Research Profile

Eithne Hunt

Biography

Dr. Eithne Hunt is a State registered occupational therapist who has clinical, research and teaching expertise in adolescent health. Eithne graduated from Trinity College Dublin (TCD) with a first-class honours degree in Occupational Therapy in 1997. While working full-time in mental health services in Dublin, she completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Statistics (TCD, 2000) and a Masters (Research) degree (TCD, 2001), in which she examined leisure occupations of well adolescents in Ireland. This was the first Occupational Science informed study to be conducted in Ireland. In 2003, Eithne was the first academic member of staff appointed to the then newly established Department of Occupational Therapy at UCC, when she co-developed the four-year undergraduate degree programme with founding Professor Dr. Susan Ryan. Her advanced scholarship in Occupational Science was pivotal in shaping the unique identity of the degree.

Eithne now has 27 years' experience of working directly with young people in health and education sectors. Eithne received prestigious UCC President's Awards for Excellence in Teaching in 2009 and again in 2019, as well as a peer nominated university award for Outstanding Colleague (2020). She had held numerous leadership roles in her academic unit. From 2020-2022, Eithne was invited to be the sole academic advisor to the university's pioneering Graduate Attributes Programme.

Eithne developed a novel digital badge microcredential based on her doctoral research which she completed at University College Cork in 2014. The Everyday Matters - Healthy Habits for University Life® programme is available to all undergraduate and postgraduate students at UCC. This programme yields statistically significant improvements across a range of wellbeing measures for participants.

Dr. Hunt’s research is underpinned by population health, positive youth development, ecological and occupational perspectives of health; and developmental neuroscience. Her current teaching and research interests are in applying a public health model of Occupational Therapy in adolescent mental health, with particular interest in universal health promotion and prevention occupation-based lifestyle interventions. Eithne’s reputation as an evidence-based thought leader has led to invited keynotes for 2nd/3rd level education and health professionals across Ireland, relating to her work on college student wellbeing, adolescent development, occupational therapy in child and adolescent mental health and workplace wellbeing. Eithne has a university, national and international profile in innovating and promoting curricular and whole-university approaches to wellbeing. She provides  novel resources to support teaching, learning, student success and mental wellbeing, the latter a particular an area of urgent international need.

Eithne supervises undergraduate and postgraduate research on occupations, transitions, wellbeing and adolescence [age 10 – 24 years] and welcomes queries from prospective graduate students.

Research Interests

  • public health model of occupational therapy in child and adolescent mental health
  • occupational therapy in mental health
  • adolescence (10 - 24 years)
  • occupational science
  • brain and body health
  • developmental science
  • transitions
  • time use
  • curricular approaches to wellbeing in higher education
  • student wellbeing in higher education
  • student success in higher education





Research Grants

 ProjectFunding
Body
Start DateEnd DateAward
Developing Disciplinary ExcellenceHigher Education authority01-FEB-2030-JUN-21€30,000.00
Everyday Matters: Healthy Habits for University LifeOther: Not Listed01-SEP-2130-JUN-23€20,000.00
Your BrainpowerHigher Education Authority (HEA)01-SEP-2030-AUG-21€15,000.00
Showcasing a Tiered Public Health Occupational Therapy Approach to Supporting Student Success, Health and Wellbeing in Higher EducationNational Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education02-SEP-19€1,000.00
Travel bursary to attend Count Me In! ConferenceOther: Not Listed19-MAY-1420-MAY-14
Children's Research Network for Ireland and Northern Ireland Summer School Travel bursaryOther: Not Listed28-SEP-1130-SEP-11
Travel bursary to present at Researching Children's Worlds ConferenceHealth Research Board01-FEB-0829-FEB-08
HRB SSS Daily Occupations, time use & sbjective well-being of Irish school-going adolescentsHealth Research Board16-JUN-0825-JUL-08€2,000.00
International Association of Time Use Research Andrew Harvey ScholarshipOther: Not Listed01-JAN-0731-DEC-07

Publications

Book Chapters

 YearPublication
(2007)'Doing, being and becoming'
Hunt, E. (2007) 'Doing, being and becoming' In: Visual practices across the university. Munich: Wilhelm Fink. [Details]
(2004)'Innovations in teaching, learning and assessment: task based learning in Occupational Therapy'
Ryan, S., Hunt, E., & Horgan, L. (2004) 'Innovations in teaching, learning and assessment: task based learning in Occupational Therapy' In: University College Cork as a Learning Organisation. Cork: UCC. [Details]

Peer Reviewed Journals

 YearPublication
(2023)'Awareness of Universal Design for Learning among anatomy educators in higher level institutions in the Republic of Ireland and United Kingdom'
Dempsey, AMK;Hunt, E;Lone, M;Nolan, YM (2023) 'Awareness of Universal Design for Learning among anatomy educators in higher level institutions in the Republic of Ireland and United Kingdom'. Clinical Anatomy, 36 :137-150 [DOI] [Details]
(2023)'Examining Motivation of First-Year Undergraduate Anatomy Students Through the Lens of Universal Design for Learning (UDL): A Single Institution Study'
Dempsey AMK;Nolan YM;Lone M;Hunt E; (2023) 'Examining Motivation of First-Year Undergraduate Anatomy Students Through the Lens of Universal Design for Learning (UDL): A Single Institution Study'. Medical Science Educator, 33 (4) [DOI] [Details]
(2021)'Evaluating measures of allostatic load in adolescents: A systematic review'
Whelan, E; O'Shea, J; Hunt, E; Dockray, S (2021) 'Evaluating measures of allostatic load in adolescents: A systematic review'. Psychoneuroendocrinology, [DOI] [Details]
(2021)'A feasibility study on a novel well-being intervention for university students'
Hunt, E;Coombes, L (2021) 'A feasibility study on a novel well-being intervention for university students'. Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine, [DOI] [Details]
(2021)'Evaluating measures of allostatic load in adolescents: A systematic review'
Whelan E;O'Shea J;Hunt E;Dockray S; (2021) 'Evaluating measures of allostatic load in adolescents: A systematic review'. Psychoneuroendocrinology, 131 [DOI] [Details]
(2021)'Universal design for learning in anatomy education of healthcare students: A scoping review'
Dempsey, Audrey M. K.; Lone, Mutahira; Nolan, Yvonne M.; Hunt, Eithne (2021) 'Universal design for learning in anatomy education of healthcare students: A scoping review'. Anatomical Sciences Education, :1-17 [DOI] [Full Text] [Details]
(2015)'What can be learned from adolescent time diary research'
Hunt, E., & McKay, E.A. (2015) 'What can be learned from adolescent time diary research'. Journal of Adolescent Health, [Details]
(2015)'A scoping review of time-use research in occupational therapy and occupational science'
Hunt, E;Mckay, EA (2015) 'A scoping review of time-use research in occupational therapy and occupational science'. Scandinavian Journal of Occupational Therapy, 22 :1-12 [DOI] [Details]
(2015)'Book review: Qualitative research methodologies for occupational science and therapy'
Hunt, E. (2015) 'Book review: Qualitative research methodologies for occupational science and therapy'. Irish Journal of Occupational Therapy, 43 :44-44 [Details]
(2015)'A person-centred analysis of the time-use, daily activities and health-related quality of life of Irish school-going late adolescents'
Hunt, E., McKay, E. A., Dahly, D.L., Fitzgerald, A. P., & Perry, I. J. (2015) 'A person-centred analysis of the time-use, daily activities and health-related quality of life of Irish school-going late adolescents'. Quality of Life Research, 24 :1303-1315 [DOI] [Details]
(2014)'Time use and daily activities of late adolescents in contemporary Ireland'
Hunt, E., McKay, E. A., Fitzgerald, A. P., & Perry, I. J. (2014) 'Time use and daily activities of late adolescents in contemporary Ireland'. Journal of Occupational Science, 21 (1):42-64 [Details]
(2012)'Using population level time use datasets to advance knowledge on human activity, participation and health'
Hunt, E., & McKay, E. A. (2012) 'Using population level time use datasets to advance knowledge on human activity, participation and health'. British Journal of Occupational Therapy, 75 (10):478-480 [DOI] [Details]
(2010)'Daily life in later life: exploring the time use of community dwelling Irish older adults'
King, A., & Hunt, E. (2010) 'Daily life in later life: exploring the time use of community dwelling Irish older adults'. Irish Journal of Occupational Therapy, 38 (1):21-29 [Details]
(2008)'Exploring creativity in Occupational Therapy from a personal and professional perspective'
Hunt, E., & Hyde, R. (2008) 'Exploring creativity in Occupational Therapy from a personal and professional perspective'. Irish Journal of Occupational Therapy, 36 (4):40-43 [Details]
(2007)'Report on 2nd International Occupational Science Think Tank. Catalina Island, California, USA'
Hunt, E. (2007) 'Report on 2nd International Occupational Science Think Tank. Catalina Island, California, USA'. Irish Journal of Occupational Therapy, 35 (2):59-59 [Details]
(2007)'Conference report: 19th Annual Occupational Science Symposium Health and Wellness: Interdisciplinary and global connections. University of Southern California, USA'
Hunt, E. (2007) 'Conference report: 19th Annual Occupational Science Symposium Health and Wellness: Interdisciplinary and global connections. University of Southern California, USA'. Irish Journal of Occupational Therapy, 35 (2):58-59 [Details]
(2006)'Editorial: Learning about Occupation: An innovative educational method'
Ryan, S., & Hunt, E. (2006) 'Editorial: Learning about Occupation: An innovative educational method'. International Journal of Therapy and Rehabilitation, 13 (9) [Details]
(2005)'Conference report: 2004 CAOT conference Bridging Health and Occupation, Prince Edward Island, Canada'
Hunt, E. (2005) 'Conference report: 2004 CAOT conference Bridging Health and Occupation, Prince Edward Island, Canada'. Irish Journal of Occupational Therapy, 34 (1):31-33 [Details]
(2002)'Book review: Occupational Therapy in child and adolescent mental health'
Hunt, E. (2002) 'Book review: Occupational Therapy in child and adolescent mental health'. Irish Journal of Occupational Therapy, [Details]
(1998)'Goal setting in action – the development and implementation of a methodology to facilitate person centred self-directed learning'
Hunt, E., & Nolan, C. (1998) 'Goal setting in action – the development and implementation of a methodology to facilitate person centred self-directed learning'. Irish Journal of Occupational Therapy, 28 (1):11-17 [Details]

Conference Publications

 YearPublication
(2023)European Learning & Teaching Forum
Murphy, M., Coleman, A;. Donoghue, E., Hunt, E. (2023) Development of the UCC Graduate Attributes and Values Compass (GAP Compass) European Learning & Teaching Forum [Details]

Articles

 YearPublication
(2020)Everyday Matters – healthy habits for college students.
Hunt, E. (2020) Everyday Matters – healthy habits for college students. Articles   [Details]
(2020)Tend & befriend: Self-care and self-compassion in challenging times https://thriveglobal.com/stories/tend-befriend-self-care-and-self-compassion-in-challenging-times/.
Hunt, E. (2020) Tend & befriend: Self-care and self-compassion in challenging times https://thriveglobal.com/stories/tend-befriend-self-care-and-self-compassion-in-challenging-times/. Articles   [Details]
(2020)Trial and error, schedules and surprises – family life and being “good enough” during COVID-19 lockdown.
Hunt, E. (2020) Trial and error, schedules and surprises – family life and being “good enough” during COVID-19 lockdown. Articles   [Details]
(2020)Keeping it together when it feels like things are falling apart https://thriveglobal.com/stories/keeping-it-together-when-it-feels-like-things-are-falling-apart/.
Hunt, E. (2020) Keeping it together when it feels like things are falling apart https://thriveglobal.com/stories/keeping-it-together-when-it-feels-like-things-are-falling-apart/. Articles   [Details]
(2020)First person: How practising self-compassion has helped me to overcome my pandemic anxiety.
Hunt, E. (2020) First person: How practising self-compassion has helped me to overcome my pandemic anxiety. Articles   [Details]
(2019)Network SMARTEN blog Everyday Matters.
Hunt, E. (2019) Network SMARTEN blog Everyday Matters. Articles   [Details]
(2019)New Year New You - Thinking Big and Starting Small.
Hunt, E. (2019) New Year New You - Thinking Big and Starting Small. Articles   [Details]
(2018)Are you an adolescent until your mid-twenties?.
Hunt, E. Are you an adolescent until your mid-twenties?https://www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2018/1111/1010225-are-you-an-adolescent-until-your-mid-twenties/ (2018) Are you an adolescent until your mid-twenties?. Articles   [Details]
(2017)Reflections on….arriving at University College Cork.
Hunt, E. (2017) Reflections on….arriving at University College Cork. Articles   [Details]

Artwork

 YearPublication
(2019)Wonder. First year [18/19] Occupational Therapy students’ exhibition of creative work. Jennings Gallery, Brookfield Health Sciences Complex, UCC, September – October 2019.
Hunt, E. (2019) Wonder. First year [18/19] Occupational Therapy students’ exhibition of creative work. Jennings Gallery, Brookfield Health Sciences Complex, UCC, September – October 2019. Artwork [Details]
(2017)Orderly Rhythm. First year [16/17] Occupational Therapy students’ exhibition of creative work. Jennings Gallery, Brookfield Health Sciences Complex, UCC, 22 September – 27 October 2017.
Hunt, E. (2017). (2017) Orderly Rhythm. First year [16/17] Occupational Therapy students’ exhibition of creative work. Jennings Gallery, Brookfield Health Sciences Complex, UCC, 22 September – 27 October 2017. Artwork [Details]
(2016)Ever becoming. First year [15/16] Occupational Therapy students’ exhibition of creative work. Jennings Gallery, Brookfield Health Sciences Complex, UCC, 22 September – 27 October 2016.
Hunt, E. (2016) Ever becoming. First year [15/16] Occupational Therapy students’ exhibition of creative work. Jennings Gallery, Brookfield Health Sciences Complex, UCC, 22 September – 27 October 2016. Artwork [Details]
(2015)Interest – infusing life with meaning. First year [14/15] Occupational Therapy students’ exhibition of creative work. Jennings Gallery, Brookfield Health Sciences Complex, UCC, 17 September – 28 October 2015.
Hunt, E. (2015) Interest – infusing life with meaning. First year [14/15] Occupational Therapy students’ exhibition of creative work. Jennings Gallery, Brookfield Health Sciences Complex, UCC, 17 September – 28 October 2015. Artwork [Details]
(2014)The art of making. First year [13/14] Occupational Therapy students’ exhibition of creative work. Jennings Gallery, Brookfield Health Sciences Complex, UCC,13 May –10June 2014.
Hunt, E. (2014) The art of making. First year [13/14] Occupational Therapy students’ exhibition of creative work. Jennings Gallery, Brookfield Health Sciences Complex, UCC,13 May –10June 2014. Artwork [Details]
(2013)Occupation: Awakening to the everyday. First year [12/13] Occupational Therapy students’ exhibition of creative work. Jennings Gallery, Brookfield Health Sciences Complex, UCC Sept-Oct 2013.
Hunt, E. (2013) Occupation: Awakening to the everyday. First year [12/13] Occupational Therapy students’ exhibition of creative work. Jennings Gallery, Brookfield Health Sciences Complex, UCC Sept-Oct 2013. Artwork [Details]
(2011)Ordinary Extraordinary. First year [10/11] Occupational Therapy students’ exhibition of creative work. Jennings Gallery, Brookfield Health Sciences Complex, UCC March – May 2011.
Hunt, E. (2011) Ordinary Extraordinary. First year [10/11] Occupational Therapy students’ exhibition of creative work. Jennings Gallery, Brookfield Health Sciences Complex, UCC March – May 2011. Artwork [Details]
(2009)MySpace – Space, Place and Evolving Identity. First year [08/09] Occupational Therapy students’ exhibition of creative work. Jennings Gallery, Brookfield Health Sciences Complex, UCC April 2009.
Hunt, E. (2009) MySpace – Space, Place and Evolving Identity. First year [08/09] Occupational Therapy students’ exhibition of creative work. Jennings Gallery, Brookfield Health Sciences Complex, UCC April 2009. Artwork [Details]
(2008)I do therefore I am. First year [07/08] Occupational Therapy students’ exhibition of creative work. Jennings Gallery, Brookfield Health Sciences Complex, UCC April 2008.
Hunt, E. (2008) I do therefore I am. First year [07/08] Occupational Therapy students’ exhibition of creative work. Jennings Gallery, Brookfield Health Sciences Complex, UCC April 2008. Artwork [Details]
(2007)Rhythm of life. First year [06/07] Occupational Therapy students’ exhibition of creative work. Jennings Gallery, Brookfield Health Sciences Complex, UCC September – October 2007.
Hunt, E. (2007) Rhythm of life. First year [06/07] Occupational Therapy students’ exhibition of creative work. Jennings Gallery, Brookfield Health Sciences Complex, UCC September – October 2007. Artwork [Details]
(2006)Head, heart and hands. First year [05/06] Occupational Therapy students’ exhibition of creative work. Brookfield Health Sciences Complex, UCC April 2006.
Hunt, E. (2006) Head, heart and hands. First year [05/06] Occupational Therapy students’ exhibition of creative work. Brookfield Health Sciences Complex, UCC April 2006. Artwork [Details]
(2005)Webs of Significance. First year [04/05] Occupational Therapy students’ exhibition of creative work. Brookfield Health Sciences Complex, UCC September 2005.
Hunt, E. (2005) Webs of Significance. First year [04/05] Occupational Therapy students’ exhibition of creative work. Brookfield Health Sciences Complex, UCC September 2005. Artwork [Details]
(2005)Doing, being and becoming. Entry in the UCC Visual Literacy Exhibition (accompanying the International Conference on Visual Literacy 14-15 April 2005) at the Glucksman Gallery April 2005.
Hunt, E., & O’Connell, C. (2005) Doing, being and becoming. Entry in the UCC Visual Literacy Exhibition (accompanying the International Conference on Visual Literacy 14-15 April 2005) at the Glucksman Gallery April 2005. Artwork [Details]
(2004)Doing, being and becoming….journeying towards becoming an Occupational Therapist. First year [03/04] Occupational Therapy students’ exhibition of creative work. Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, UCC 29th April-27th May 2004.
Hunt, E. (2004) Doing, being and becoming….journeying towards becoming an Occupational Therapist. First year [03/04] Occupational Therapy students’ exhibition of creative work. Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering, UCC 29th April-27th May 2004. Artwork [Details]

Blog

 YearPublication
(2020)How to manage stress and anxiety during the coronavirus, according to an expert.
Hunt, E. (2020) How to manage stress and anxiety during the coronavirus, according to an expert. Blog   [Details]

Curated Exhibition

 YearPublication
(2018)Occupation: Everybody, Everywhere, Everyday. First year [17/18] Occupational Therapy students’ exhibition of creative work. Jennings Gallery, Brookfield Health Sciences Complex, UCC, September – October 2018.
Hunt, E. (2018) Occupation: Everybody, Everywhere, Everyday. First year [17/18] Occupational Therapy students’ exhibition of creative work. Jennings Gallery, Brookfield Health Sciences Complex, UCC, September – October 2018. Curated Exhibition [Details]

Editorship

 YearPublication
(2006)Learning about occupation: An innovative educational method.
Hunt E.;Ryan S. (2006) Learning about occupation: An innovative educational method. Editorship [DOI] [Details]

Guest Lectures

 YearPublication
(2016)Adolescence. Lecture to first year Occupational Therapy students on the Masters in Occupational Therapy programme at University of Limerick.
Hunt, E. (2016) Adolescence. Lecture to first year Occupational Therapy students on the Masters in Occupational Therapy programme at University of Limerick. Guest Lectures [Details]
(2005)Guest Lecturer Art Therapy Programme, CIT/Crawford College of Art and Design 9th February 2005.
Hunt, E. (2005) Guest Lecturer Art Therapy Programme, CIT/Crawford College of Art and Design 9th February 2005. Guest Lectures [Details]
(2005)Leisure and adolescence. Lecture to first year Occupational Therapy students on the Masters in Occupational Therapy programme at University of Limerick. [2005-2007].
Hunt, E. (2005) Leisure and adolescence. Lecture to first year Occupational Therapy students on the Masters in Occupational Therapy programme at University of Limerick. [2005-2007]. Guest Lectures [Details]

Invited papers

 YearPublication
(2020)PD prompts. Invited contribution to National Forum eZine / / Special COVID-19 Edition.
Hunt, E. (2020) PD prompts. Invited contribution to National Forum eZine / / Special COVID-19 Edition. Invited papers   [Details]
(2020)Healthy habits for body and mind. UCC eZIne Invited Contribution.
Hunt, E. (2020) Healthy habits for body and mind. UCC eZIne Invited Contribution. Invited papers   [Details]

Invited Review Articles

 YearPublication
(2020)Student Affairs Ireland Professional Development Day Mind Me Mind You: Nurturing Ourselves and Others for Learning and Life in Higher Education.
Hunt, E. (2020) Student Affairs Ireland Professional Development Day Mind Me Mind You: Nurturing Ourselves and Others for Learning and Life in Higher Education. Invited Review Articles [Details]

Invited Seminars

 YearPublication
(2020)Supporting students in their journey to university life UCC Admissions Parents Information Evening.
Hunt, E. (2020) Supporting students in their journey to university life UCC Admissions Parents Information Evening. Invited Seminars [Details]
(2020)Mind Me Mind You: Healthy Habits for the Developing Adolescent.
Hunt, E., & Nolan, Y. (2020) Mind Me Mind You: Healthy Habits for the Developing Adolescent. Invited Seminars [Details]
(2020)Everyday Matters: Because what we say and do every day matters - Lecture to Emergency Services Programme.
Hunt, E. (2020) Everyday Matters: Because what we say and do every day matters - Lecture to Emergency Services Programme. Invited Seminars [Details]
(2020)City of Dublin Education and Training Board Guidance Counsellors Meeting Mind Me Mind You: Nurturing ourselves and others for learning and life 15 May 2020 [Cancelled due to COVID-19].
Hunt, E. (2020) City of Dublin Education and Training Board Guidance Counsellors Meeting Mind Me Mind You: Nurturing ourselves and others for learning and life 15 May 2020 [Cancelled due to COVID-19]. Invited Seminars [Details]
(2020)UCC National Workplace Wellbeing Day 2020 Tend & Befriend: Self-care and self-compassion in challenging times Online session May 1st 2020.
Hunt, E. (2020) UCC National Workplace Wellbeing Day 2020 Tend & Befriend: Self-care and self-compassion in challenging times Online session May 1st 2020. Invited Seminars [Details]
(2020)Ways of thinking about and supporting student wellbeing in higher education”.
Hunt, E. (2020) Ways of thinking about and supporting student wellbeing in higher education”. Invited Seminars [Details]
(2020)1st Annual Youth Mental Health Research Day, NUI Galway on September 10th 2020.
Hunt, E. (2020) 1st Annual Youth Mental Health Research Day, NUI Galway on September 10th 2020. Invited Seminars [Details]
(2020)“Everyday Matters - healthy habits for university life”.
Hunt, E. (2020) “Everyday Matters - healthy habits for university life”. Invited Seminars [Details]
(2019)UCC School of Applied Psychology Invited Talks 2019 An Occupational Perspective on Time Use and Wellbeing.
Hunt, E. (2019) UCC School of Applied Psychology Invited Talks 2019 An Occupational Perspective on Time Use and Wellbeing. Invited Seminars [Details]
(2019)Becoming Wise: Doing and Being Practices to Support Young People’s Flourishing and Belonging.
Hunt, E. (2019) Becoming Wise: Doing and Being Practices to Support Young People’s Flourishing and Belonging. Invited Seminars [Details]
(2019)Becoming Wise: Doing and Being Practices to Support Young People’s Flourishing and Belonging.
Hunt, E. (2019) Becoming Wise: Doing and Being Practices to Support Young People’s Flourishing and Belonging. Invited Seminars [Details]
(2018)HSE Schools’ Health Promotion Team “Connecting for Health – Wellbeing Promotion in Post Primary Schools” Learning & Sharing Workshop, Millennium Hall, Cork.
Hunt, E. (2018) HSE Schools’ Health Promotion Team “Connecting for Health – Wellbeing Promotion in Post Primary Schools” Learning & Sharing Workshop, Millennium Hall, Cork. Invited Seminars [Details]
(2018)Association of Occupational Therapists of Ireland Occupational Therapy in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Advisory Group National Study Day. Everyday Matters.
Hunt, E. (2018) Association of Occupational Therapists of Ireland Occupational Therapy in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Advisory Group National Study Day. Everyday Matters. Invited Seminars [Details]

Magazine article

 YearPublication
(2020)Pre Covid-19 we were a tag team of drops and pick-ups. An Irish mum's honest account of finding the new normal, and how the virus crisis has brought her family closer in many ways.
Hunt, E. (2020) Pre Covid-19 we were a tag team of drops and pick-ups. An Irish mum's honest account of finding the new normal, and how the virus crisis has brought her family closer in many ways. Magazine article   [Details]
(2015)Research brief – adolescent time use and health-related quality of life.
Hunt, E. (2015) Research brief – adolescent time use and health-related quality of life. Magazine article [Details]

Video recording / TV

 YearPublication
(2020)UCC Plus+ / CIT Access Video.
Hunt, E. (2020) UCC Plus+ / CIT Access Video. Video recording / TV [Details]
(2020)Student Affairs Ireland Videos.
Hunt, E. (2020) Student Affairs Ireland Videos. Video recording / TV [Details]
(2020)UCC Skills Centre Everyday Matters.
Hunt, E. (2020) UCC Skills Centre Everyday Matters. Video recording / TV [Details]
(2020)Keeping well and managing study in challenging times: Everyday Matters Video Series for School and College Students launched https://ucc.workvivo.com/comments/update/570221.
Hunt, E. (2020) Keeping well and managing study in challenging times: Everyday Matters Video Series for School and College Students launched https://ucc.workvivo.com/comments/update/570221. Video recording / TV   [Details]
(2020)UCC Skills Centre Everyday Matters.
Hunt, E. (2020) UCC Skills Centre Everyday Matters. Video recording / TV [Details]

Reviews

 YearPublication
(2015)A scoping review of time-use research in occupational therapy and occupational science.
Hunt E.;McKay E. (2015) A scoping review of time-use research in occupational therapy and occupational science. Reviews [DOI] [Details]
(2014)Time use and daily activities of late adolescents in contemporary Ireland.
Hunt E.;McKay E.;Fitzgerald A.;Perry I. (2014) Time use and daily activities of late adolescents in contemporary Ireland. Reviews [DOI] [Details]

Other

 YearPublication
(2015)World Occupational Therapy Day 2015 ‘OT over Tea’ charity tea morning and #OTandMe social media event.
Hunt, E. (2015) World Occupational Therapy Day 2015 ‘OT over Tea’ charity tea morning and #OTandMe social media event. Other [Details]

Podcast - Media

 YearPublication
(2020)The Mind Yourself Podcast in association with MOTUS Learning.
Hunt, E. (2020) The Mind Yourself Podcast in association with MOTUS Learning. Podcast - Media   [Details]
(2020)Flourishing Education Podcast Episode 3: Everyday Matters.
Hunt, E. (2020) Flourishing Education Podcast Episode 3: Everyday Matters. Podcast - Media   [Details]

Professional Activities

Honours and Awards

 YearTitleAwarding Body
2021UCC PLUS+/MTU Best Education Outreach Finalist Education Awards
2021Association of Occupational Therapists of Ireland Annual Conference Best Research Poster Association of Occupational Therapists of Ireland
2021‘Highly Commended’ Association of Occupational Therapists of Ireland Ann Beckett Award Association of Occupational Therapists of Ireland
2020UCC Staff Recognition Awards Outstanding Colleague UCC
2019UCC President’s Award for Excellence in Teaching 2018/2019 University College Cork
2018UCC Staff Recognition Award 'Enhancing the Student Experience' Nomination UCC
2015Emerging Scholar European Association for Research on Adolescence (Student and Early Career Network) European Association for Research on Adolescence (Student and Early Career Network)
2009UCC President's Award for Excellence in Teaching 2008/2009 University College Cork

Professional Associations

 AssociationFunctionFrom / To
International Society for Occupational Science Member/
Association of Occupational Therapists of Ireland Member/
European Association for Research on Adolescence Adolescent Research/
ENGAGE Interdisciplinary Research Network on Mental Health Member/
International Association for Youth Mental Health Youth Mental Health/
International Association Youth Mental Health Youth Mental Health/
American Occupational Therapy Association Member/
Occupational Science Europe Member/
OT-U Collaborative Member/
Student Mental Health Research Network Co-Founder/
Institute for Social Sciences in the 21st Century Member/
International Association for Time Use Research Member/

Conference Contributions

 YearPublication
(2022)European Association for Research on Adolescence (EARA) Conference,
Whelan, E; Cooney-Quane, J; Hunt, E; Dockray, S (2022) Examining the relationship between daily activities, emotional experiences and allostatic load in a sample of adolescents from the ALSPAC Study. [Poster Presentation], European Association for Research on Adolescence (EARA) Conference, Trinity College Dublin (TCD) . [Details]
(2022)European Association for Research on Adolescence (EARA) Conference,
Hunt, E; Nolan, Y; Dockray, S; Whelan, E (2022) Under construction – the development of a novel, evidence based educational programme to support staff in higher education to apply a developmental perspective to learning, teaching and student support. [Oral Presentation], European Association for Research on Adolescence (EARA) Conference, Trinity College Dublin (TCD) . [Details]
(2020)42nd European Higher Education Society Annual Forum, 20-22 August 2020, UCC. [Cancelled due to COVID-19],
Hunt, E., Bradley, K., & Radwan, Y. (2020) “Everyday Matters: Healthy Habits for University Life” – a co-curricular digital badge to support first-year students’ success & wellbeing. Paper presentation. [Oral Presentation], 42nd European Higher Education Society Annual Forum, 20-22 August 2020, UCC. [Cancelled due to COVID-19], Ireland . [Details]
(2020)Psychology Health and Medicine Conference 2020,
Whelan, E.; Dockray, S; Hunt, E (2020) Accounting for puberty in measures of allostatic load in adolescence. [Poster Presentation], Psychology Health and Medicine Conference 2020, University College Cork . [Details]
(2019)Peer reviewed paper presentation at NUIG Annual Health Promotion Conference Building a Healthy Ireland: Promoting Health and Wellbeing in Educational Settings, 13th June 2019,
Hunt, E., Murphy, J., & Bradley, K. (2019) Everyday Matters: conceptual and policy underpinnings of a novel, tier-one, universal occupational therapy time use and wellbeing intervention aimed at supporting first-year students’ transition into and through higher education. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Peer reviewed paper presentation at NUIG Annual Health Promotion Conference Building a Healthy Ireland: Promoting Health and Wellbeing in Educational Settings, 13th June 2019, Ireland . [Details]
(2019)Peer reviewed paper presentation at the Student Affairs Ireland Summit, 11th June 2019,
Hunt, E., Flynn, M., Minihane, M., Geeleher, P., Horan, S., & Donoghue, E. (2019) Enhanced preparation for clinical placement and future employability through service learning. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Peer reviewed paper presentation at the Student Affairs Ireland Summit, 11th June 2019, Ireland . [Details]
(2019)Peer reviewed presentation at the European First Year Experience,
Hunt, E., Deady, N., & Wallace, A. (2019) Everyday Matters - Supporting first-year students to develop healthy time use habits and positive habits of mind for learning and life. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Peer reviewed presentation at the European First Year Experience, Ireland . [Details]
(2017)AOTA 2017,
Hunt, E. (2017) Session Title: Time-Use, Daily Activities, and Health-Related Quality of Life of Irish Youth. [Oral Presentation], AOTA 2017, Philadelphia, PA , 30-MAR-17 - 30-MAR-17. [Details]
(2016)Occupational Therapy in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Advisory regional group meeting,
Hunt, E. (2016) Time use, daily activities and health-related quality of life of late adolescents in Cork city and county: a cross-sectional study. [Oral Presentation], Occupational Therapy in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Advisory regional group meeting, Cork, Ireland , 25-JAN-16 - 25-JAN-16. [Details]
(2016)Association of Occupational Therapists of Ireland Child and Adolescent Mental Health Advisory Group study day,
Coakley, E., Cremins, A., & Hunt, E. (2016) Exploring Irish occupational therapists’ perspectives of their role within CAMHS. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Association of Occupational Therapists of Ireland Child and Adolescent Mental Health Advisory Group study day, AOTI . [Details]
(2016)COTEC - ENOTHE Congress,
Hunt, E., McKay, E. A., Dahly, D., Fitzgerald, A. P., & Perry, I. J. (2016) A person-centred analysis of the time-use, daily activities and health-related quality of life of Irish school-going late adolescents. [Oral Presentation], COTEC - ENOTHE Congress, Galway, Ireland , 15-JUN-16 - 19-JUN-16. [Details]
(2016)Association of Occupational Therapists of Ireland Child and Adolescent Mental Health Advisory Group study day,
Coakley, E., Cremins, A., & Hunt, E. (2016) Exploring Irish occupational therapists' perspectives of their role within CAMHS. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Association of Occupational Therapists of Ireland Child and Adolescent Mental Health Advisory Group study day, Dublin, Ireland , 13-MAY-16 - 13-MAY-16. [Details]
(2015)Time Use in Britain,
Hunt, E. (2015) A person-centred analysis of the time use of Irish adolescents. Invited presentation. [Oral Presentation], Time Use in Britain, University of Oxford/Centre for Time Use Research, Oxford, UK . [Details]
(2015)UCC School of Clinical Therapies Research Seminar,
Hunt, E. (2015) Time use, daily activities and health-related quality of life of late adolescents in Cork city and county: a cross-sectional study. [Oral Presentation], UCC School of Clinical Therapies Research Seminar, Cork, Ireland , 21-APR-15 - 21-APR-15. [Details]
(2015)Association of Occupational Therapists of Ireland Child and Adolescent Mental Health Advisory Group study day,
Hunt, E. (2015) Time use, daily activities and health-related quality of life of late adolescents in Cork city and county: a cross-sectional study. [Oral Presentation], Association of Occupational Therapists of Ireland Child and Adolescent Mental Health Advisory Group study day, Dublin, Ireland , 16-APR-15 - 16-APR-15. [Details]
(2014)Department of Epidemiology, UCC. March, 2014,
Hunt, E., McKay, E. A., Fitzgerald, A. P., & Perry, I. J. (2014) Participation in daily activities and health-related quality of life of late adolescents in contemporary Ireland. [Invited Seminars/Guest Lectures], Department of Epidemiology, UCC. March, 2014, Cork, Ireland . [Details]
(2014)Count Me In! Children and Youth Occupations Conference. May 2014,
Hunt, E., McKay, E. A., Fitzgerald, A. P., & Perry, I. J. (2014) Counting time: participation in daily activities and health-related quality of life of late adolescents in contemporary Ireland. Paper Presentation. [Oral Presentation], Count Me In! Children and Youth Occupations Conference. May 2014, London, UK . [Details]
(2013)UCC/Occupational Science Europe Conference Occupation: Awakening to the Everyday,
Hunt, E., McKay, E. A., Fitzgerald, A. P., & Perry, I. J. (2013) Time use and daily activities of late adolescents in contemporary Ireland. [Oral Presentation], UCC/Occupational Science Europe Conference Occupation: Awakening to the Everyday, Cork, Ireland , 05-SEP-13 - 07-SEP-13. [Details]
(2013)UCC/Occupational Science Europe Conference, Occupation: Awakening to the Everyday,
Hennigan, C., Hunt, E., & Jackson, J. (2013) Exploring the occupational lives of older persons recovering from depression through an examination of time use. [Oral Presentation], UCC/Occupational Science Europe Conference, Occupation: Awakening to the Everyday, Cork, Ireland , 05-SEP-13 - 07-SEP-13. [Details]
(2012)36th College of Occupational Therapists annual conference,
Hunt, E., & McKay, E. A. (2012) Time use research in occupational science and occupational therapy: challenges and opportunities. [Oral Presentation], 36th College of Occupational Therapists annual conference, Glasgow, Scotland , 12-JUN-12 - 14-JUN-12. [Details]
(2012)36th College of Occupational Therapists annual conference,
Hunt, E., McKay, E. A., & Perry, I. (2012) Perspectives on adolescent time use and wellbeing. [Oral Presentation], 36th College of Occupational Therapists annual conference, Glasgow, Scotland , 12-JUN-12 - 14-JUN-12. [Details]
(2011)33rd International Association of Time Use Research conference,
Hunt, E., McKay, E. A., & Perry, I. (2011) Measuring and mapping adolescent time use & well-being – an occupational perspective. [Oral Presentation], 33rd International Association of Time Use Research conference, Oxford, UK , 01-AUG-11 - 03-AUG-11. [Details]
(2009)Association of Occupational Therapists of Ireland Annual Conference,
King, A., & Hunt, E. (2009) Daily life in later life: exploring the time-use of older adults in Ireland. [Oral Presentation], Association of Occupational Therapists of Ireland Annual Conference, Kilkenny, Ireland . [Details]
(2009)College of Occupational Therapists Conference,
King, A., & Hunt, E. (2009) Daily life in later life: exploring the time-use of older adults. [Oral Presentation], College of Occupational Therapists Conference, Bristol, UK . [Details]
(2008)Researching Children's Worlds Conference,
Hunt, E., Ryan, S., & Perry, I. (2008) Health related quality of life and participation in daily activities among Irish young people - a pilot study. [Oral Presentation], Researching Children's Worlds Conference, Galway, Ireland , 26-FEB-08 - 27-FEB-08. [Details]
(2008)Association of Occupational Therapists of Ireland Conference,
Hunt, E. (2008) Time for life - time use, participation in daily occupation and wellbeing of adolescents in contemporary Ireland. [Oral Presentation], Association of Occupational Therapists of Ireland Conference, Kilkenny, Ireland , 17-APR-08 - 17-APR-08. [Details]
(2007)International Association of Time Use Research Conference,
Hunt, E., Ryan, S., & Perry, I. (2007) Time use, participation in daily occupations and well-being of adolescents in contemporary Ireland - a pilot study. [Oral Presentation], International Association of Time Use Research Conference, Washington D.C., U.S.A , 17-OCT-07 - 19-OCT-07. [Details]
(2007)International Association of Time Use Researchers XXV1111 Conference,
Hunt, E., Ryan, S., & Perry, I. (2007) Time Use, Participation In Daily Occupations And Well-Being Of Adolescents In Contemporary Ireland. [Oral Presentation], International Association of Time Use Researchers XXV1111 Conference, Washington, DC . [Details]
(2006)5th Occupation UK & Ireland Occupational Science Symposium,,
Hunt, E., & Gowran, R. (2006) Weaving creativity into the curricula of two university programmes in Ireland. [Oral Presentation], 5th Occupation UK & Ireland Occupational Science Symposium,, Northampton, UK , 11-SEP-06 - 12-SEP-06. [Details]
(2006)UCC College of Medicine and Health 2nd Annual Interdisciplinary Research Conference,
Hunt, E., Ryan, S., & Perry, I. (2006) Participation in daily occupations and well-being of Irish adolescents. [Poster Presentation], UCC College of Medicine and Health 2nd Annual Interdisciplinary Research Conference, Cork, Ireland , 17-NOV-06 - 17-NOV-06. [Details]
(2006)UCC Visual Literacy,
Hunt, E. (2006) Doing, being and becoming. [Invited Oral Presentation], UCC Visual Literacy, University College Cork , 13-MAR-06 - 13-MAR-06. [Details]
(2005)4th Occupation UK & Ireland Occupational Science Symposium,
Hunt, E. (2005) A life of leisure? Leisure in the lives of Irish adolescents at the start of the new millennium. [Oral Presentation], 4th Occupation UK & Ireland Occupational Science Symposium, Cork, Ireland , 08-SEP-05 - 09-SEP-05. [Details]
(2005)Association of Occupational Therapists of Ireland Annual Conference,
Hunt, E. (2005) Doing, being and becoming - Creativity and Occupational Therapy 100 years on. [Oral Presentation], Association of Occupational Therapists of Ireland Annual Conference, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal , 02-MAR-05 - 04-MAR-05. [Details]
(2005)Society for the Study of Occupation: USA symposium,
Hunt, E. (2005) Developing knowledge on adolescent participation in occupation in contemporary Ireland. [Oral Presentation], Society for the Study of Occupation: USA symposium, Washington DC, USA , 27-OCT-05 - 30-OCT-05. [Details]
(2005)College of Occupational Therapists 29th Annual Conference,
Hunt, E. (2005) Undergraduate occupational therapy student's introduction to activity, participation and occupation: innovative approaches. [Oral Presentation], College of Occupational Therapists 29th Annual Conference, Eastbourne, UK , 20-JUN-05 - 24-JUN-05. [Details]
(2004)College of Occupational Therapists Annual Conference,
Hunt, E. (2004) Leisure matters most - leisure lifestyles of Irish young people. [Oral Presentation], College of Occupational Therapists Annual Conference, Harrogate, UK , 08-JUN-04 - 11-JUN-04. [Details]
(2004)UCC Bridging the Gap Project,
Hunt, E., & Ryan, S. (2004) Occupational Therapy and Bridging the Gap. [Invited Oral Presentation], UCC Bridging the Gap Project, University College Cork , 30-NOV-04 - 30-NOV-04. [Details]
(2004)Association of Occupational Therapists of Ireland Annual Conference,
Hunt, E., & Hoare, C. (2004) Educating Occupational Therapy Students for Practice in the Age of Technology. [Poster Presentation], Association of Occupational Therapists of Ireland Annual Conference, Galway, Ireland , 24-MAR-04 - 26-MAR-04. [Details]
(2004)Department of Education, University College Cork,
Hunt, E., & Ryan, S. (2004) Task Based Learning. [Invited Oral Presentation], Department of Education, University College Cork, University College Cork , 19-FEB-04 - 19-FEB-04. [Details]
(2004)Environmental Research Institute Conference, University College Cork,
Hunt, E., & Horgan, L. (2004) The role of the environment in Occupational Therapy. [Poster Presentation], Environmental Research Institute Conference, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland , 02-DEC-04 - 02-DEC-04. [Details]
(2004)The Annual Conference Access all Ages of the Association of Occupational Therapists Ireland,
Ryan, S., & Hunt, E. (2004) Accessing knowledge from life experience in the School Leaver Population: Task-Based Learning. [Oral Presentation], The Annual Conference Access all Ages of the Association of Occupational Therapists Ireland, Galway, Ireland . [Details]
(2004)Occupation UK Creativity for Health symposium,
Hunt, E. (2004) Closing Session, Advance notice of 2005 Symposium. [Conference Organising Committee Member], Occupation UK Creativity for Health symposium, Brighton, UK , 01-APR-04 - 02-APR-04. [Details]
(2004)Association of Occupational Therapists of Ireland Annual Conference,
Ryan, S., & Hunt, E. (2004) Accessing Knowledge for Life Experiences in the School Leaver Population - Task Based Learning. [Oral Presentation], Association of Occupational Therapists of Ireland Annual Conference, Galway, Ireland , 24-MAR-04 - 26-MAR-04. [Details]
(2004)UCC Health Services Research Group,
Hunt, E. (2004) Occupational Therapy and Obesity. [Invited Oral Presentation], UCC Health Services Research Group, University College Cork , 29-NOV-04 - 29-NOV-04. [Details]
(2003)Institute of Guidance Counsellors of Ireland Annual Conference,
Hunt, E., & Delaney, M. (2003) Depression in adolescence. [Invited Lectures (Workshops)], Institute of Guidance Counsellors of Ireland Annual Conference, Cork, Ireland , 31-MAR-03 - 31-MAR-03. [Details]
(2003)Association of Occupational Therapists of Ireland Annual Conference,
Hunt, E. (2003) Anxiety management with children and adolescents. [Oral Presentation], Association of Occupational Therapists of Ireland Annual Conference, Killarney, Ireland , 01-MAR-03 - 01-MAR-03. [Details]
(2002)Association of Occupational Therapists of Ireland Annual Conference,
Hunt, E. (2002) Leisure lifestyles of Irish adolescents. [Oral Presentation], Association of Occupational Therapists of Ireland Annual Conference, Monaghan, Ireland , 01-MAR-02 - 01-MAR-02. [Details]
(2002)Southern Regional Group of Occupational Therapists,
Hunt, E. (2002) An introduction to Occupational Science. [Invited Seminars/Guest Lectures], Southern Regional Group of Occupational Therapists, University College Cork . [Details]
(1998)World Federation of Occupational Therapists Congress,
Hunt, E. (1998) The education of Irish occupational therapists with regard to the therapeutic relationship. [Oral Presentation], World Federation of Occupational Therapists Congress, Montreal, Canada , 01-JUN-98 - 01-JUN-98. [Details]
(1998)Model of Human Occupation - Moving Theory into Practice Conference, Trinity College Dublin,
Hunt, E. (1998) Application of the Model of Human Occupation with adults with learning difficulties. [Oral Presentation], Model of Human Occupation - Moving Theory into Practice Conference, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland , 02-MAR-98 - 02-MAR-98. [Details]
(1997)Assessment Issues in Clinical Education, Trinity College Dublin,
Hunt, E. (1997) Experiential learning - what is it and do we provide for it?. [Oral Presentation], Assessment Issues in Clinical Education, Trinity College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland , 01-SEP-97 - 01-SEP-97. [Details]

Licensing

 TitleInventorLicensee
Everyday Matters: Healthy Habits for University Life Eithne HuntIntellectual Property Office of Ireland
Mind Me Mind You Eithne HuntIntellectual Property Office of Ireland
Circa Diem - Around a Day Eithne HuntIntellectual Property Office of Ireland

Committees

 CommitteeFunctionFrom / To
UCC College of Medicine and Health Teaching and Learning Showcase 2023 Member2022 / 2024
School of Clinical Therapies Athena Swan Self-Assessment Team Member2022 / 2023
UCC Academic Council Member2020 / 2024
UCC Academic Council Graduate Studies Committee Member2020 / 2024
UCC University Working Group to Review Student Mental Health Policy (2018_2019) Member2018 /
College of Medicine and Health Working Group to Review Student Mental Health Supports(2018_2019) Member2018 /
School of Clinical Therapies Student Teaching and Curriculum Chairperson2016 /
Conference Committee, Occupation: Awakening to the Everyday Conference Committee Member2013 / 2013
UCC Academic Staff Development and Enhancement Sub-Committee College of Medicine and Health Representative2011 / 2014
UCC First Year Experience Working Group College of Medicine and Health Representative2009 / 2010
UCC Jennings Gallery Committee Committee Member2008 / 2013
UCC Adult Continuing Education Committee College of Medicine and Health representative2008 / 2010
College of Medicine and Health Council Member2008 /
2nd International Occupational Science Think Tank, California, USA Invited Member [representing Ireland]2007 / 2007
Irish representative on the Steering group for Occupation UK & Ireland Representing Ireland2007 /
Organising Committee of the 4th Occupation UK & Ireland Occupational Science Symposium Convenor/Chairperson2005 / 2005
UCC Visual Arts Committee Committee Member2005 / 2007
School of Clinical Therapies Student Affairs Committee Chairperson2004 / 2006
Medicine and Health College Board Board Member2003 / 2006

Employment

 EmployerPositionFrom / To
Southern Health Board Senior Occupational Therapist02-JAN-01 / 30-APR-03
St. John of God Hospital Senior Occupational Therapist01-JAN-97 / 01-JAN-01
Dept. Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, University College Cork Lecturer (2003 to Present)01-MAY-03 /

Education

 YearInstitutionQualificationSubject
2000Trinity College Dublin Postgraduate Diploma in StatisticsStatistics
1997Trinity College Dublin BSc HonsOccupational Therapy
2014University College Cork PHDOccupational Therapy (Time use, daily activities and health-related quality of life of School-going late adolescents in Cork city and county – a cross-sectional study)
2001Trinity College Dublin MScOccupational Therapy (An exploratory, descriptive study of the occupation of leisure in a sample of Irish school-going adolescents)

Journal Activities

 JournalRoleTo / From
Journal Of Occupational Science Referee01-JAN-11 -
Irish Journal Of Occupational Therapy Referee-
Acta Paediatrica Referee-
Australian Occupational Therapy Journal Referee-
Irish Journal Of Occupational Therapy Member of Editorial Board01-JAN-16 -
Disability And Rehabilitation Referee-
Journal Of Pediatrics Referee-

Consultancy

 ClientDescription
National Youth Council of Ireland
Hunt, E. (2004). Good habits of mind. Review of National Youth Council of Ireland document August 2004
OTCAMH Special Interest Group
Hunt, E. (2007). Position Document - Occupational Therapy in Child and Adolescent Mental Health (OTCAMH) – Third Edition. Principal author.
ESRI Growing Up in Ireland
Consulted by the ESRI on the design of Growing Up in Ireland diary for 13 year old cohort
UK Millennium Cohort Study
Asked to contribute to the consultation on the diary design for the age 14 cohort

Other Activities

 Description


2024 DECIDER training Association of Occupational Therapists of Ireland 

2023 Redesigning Daily Occupations (ReDO®) Certification

2023
Recruitment and Selection Committee Training

2022 Healthy Minds MasterClass - Founders Edition Center for Healthy Minds at the University of Wisconsin-Madison

2021 UCC/Institute of Leadership and Management Professional Skills for Research Leaders 

2021 UCC/Irish Management Institute Current Leaders, Level 2 

2020 Mindful Schools Self-compassion for Educators 

2020 Aurora Women only Leadership Development Programme 

2019 Mindful Self-Compassion Core Skills Training 

2019 Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction – Teens Training 

2017 Mindfulness in Schools Project Paws b Training & Certification

2017 Relax Kids Coach Training

2016 Mindfulness in Schools .b Training & Certification

2015 Visual Thinking Skills Level One Training

2015 Cochrane Ireland 2-day Systematic Review Training

2015 Identifying & Responding to Distressed and At Risk Students

Teaching Activities

Teaching Interests

My teaching interests include adolescence, time use, daily occupations and mental health. I am very fortunate that my teaching and research are very closely aligned ensuring that I can bring the latest research into my teaching.

I currently coordinate and teach OT1001 [15 credits], OT1005 [5 credits] and OT2004 [10 credits]. I examine in modules OT1002 and supervise undergraduate research projects in OT4004. I teach in a Level 10 module at Munster Technological University EDUC8047 and contribute to a Level 9 module there also, SPRT9001.

I have two university wide digital badges available to students within and beyond UCC and one digital badge for staff.

I am deeply committed to continually developing my teaching. I have taken multiple courses that help me maintain my theoretical currency and develop my skills. These include:

2024 DECIDER training Association of Occupational Therapists of Ireland [online]*
2023 Redesigning Daily Occupations (ReDO®) Certification University of Galway
2022 Awakening Joy [online]*
2022 Healthy Minds Masterclass University of Wisconsin-Madison [online]*
2021 UCC/Institute of Leadership and Management Professional Skills for Research Leaders, UCC
2021 UCC/Irish Management Institute Current Leaders, Level 2 programme  [online]
2020 Mindful Schools Self-Compassion for Educators [online]*
2019-2020 UCC Aurora Women Only Leadership Development Programme, Dublin
2019 Mindful Self-Compassion Core Skills Training [online]*
2019 Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction – Teens Training [online]*
2017 Mindfulness in Schools Project Paws B Training & Certification, Manchester *
2017 Relax Kids coach training, Limerick* 
2016 Mindfulness in Schools Project B Training & Certification, Dublin* 
2015 Visual Thinking Skills Level One Training, UCC 
2015 Identifying & Responding to Distressed and At-Risk Students, UCC

* = self-funded

Recent Postgraduates

 Graduation YearStudent NameInstitutionDegree TypeThesis Title
2016Kate Murphy UCCComparability of scores between the Movement Assessment Battery for Children second edition and the Bruininks Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency second edition for children aged seven to ten years.
2024Eadaoin Whelan University College CorkDOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHYDaily Experiences and Psychobiological Health in Adolescents
2022Audrey Dempsey University College CorkDOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHYUniversal Design for Learning and Anatomy Healthcare Education
2023Alison Skipp Prendergast University College CorkMsc“Exploring the daily life experiences of UCC registered doctoral [PhD/ MD/ Practitioner Doctorate] students and how the UCC “Everyday Matters: Healthy Habits for University Life” digital badge impacted their daily life and well-being”
2012Clare Hennigan UCCExploring the occupational lives of older persons recovering from depression through an examination of time use
2015Ranadip Barua UCCComparative study on effective pressure distribution of two wheelchair cushions
2015Ciara Merritt UCCThe extent and nature of occupational therapists’ use of Multisensory Environments (MSE) with the adult mental health service user population of the United Kingdom (UK) and Ireland

Research Information

Internal Collaborators

 NameInstituteCountry
Professor Yvonne Nolan UCCIRELAND
Access UCC UCCIRELAND
UCC Skills Centre UCCIRELAND
Dr. Samantha Dockray UCCIRELAND

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