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Biography
Dr Brendan Coyle is a Lecturer in Criminology, and Course Director of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Ulster University, Belfast. Brendan joined Ulster University in January 2020, having previously worked at Aberystwyth University (2015-2019). Brendan is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.
Research Interests
With specialisms in young adult development, maturation and desistance, Brendan’s research addresses the interface between individuals’ constructions of maturity, criminal justice policies and practices, and processes of desistance from crime.
Brendan is currently involved in a range of projects relating to the impact and effectiveness of sports-based interventions on the health, wellbeing and identities of young people in relatively marginalised and deprived settings. These projects have involved engagement with a range of statutory and community sector stakeholders, including but not limited to: the NI Department for Communities and Department of Justice; the Police Service of Northern Ireland; and the Irish Football Association.
Teaching Interests
Brendan teaches across a range of UG and PG Criminology and Criminal Justice modules at Ulster University. He coordinates the following modules:
- PUP318 Policing and Society
- PUP548 Rehabilitation and Desistance from Crime
- PUP510 Dissertation (CCJ)
- PUP717 Critical Perspectives on Punishment
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, Advance HE
LLB (Hons) Law, Queen's University Belfast
MSSc Criminology, Queen's University Belfast
PhD, Queen's University Belfast
External positions
External Examiner, University of Huddersfield
21 Aug 2023 → 15 Sept 2027
External Examiner, Cardiff Metropolitan University
4 Aug 2023 → 1 Sept 2027
Keywords
- H Social Sciences (General)
- Young adulthood
- Maturity
- Desistance
- Criminology
- Criminal justice
- HM Sociology
- HN Social history and conditions. Social problems. Social reform
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‘What the f**k Is Maturity?’: Young Adulthood, Subjective Maturity and Desistance From Crime
Coyle, B., 30 Sept 2019, In: British Journal of Criminology. 59, 5, p. 1178-1198 21 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Overcoming 'Sheriff Syndrome’: Exploring young adults’ experiences of policing in Northern Ireland
Coyle, B., 2 Nov 2023, (Published online) In: Youth Justice. 24, 2, p. 248-270 23 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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International consensus statement on the design, delivery and evaluation of sport-based interventions aimed at promoting social, psychological and physical well-being in prison
Murray, C., Coyle, B., Morgan, H., Marder, I., Woods, D., Haughey, T., Maycock, M., Genovesi, F., Meek, R., Parker, A., Smith, A., Kay, C., Brink, G., Rovers, H., Haudenhuyse, R., Roe, D., Contteras-Osorio, F., Donohue, B., Bohall, G. & Martinez, N. & 8 others, , 31 Jan 2024, (Published online) In: BMJ Open. 14, 1, p. 1-12 12 p., e075792.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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‘Stay Onside': Exploring the impact of an academically accredited sport-based intervention on psychosocial well-being in prison
Murray, C., Breslin, G. & Coyle, B., 4 Apr 2024, Mental Health and Well-being Interventions in Sport: Research, Theory and Practice. Breslin, G. & Leavey, G. (eds.). 2 ed. London: Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, p. 191-211 20 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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A "Fresh start through sport"? Supporting positive youth development in marginalised communities in Northern Ireland
Coyle, B., Murray, C. & Breslin, G., 17 May 2023, Freedom From Fear, 17, p. 130 135 p.Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Article
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Activities
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15th Irish North/South Criminology Conference
Coyle, B. (Organiser)
17 Jun 2024 → 19 Jun 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participating in a conference, workshop, ...
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Young Adults in the Justice System
Coyle, B. (Organiser & Speaker), Hunte, L. (Speaker), Price, J. (Speaker), Coyne, A. (Speaker), Murray, C. (Speaker) & Buckley, S. (Speaker)
12 Sept 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising a conference, workshop, ...
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UNODC Virtual Expert Group Meeting
Coyle, B. (Speaker) & Murray, C. (Speaker)
3 May 2023 → 5 May 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participating in a conference, workshop, ...
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The effect of paramilitary activity and organised crime on society in Northern Ireland - Oral evidence
Coyle, B. (Participant) & Murray, C. (Participant)
9 Nov 2022Activity: Other
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British Society of Criminology Conference
Coyle, B. (Participant)
9 Jul 2024 → 12 Jul 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participating in a conference, workshop, ...