His Master’s thesis concentrated on political communications and marketing strategies. Francis received a Bachelor’s Degree in Public and Social Policy from the National University of Ireland, Galway.
United Nations University is a global institution. It is an agency of the United Nations, serves as a think tank of and for the UN, and aims to bridge the gap between policy makers and academia.
Throughout his undergraduate and postgraduate studies Francis embarked on a number of charitable expeditions including a visit to Calcutta in conjunction with charities such as Goal and Suas. Francis’ research interests are mainly focused on global public policy, sustainable development in developing countries and international relations. His work experience within the private sector included project and operations management.
The United Nations University Office at the United Nations, New York (UNU-ONY) showcases the work of UNU done around the world, to the UN System, the Permanent Missions, academia, NGOs, foundations and the private sector. It also assists with fund-raising and institutional development of the UNU system.
The UNU-ONY recruits four to five Junior Fellows from a global field for two sessions each year running from August to January, and February to July. Responsibilities of the Junior Fellows range widely, encompassing many aspects of United Nations work.
The MA in Politics and MA in International Relations are two established programmes offered by the College of Arts, Celtic Studies and Social Sciences at UCC. Contact Dr. Mervyn O’Driscoll, mervyn.odriscoll@ucc.ie (programme coordinator).
Picture L-R: Francis Lowe (Ireland), Rodney Jehu-Appiah (Ghana), Charlotte Melly (United Kingdom), Dorukhan Aras (Turkey), Sarah Lucas (Australia) all of whom are the Junior Professional Fellows at the United Nations University Office, United Nations Headquarters in New York.
