Vikki Barry Brown

Vikki Barry Brown
Queen Mary, University of London | QMUL · School of Geography

Doctor of Philosophy

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Introduction
I passed my PhD Viva with minor corrections in Dec 2023, and recently re-submitted my thesis following the corrections period. My PhD focused on English people who migrated to Ireland between 1970 & 2018, considering how English migrants to Ireland experience belonging and identity.
Additional affiliations
October 2018 - December 2018
Queen Mary, University of London
Position
  • Researcher
Description
  • Under the supervision of the module organiser I supported teaching through assisting students and demonstrating research method techniques.
February 2016 - July 2017
Epilepsy Action
Position
  • Senior policy & campaigns officer
Description
  • I developed and communicated Epilepsy Action’s position and response in relation to public policy issues and consultations. I carried out research projects, and wrote reports, briefings and speeches for senior staff, MPs and Peers. I designed, managed and delivered projects using a broad range of techniques, including media, events and creating interactive web content. I built strong and positive relationships with stakeholders and represented EA at external conferences and in the media.
November 2013 - August 2015
Epilepsy Action
Position
  • Senior policy & campaigns officer
Description
  • I developed and communicated Epilepsy Action’s position and response in relation to public policy issues and consultations. I carried out research projects, and wrote reports, briefings and speeches for senior staff, MPs and Peers. I designed, managed and delivered projects using a broad range of techniques, including media, events and creating interactive web content. I built strong and positive relationships with stakeholders and represented EA at external conferences and in the media.
Education
September 2017 - September 2018
University of Leeds
Field of study
  • Social Research
September 2002 - June 2005
Swansea University
Field of study
  • Sociology & Social Policy

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Ireland is a country with a generous citizenship offering but restricted external voting rights. The first (or emigrant) generation lose the right to vote eighteen months after departure; other non-resident citizens, including those in Northern Ireland (NI) are currently ineligible to vote. In November 2020 the Irish Government committed to holding...