Dr Philip Murphy

Biography

Dr. Philip Murphy is a post-doctoral researcher in the Department of Government and Politics, University College Cork (UCC). As an IRC funded scholar, his doctoral thesis researched the socialisation of political efficacy among adolescents. His publications and research interests include youth political engagement, political socialisation, political education, and deliberative practice. In a previous post as Lecturer in Government and Politics at UCC he coordinated and lectured undergraduate and postgraduate modules on; Irish, European, and international politics, research methods, political engagement, political and governance theory, democratic innovations, and dissertation/thesis management. He has supervised numerous undergraduate and postgraduate research dissertations on above topics.

Project

Jean Monnet Teacher Training (ACTIVEUC 2022-2025) and Jean Monnet Chair in Active European Citizenship (KM-KEU 2021-2024). Both Erasmus+ projects are based in the Hub in Active European Citizenship, coordinated by Dr. Emmanuelle Schon-Quinlivan in UCC.

Project Outline

The JM TT develops tools for education on European issues. The project does this by creating training for teachers, and content for students, at primary and post-primary level. It emphasises deliberative practice to empower young citizens. It involves online and in-person engagement with students and teachers in Ireland and across the European Union.

The JM Chair develops opportunities for engagement on European issues. The project does this by coordinating and collaborating on; active citizenship projects at primary and post-primary level, deliberative teaching and events at third level, and public engagement events. It emphasises deliberative practice to empower young citizens. It involves online and in-person engagement with students at all education levels and the wider public through community events.

Research and publications on both projects focus on political efficacy, deliberative practice in political education and engagement, and the socialisation of political identity.

Contact Details

Dr. Philip Murphy, Department of Government and Politics, 2nd Floor, O’Rahilly Building, University College Cork.

Email: philip.murphy@ucc.ie

College of Arts, Celtic Studies & Social Sciences

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College Office, Room G31 ,Ground Floor, Block B, O'Rahilly Building, UCC

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