Dr. Julie Byrne

• Byrne, J., Kirwan, G. & Mc Guckin C., Positive Connections: the views of recent social work and teacher graduates on their use of social media, Joint World Conference of Social Work, Education and Social Development:, Dublin, Ireland, 4-7 July 2018, 2018Oral Presentation, 2018
• L. Gómez Chova, A. López Martínez, and I. Candel Torres(ed.), Learning in Transition: Workplace Learning for Newly Qualified Social Workers, Seville, Spain, ISBN 978-84-09-0594, 12-14 November 2018, IATED Academy, 2018Proceedings of a Conference, 2018
• Byrne, J. and Kirwan, G., Book Review Linda Cundy (2015) Love in the Age of the Internet: Attachment in the Digital Era, London: Karnac Books., Journal of Social Work Practice, 33, (2), 2019, p247 - 249Review Article, 2019
• L. Gómez Chova, A. López Martínez, I. Candel Torres(ed.), Developing Accredited Online Higher Education in a University Setting: A Change Management Case Study, Seville, Spain, ISBN 978-84-09-0594, 12-14 November 2018, IATED Academy, 2018Proceedings of a Conference, 2018
• Kirwan, G., Mc Guckin, C., Byrne, J., Positive Connections: the views of recent social work and teacher graduates on their use of social media., Abstract Book: SWSD2018, Joint World Conference of Social Work, Education and Social Development: , Dublin, July 2018, edited by IFSW , IFSW, 2018, pp373 - 373Meeting Abstract, 2018, URL
• Kirwan, G., Mc Guckin, C., Byrne, J., Positive Connections: the views of recent social work and teacher graduates on their use of social media., Abstract Book: SWSD2018, Joint World Conference of Social Work, Education and Social Development: , Dublin, July 2018, edited by IFSW , IFSW, 2018, pp373 - 373Published Abstract, 2018, URL
• Byrne, J. & Kirwan, G., Learning in Transition: Workplace Learning for Newly Qualified Social Workers, ICERI2018 Proceedings, 11th International Conference on Education, Research and Innovation., Seville, Spain, November 2018, edited by L. Gómez Chova, A. López Martínez, I. Candel Torres , (ISBN 978-84-09-0594 ), IATED Academy, 2018, pppp. 6676-6683Published Abstract, 2018, URL , TARA - Full Text
• Byrne, J. & Kirwan, G., Situated Learning: The Transition of Social Workers from Professional Education into Practice, 26th International Conference on Learning, Queens University Belfast, Northern Ireland, 24-26 July 2019, edited by Common Ground , 2018Published Abstract, 2018, URL
• Byrne, J., Developing Accredited Online Higher Education in a University Setting: A Change Management Case Study, ICERI2018 Proceedings, 11th annual International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation, Seville, Spain, 12-14 November 2018, edited by L. Gómez Chova, A. López Martínez, I. Candel Torres , , 2018, , IATED Academy, 2018, pppp6650 - 6655Published Abstract, 2018
• Byrne, J., Kirwan, G. & Mc Guckin, C., Social Media Surveillance in Social Work: Practice Realities and Ethical Implications, Journal of Technology in Human Services, 37, (2-3), 2019, p142 - 158Journal Article, 2019, URL
• Byrne, J. & Kirwan, G., Relationship-Based Social Work and Electronic Communication Technologies: Anticipation, Adaptation and Achievement, Journal of Social Work Practice, 33, (2), 2019, p217 - 232Journal Article, 2019
• Daly, L. and Byrne, J., The Ramifications of Using Panel Recruitment to Fill Social Work Posts, Irish Journal of Management, 2019Journal Article, 2019
• Byrne, J., Kirwan, G. and Flavin, E., Groupwork with people who have experienced political oppression: context and challenges, Groupwork, 28, (1), 2018, p77 - 99Journal Article, 2018
• Kirwan, G. and Byrne, J. (2019) Educating Professionals: The Role of Regulatory Standards in Programme Development, L. Gómez Chova, A. López Martínez, I. Candel Torres(ed.), 12th annual International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation, ICERI2019 Proceedings, Seville, Spain, ISBN 978-84-09-1475, 11-13 November 2019, IATED, 2019, 8302-8307 pProceedings of a Conference, 2019
• Byrne, J. (2019) Building Vibrant Classes in Online Higher Education: What Works for Educators? L. Gómez Chova, A. López Martínez and I. Candel Torres (ed.), 12th annual International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation, ICERI2019 Proceedings, Seville, Spain, ISBN 978-84-09-1475, 11-13 November, 2019, IATED Academy, 2019, 5719- 5725. pProceedings of a Conference, 2019
• Byrne, J and Male, S., Review of The Psychology of Oppression E.J.R. David and Annie O. Derthick, Groupwork, 28, (1), 2018, p100 - 103Review Article, 2018
• Byrne, J., Bringing the Fully Online Class to Life in a Higher Education Programme, 28th ICDE World Conference on Online Learning, Dublin, Ireland, 3-7 November, 2019Published Abstract, 2019
• ICEP(ed.), Enhancing Digital Capacity in Teaching and Learning in Irish Universities, Limerick, Ireland, 2019Proceedings of a Conference, 2019
• Byrne, J., Opening a Bridge to Social Work Education Through Online Learning , European Association of Schools of Social Work, Madrid, Spain, 4-7 June , edited by I. Amaro and F. de Lucas , ISBN 978-84-09-13160, 2019, pp181 - 181Published Abstract, 2019
• Kirwan, G. and Byrne, J., The Power Switch: Equipping Social Work Students To Practise in a World of Technological Surveillance Possibilities , European Association of Schools of Social Work, Madrid, Spain, 4-7 June , edited by I. Amaro and F. de Lucas , ISBN 978-84-09-13160, 2019, pp202 - 202Published Abstract, 2019
• Male, S. and Byrne, J., Educating Social Workers for Multi-Disciplinary Hospital Discharge Planning , European Association of Schools of Social Work, Madrid, Spain, 4-7 June , edited by I. Amaro and F. de Lucas , ISBN 978-84-09-13160, 2019, pp172 - 172Published Abstract, 2019
• Social Work Education in Ireland in, Sajid S.M., Rajendra Baikady, Cheng Sheng-Li, Haruhiko Sakaguchi , The Palgrave Handbook of Global Social Work Education, UK, Palgrave Macmillan, 2020, pp275 - 291, [Byrne, J.,Holt, S. and Kirwan, G.]Book Chapter, 2020, URL
• Kirwan, G. and Byrne, J., The Power Switch: Equipping Social Work Students To Practise in a World of Technological Surveillance Possibilities, Book of Abstracts, Annual Conference, European Association of Schools of Social Work, Universidad Complutense, Madrid, Spain, 4-7 June 2019, I. Amaro, F. de Lucas, European Association of Schools of Social Work , EASSW, 2019, pp202 - 202Published Abstract, 2019
• McFadden, P., Byrne, J and Kirwan, G., All Ireland Social Work Student Survey: Phase One Results, December 2018. Preliminary Data, IFSW Global Social Work Online Conference, Online , 12-15 July 2020, edited by IFSW , 2020Oral Presentation, 2020
• McCartan, C., Byrne, J., Campbell, J., Coogan, D., Davidson, G.,Hayes, D., Kirwan, G., MacDonald, M., McCaughren, S., McFadden, P.,McGregor, C.,Montgomery, L., Pentaraki, M., Roddy, S.,Roulston, A., Shore, C. Wilson. E., Social work students on the island of Ireland: a cross-sectional survey , Social Work Education, 41, (2), 2022, p228 - 247Journal Article, 2022, URL
• Byrne, J., Reaching across the void - boosting interaction in synchronous online classes', 14th annual International Technology, Education and Development Conference, Valencia, Spain, 2-4 March, 2020, edited by L. Gómez Chova, A. López Martínez, I. Candel Torres IATED Academy , IATED Academy, 2020, pp8068 - 8073Conference Paper, 2020, DOI
• Byrne, J., Hamill, D. and O'Connor, K, Enhancing digital teaching skills in higher education: using pedagogy over technology in professional development', 14th annual International Technology, Education and Development Conference, Valencia, Spain, 2-4 March, 2020, edited by L. Gómez Chova, A. López Martínez, I. Candel Torres IATED Academy , IATED Academy, 2020, pp8074 - 8079Conference Paper, 2020, DOI
• Flynn, S., Purser, L. Bowles,N., Byrne,J., Hamill,D., O'Connor, K., Lowney, R., Stone, S., Molloy, K., Moloney, D.,Munro, M., O'Connor, M., O'Reilly, M., O'Mara, T. and O'Callaghan, C., Enhancing Digital Capacity in Teaching and Learning in Ireland: a national approach, European University Association European Learning & Teaching Forum, Utrecht, Netherlands, 13-14 February, 2020, EUA, 2020Conference Paper, 2020, URL
• Byrne, J. and Muldowney, L., 'Enhancing Interaction in Live Online Classes', The EDTL Approach (Enhancing Digital Teaching and Learning), Dublin, Irish Universities Association, 2021, -Protocol or guideline, 2021
• Byrne, J., Co-producing Interaction in Live Online Classes: Student and Educator Perspectives, Irish Learning Technology Association EDTECH Conference, Online, 27-28 May, 2021Oral Presentation, 2021
• The History of Technology in Social Work in, editor(s)David Alonso, Andrés Arias Astray, & Andoni Alonso , Social Work in Digital Societies: Challenges for Innovative Research and Practice, London, McGraw-Hill, 2021, pp49 - 62, [Gloria Kirwan, Julie Byrne]Book Chapter, 2021
• Digital Learning and Teaching Post COVID-19: Learning from the Enhancing Digital Teaching and Learning (EDTL) Approach in, editor(s)Keane, M., McAvinia, C. and O'Sullivan, Í. , Emerging Issues in Educational Development IV: Changing Times, Changing Context , Ireland, EDIN, 2021, pp86 - 96, [Flynn, S., Munro, M., Byrne, J. et al]Book Chapter, 2021, URL
• Mechanisms of Power in the Digital Age: Surveillance, Privacy and Professional Boundaries in Social Work Practice in, editor(s)Antonio Lopez Pelaez, Gloria Kirwan , Routledge International Handbook of Digital Social Work, London, UK, Routledge, 2023, pp393 - 404, [Gloria Kirwan, Julie Byrne]Book Chapter, 2023
• McFadden, P., Ross, J., Byrne, J., Flanagan, N., Dolan, R., Kirwan, G., Kelly, E., Shore, C., McDonald, O., Wilson, W., Slavin, P., Roulston, A., McCartan, C. and Ketola, M., The role of social work education in relation to empathy and self-reported resilience: Results from entry to exit of social work education on the island of Ireland during the COVID-19 pandemic., British Journal of Social Work, 2023, p1-20Journal Article, 2023, URL
• Social Work Education and Digitalisation: The Classroom in Transition in, editor(s)Lopez Pelaez, A. and Kirwan, G. , Routledge International Handbook of Digital Social Work, London, UK, Routledge, 2023, [Byrne, J.]Book Chapter, 2023
• "Vibrant, Open and Accessible" " Students" visions of higher education futures in, editor(s)Czerniewicz, L. and Cronin, C. , Higher Education for Good: Teaching and Learning Futures, Cambridge, UK, Open Book Publishers, 2023, pp335 - 352, [Flynn, S., Byrne, J., Devoy, M. Johnstone, J., Lowney, R., Magee, E., Molloy, K., Moloney, D., Munro, M., Ongolly, F., Ryan, J., Stone, S. Waters, M. and Wright, K.]Book Chapter, 2023, DOI , URL
• Doolan Maher, R., Flynn, S. and Byrne, J., Shifting Mindsets; A Critical Commentary on Child Protection and Welfare, Disability, and Online Risk Through Critical Literature Review, Child Care in Practice, 2024, phttps://doi.org/10.1080/135752Journal Article, 2024, DOI , TARA - Full Text
• Flynn, S., Doolan Maher, R. and Byrne, J, ., Child protection and welfare risks and opportunities related to disability and internet use: Broadening current conceptualisations through critical literature review, Children and Youth Services Review, 157, 2023Journal Article, 2023, DOI
• Flynn, S.,Caffrey, L.,Antosik-Parsons, K.,Whiting, S., Byrne, J. and Conlon, C., New-Materialist Bricolage: Presenting an Ontological Position for Qualitative Internet-Based Research, International Journal of Social Research Methodology, 28, (2), 2025, p179 - 192Journal Article, 2025, URL , TARA - Full Text
• Flynn, S., Doolan Maher, R., Byrne, J., Disability, Child Protection and the Internet: The Socio-Cultural Construction of Risk, Irish Journal of Applied Social Studies, 25, (1), 2025Journal Article, 2025, DOI , TARA - Full Text
• Doolan Maher, R., Flynn, S. & Byrne, J., Through a Critical Realist Lens: Investigating Data Collection and Analysis Techniques in a Qualitative Study About Internet-Related Child Protection Risks for Children and Young People with Disabilities, International Journal of Qualitative Methods, 24, 2025Journal Article, 2025, DOI , TARA - Full Text
• Fu, N., Hoang, M., Salis, C. and Byrne, J., Leadsx2030 Annual Report Year 1, July, 2025Report, 2025, URL , TARA - Full Text
• Moreno, A.M., Menasalvas, E. Moreno-Navarro, J.J., Kavanagh, S, Thibaudeau, F., Byrne, J. Welford. M., Leads Final Guidelines Report, June, 2024Report, 2024, URL
• Rowan, B., Borotis , S., Byrne, J. Fu, N., Kypriotis, E., de Lama, N., Menasalvas, E., Moreno, A. Moreno, J.J. Nielsen, J., Consolidated recommendations for the development of Advanced Digital Skills in Europe, June, 2024Report, 2024, URL
• Kavanagh, S., Byrne, J. and Thibideau, F., Advanced Digital Skills: Meeting the Education and Training Challenges, 2024Report, 2024, URL
• In Search of Contemporary Careers in Small Irish Enterprises in, editor(s)A. Bron, Kurantowicz, E., Salling Olesen, H. and West, L. , Old and New Worlds of Adult Learning, Wroclaw, Wydawnictwo Naukowe, 2005, pppp. 294-307 , [Julie Byrne]Book Chapter, 2005
• Byrne, J., Subjective and Objective Dimensions of Careers in Small Irish Organisations, University of Limerick, 2007Thesis, 2007

• Byrne, J., Creating Career Narratives through the Career History Method, 5th Irish Narrative Inquiry Conference, Dublin, Ireland, 2-3 May, 2019, 2019Oral Presentation
• Julie Byrne, Gloria Kirwan, Situated Learning: The Transition of Social Workers from Professional Learning into Practice, The Learner Conference, Queens University Belfast, Northern Ireland, 24-26 July, edited by Common Ground , 2019Oral Presentation
• Gloria Kirwan Julie Byrne,, EDUCATING PROFESSIONALS: THE ROLE OF REGULATORY STANDARDS IN PROGRAMME DEVELOPMENT, ICERI2019: 12th International Conference on Education, Research and Innovation , Seville, Spain, 11-12 November 2019, edited by IATED , 2019Oral Presentation
• Edwina Flavin, Gloria Kirwan, Julie Byrne, Working in a Culturally Competent Way? Exploring the Perceptions of Social Workers Engaging with Children and Their Families from Minority Ethnic Groups, 7th National Child Protection and Welfare Social Work Conference , University College Cork, 24 October 2019, edited by SWCONF , 2019Oral Presentation
• Gloria Kirwan Julie Byrne,, The Power Switch: Equipping Students to Practice in a World of Technological Surveillance Possibilities., European Association of Schools of Social Work Annual Conference, Madrid, Spain, 4-7 June 2019, edited by EASSW , 2019Oral Presentation
• Gloria Kirwan Julie Byrne,, Educating Professionals: The Role of Regulatory Standards in Programme Development,, 12th Annual International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation, ICERI2019 , Seville, Spain, 11-13 November 2019, edited by IATED , 2019Oral Presentation
• Byrne, J., Enhancing Interaction in Live Online Classes: What Works for Students?, Irish Universitites Association Webinar Series - Enhancing Digital Teaching and Learning, 25 January 2021, 2021Invited Talk
• Byrne, J., Enhancing Interaction in Live Online Classes: Digital Pedagogy Guidance for Educators, Social Work Research and Educators Forum, 7 - 8 January 2021, 2021Oral Presentation
• Byrne, J., Co-Producing Interaction in Live Online Classes: Insights from Students and Educators, Professional Development Series, Online, 10 March, 2021, Dundalk Institute for Technology, Centre for Teaching and LearningInvited Talk
• Byrne, J., Working together to enhance interaction in live online classes , Learning online: a roundtable discussion with students and educators, University College Cork, 25 March , 2021, UCCInvited Talk
• Byrne, J., Learning from experience: what works in online classes?, School Learning Forum, School of Linguistic, Speech and Communication Sciences, 9 April, 2021, SLSCSInvited Talk
• Byrne, J.,, Designing a sustainable interface between industry & higher education: Lessons for advanced digital skills, European Big Data Value Conference, Valencia, Spain,, 27-29 October, 2023Oral Presentation
• Clarke, A., Kirwan, G. and Byrne, J., Post Qualification Perspectives of Newly Qualified Social Workers, Journal of Irish Association of Social Work, April, 2012Journal Article
• Byrne, J. and Murphy, T., An Analysis of Current & Future Skills, Education and Qualifications of the HRD/Training Profession in Ireland, Dublin, Irish Institute of Training and Development, 2009Report
• Byrne J, Evaluation of the KEY and LET Programmes 2012/13, Belfast, Young Enterprise Northern Ireland/Junior Achievement Ireland, 2014Report
• Byrne, J, Occupational Standards for Managers in the Community and Voluntary Sector, Dublin, IMCV, 2010Report
• Byrne J, Student Retention in Science and Engineering Programmes at an Institute of Technology, Dublin, 2003Report
• Byrne, J, Analysis of Training Needs of Female Employees in RTE, Dublin, 1998Report
• Byrne, J. , The Challenge of Developing the Contemporary Career , People Focus, (January), 2005Journal Article
• Byrne, J., Self Directed Career Development in the Small Firm Setting , Irish Academy of Management Conference, Galway/Mayo Institute of Technology, September, 2005Conference Paper
• Byrne, J, In Search of Contemporary Careers, 4th Conference of the European Society for Research into the Education of Adults, University of Wroclaw, Poland, September, 2004Conference Paper
• Byrne, J and McGreevy, S, Promoting Peace and Reconciliation in Northern Ireland Through Enterprise Education , UNESCO Conference on Intercultural Education, University of Jyvaskkyla, Finland., June, 2003Conference Paper
• Byrne, J and McGreevy, S, Learning to Live Together and Learning to Be , 6th International Lifelong Learning in Europe Conference, Helskini, Finland, September 2003, 2003Conference Paper
• Byrne, J, Subjective Dimensions of Career: The Small Firm Context , Irish Academy of Management Conference, Trinity College Dublin, Ireland., September 2004, 2004Conference Paper
• Keenan, E and Byrne, J. , Realising the Potential: Supporting Managers of Community and Voluntary Organisations in Ireland, Dublin, 2011Report

• Title

  Identification of the skill, education and learning needs of HRD/Training professionals in Ireland
  Summary

  The aim of this project was to identify the current skills, education and training level of human resource development and training professionals and their future needs. The project involved secondary research and primary research using a questionnaire distributed to members of the Irish Institute of Training and Development. The project recommended a career development framework for the human resource development and training profession outlining the skills required at each level.
  Funding Agency

  FAS and the Irish Institute for Training and Development
  Date From

  2008
  Date To

  2009
• Title

  Enhancing the digital teaching capabilities of experienced online instructors and the digital learning capabilities of their students.
  Summary

  Online education requires both students and lecturers to acquire skills and display behaviours that fit the learning environment. While research has been conducted on the design and technical skills required in an online environment there has been relatively little research on the skills and behaviours required once an online course is 'live'. How students and lecturers can build a safe and vibrant online learning space which promotes student engagement is a growing area of study associated with student satisfaction and success. This project aims to address the gap by asking experienced online graduates and lecturers in Trinity to identify the behaviours they associate with good digital learning and teaching. Through focus groups with students as well as interviews with lecturers, the research will inform the development of online resources for students and add to the range of learning resources for those in higher education to develop their skills in line with the National Professional
  Development Framework in domains 3, 4 & 5
  Funding Agency

  National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning
  Date From

  April 2019
  Date To

  December 2020
• Title

  LeADS
  Summary

  The demand for Advanced Digital Skills (ADS) has become the cornerstone of Europe"s digital future. LEADS is at the forefront, dedicated to providing invaluable insights into the ever-changing landscape of ADS demands. The project aimed to equip skills suppliers, encompassing education suppliers, with the knowledge, guidance, and best practices essential to mould the future of European ADS talent.
  Funding Agency

  European Commission
  Date From

  2022
  Date To

  2024
• Title

  All Ireland Study of Social Work Students
  Summary
  Date From

  2018
  Date To

  2022
• Title

  Development of a continuing professional development (CPD) Strategy
  Summary

  The aim of this project was to develop a continuing professional development strategy for a professional body. The research involved both secondary research and interviews with professionals and comparable professional bodies in other countries.
  Funding Agency

  Professional body
  Date From

  2014
  Date To

  2014
• Title

  Development of occupational standards for managers in the community and voluntary sector
  Summary

  The aim of this project was to develop occupational standards for managers in the community and voluntary sector to support continuing professional development activities for the sector. The research involved secondary research to identify a framework for the standards and primary research with managers and their employers to identify the key competences for managers working in the community and voluntary sector.
  Funding Agency

  Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs
  Date From

  2009
  Date To

  2010
• Title

  LEADSx2030
  Summary

  Leading Europe"s Advanced Digital Skills to 2030. This project examines advanced digital skills shortages across Europe and develops strategies to build sustainable talent pipelines. It connects education systems, industry needs and policy frameworks to strengthen Europe"s digital leadership capacity.
  Funding Agency

  European Commission
  Date From

  2024
  Date To

  2028
• Title

  The transition of newly qualified social work graduates into professional employment
  Summary

  A review of the literature shows that there are numerous factors influencing the transition into employment for newly qualified graduates. This study aims to examine the factors influencing this career transition for new social workers. Understanding career transitions has become an important topic for study given increased concerns about the retention of social workers. The study adopts a qualitative approach involving individual interviews with social work graduates who entered professional social work employment
  Date From

  2017
  Date To

  2020
• Title

  Subjective and objective dimensions of professional careers
  Summary

  Conceptual,theoretical and empirical gaps have arisen in the study of career because of a
  focus on its objective rather than subjective elements. This project addressed these
  gaps using a combination of qualitative work history interviews and factual
  questionnaires with a sample of owner and employee engineers working in small
  Irish firms.
  The findings revealed that the career is conceptualised as a planned journey with
  a clear sequence of progression, recognised as such by others. The study highlighted the doubt and insecurity that indivduals feel when their careers are judged against the 'standard' career template. The study extends the limited international research on engineers'
  career paths and orientations to the Irish setting and identifies entrepreneurial
  interest as a new career orientation for engineers. The small firm context was
  less influential than expected partly due to the strong structure of professional
  engineering work which transcends organisational boundaries.
  Date From

  2003
  Date To

  2007

Sociology and related studies, Economics and Business Administration,

• Excellence in Research Student Supervision nominated 2024

• Chartered Institute for Personnel and Development 2013

• Reviewer - European Research on Management and Business Economics 2020
• Enhancing Digital Teaching and Learning Project Team - TCD Representative & Academic Lead 2019
• Coordinator All Ireland Social Work Student Survey 2021
• Reviewer - British Journal of Social Work 2020
• All Ireland Social Work Study Survey - School Representative 2018
• Reviewer - International Review of Open & Distance Learning 2017
• Steering Committee - development by Dublin Docklands Development Authority of B.A. in Active Citizenship 2007
• Reviewer - Groupwork 2019
• Reviewer - International Journal of Qualitative Methods 2021
• Reviewer - British Journal of Social Work 2026
• Steering Committee - development by Irish Institute of Training & Development of Masters programme in Training & Development 2008
• Reviewer - European Journal of Social Work 2020
• Reviewer - Journal of Social Work Practice 2018
• Reviewer - Journal of Technology in Human Services 2017
• Founding Board member, Institute for Managers of Community & Voluntary Organisations in Ireland (IMCV) 2008
• QQI Accreditation Panel - Business Management in the Community & Voluntary Sector 2017