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Personal profile
Biography
Dr Brendan Coyle is a Senior Lecturer in Criminology, and Learning, Teaching & Quality Director for Social and Policy Sciences 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 has taught across a range of UG and PG Criminology and Criminal Justice modules at Ulster University. He has coordinated the following modules:
- PUP318 Policing and Society
- PUP548 Rehabilitation and Desistance from Crime
- PUP510 Dissertation (CCJ)
- PUP717 Critical Perspectives on Punishment
Education/Academic qualification
Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, Advance HE
LLB (Hons) Law, Queens University Belfast
MSSc Criminology, Queens University Belfast
PhD, Queens University Belfast
MEd Higher Education Practice
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
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):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
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SDG 5 Gender Equality -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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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, In: BMJ Open. 14, 1, p. 1-12 12 p., e075792.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Developing ‘soft skills’, encouraging self-reflection and alleviating the pains of imprisonment: Examining the effects of an academically accredited sport-based intervention on politically affiliated prisoners' wellbeing
Murray, C., Coyle, B., Fitch, B. & Breslin, G., 5 Jun 2026, Prison Health and Wellbeing. Woodall, J., Maycock, M. & Meek, R. (eds.). Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, p. 212-224 13 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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From Conflict to Connection: Examining the use of sport as a mechanism for cross-community engagement and youth crime prevention in Northern Ireland
Coyle, B., Murray, C., Breslin, G., Morgan, H. & Parker, A., 30 Aug 2026, In: Youth Justice. 26, 2, p. 266-286 21 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Prizes
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), Buckley, S. (Speaker) & Murray, C. (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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Psychology of Sport and Exercise (Journal)
Coyle, B. (Reviewer)
2026 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Publication Peer-review
Profiles
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Assessing the Application and Effectiveness of Risk Assessment Processes Used by the Probation Board for Northern Ireland in Domestic Abuse Cases
Payne, B. (PI), Coyle, B. (CoI), Murray, C. (CoI), Scott, J. (CoI) & Lasslett, K. (CoI)
Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)
14/09/26 → 14/03/30
Project: Research
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The Impact of Bespoke Interventions for Short-Term Sentenced Prisoners: Exploring Northern Ireland (NI) based initiatives during and post custody
Murray, C. (PI), Coyle, B. (CoI), Lasslett, K. (CoI) & Wekesa, M. (CoI)
Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)
16/09/24 → 16/09/32
Project: Research
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Evaluation of the Beyond the Ball programme
Murray, C. (PI), Coyle, B. (CoI), Genovesi, F. (CoI), Harris, J. (CoI) & Nyawasha, T. (CoI)
1/06/24 → 31/05/29
Project: Research
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United Nations Global Sports Programme
Murray, C. (PI) & Coyle, B. (CoI)
Irish Football Association Foundation
1/06/22 → 31/05/27
Project: Research
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Stay Onside (Part 2)
Murray, C. (PI), Hamber, B. (CoI) & Coyle, B. (CoI)
Irish Football Association Foundation
1/03/22 → 28/02/27
Project: Research