ILAS Team
ILAS Team
Caroline McGregor | Director
Prof. Caroline McGregor is the Director of the Institute for Lifecourse and Society (ILAS) and a Senior Researcher at the UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre. Her expertise is in social work, with extensive experience in teaching, research and publishing on issues related to children, young people and families. She co-authored "Support and Protection Across the Lifecourse" (2021) with Professor Pat Dolan. Her current work is focused on 'protective support and supportive protection', safeguarding across the lifecourse and public engagement in policy, research, practice and education.
Arlene Manion | Research and Development Manager
Dr. Arlene Mannion is the Research and Development Manager in the Institute for Lifecourse and Society (ILAS). Prior to this role, she worked as a Senior Research Support Officer in the National Funding team in the Research Office. She also worked as a Research Fellow in the Irish Centre for Autism and Neurodevelopmental Research (ICAN) in ILAS. Arlene has a PhD in Psychology funded by a Hardiman Scholarship from University of Galway and her background is in behavioural psychology. She holds an MA in Academic Practice from the Centre for Excellence in Learning and Teaching (CELT) in University of Galway.
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Deirdre Conway | Administrative Assistant
Deirdre Conway is the Administrator for the Institute for Lifecourse & Society (ILAS), providing comprehensive support across all ILAS events, programs, and initiatives. She joined the University in 2021, bringing with her extensive experience from a career with multinationals in both national and international settings. With a professional background that spans Marketing, Manufacturing, and Finance, Deirdre offers strong expertise in customer service, account management, project management, and financial analysis. She is an excellent communicator with a people-focused approach and is dedicated to ensuring the smooth delivery of ILAS operations and activities.
