Higher Education Authority
Deirdre Quinn is a seasoned professional in higher education and research funding, currently serving as Senior Manager - Policy at the Higher Education Authority since April 2021. Previously, Deirdre held various roles at the Irish Research Council from 2016 to 2021, including Acting Assistant Director and Programme Manager, and gained experience as a Research Funding Support Officer. Deirdre's academic background includes positions as Graduate Studies Officer and Assistant Lecturer in Media Studies at Maynooth University, along with significant teaching roles in media and critical theory. Deirdre holds a PhD in Media Studies from Maynooth University and has a strong foundation in English Literature and Anthropology.
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Higher Education Authority
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The Higher Education Authority is the statutory planning and policy development body for higher education and research in Ireland. The HEA has wide advisory powers throughout the whole of the higher education sector. In addition, it is the funding authority for the universities, institutes of technology and a number of designated higher education institutions.