University of Limerick- employed as Professor of Education at the University of Limerick.

National Network
Ireland
Address

Prof. Marie Parker-Jenkins, University of Limerick
School of Education, FEHS, University of Limerick
Limerick
Ireland

Telephone
00-353-860430586
Telephone (other)
00-353-860430586
E-Mail
marie.parker.jenkins@ul.ie
Mobile Phone
00-353-860430586
Organisation Type
Public Institution
Year of Establishment
1974
Fields of Activity
  1. Democracy and community development
  2. Environment/Sustainable development
  3. Gender
  4. Heritage
  5. Human rights
  6. International/Cultural relations
  7. Religion
  8. Research
  9. Youth and education
General Information
The University of Limerick has over 14,000 students & 1,000 staff. The sciences, social seciences, education, medicine and law constitute main discipline areas. The university has received a number of reqrads for teaching excellence, student opportunity,sustainability etc. Most of the aacademic programmes lead to professioanl opportunities upon completion & opportunities to study abroad.
Mission and Objectives

The University of Limerick is publcally- funded , opened to all , regardless of background.
 
As well as academic achievement the University aims to produce students are equipped for life in a culturally diverse world.

Main Projects / Activities

Across the university a range of reserach projects including tgose relevant to social justice & human rights.
In addition, outreach projects take place with the wider community & globally..

How can you contribute to the Network in your country?

 
 
 
I have only 30 years track record in conducting research concerning social justice issues with particular reference to ethnicity and gender. My c.v. includes 8 books & over 100 publications , articles & conference presentations related to social justice issues. I have taught in 7 universities within  4 countries; & undertaken reserarch projects focusing on human rights issues & education. A particualr aspect of my work has been the expansion of schools based on an Islamic basis & responding to cultural diversity within public schools..

Why do you want to join the ALF Network?

Given my professional & acdemic background I think I am well-placed to contribute to the Network , particularly in terms of my knowledge base of social justice issues.
I have been a taechers, head of dept, vice-principle & professor with a strong background in Education. As well as working at the University of Limerick, I have been honoured with the Aval Martell Chair at Marlander University, Sweden.

Contact (1) Full Name
Professor Marie Parker-Jenkins
Job Title
Professor of Education
Head of the organisation
Dr.Des Fitzgerald