award Scheme - Certificate of Recognition (with Conor O'Mahony and Elaine O'Callaghan)	PSYCHED - Cork Healthy Cities (Mental Health Promotion Award Scheme)
	2016	UCC Research Team of the Year Award (Kenneth Burns, Principal Investigator, with Conor O'Mahony, Caroline Shore and Aisling Parkes)	University College Cork
	2016	President's Award for Excellence in Teaching (with Catherine O'Mahony and Ruth Hally)	University College Cork
	2016	CARL Research Supervisor of the Year	University College Cork
	2016	Jury Award - Best Conference Poster, International Community Engagement Conference (Member of Staff and Student Team)	Living Knowledge Network
	2016	People's Choice Award - Best Conference Poster, International Community Engagement Conference (Member of Staff and Student Team)	Living Knowledge Network
	2012	President's Award for Excellence in Teaching (with Caroline Shore)	University College Cork

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Conference Contributions

	Year	Publication
	(2024)	Children's Research Network Conference, Aisling Parkes, Simone McCaughren, Kenneth Burns and Maria D’jalma Torres Sanchez (2024) An inter-disciplinary exploration of the in camera rule: The protection of children under Irish family law. [Oral Presentation], Children's Research Network Conference, University College Dublin , 05-DEC-24 - 05-DEC-24. [Details]
	(2024)	Living Knowledge Conference: Building and sustaining next generation engagement, Ruth Hally, Catherine O'Mahony and Kenneth Burns (2024) A small Community-based Participatory Research module making a big impact. A story about University College Cork's participatory research module for PhD students. [Oral Presentation], Living Knowledge Conference: Building and sustaining next generation engagement, Girona, Spain , 26-JUN-24 - 28-JUN-24. [Details]
	(2024)	European Social Work Research Conference, Fiachra Ó Súilleabháin, Kenneth Burns, Olwen Halvey, and Amy Bradley (2024) Social Media/Online Abuse and Harassment of Social Workers: Coping Strategies, Impacts and Organisational Responses. [Oral Presentation], European Social Work Research Conference, Vilnius, Lithuania , 18-APR-24. [Details]
	(2024)	Workforce Special Interest Group, European Social Work Research Conference, Kenneth Burns, Olwen Halvey, Fiachra Ó Súilleabháin, and Amy Bradley (2024) Social media / online abuse and harassment of child protection practitioners: impact, family, and a good organisational response. [Oral Presentation], Workforce Special Interest Group, European Social Work Research Conference, Vilnius, Lithuania , 17-APR-24 - 19-APR-24. [Details]
	(2024)	Cork Lifelong Learning Festival, UCC PG6205 students, staff and community members (2024) Join Corks 'Age Friendly' Conversation. [Invited Lectures (Workshops)], Cork Lifelong Learning Festival, Council Chambers, City Hall, Cork , 10-APR-24 - 10-APR-24. [Details]
	(2024)	The Probation Service CPD Seminar, Kenneth Burns, Fiachra Ó Súilleabháin, and Olwen Halvey (2024) How to manage experiences of online/social media abuse and harassment,. [Invited Lectures (Workshops)], The Probation Service CPD Seminar, Dublin , 27-MAR-24 - 27-MAR-24. [Details]
	(2024)	Social Work Educators and Researchers Forum, Olwen Halvey, Fiachra Ó Súilleabháin, Kenneth Burns, and Elaine O'Callaghan (2024) When the line has been crossed: child protection and welfare social workers' experiences of online/social media abuse and harassment. [Oral Presentation], Social Work Educators and Researchers Forum, Maynooth University , 10-JAN-24. [Details]
	(2023)	9th National Child Protection and Welfare Social Work Conference, Eva Boyle, Emma King, Susan Geary and Kenneth Burns (2023) How effective are Ireland’s supervisory mechanisms in improving its child protection and welfare services?. [Oral Presentation], 9th National Child Protection and Welfare Social Work Conference, Cork, University College Cork , 27-OCT-23 - 27-OCT-23. [Details]
	(2023)	9th National Child Protection and Welfare Social Work Conference, Olwen Halvey, Kenneth Burns, Elaine Ó Callaghan & Fiachra Ó Súilleabháin (2023) “It can get under your skin”: Child and family social workers’ experiences of online/social media abuse. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], 9th National Child Protection and Welfare Social Work Conference, Cork, University College Cork , 27-OCT-23 - 27-OCT-23. [Details]
	(2023)	9th National Child Protection and Welfare Social Work Conference, SWCONF Committee (2023) TBA. [Conference Organising Committee Member], 9th National Child Protection and Welfare Social Work Conference, University College Cork , 26-OCT-23 - 27-OCT-23. [Details]
	(2023)	Digital Social Work Colloquium, Fiachra Ó Súilleabháin, Olwen Halvey, Kenneth Burns and Elaine O'Callaghan (2023) Prevention, protection and action: responding to social media abuse and online harassment. Key messages from Irish research. [Invited Seminars/Guest Lectures], Digital Social Work Colloquium, Dublin, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland , 13-OCT-23 - 13-OCT-23. [Details]
	(2023)	RDV Research Seminar Series, Kenneth Burns, Susan Geary, Emma King and Eva Boyle (2023) Analysis or paralysis? Monitory mechanisms for child protection services in Ireland. [Invited Seminars/Guest Lectures], RDV Research Seminar Series, University of Bergen, Norway , 21-SEP-23 - 21-SEP-23. [Details]
	(2023)	EDULearn23 - Connecting Technology with Education, Fiachra O Suilleabhain, Olwen Halvey, Kenneth Burns and Elaine O'Callaghan (2023) Social Work Education, Social Media and Online Abuse: Responding to Service Learners' Needs and Experiences. [Oral Presentation], EDULearn23 - Connecting Technology with Education, Palma de Mallorca , 03-JUL-23 - 05-JUL-23. [Details]
	(2023)	Children's RIghts and Child Protection Colloquium, Eva Boyle, Emma King, Kenneth Burns, and Susan Geary (2023) Monitory mechanisms for child protection services in Ireland: trust, transparency and accountability. [Oral Presentation], Children's RIghts and Child Protection Colloquium, University College Cork , 25-JUN-23 - 26-JUN-23. [Details]
	(2023)	Children's Rights and Child Protection Colloquium, Kenneth Burns, Hege Helland, Conor O'Mahony and Marit Skivenes (2023) Ireland and Norway Exchange. [Conference Organising Committee Member], Children's Rights and Child Protection Colloquium, University College Cork , 25-JUN-23 - 26-JUN-23. [Details]
	(2023)	Challenges and Opportunities in Relative and Kinship Care Arrangements, Kenneth Burns, Conor O'Mahony and Rebecca Brennan (2023) Kinship Care in Ireland. [Invited Seminars/Guest Lectures], Challenges and Opportunities in Relative and Kinship Care Arrangements, Online / IFCA , 13-MAR-23 - 13-MAR-23. [Details]
	(2023)	Workforce Research SiG - 12th European Social Work Research Conference, Kenneth Burns, Fiachra O'Suilleabhain, Olwen Halvey and Elaine O'Callaghan (2023) Social media abuse and online harassment in social work and probation in Ireland. [Oral Presentation], Workforce Research SiG - 12th European Social Work Research Conference, Milan , 12-APR-23 - 14-APR-23. [Details]
	(2023)	Barnevernfrokost Online Seminar, Kenneth Burns, Olwen Halvey, Fiachra O'Suilleabhain and Elaine O'Callaghan (2023) How to respond to social media abuse and online harassment: messages from Irish research. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Barnevernfrokost Online Seminar, University of Bergen (online) , 27-JAN-23 - 27-JAN-23. [Details]
	(2023)	Social Work Educators and Researchers' Forum, Elaine O’Callaghan, Kenneth Burns, Olwen Halvey and Fiachra O'Suilleabhain (2023) Social media and online abuse and harassment: preliminary findings and students’ experiences. [Oral Presentation], Social Work Educators and Researchers' Forum, University of Galway , 12-JAN-23 - 13-JAN-23. [Details]
	(2022)	ISS21 Children and Young People Research Seminar, Kenneth Burns (2022) Research Ethics & Ethical Procedures. [Oral Presentation], ISS21 Children and Young People Research Seminar, Cork , 01-DEC-22 - 01-DEC-22. [Details]
	(2022)	Decision, Assessment, Risk and Evidence Studies in Social Work (DARES Research Series), Kenneth Burns, Conor O’Mahony and Rebekah Brennan (2022) Discretion and Decision-Making: Voluntary Care and Private Family Arrangements in Ireland. [Invited Oral Presentation], Decision, Assessment, Risk and Evidence Studies in Social Work (DARES Research Series), Ulster University , 16-MAR-22 - 16-MAR-22. [Details]
	(2022)	Scientific Exchanges Workshop: The Role and Function of Supervisory to (re) establish trust in child protection, Kenneth Burns (2022) Ireland: Country Report. [Invited Seminars/Guest Lectures], Scientific Exchanges Workshop: The Role and Function of Supervisory to (re) establish trust in child protection, Basel, Switzerland , 22-JUN-22 - 24-JUN-22. [Details]
	(2021)	Colloquium, Graham Connolly, Louise Hill, Robbie Gilligan and Kenneth Burns (2021) Autumn research colloquium on Formal and Informal Kinship Care in Ireland and Scotland. [Conference Organising Committee Member], Colloquium, University College Cork , 19-NOV-21 - 19-NOV-21. [Details]
	(2021)	14th annual International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation (ICERI2021), Fiachra Ó Súilleabháin, Kenneth Burns, Kerry Cuskelly, Pat Kelleher (2021) Co-Constructing Practice And Educational Tools: Supporting Social Professions' Responses To Online Abuse And Harassment. [Oral Presentation], 14th annual International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation (ICERI2021), Online Conference , 08-NOV-21 - 09-NOV-21. [Details]
	(2021)	8th National Child Protection and Welfare Social Work Conference, Kenneth Burns, Caroline Shore, Siobhan Bruen, Terry Bradshaw, Nuala Roche, Rachel McCormack, Marie McSweeney and Suzanne Dooley (2021) Revitalising Child Protection and Welfare Social Work: Innovations, Hope, and Community. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], 8th National Child Protection and Welfare Social Work Conference, University College Cork (online) , 22-OCT-21 - 22-OCT-21. [Details]
	(2021)	Twitter and social work: voice, choice and harassment, Kerry Cuskelly and Kenneth Burns (2021) IASW and @UCCsocialwork CPD. [Invited Seminars/Guest Lectures], Twitter and social work: voice, choice and harassment, Dublin (online) , 27-SEP-21 - 27-SEP-21. [Details]
	(2021)	8th National Child Protection and Welfare Social Work Conference, Kenneth Burns (2021) Revitalising child protection and welfare social work: innovations, hope and community. [Conference Organising Committee Member], 8th National Child Protection and Welfare Social Work Conference, UCC (virtual conference) , 22-OCT-21 - 22-OCT-21. [Details]
	(2021)	8th National Child Protection and Welfare Social Work Conference, Pat Kelleher, Fiachra O'Suilleabhain, Kerry Cuskelly and Kenneth Burns (2021) Social Media Abuse of Social Workers: What do Practitioners and Managers in Child Protection & Welfare Need to Know?. [Oral Presentation], 8th National Child Protection and Welfare Social Work Conference, UCC (virtual conference) , 22-OCT-21 - 22-OCT-21. [Details]
	(2021)	EuSARF 2021: The Perspective of the Child, Kenneth Burns, Conor O'Mahony and Rebekah Brennan (2021) Voluntary care in Ireland: professionals' views on children's participation in decision-making. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], EuSARF 2021: The Perspective of the Child, Zurich, Switzerland , 01-SEP-21 - 03-SEP-21. [Details]
	(2021)	CRT-AI Seminar Series 2021, Kenneth Burns (2021) Practical approaches to communicating the human side of artificial intelligence: stories, preparation and Zoom. [Invited Seminars/Guest Lectures], CRT-AI Seminar Series 2021, Online / UCC , 22-JUL-21 - 22-JUL-21. [Details]
	(2021)	IASW Children and Families SiG: Parental Participation: Keeping Connected, Rebekah Brennan, Kenneth Burns and Conor O'Mahony (2021) Parental Participation in Decision-Making in Voluntary Care. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], IASW Children and Families SiG: Parental Participation: Keeping Connected, Dublin / Zoom , 25-JUN-21 - 25-JUN-21. [Details]
	(2021)	EdTech 2021: Shaping Education Post Pandemic: Pockets of Innovation for ‘Building Back Better’, Owen Jump, Catherine O'Mahony, Ruth Hally and Kenneth Burns (2021) Moving Community online: Community based participatory research education in the context of lockdown. [Oral Presentation], EdTech 2021: Shaping Education Post Pandemic: Pockets of Innovation for ‘Building Back Better’, Irish Learning Technology Association (online conference) , 27-MAY-21 - 28-MAY-21. [Details]
	(2021)	10th European Conference for Social Work Research (ESWRA), Marit Skivenes, June Thorburn, Tarja Pösö, Kenneth Burns and Katre Luhamma (2021) Seminar and Book Launch: Adoptions of Children from Care. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], 10th European Conference for Social Work Research (ESWRA), Bucharest, Romania (online) , 05-MAY-21 - 07-MAY-21. [Details]
	(2021)	Voluntary Consent for Care: Policy and Practice Guidelines and Research Findings, Conor O’Mahony, Kenneth Burns and Rebekah Brennan (2021) Informed Consent, Parental Rights and Children’s Rights in Voluntary Care. [Invited Seminars/Guest Lectures], Voluntary Consent for Care: Policy and Practice Guidelines and Research Findings, Tusla, Child and Family Agency Webinar , 19-APR-21 - 19-APR-21. [Details]
	(2021)	Voluntary Consent for Care: Policy and Practice Guidelines and Research Findings, Kenneth Burns, Conor O’Mahony and Rebekah Brennan (2021) National survey of Tusla social workers on voluntary care /  The intersection between voluntary care and ‘private family arrangements’ (informal kinship care). [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Voluntary Consent for Care: Policy and Practice Guidelines and Research Findings, Tusla, Child and Family Agency Webinar , 19-APR-21 - 19-APR-21. [Details]
	(2021)	Spring research colloquium on Formal and Informal Kinship Care in Ireland and Scotland, Graham Connolly, Louise Hill, Robbie Gilligan and Kenneth Burns (2021) organised by: Trinity College Dublin, University of Strathclyde Glasgow, the University of Edinburgh and University College Cork. [Conference Organising Committee Member], Spring research colloquium on Formal and Informal Kinship Care in Ireland and Scotland, Trinity College Dublin , 31-MAR-21 - 31-MAR-21. [Details]
	(2021)	Spring research colloquium on Formal and Informal Kinship Care in Ireland and Scotland, Kenneth Burns, Conor O’Mahony and Rebekah Brennan (2021) ‘Private Family Arrangements’ for Children in Ireland: The Informal Grey Space In-Between State Care and the Family Home. [Invited Lectures (Workshops)], Spring research colloquium on Formal and Informal Kinship Care in Ireland and Scotland, Trinity College Dublin (online) , 31-MAR-21 - 31-MAR-21. [Details]
	(2021)	Health and Social Care Board. 8th Annual Social Work and Social Care Research in Practice: Building a Research Community ‘Ongoing learning: human, digital and organisational, Kenneth Burns (2021) The accidental longitudinal researcher: a study of retention in social work. [Keynote Speaker], Health and Social Care Board. 8th Annual Social Work and Social Care Research in Practice: Building a Research Community ‘Ongoing learning: human, digital and organisational, Northern Ireland (virtual) , 10-MAR-21 - 10-MAR-21. [Details]
	(2021)	Online Social Work Practice Webinar #3, Kenneth Burns and Fiachra O Suilleabhain (2021) Social media abuse of professionals: how to protect yourself online. [Oral Presentation], Online Social Work Practice Webinar #3, University College Cork (online) , 14-JAN-21 - 14-JAN-21. [Details]
	(2021)	Online Social Work Practice Webinar #3, O Suilleabhain, F. and Burns, K. (2021) ‘A New year of online innovative social work practice: where to next?. [Conference Organising Committee Chairperson], Online Social Work Practice Webinar #3, University College Cork (online) , 14-JAN-21 - 14-JAN-21. [Details]
	(2020)	13th annual International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation, Fiachra O'Suilleabhain, Kenneth Burns and Simone McCaughren (2020) Online Social Work Tools: Collaborative Educational Responses To Remote-Based Social Work Practice. [Oral Presentation], 13th annual International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation, Seville, Spain (virtual) , 09-NOV-20 - 10-NOV-20. [Details]
	(2020)	Voluntary Care and Private Family Arrangements in Ireland: Findings from a National Study, Kenneth Burns, Conor O’Mahony and Rebekah Brennan (2020) 7th Children in Care Research Forum. [Invited Seminars/Guest Lectures], Voluntary Care and Private Family Arrangements in Ireland: Findings from a National Study, Trinity College Dublin , 14-OCT-20 - 14-OCT-20. [Details]
	(2020)	Online Social Work Practice Webinar #2: Living and remote working with Covid-19, Fiachra Ó Súilleabháin and Kenneth Burns (2020) Covid-19 is not going away soon: what next for remote social work practice?. [Oral Presentation], Online Social Work Practice Webinar #2: Living and remote working with Covid-19, UCC / online , 10-SEP-20 - 10-SEP-20. [Details]
	(2020)	Online Social Work Practice Webinar #2: Living and remote working with Covid-19, Kenneth Burns and Fiachra Ó Súilleabháin (2020) Webinar series. [Conference Organising Committee Member], Online Social Work Practice Webinar #2: Living and remote working with Covid-19, UCC / online , 10-SEP-20 - 10-SEP-20. [Details]
	(2020)	Online Social Work Practice Webinar #2: Living and remote working with Covid-19, Kenneth Burns and Fiachra Ó Súilleabháin (2020) Self-care and remote working for professionals. [Oral Presentation], Online Social Work Practice Webinar #2: Living and remote working with Covid-19, UCC / online , 10-SEP-20 - 10-SEP-20. [Details]
	(2020)	Online Social Work Practice Webinar, Kenneth Burns and Fiachra O'Suilleabhain (2020) Showcase of Practice Initiatives. [Conference Organising Committee Member], Online Social Work Practice Webinar, UCC , 03-JUN-20 - 03-JUN-20. [Details]
	(2020)	Online Social Work Practice: Showcase of Practice Initiatives, Kenneth Burns and Fiachra O'Suilleabhain (2020) Doing social work online: responding to the needs of individuals, families and communities. [Oral Presentation], Online Social Work Practice: Showcase of Practice Initiatives, UCC , 03-JUN-20 - 03-JUN-20. [Details]
	(2020)	Research Seminar Series, Burns, K., O’Mahony, C. and Brennan, R. (2020) Court and Voluntary Decision-Making Systems for Child Welfare Removals in Ireland. [Invited Oral Presentation], Research Seminar Series, University of Gothenburg, Sweden , 05-FEB-20 - 05-FEB-20. [Details]
	(2019)	Voluntary care in Ireland: rights, reform and consent, Kenneth Burns, Conor O'Mahony and Rebekah Brennan (2019) Child Protection: Recent Research, International Comparisons and Analysis of Data. [Keynote Speaker], Voluntary care in Ireland: rights, reform and consent, Department of Children and Youth Affairs, Dublin , 10-DEC-19 - 10-DEC-19. [Details]
	(2019)	QS - Reimagine Education Conference and Awards, Kenneth Burns, Ruth Hally, Owen Jump and Catherine O'Mahony (2019) Learning with communities: engaged research for the Sustainable Development Goals. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], QS - Reimagine Education Conference and Awards, London, UK , 08-DEC-19 - 10-DEC-19. [Details]
	(2019)	Learning Connections 2019: Spaces, People, Practice, Owen Jump, Sarah Foley, Sarah Robinson and Kenneth Burns (2019) Community Based Participatory Research. [Invited Seminars/Guest Lectures], Learning Connections 2019: Spaces, People, Practice, University College Cork , 05-DEC-19 - 06-DEC-19. [Details]
	(2019)	European Conference for Social Work Research, Burns, Kenneth, Pösö, Tarja, O'Mahony, Conor; Huhtanen, Raija; Korpinen, Johanna, Brennan, Rebekah (2019) Voluntary care and informed consent in child protection in Ireland and Finland: The ‘acceptable’ face of coercion and power in social work?. [Oral Presentation], European Conference for Social Work Research, Leuven, Belgium , 10-APR-19 - 12-APR-19. [Details]
	(2019)	Rett, Demokrati og Velferd (Law, Democracy, Society and Public Policy research seminar), Burns, K., O’Mahony, C. and Brennan, R. (2019) Voluntary Care Removals in Ireland: Early Findings from a New Study. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Rett, Demokrati og Velferd (Law, Democracy, Society and Public Policy research seminar), University of Bergen, Norway , 04-APR-19 - 04-APR-19. [Details]
	(2019)	Inter-Agency Conference 2019 - Domestic Violence and Coercive Control Conference, Legal Aid Board, Burns, K., O’Mahony, C. and O’Callaghan, E. (2019) SPARK: Developing Self-Care and Resilience for Professionals. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Inter-Agency Conference 2019 - Domestic Violence and Coercive Control Conference, Legal Aid Board, Dublin , 19-MAR-19 - 19-MAR-19. [Details]
	(2019)	Nordic Research Conference: Towards Resilient Nordic Welfare States – Challenges, Responses and Consequences,, Kenneth Burns, Sagrario Sanchez-Cabezudo, Katrin Križ, Jenny Krutzinna, Katre Luhamaa, Thomas Meysen, Marit Skivenes, Tarja Pösö, and June Thoburn (2019) Child removal as a last resort – comparing the state’s support to families at risk in Europe. [Oral Presentation], Nordic Research Conference: Towards Resilient Nordic Welfare States – Challenges, Responses and Consequences,, Helsinki, Finland , 14-MAR-19 - 15-MAR-19. [Details]
	(2018)	Child Welfare Removals EU Research Meeting, Burns, K., O’Mahony, C. and Brennan, R. (2018) Consent and the Voluntary Care System in Ireland. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Child Welfare Removals EU Research Meeting, University of Tampere, Finland , 13-DEC-18 - 14-DEC-18. [Details]
	(2018)	Bergen Exchanges on Law and Social Transformation, June Thoburn, Sagrario Segado, Kenneth Burns, Thomas Meysen, Jayna Kothari and Satang Nabaneh (2018) International rights, cultural practices and child marriage. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Bergen Exchanges on Law and Social Transformation, University of Bergen, Norway , 20-AUG-18 - 24-AUG-18. [Details]
	(2018)	Bergen Exchanges on Law and Social Transformation, June Thoburn, Tarja Pösö, Svanhild Alver, Geir Kjell Andersl, Kenneth Burns, Thomas Meysen and Marit Skivenes (2018) What’s the Story? Mainstream and Social Media Coverage and Critiques of Child Protection Practices and Children’s Rights. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Bergen Exchanges on Law and Social Transformation, University of Bergen, Norway , 20-AUG-18 - 24-AUG-18. [Details]
	(2018)	Bergen Exchanges on Law & Social Transformation, Laura Kalliomaa-Puna, Kenneth Burns, Katre Luhama, Staffan Hojer, Conor O'Mahony, Lajko Dora (2018) IDEA Project and Children's Rights to Child Friendly Justice. [Oral Presentation], Bergen Exchanges on Law & Social Transformation, University of Bergen, Norway , 22-AUG-18 - 24-AUG-18. [Details]
	(2018)	ERC DISCRETION Research Workshop, Kenneth Burns (2018) Analysing court judgements on new-born removals. [Invited Seminars/Guest Lectures], ERC DISCRETION Research Workshop, University of Bergen, Norway , 25-AUG-18 - 26-AUG-18. [Details]
	(2018)	Social Work, Education and Social Development: Environmental and Community Sustainability, Kenneth Burns, Conor O'Mahony and Elaine O'Callaghan (2018) Building Children's Rights in Child Protection Systems through Practitioner Training. [Poster Presentation], Social Work, Education and Social Development: Environmental and Community Sustainability, Dublin , 04-JUL-18 - 07-JUL-18. [Details]
	(2018)	Child Friendly Justice and Integrated Child Protection Systems Conference, Conor O’Mahony, Kenneth Burns & Elaine O’Callaghan (2018) Improving Decisions through Empowerment and Advocacy: Addressing Professional Deficits in Children's Rights. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Child Friendly Justice and Integrated Child Protection Systems Conference, Directorate-General Justice and Consumers, Brussels , 25-JUN-18 - 26-JUN-18. [Details]
	(2018)	8th Living Knowledge Conference 2018: Enriching Science and Community Engagement, Ruth, Hally, Kenneth Burns and Catherine O'Mahony (2018) Responsible Research and Innovation, Science Shops, Citizenship, Community-based Research, Participatory Research. [Oral Presentation], 8th Living Knowledge Conference 2018: Enriching Science and Community Engagement, Budapest, Hungary , 30-MAY-18 - 01-JUN-18. [Details]
	(2018)	IDEA Project Seminar Series, Kenneth Burns, Conor O'Mahony and Elaine O'Callaghan (2018) Managing Stress & Preventing Burnout: Self-Care and Resilience in Professional Practice. [Oral Presentation], IDEA Project Seminar Series, Cork, Dublin and Galway . [Details]
	(2018)	IDEA Project Seminar Series (2018 x 5 seminars), Kenneth Burns, Conor O'Mahony and Elaine O'Callaghan (2018) Improving Decisions through Empowerment and Advocacy: Building Children's Rights Capacity in Child Protection Systems. [Invited Oral Presentation], IDEA Project Seminar Series (2018 x 5 seminars), Cork, Dublin and Galway . [Details]
	(2018)	IDEA Project, Kenneth Burns, Conor O'Mahony and Elaine O'Callaghan (2018) Conference and Seminar Series 2018 x 5. [Conference Organising Committee Member], IDEA Project, Cork, Dublin and Galway . [Details]
	(2018)	8th Living Knowledge Conference: Enriching Science and Community Engagement, Kenneth Burns, AnneMarie Crean, Sarah Fons, Martin Galvin, Ruth Hally, Aoife Hegarty, Shelbi Macken, Gwinyai Masukume, Finola McCarthy, Connor McGookin, Maria Murray, Lucas Olmedo, Catherine O’Mahony, Emmy Racine (2018) Creating strong and sustainable research partnerships between universities and community groups. [Poster Presentation], 8th Living Knowledge Conference: Enriching Science and Community Engagement, Budapest , 30-MAY-18 - 01-JUN-18. [Details]
	(2018)	8th European Conference for Social Work Research, Kenneth Burns, Conor O'Mahony and Elaine O'Callaghan (2018) What's the Big IDEA? Addressing the training needs of lawyers and social workers on Children's Rights in Child Welfare Removals. [Oral Presentation], 8th European Conference for Social Work Research, University of Edinburgh , 18-APR-18 - 20-APR-18. [Details]
	(2018)	BASPCAN 10th International Congress. Thinking Outside the Box: innovative perspectives on protecting children and young people, Burns, K., Christie, A. and O'Sullivan, S. (2018) Why they stay: What can we learn from social workers with 10-30+ years' experience in child protection practice?. [Oral Presentation], BASPCAN 10th International Congress. Thinking Outside the Box: innovative perspectives on protecting children and young people, University of Warwick, United Kingdom , 08-APR-18 - 11-APR-18. [Details]
	(2018)	ERC DISCRETION Research Workshop, Burns, K. (2018) Analysing Child Care Proceedings (District Court) Judgements in Ireland: Child's Best Interests, Practices and Principles. [Invited Lectures (Workshops)], ERC DISCRETION Research Workshop, Foundation Maison Des Sciences de L'Homme, Paris , 19-MAR-18 - 21-MAR-18. [Details]
	(2018)	Socio-Legal Studies Association Annual Conference, O'Mahony, C., Burns, K. and O'Callaghan, C. (2018) Improving Decisions through Empowerment and Advocacy: Addressing Professional Deficits in Children's Rights. [Oral Presentation], Socio-Legal Studies Association Annual Conference, University of Bristol, United Kingdom , 27-MAR-18 - 29-MAR-18. [Details]
	(2017)	Field trip by Poznan Science Shop, O'Mahony, C., Hally, R. and Burns, K. (2017) Public Engagement: University Activities and Policies. [Invited Lectures (Workshops)], Field trip by Poznan Science Shop, University College Cork , 24-NOV-17 - 24-NOV-17. [Details]
	(2017)	Legal Aid Board Annual Conference, Conor O’Mahony, Kenneth Burns, Aisling Parkes, Caroline Shore (2017) Representation and participation in child care proceedings: what about the voice of the parents?. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Legal Aid Board Annual Conference, Dublin , 17-NOV-17 - 17-NOV-17. [Details]
	(2017)	6th National Child Protection and Welfare Social Work Conference, Burns, K., Christie, A. and O'Sullivan, S. (2017) Why they stay: What can we learn about retention from social workers with 10-30+ years’ experience in child protection practice?. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], 6th National Child Protection and Welfare Social Work Conference, University College Cork , 27-OCT-17 - 27-OCT-17. [Details]
	(2017)	Department of Children and Youth Affairs, Child Care Act 1991 – Open Policy Debate, Kenneth Burns, Caroline Shore, Conor O'Mahony and Aisling Parkes (2017) The Interaction Between Law and Social Work. [Keynote Speaker], Department of Children and Youth Affairs, Child Care Act 1991 – Open Policy Debate, Dublin Castle , 05-SEP-17 - 05-SEP-17. [Details]
	(2017)	Department of Children and Youth Affairs, Child Care Act 1991 – Open Policy Debate, Caroline Shore, Kenneth Burns, Conor O'Mahony and Aisling Parkes (2017) Listening to and involving children. [Keynote Speaker], Department of Children and Youth Affairs, Child Care Act 1991 – Open Policy Debate, Dublin Castle , 05-SEP-17 - 05-SEP-17. [Details]
	(2017)	European Research Council Consolidator DISCRETION Project Launch, Burns, K. (2017) Knowing and Unknowing: Corporal Punishment in Ireland in 5 Artefacts. [Keynote Speaker], European Research Council Consolidator DISCRETION Project Launch, Centre for Research on Discretion and Paternalism, University of Bergen, Norway , 25-AUG-17 - 28-AUG-17. [Details]
	(2017)	Workshop on Discretion and Published Court Judgements, Elaine O'Callaghan and Kenneth Burns (2017) Examining Judicial Use of Discretion in Child Care Proceedings in Ireland through Published Judgements. [Invited Lectures (Workshops)], Workshop on Discretion and Published Court Judgements, Centre for Research on Discretion and Paternalism, University of Bergen, Norway , 25-AUG-17 - 28-AUG-17. [Details]
	(2017)	European Research Council Consolidator DISCRETION Project Launch, Burns, K., Pösö, T. and Skivenes, M. (2017) An Overview on Child Protection Removals in Eight Countries. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], European Research Council Consolidator DISCRETION Project Launch, Centre for Research on Discretion and Paternalism, University of Bergen, Norway , 25-AUG-17 - 27-AUG-17. [Details]
	(2017)	6th National Child Protection and Welfare Social Work Conference, @SWCONF17 Committee (2017) Future Directions in child protection and welfare: Where to and why?. [Conference Organising Committee Member], 6th National Child Protection and Welfare Social Work Conference, Cork, University College Cork , 26-OCT-17 - 27-OCT-17. [Details]
	(2017)	Errors and mistakes in child protection: An international workshop on policies, discourses and research, Aisling Parkes, Caroline Shore, Conor O'Mahony and Kenneth Burns (2017) Errors and Mistakes in Child Protection: Republic of Ireland Country Report. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Errors and mistakes in child protection: An international workshop on policies, discourses and research, University of Applied Sciences and Arts North Western Switzerland, Basel, Switzerland , 30-MAY-17 - 01-JUN-17. [Details]
	(2017)	Department of Children and Youth Affairs Seminar, Kenneth Burns, Alastair Christie and Siobhan O’Sullivan (2017) What can we learn about retention from social workers with 10-30 years’ experience of child protection work?. [Invited Oral Presentation], Department of Children and Youth Affairs Seminar, Dublin, Ireland , 19-MAY-17 - 19-MAY-17. [Details]
	(2017)	3rd European Technology Assessment Conference, Ruth Hally, Catherine O’Mahony and Kenneth Burns (2017) Enhancing Responsible Research and Innovation through Curricula in Higher Education: Our experience of embedding RRI in the HE curricula. [Oral Presentation], 3rd European Technology Assessment Conference, Cork, Ireland , 19-MAY-17 - 19-MAY-17. [Details]
	(2017)	C2UExpo 2017 - Exploring Community-College-University Collaboration, Andrea Vargiu, Valentina Ghibellini, Kenneth Burns, Ruth Hally, and Catherine O’Mahony (2017) Embedding Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI) in the Curriculum: The EnRRICH Experience. [Oral Presentation], C2UExpo 2017 - Exploring Community-College-University Collaboration, Vancouver, Canada , 02-MAY-17 - 04-MAY-17. [Details]
	(2017)	Seventh European Conference For Social Work Research (ESWRA) - Challenges In Social Work Research – Conflicts, Barriers And Possibilities In Relation To Social Work, Ruth Hally, Kenneth Burns, Andrea Vargiu and Catherine O’Mahony (2017) Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI) Workshop: A New Framework for Research that Values and Enhances Existing Approaches to Social Work Research. [Other], Seventh European Conference For Social Work Research (ESWRA) - Challenges In Social Work Research – Conflicts, Barriers And Possibilities In Relation To Social Work, Aalborg, Denmark , 19-APR-17 - 21-APR-17. [Details]
	(2017)	Barnardos Conference: Getting the Balance Right: Proportionality, timeliness and decision making in childcare proceedings, Caroline Shore, Kenneth Burns, Conor O’Mahony and Aisling Parkes (2017) District Court Child Care Proceedings in Ireland: Learning from a Cross-Country Perspective. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Barnardos Conference: Getting the Balance Right: Proportionality, timeliness and decision making in childcare proceedings, Dublin , 04-APR-17 - 04-APR-17. [Details]
	(2017)	IASW World Social Work Day, Kenneth Burns, Caroline Shore, Conor O'Mahony and Aisling Parkes (2017) What Social Workers Talk About When They Talk About Child Care Proceedings. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], IASW World Social Work Day, Cork , 21-MAR-17 - 21-MAR-17. [Details]
	(2016)	7th Living Knowledge Conference: Inspire – Integrating community based partnership into learning and teaching for Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI), Siobhan Browne, Kenneth Burns, Rebecca Dennehy, Ruth Hally, Caroline Hurley, Błażej Kaucz, Aine Kearns, Catherine O’Mahony, Katarzyna Pyrz, Sarah Robinson, Kieran Walsh (2016) Building RRI Proficiency through a Community-Based Participatory Research Module. [Poster Presentation], 7th Living Knowledge Conference: Inspire – Integrating community based partnership into learning and teaching for Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI), Dublin , 20-JUN-16 - 24-JUN-16. [Details]
	(2016)	Barnardos Guardian ad litem Service National Team Meeting, Shore, C., Burns, K., O'Mahony, C. and Parkes, A. (2016) Parental Participation in Child Care Proceedings in Ireland. [Invited Seminars/Guest Lectures], Barnardos Guardian ad litem Service National Team Meeting, Barnardos, Cork , 16-JUN-16 - 16-JUN-16. [Details]
	(2016)	Department of Children and Youth Affairs, Kenneth Burns, Caroline Shore, Conor O'Mahony and Aisling Parkes (2016) Findings of the Child Care Proceedings in the District Court Study: Implications for Policy and Legislative Reform. [Invited Oral Presentation], Department of Children and Youth Affairs, Department of Children and Youth Affairs, Dublin , 15-MAR-16 - 15-MAR-16. [Details]
	(2016)	Campus Engage / Science Foundation Ireland Community Engagement, Kenneth Burns, Muriel Grenon and Donal Rice (2016) Participate Programme: Addressing Real World Problems through Teaching and Research. [Invited Seminars/Guest Lectures], Campus Engage / Science Foundation Ireland Community Engagement, University of Limerick , 22-MAR-16 - 22-MAR-16. [Details]
	(2015)	Senior Research Conference on Child and Family Welfare, Burns, K., Parkes, A., Shore, C. and O'Mahony, C. (2015) Irish Child Welfare System: Children's Participation, Transparency and Removal Systems. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Senior Research Conference on Child and Family Welfare, University of Bergen, Norway , 07-OCT-15 - 09-OCT-15. [Details]
	(2015)	Senior Research Conference on Child and Family Welfare, Burns, K. (2015) Taking children into state care: A cross-country analysis of child welfare systems. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Senior Research Conference on Child and Family Welfare, University of Bergen, Norway , 07-OCT-15 - 09-OCT-15. [Details]
	(2015)	5th National Child Protection and Welfare Social Work Conference, Kenneth Burns and Marie McSweeney (2015) Cherishing All the Children of the Nation Equally'? 100 Years and Beyond. [Conference Organising Committee Chairperson], 5th National Child Protection and Welfare Social Work Conference, Cork , 22-OCT-15 - 23-OCT-15. [Details]
	(2015)	5th National Child Protection and Welfare Social Work Conference, Kenneth Burns, Brid Kiely and Denise Kirwan (2015) Voluntary care (S.4 of the Child Care Act 1991): A caring, non-adversarial way to deal with the removal of a child or an opaque system where the rights of parents and children are not protected?. [Oral Presentation], 5th National Child Protection and Welfare Social Work Conference, Cork , 23-OCT-15 - 23-OCT-15. [Details]
	(2015)	European Inter-Disciplinary, Socio-legal Care Decision-Making Network, Kenneth Burns, Conor O’Mahony, Caroline Shore, Aisling Parkes, Tarja Pösö and Marit Skivenes (2015) Irish Research Council New Foundations Colloquium and Network Meeting. [Conference Organising Committee Chairperson], European Inter-Disciplinary, Socio-legal Care Decision-Making Network, Cork, University College Cork , 10-AUG-15 - 13-AUG-15. [Details]
	(2015)	ISS21 Research Findings Showcase Day: Towards a Better Understanding of Children’s and Young People’s Lives in Ireland, Conor O’Mahony, Kenneth Burns, Aisling Parkes and Caroline Shore (2015) Child Care Proceedings in the District Court; A Qualitative Analysis of Professional Perspectives. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], ISS21 Research Findings Showcase Day: Towards a Better Understanding of Children’s and Young People’s Lives in Ireland, Cork, University College Cork , 29-JUN-15 - 29-JUN-15. [Details]
	(2015)	5th European Conference for Social Work Research, K. Burns and A. Christie (2015) Retaining child welfare and protection workers: Messages from a longitudinal study of ‘stayers’. [Oral Presentation], 5th European Conference for Social Work Research, Ljubljana, Slovenia , 21-APR-15 - 24-APR-15. [Details]
	(2015)	International Conference on Child Protection and the Law, Conor O'Mahony, Kenneth Burns, Aisling Parkes, Caroline Shore (2015) Parental Representation and Participation in Child Protection Proceedings: A Qualitative Analysis of the Irish District Court. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], International Conference on Child Protection and the Law, Law Society of Ireland, Blackhall Place, Dublin , 13-APR-15 - 13-APR-15. [Details]
	(2014)	Participate Programme: Campus Engage KickStart Workshop, Boland, J., Burns, K., Gorman, C and Morris, K. (2014) Community-Based Learning (CBL) and Community-Based Learning Continuing Professional Development Programme. [Invited Lectures (Workshops)], Participate Programme: Campus Engage KickStart Workshop, Millennium Hall, Cork City Council , 16-DEC-14 - 16-DEC-14. [Details]
	(2014)	3rd annual conference of the Children's Research Network for Ireland and Northern Ireland - Caring for our Children: Lessons learnt - informing future practice and policy, Shore, C., Parkes, A., Burns, K. and O'Mahony, C. (2014) Children's Participation in District Court Child Care Proceedings. [Oral Presentation], 3rd annual conference of the Children's Research Network for Ireland and Northern Ireland - Caring for our Children: Lessons learnt - informing future practice and policy, Dublin , 10-DEC-14 - 10-DEC-14. [Details]
	(2014)	European Science Foundation Exploratory Workshop on Socio-Legal Models of Care Order Proceedings in Europe, Parkes, A. Shore, C., Burns, K. and O’Mahony, C. (2014) Effective Participation in Child Care Proceedings in Ireland: Professional Perspectives. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], European Science Foundation Exploratory Workshop on Socio-Legal Models of Care Order Proceedings in Europe, University College Cork , 20-AUG-14 - 22-AUG-14. [Details]
	(2014)	European Science Foundation Exploratory Workshop on Socio-Legal Models of Care Order Proceedings in Europe, Burns, K., Skivenes, M., Poso, T., Shore, C., O'Mahony, C. and Parkes, A. (2014) ESF Exploratory Workshop. [Conference Organising Committee Member], European Science Foundation Exploratory Workshop on Socio-Legal Models of Care Order Proceedings in Europe, University College Cork, Ireland , 19-AUG-14 - 22-AUG-14. [Details]
	(2014)	Making a Difference in Manchester, Burns, K. (2014) Collaborative Research With and for Communities: No Problem, Sounds Easy . [Invited Seminars/Guest Lectures], Making a Difference in Manchester, University of Salford, Manchester , 21-JUL-14 - 21-JUL-14. [Details]
	(2014)	Conversations for Change - Campus-Community Partnerships, Burns, K., Murphy, P. and O'Mahony, C. (2014) Campus Engage/Irish Universities Association Symposium. [Invited Lectures (Workshops)], Conversations for Change - Campus-Community Partnerships, Dublin Castle, Dublin , 16-JUN-14 - 17-JUN-14. [Details]
	(2014)	6th Living Knowledge Conference: An Innovative Civil Society: Impact through Co-creation and Participation, Hansen, H, Vargiu, A., Willumsen, E. and Burns, K. (2014) Promoting health and social work students’ civic engagement and collaborative knowledge production:. [Oral Presentation], 6th Living Knowledge Conference: An Innovative Civil Society: Impact through Co-creation and Participation, Copenhagen, Denmark , 09-APR-14 - 11-APR-14. [Details]
	(2014)	European Colloquium on Socio-Legal Decision-Making Models in Child Protection, Burns, K., O'Mahony, C., Parkes, A., and Shore, C. (2014) District Court Child Care Proceedings in Ireland. [Invited Oral Presentation], European Colloquium on Socio-Legal Decision-Making Models in Child Protection, University of Bergen, Norway , 30-JAN-14 - 31-JAN-14. [Details]
	(2014)	European Colloquium on Socio-Legal Decision-Making Models in Child Protection, Burns, K., Skivenes, M. and Poso, T. (2014) European Colloquium. [Conference Organising Committee Member], European Colloquium on Socio-Legal Decision-Making Models in Child Protection, University of Bergen, Norway , 30-JAN-14 - 31-JAN-14. [Details]
	(2013)	Community Knowledge Initiative Public Lecture, Burns, K. (2013) Community-engaged research: Sharing the Learning from CARL at UCC. [Invited Lectures (Workshops)], Community Knowledge Initiative Public Lecture, National University of Ireland, Galway , 16-APR-13 - 17-APR-13. [Details]
	(2013)	13th ISPCAN European Regional Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect, Burns, K., O’Mahony, C., Shore, C. and Parkes, A. (2013) Fit for Purpose? Professional Perspectives on District Court Child Care Proceedings. [Oral Presentation], 13th ISPCAN European Regional Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect, Burlington Hotel, Dublin , 15-SEP-13 - 18-SEP-13. [Details]
	(2013)	Social Work, Twitter and Social Action, Burns, K. and Cuskelly, K. (2013) Seminar. [Invited Seminars/Guest Lectures], Social Work, Twitter and Social Action, University College Cork , 02-SEP-13 - 02-SEP-13. [Details]
	(2013)	New agency, new rights, new systems: Are children any safer?, Burns, K. (2013) 4th Biennial Child Protection and Welfare Social Work Conference. [Conference Organising Committee Member], New agency, new rights, new systems: Are children any safer?, University College Cork , 24-OCT-13 - 25-OCT-13. [Details]
	(2013)	All Ireland Social Work Educators and Researchers' Forum, Burns, K. (2013) . [Conference Organising Committee Member], All Ireland Social Work Educators and Researchers' Forum, University College Cork , 31-JAN-13 - 01-FEB-13. [Details]
	(2013)	3rd European Social Work Research Conference, Burns, K., Hansen, H., Vargiu, A., and Willumsen, E. (2013) Community-based research and social work students: Promoting students’ civic engagement and collaborative knowledge production. [Oral Presentation], 3rd European Social Work Research Conference, Jyväskylä, Finland , 20-MAR-13 - 22-MAR-13. [Details]
	(2013)	All Ireland Social Work Educators and Researchers' Forum, Burns, K., Smith, B. and Byrnes, C. (2013) Community-based research (science shops): Meeting the research needs of civil society organisations while developing social work students' research skills. [Oral Presentation], All Ireland Social Work Educators and Researchers' Forum, University College Cork , 30-JAN-13 - 31-JAN-13. [Details]
	(2013)	4th Biennial Child Protection and Welfare Social Work Conference. New Agency, New Rights, New Systems: Are Children Any Safer, Shore, C., Burns, K., Parkes, A., O’Mahony, C. (2013) Professional Perspectives on Childcare Proceedings in the Irish District Court. [Oral Presentation], 4th Biennial Child Protection and Welfare Social Work Conference. New Agency, New Rights, New Systems: Are Children Any Safer, University College Cork , 25-OCT-13 - 25-OCT-13. [Details]
	(2012)	The Digital Learning Revolution in Ireland : Case Studies from the National Digital Learning Resources Service, Bates, C. and Burns, K. (2012) Community-engaged student research: online resources, real world impact. [Oral Presentation], The Digital Learning Revolution in Ireland : Case Studies from the National Digital Learning Resources Service, University of Limerick , 26-SEP-12 - 26-SEP-12. [Details]
	(2012)	Actioning Engagement Seminar, Burns, K., O'Mahony, C. and Kingston, A. (2012) Community engaged research and community partnerships. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Actioning Engagement Seminar, Dublin City University/Higher Education Authority , 14-DEC-12 - 14-DEC-12. [Details]
	(2012)	Summer School: Conceptualising and Measuring Poverty – Methods for the 21st Century, Burns, K. and O'Mahony, C. (2012) Supporting the research needs of Civil Society Organisations:Concepts and application of community-based participatory research. [Invited Lectures (Workshops)], Summer School: Conceptualising and Measuring Poverty – Methods for the 21st Century, University College Cork , 19-JUN-12 - 19-JUN-12. [Details]
	(2012)	Politiche Sociali, Democrazia E Protezione Dell’infanzia Conference, Burns, K. and Lynch, D. (2012) Politics, democracy and protecting children. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Politiche Sociali, Democrazia E Protezione Dell’infanzia Conference, Università degli Studi di Sassari/Laboratorio FOIST, Italy , 26-JUN-12 - 26-JUN-12. [Details]
	(2012)	Re-imagining Research Relationships – Co-creating Knowledge in a Democratic Society. 5th Living Knowledge Conference, McKenna, E., Martin, E. Bates, C. McCann, S., O’Mahony, C. and Burns, K. (2012) Leveraging policy to promote Community-Based Research in Higher Education Institutions – A workshop on what should and could work for you. [Oral Presentation], Re-imagining Research Relationships – Co-creating Knowledge in a Democratic Society. 5th Living Knowledge Conference, Bonn, Germany , 10-MAY-12 - 12-MAY-12. [Details]
	(2012)	FOIST Research Seminar Series, Burns, K. (2012) Social work and the welfare state in the Republic of Ireland. [Invited Seminars/Guest Lectures], FOIST Research Seminar Series, Università degli Studi di Sassari/Laboratorio FOIST, Italy , 27-JUN-12 - 27-JUN-12. [Details]
	(2011)	Protecting children post Ryan: Real or virtual change in an era of social crisis?, Social Work Development Unit (UCC), Health Service Executive South and Irish Association of Social Workers Southern Branch; (2011) 3rd Biennial Child Protection and Welfare Social Work Conference. [Conference Organising Committee Member], Protecting children post Ryan: Real or virtual change in an era of social crisis?, University College Cork , 28-OCT-11 - 28-OCT-11. [Details]
	(2011)	Methodologies for a new era in the social services: Developing capacity, skills and knowledge for research, Burns, K. ; (2011) Methodologies Summer School. [Conference Organising Committee Member], Methodologies for a new era in the social services: Developing capacity, skills and knowledge for research, University College Cork , 20-JUN-11 - 24-JUN-11. [Details]
	(2011)	School of Education and Social Work Research Seminar Series, Burns, K.; (2011) Retaining social workers in child protection: The influence of career pathways, social exchanges and 'myths'. [Invited Seminars/Guest Lectures], School of Education and Social Work Research Seminar Series, University of Sussex , 24-JAN-11 - 24-JAN-11. [Details]
	(2011)	Engaging Minds. Active Learning, Participation and Collaboration in Higher Education. NAIRTL's 5th Annual Conference on Higher Education, Burns, K., Scully, S. and O'Mahony, C.; (2011) Community Based Research to Enhance Student Learning. [Oral Presentation], Engaging Minds. Active Learning, Participation and Collaboration in Higher Education. NAIRTL's 5th Annual Conference on Higher Education, National University of Ireland Galway , 09-JUN-11 - 10-JUN-11. [Details]
	(2011)	Social Work Educators and Researchers' Forum, Hurley, M., Lynch, D., Rice, R., Shore, C. and Burns, K.; (2011) Facilitation of Professional Formation through Small Group Teaching and Learning on the MSW. [Oral Presentation], Social Work Educators and Researchers' Forum, University of Ulster , 20-JAN-11 - 20-JAN-11. [Details]
	(2011)	Health Care and Children's Rights, Kilkelly, U., O'Mahony, C. and Burns, K.; (2011) Constitutional Reform Seminar Series. [Conference Organising Committee Member], Health Care and Children's Rights, University College Cork , 18-FEB-11 - 18-FEB-11. [Details]
	(2011)	Science Shop Opening Event in Education, Ethics and Health, O'Mahony, C. and Burns, K.; (2011) Science Shop Structures: UCC Science Shop Research Process. [Poster Presentation], Science Shop Opening Event in Education, Ethics and Health, Université Laval, Québec, Canada , 04-APR-11 - 04-APR-11. [Details]
	(2011)	Methodologies for a new era in the social services: Developing capacity, skills and knowledge for research. Summer School, Bantry White, E. and Burns, K.; (2011) Workshop. Making use of evidence from systematic reviews in an Irish context. [Oral Presentation], Methodologies for a new era in the social services: Developing capacity, skills and knowledge for research. Summer School, University College Cork , 20-JUN-11 - 20-JUN-11. [Details]
	(2011)	Protecting children post Ryan: Real or virtual change in an era of social crisis?. 3rd Biennial Child Protection and Welfare Conference, Burns, K.; (2011) The Mixed Economy of Care and the Privatisation of Certain Child Protection Services. [Oral Presentation], Protecting children post Ryan: Real or virtual change in an era of social crisis?. 3rd Biennial Child Protection and Welfare Conference, University College Cork , 28-OCT-11 - 28-OCT-11. [Details]
	(2010)	Constitutional Reform Seminar Series, Burns, K., Kilkelly, U. and O'Mahony, C.; (2010) Children's Rights and Child Protection. [Conference Organising Committee Member], Constitutional Reform Seminar Series, University College Cork , 19-NOV-10 - 19-NOV-10. [Details]
	(2010)	All Ireland Social Work Education and Research Forum, Burns, K.; (2010) It was like Beirut, you do a year in child protection and then you get out: the role of social work education in creating perceptions of career pathways for newly-qualified social workers. [Oral Presentation], All Ireland Social Work Education and Research Forum, Trinity College Dublin , 04-FEB-10 - 05-FEB-10. [Details]
	(2010)	Graduate Studies Seminar Series, Burns, K.; (2010) How does that help you with your PhD? Children, football, leisure time, other activities and making progress on your PhD. [Oral Presentation], Graduate Studies Seminar Series, University College Cork , 26-FEB-10 - 26-FEB-10. [Details]
	(2010)	The Irish Times/Pfizer Health Forum Series, Ahern, C., Burns, K., Gunning, I., Logan, E. and O'Toole, F.; (2010) Seen and Not Heard? Children in Ireland. [Invited Seminars/Guest Lectures], The Irish Times/Pfizer Health Forum Series, University College Cork , 27-APR-10 - 27-APR-10. [Details]
	(2010)	JSWEC 12th UK Joint Social Work Education Conference with the 4th UK Social Work Research Conference, Burns, K.; (2010) Why are they Staying? Retaining Social Workers in Child Protection and Welfare in the Republic of Ireland. [Oral Presentation], JSWEC 12th UK Joint Social Work Education Conference with the 4th UK Social Work Research Conference, University of Hertfordshire , 30-JUN-10 - 02-JUL-10. [Details]
	(2010)	CWRU Research Seminar Series, Burns, K.; (2010) Strategies for Promoting Child Protection Social Workers' Retention in a Climate of Fiscal Austerity. [Invited Seminars/Guest Lectures], CWRU Research Seminar Series, Lancaster University , 03-NOV-10 - 03-NOV-10. [Details]
	(2010)	Social Work Education Roundtable on the Selection of Social Work Candidates in the Republic of Ireland, Burns, K.; (2010) *. [Conference Organising Committee Chairperson], Social Work Education Roundtable on the Selection of Social Work Candidates in the Republic of Ireland, University College Cork , 04-MAY-10 - 04-MAY-10. [Details]
	(2009)	Keeping Children Safe: Critical Times, Critical Issues, Burns, K.; (2009) Biennial Child Protection and Welfare Social Work Conference. http://swconf.ucc.ie. [Conference Organising Committee Member], Keeping Children Safe: Critical Times, Critical Issues, University College Cork , 23-OCT-09 - 23-OCT-09. [Details]
	(2009)	Irish Association of Social Workers Southern Branch A.G.M, Burns, K.; (2009) A Proving Ground for Newly Qualified Social Workers? Child Protection and Welfare Social Workers Perceptions of Career Pathways and Implications for their Retention. [Invited Oral Presentation], Irish Association of Social Workers Southern Branch A.G.M, Cork , 03-MAR-09 - 03-MAR-09. [Details]
	(2008)	International Science Shop Conference, Burns, K.; (2008) http://www.scienceshop.ie/. [Conference Organising Committee Member], International Science Shop Conference, University College Cork , 04-APR-08 - 04-APR-08. [Details]
	(2008)	Health Service Executive South Child Protection Team Training, Burns, K.; (2008) Models and Best Practice in the Supervision of Child Protection and Welfare Social Workers. [Oral Presentation], Health Service Executive South Child Protection Team Training, Health Service Executive South, Blarney , 19-SEP-08 - 19-SEP-08. [Details]
	(2008)	Retaining Statutory Child Protection and Welfare Social Workers in the Republic of Ireland, Burns, K.; (2008) Retaining Statutory Child Protection and Welfare Social Workers in the Republic of Ireland. [Oral Presentation], Retaining Statutory Child Protection and Welfare Social Workers in the Republic of Ireland, Health Service Executive South, Tralee , 03-OCT-08 - 03-OCT-08. [Details]
	(2007)	William Thompson Public Lecture Series, Burns, K., Hayes, M. N., Herrmann, P., Leo, A., Lynch, D., Murray, M. and Sapouna, L.; (2007) The Common Ground Amongst Social Professions in Achieving Social Justice: Dream, Wish or Illusion?. [Oral Presentation], William Thompson Public Lecture Series, University College Cork , 08-JAN-07 - 08-JAN-07. [Details]
	(2007)	Child Protection and Welfare Social Work: A Changing Profession in a Changing Ireland, Burns, K.; (2007) 'Should I Stay or Should I Go? Social Workers' Perceptions and Experiences of Statutory Child Protection and Welfare. [Oral Presentation], Child Protection and Welfare Social Work: A Changing Profession in a Changing Ireland, University College Cork , 26-OCT-07 - 26-OCT-07. [Details]
	(2007)	Child Protection and Welfare Social Work: A Changing Profession in a Changing Ireland, Burns, K.; (2007) Biennial Child Protection and Welfare Social Work Conference. http://swconf.ucc.ie. [Conference Organising Committee Chairperson], Child Protection and Welfare Social Work: A Changing Profession in a Changing Ireland, University College Cork , 26-OCT-07 - 26-OCT-07. [Details]
	(2006)	Researching the Experiences of Child Protection and Welfare Social Workers, Burns, K.; (2006) Researching the Experiences of Child Protection and Welfare Social Workers. [Oral Presentation], Researching the Experiences of Child Protection and Welfare Social Workers, School Graduate Studies Committee Seminar Series, University College Cork , 23-APR-06 - 23-APR-06. [Details]
	(2006)	Child and Family Welfare Teaching Colloquium, Burns, K. and Lynch, D.; (2006) Child and Family Welfare Teaching for Practice in the Irish Context - Exploring Realities and Future Directions. [Oral Presentation], Child and Family Welfare Teaching Colloquium, University College Cork , 21-APR-06 - 21-APR-06. [Details]
	(2006)	Child and Family Welfare Teaching Colloquium, Burns, K. and Lynch, D.; (2006) *. [Conference Organising Committee Chairperson], Child and Family Welfare Teaching Colloquium, University College Cork , 26-APR-06 - 26-APR-06. [Details]
	(2005)	World Organisation for Early Childhood Education, Burns, K. ; (2005) A Voice From The Margins - Service User Participation in Professional Education. [Oral Presentation], World Organisation for Early Childhood Education, Dublin City University , 23-APR-05 - 23-APR-05. [Details]
	(2005)	Guests of the Nation? Community and Social Services Responses to Asylum Seekers, Burns, K.; (2005) Guests of the Nation? Community and Social Services Responses to Asylum Seekers. [Conference Organising Committee Member], Guests of the Nation? Community and Social Services Responses to Asylum Seekers, University College Cork , 15-APR-05 - 15-APR-05. [Details]
	(2005)	Guests of the Nation? Community and Social Services Responses to Asylum Seekers, Burns, K.; (2005) Seeking Asylum in Ireland. [Oral Presentation], Guests of the Nation? Community and Social Services Responses to Asylum Seekers, University College Cork , 15-APR-05 - 15-APR-05. [Details]
	(2005)	Health Service Executive South, Burns, K.; (2005) Health and Social Care Professionals Bill [Seanad] 2005 - Implications for Social Work Practice and Education'. [Invited Oral Presentation], Health Service Executive South, Health Service Executive South, Macroom , 14-JUN-05 - 14-JUN-05. [Details]
	(2005)	William Thompson Public Lecture Series, Burns, K.; (2005) The Impact of Social Services Delivery on Employee Welfare - The Forgotten Side of Service Provision?. [Oral Presentation], William Thompson Public Lecture Series, University College Cork , 04-APR-05 - 04-APR-05. [Details]
	(1999)	Southern Health Board Journal Club, Burns, K.; (1999) Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy: Gender, Lies and Videotape. [Oral Presentation], Southern Health Board Journal Club, St. Finbarr's Hospital , 08-DEC-99 - 08-DEC-99. [Details]
	(1997)	Irish Defence Forces (Army), Burns, K.; (1997) Stress Debrief. [Oral Presentation], Irish Defence Forces (Army), Collins Barracks , 06-MAR-97 - 06-MAR-97. [Details]
	(1997)	Cork University Hospital Research Series, Burns, K.; (1997) Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy: Identification, Assessment and Professional Ethics. [Oral Presentation], Cork University Hospital Research Series, Cork University Hospital, Southern Health Board , 02-APR-97 - 02-APR-97. [Details]
	(1996)	25th Irish Association of Social Workers Annual Conference, Burns, K.; (1996) Computers and Social Work: Compatibility Problems?. [Oral Presentation], 25th Irish Association of Social Workers Annual Conference, Blessington, Co. Wicklow , 24-MAY-96 - 24-MAY-96. [Details]
	(1996)	Irish Association of Social Workers Conference on Information Technology & Social Work, Burns, K.; (1996) Computers and Social Work: Opportunities and Challenges. [Oral Presentation], Irish Association of Social Workers Conference on Information Technology & Social Work, Marino Institute, Dublin , 23-FEB-96 - 23-FEB-96. [Details]

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Professional Associations

	Association	Function	From / To
	European Social Work Research Association	Research	23-JUN-14 /
	Living Knowledge Network	Member	04-JAN-10 /
	Irish Association of Social Workers	Member	01-JAN-95 /

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Committees

	Committee	Function	From / To
	Community Based Research and Learning (CBRL) Sub-Committee	Committee Member (Community Based Research)	2018 / 2019
	Grenagh Ladies Gaelic Football and Camogie Committee	Children's Officer	2018 / 2020
	European Inter-Disciplinary Socio-Legal Care Order Decision-Making Network	Co-chairperson and founding member	2014 /
	Campus Engage/Irish Universities Association Community-Based Research National Working Group	Co-Chairperson	2013 / 2016
	Social Research Ethics Committee	Committee Member	2013 /
	Irish Network for Community Engaged Research and Learning (INCERL)	Member	2012 / 2017
	Community-Academic Research Links Management Committee (UCC)	Committee and founding member	2007 /
	National Child Protection and Welfare Social Work Conference Committee	Committee and founding member	2006 /
	CACSSS Teaching and Learning Committee	Member	2012 / 2018
	Waterloo AFC (AUL)	Hon. Secretary	2008 / 2019
	School Website Development Committee	Chairperson	2005 / 2012
	Social Work Development Unit	Chairperson	2005 / 2018

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Employment

	Employer	Position	From / To
	University College Cork	Senior Lecturer	03-DEC-18 /
	University College Cork, Ireland	College Lecturer	01-OCT-01 / 03-DEC-18
	University College Cork, Ireland	Acting Director, Master of Social Work Programme	01-JAN-16 / 30-JUN-16
	Child and Family Agency (UCC Sabbatical Placement Experience)	Child Protection and Welfare Social Work	03-FEB-14 / 30-APR-14
	University College Cork, Ireland	Acting Director, Master of Social Work Programme	02-MAY-11 / 03-OCT-11
	Southern Health Board	Social Work Team Leader	01-JAN-99 / 01-OCT-01
	Southern Health Board	Social Worker	01-JAN-97 / 01-JAN-99

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Education

	Year	Institution	Qualification	Subject
	2009	UCC	PhD	Social Science (Social Work)
	1997	UCC, Cork	MSW	Social Work
	1994	UCC, Cork	BSOCSC - UCC	Social Policy and Social Work

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Outreach Activities

	Description
	Community-Academic Research Links
	Campus Engage Community-Based Research Working Group Co-Chairperson (Irish University Association)

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Journal Activities

	Journal	Role	To / From
	Child Abuse & Neglect	Referee	02-DEC-21 -
	International Journal Of Children'S Rights	Referee	01-MAY-19 -
	Australian Social Work	Referee	01-SEP-15 -
	Reflective Practice	Referee	02-JUL-18 -
	Qualitative Social Work	Referee	05-JAN-15 -
	Irish Journal Of Applied Social Studies	Member of Editorial Board	03-MAR-14 - 01-MAR-16
	Children And Youth Services Review	Referee	03-DEC-12 -
	British Journal Of Social Work	Referee	01-JAN-11 -
	Child And Family Social Work	Referee	01-MAY-08 -
	Child Abuse Review	Referee	27-JAN-12 -
	Irish Journal Of Applied Social Studies	Referee	01-OCT-12 -
	Journal Of Child Health Care	Referee	02-MAY-11 -
	European Journal Of Social Work	Referee	06-JAN-14 -

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Other Activities

	Description
	External Examiner - Social Work Postgraduate Research Methods Programme (University of Ulster) 2020 - present
	Founder and Editor of Practice Links. Practice Links is a free e-publication for practitioners working in Irish social services, voluntary and non-governmental sectors. Practice Links was created to help practitioners in these areas to keep up-to-date with new publications, conference and continuing professional development opportunities. To subscribe to the Practice Links email distribution list, whereby you will automatically receive each edition, click on this link and press the Join or Leave PL-L button. Follow the same process to unsubscribe from the list.
	External Examiner - Postgraduate Diploma in Child Protection (Trinity College Dublin) 2015-2017
	External Examiner - Master of Science (MSc) in Child Protection and Welfare (Trinity College Dublin) 2015-2017

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Teaching Activities

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Teaching Interests

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Research Information

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Internal Collaborators

	Name	Institute	Country
	Professor Conor O'Mahony	School of Law	IRELAND
	Dr Catherine O'Mahony	CIRTL	IRELAND
	Dr Ruth Hally	CIRTL	IRELAND
	Dr Owen Jump	CIRTL	IRELAND

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External Collaborators

	Name	Organisation / Institute	Country
	Professor Jill Duerr Berrick	University of California Berkley	U.S.A.
	Professor Tarja Pösö	University of Tampere	FINLAND
	Professor Marit Skivenes	University of Bergen	NORWAY
	Professor Dr Kay Biesel	University of Applied Sciences and Arts, Northwestern Switzerland	SWITZERLAND
	Emma King	Tusla	IRELAND
	Susan Geary and Eva Boyle	HIQA	IRELAND
	Professor John Devaney	University of Edinburgh	SCOTLAND
	Kate Morris	Irish Universities Association / Campus Engage	IRELAND
	Professor Caroline McGregor	National University of Ireland, Galway	IRELAND
	Dr Stephanie Holt	Trinity College Dublin	IRELAND
	Mr Gerry Marshall	Queens University Belfast	NORTHERN IRELAND