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Personal profile
Biography
Louise is Associate Dean (Academic Quality & Student Experience) in the Faculty of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences. She was formerly Head of Belfast School of Art and is a Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy; member of Ulster University Senate, previously elected Faculty Staff Representative (2021-2025) ; Expert Trustee in Learning & Teaching on CHEAD; Chair of the Group for Learning in Art and Design in Higher Education (GLADHE); and Professional Member of Institute of Designers Ireland.
Her research interests include investigating the role of the artist as social commentator, and the evolution of teaching and learning practices in art and design tertiary level education.
Louise has exhibited work and presented her research both nationally and internationally. She has been commissioned by both private and public bodies to create a number of public artworks, complete research, feasibility studies, education, training and manage arts projects. She has worked extensively in the community and schools sectors on a wide variety of projects and initiatives. Louise has received a number of awards both for her arts practice and pedagogic research. For more information see http://louiseoboyle.com
Education/Academic qualification
Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, Advance HE, UK, Higher Education Academy
Award Date: 8 Dec 2025
Master, MEd Education, Queens University Belfast
Award Date: 23 Jul 2021
Master, MA Applied Arts
Award Date: 5 Jun 1998
Bachelor, BA Hons Contemporary Crafts, Manchester Metropolitan University
Award Date: 7 Jun 1996
External positions
Expert Trustee, The Council for Higher Education in Art & Design (CHEAD)
4 Oct 2022 → …
Trustee, Arts Care, Arts Care
1 Oct 2022 → 31 Mar 2024
Trustee, The MAC
25 Mar 2022 → …
External Examiner, University of East London
14 Jan 2022 → 30 Sept 2025
Chair, Group for Learning in Art & Design in Higher Education
13 Jan 2022 → …
Treasurer, Board Member and Trustee, New Life Counselling Service
1 Oct 2017 → 31 Dec 2020
Secretary, Group for Learning in Art & Design in Higher Education
1 Jan 2015 → 1 Jan 2022
External Examiner, Limerick Institute of Technology
1 Sept 2014 → 1 Jun 2018
Elected Executive Committee Member , Group for Learning in Art & Design in Higher Education
1 Oct 2013 → …
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 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
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SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Damnum versus Quaestus: images of healing and learning
O'Boyle, L., 1 Jul 2017, In: AMA Journal of Ethics. 19, 7, p. 720-731Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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JISC/HESA Analytics Research Team : Wellbeing
O'Boyle, L., 15 Feb 2019.Research output: Contribution to conference › Other › peer-review
Prizes
Activities
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The Council for Higher Education in Art & Design (CHEAD) (External organisation)
O'Boyle, L. (Member)
4 Oct 2022Activity: Membership › Membership of council
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UNESCO Inclusive Policy Lab (External organisation)
O'Boyle, L. (Member)
22 Dec 2021Activity: Membership › Membership of network
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Innovative and sector leading pedagogies and approaches at Belfast School of Art
O'Boyle, L. (Speaker)
25 Nov 2021Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Are you listening? Emerging voices & practices from recent graduates of Belfast School of Art
O'Boyle, L. (Speaker)
30 Oct 2021Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Breaking the Chrysalids - New Flights to Learning
O'Boyle, L. (Speaker)
17 Dec 2021Activity: Talk or presentation › Invited talk
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Major art exhibition to showcase creative Northern Ireland talent
23/10/21
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities
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Embedding Creative Health in Northern Ireland: A Co-Created Policy Roadmap
O'Boyle, L. (PI)
Arts and Humanities Research Council
1/01/26 → 31/01/27
Project: Research
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The Wish List
Muldrew, D. (PI), Hasson, F. (CoI), O'Boyle, L. (CoI), Slater, P. (CoI) & McIlfatrick, S. (CoI)
Health and Social Care R&D Division of the Public Health Agency for Northern Ireland
14/03/22 → 31/03/23
Project: Research
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Re-enact: Using Mobile Technologies in Collaborative Marking Activities
O'Boyle, L. (PI)
1/08/13 → 31/07/14
Project: Research
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