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Daniel Donoghue

Dr Daniel Donoghue

Senior Lecturer

School of Psychology and Life Sciences

I am a Principal Lecturer in Human Geography and Senior Tutor for the Natural and Applied Sciences section of the School.

I joined CCCU in January 1996.  

I completed my PhD from the University of Sheffield on the Economy of Cities later that year and have continued to do research in this area ever since.  I also hold an MA in Geography from the University of Calgary and a BA (Hons) from University College Dublin.  

As well as teaching on the Geography and Wildlife Ecology and Conservation degrees I have also lectured on Economics in the Business School.  I was Vice President of the International Geographical Union (IGU) Urban Commission from 2012-2020.  

My research interests in economies and cities continues with a particular interest in the measurement of spatial change.

Over the past 27 years I have taught across most areas of Human Geography, I currently have responsibility for a variety of Human Geography modules including:  

  • Introduction to Global Environments at Level 0
  • Human Environments at Level 4
  • Field to Fork, Farming Systems and Food Production at level 5
  • Global Sustainable Economic Systems at Level 5
  • Sustainable Places and Planning at level 5

My research interests cover the study of changing urban systems, economic change in cities and various spatial measurements.

Research Projects

  • An analysis of oil company road maps, 1905-2005. Researcher(s): Mr Ian Byrne. Supervisor(s): Dr Dan Donoghue, Dr Alex Kent, Dr Chris Harvey. [Postgraduate Research Project]
  • Arts & cultural organisations: organisational perspectives on youth outreach work (pre-covid) in disadvantaged neighbourhoods - a case study of Thanet. Researcher(s): Miss Chenelle Sutton. Supervisor(s): Dr Karen Thomas, Dr Daniel Donoghue. [Postgraduate Research Project (past)]
  • Doctoral Research Project. Researcher(s): Miss Grace Dennis. Supervisor(s): Professor Alex Hassett, Dr Daniel Donoghue. [Postgraduate Research Project (past)]
  • Doctoral Research Project. Researcher(s): Mr Tyrone Bruun. Supervisor(s): Dr Kristofer Leslie, Professor Simon Harvey, Dr Daniel Donoghue. [Postgraduate Research Project (past)]
  • Doctoral Research Project. Researcher(s): Mr Richard Fitzgerald. Supervisor(s): Dr Daniel Donoghue, Dr Alex Kent. [Postgraduate Research Project (past)]

Former Vice President of the International Geographical Union (IGU) Urban Commision.