Ruadhan Hogan

Ruadhan Hogan  is a part time lecturer in social work (CORU reg. # SW005943), He is completing his PhD in UCC’s school of Applied Social Studies and his research interests are child protection and welfare policy; organisational learning practices and how social work practice develops in response to policy instruments. Ruadhan previously worked as a tutor to social work students/apprentices as part of their placements. Since 2026, he has lectured in UCC’s school of Applied Social Studies, specifically on the Social Science Degree, the Early Years and Childhood Studies Degree, Bachelor of Social Work and the Master of Social Work (MSW) / PGDSWS

Ruadhan also works as an Independent Social Worker. Currently he works with vulnerable adults and as a consultant on the National Review Panel. He also provides social work expert opinion for matters raised in the Courts. His previously worked in the United Kingdom as a social worker in child protection, children in care and fostering. In Ireland, he worked as an Inspector of Social Services, a Guardian Ad Litem and as a consultant for health and social care providers.