Jack Mccarthy Phd Email & Phone Number

Dublin, Ie

Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

As research officer at the Rediscovery Centre, I contribute to a range of projects that seek to enhance understanding of the circular economy and how it might be actualised in an Irish context. At present, I am project lead on an EPA funded study looking at Ireland's Circular Material Use Rate. I also coordinate the national Paint Reuse Network, which consists of nine member organisations around Ireland.

Dublin City, County Dublin, Ireland

Conducting qualitative research on the RENEW 2050 project, which seeks to identify and assess future drivers of change that will affect the renewal of rural jobs, agriculture, and forestry in the period to 2050

Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

Conducted research on collaborative agri-environmental schemes in upland farms in Ireland. This work was part of my PhD in Human Geography, which I completed in September 2020.

Dublin

Phaltan Area, India

Provided teaching support to an adult women’s education programme.• Worked in a project using education to support the social empowerment of marginalisedsocial group, the Irish traveller community.

• Planned and facilitated environmental education workshops focused on communityspaces and urban gardening with local schools and youth groups.• Gained experience in programme management and engaging young people inenvironmental affairs and community spaces.• Heavily involved in the organisation’s PR – Press releases, copy editing, websitemaintenance, social media presence.

• Reviewed and synthesized relevant social science literature on creativity, innovation andsocial research methods.• Developed methods of assessing levels of innovation in students for potential applicationin university classrooms.• Compiled a preliminary draft of a grant application for funding to pilot the methodsdeveloped.

Germany And Ireland

• Contracted to produce video projects in both Germany and Ireland.• Produced, edited and managed the filming for several promotional videos.• Gained experience managing schedules, budgets and client relationships.

Mzuzu, Malawi

• Supported general management of a community development organisation that runsprogrammes including; HIV/AIDS support groups, computer services and education,youth groups, education grants, and agricultural education programmes.• Designed and taught a month long intensive education course in basic web design for 10youths.

Doctor Of Philosophy (Phd), Human Geography

My doctoral research was on agri-environmental policy initiatives implemented in Ireland as part of the EU’s Common Agricultural Policy.

Master Of Science (Msc), Human Geography

• Focused on the interactions between nature and society, the social and cultural practices that shape the environment, and the ethical.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Multimedia, 1St Class Honours

Focus on film production, web development and studies in media and culture. Jointly awarded by Irish and German universities. Studied.