I am an urban social geographer with interests in cities and social change, the geographies of exclusion in cities and, teaching and learning urban geography. I have published my research in a range of peer-reviewed journals including Area, The Geographical Journal, Irish Geography, Journal of Geography in Higher Education, Geographical Research, Australian Geographer, and Geography Compass, among others. I have also contributed to a number of edited collections such as the International Encyclopedia of Human Geography (2nd Edition; Elsevier; 2020) and Beyond Gated Communities (Routledge; 2015).
I teach across a broad range of undergraduate and postgraduate modules in geography. I aim to align my teaching with broader societal challenges and am committed to education for sustainable development, connecting specifically with sustainable development goals related to diversity, equality, and inclusion for sustainable cities and communities. I am committed to inclusive and learning-centred teaching practices, using active and participatory methods. I am also committed to continuing professional development for teaching and learning and have recently completed the Digital Badges for Autism Awareness (2021), Universal Design for Learning (2020) and the Connected Curriculum (2021). I am currently a Fellow on the id+ project on inclusive education for people with intellectual disabilities.
I am available for research supervision and welcome enquiries from potential students. Some recent graduates include:
Dr Rosie Howlett Southgate (PhD), Social Impact Analyst at Rethink Ireland
Dr Sinead O’Connor (PhD), Lecturer, Department of Geography and Earth Sciences, Aberystwyth University
Mr Anthony O’Reilly (MPhil), EU Project Office, Cork County Council
Dr Sander van Lanen (PhD), Assistant Professor of Geography, University of Groningen
I am currently serving as External Examiner (2019-2023), Human Geography, at Mary Immaculate College, University of Limerick, Ireland.
I joined the Department of Geography at UCC in 2010, moving from Sydney, Australia. I have a BSc (Applied Geography) from the University of NSW, Australia and a PhD (Urban Geography) from Western Sydney University, Australia.
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9864-7245
Geographies of Exclusion: I am interested in the social and spatial exclusions in the city, new and emerging geographies of exclusion in the city, as well as urban planning and policy responses.
Cities of Difference: My interests here revolve around the inclusion of difference within the city, most recently centred on cities of neurodiversity.
Teaching & Learning Urban Geography: My interests in this area include learning-centred and action-oriented pedagogies for urban geography, the incorporation of spatially plural urban geographies into teaching, learning and assessment practice in urban geography and, creating inclusive teaching, learning and assessment in urban geography.
GG1014: Geographies of global social and environmental challenges
GG1015: Applied Geography
GG2010: Cities of Diversity
GG2022/GG3054: Fieldwork
GG2038: Geographical Research Methods
GG3001: Geographical Ideas (Feminist geographies)
GG3010: Sustainable cities and communities
GG3006: Dissertation (Urban Geographies)
SC1021: Co-learning and co-creating in inclusive contexts
Biography
I have a strong commitment to social justice that informs and guides my academic practices and engagements across research, learning and teaching, and academic citizenship. Throughout my career, this has taken the form of research interests that centre on the practices and processes creating spaces of exclusion in cities. I also educate geography students to think critically about spaces of exclusion and belonging in cities and encourage them to contribute their own research to these areas, as many former research students have. Together, this work contributes to more inclusive urban futures. Through various academic engagements and practices, I am actively part of meaningful change for more inclusive futures, not just in cities, but also in geography and higher education. I am committed to dissemination of work in accessible and inclusive ways. I adopt and deploy measures for inclusivity in geography education. I teach in areas of diversity, inclusion, and feminist geographies. These fields inform not only my module syllabi, but also my ethos around teaching and learning. I create meaningful inclusive learning spaces through my work as Fellow on the id+ project in UCC, creating accessible and inclusive learning opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities. I am leading equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) initiatives in my department (e.g. Athena Swan) and advocate for the creation of more caring and inclusive academic processes and practices.I am an urban social geographer with interests in cities and social change, the geographies of exclusion in cities and, teaching and learning urban geography. I have published my research in a range of peer-reviewed journals including Area, The Geographical Journal, Irish Geography, Journal of Geography in Higher Education, Geographical Research, Australian Geographer, and Geography Compass, among others. I have also contributed to a number of edited collections such as the International Encyclopedia of Human Geography (2nd Edition; Elsevier; 2020) and Beyond Gated Communities (Routledge; 2015).
I teach across a broad range of undergraduate and postgraduate modules in geography. I aim to align my teaching with broader societal challenges and am committed to education for sustainable development, connecting specifically with sustainable development goals related to diversity, equality, and inclusion for sustainable cities and communities. I am committed to inclusive and learning-centred teaching practices, using active and participatory methods. I am also committed to continuing professional development for teaching and learning and have recently completed the Digital Badges for Autism Awareness (2021), Universal Design for Learning (2020) and the Connected Curriculum (2021). I am currently a Fellow on the id+ project on inclusive education for people with intellectual disabilities.
I am available for research supervision and welcome enquiries from potential students. Some recent graduates include:
Dr Rosie Howlett Southgate (PhD), Social Impact Analyst at Rethink Ireland
Dr Sinead O’Connor (PhD), Lecturer, Department of Geography and Earth Sciences, Aberystwyth University
Mr Anthony O’Reilly (MPhil), EU Project Office, Cork County Council
Dr Sander van Lanen (PhD), Assistant Professor of Geography, University of Groningen
I am currently serving as External Examiner (2019-2023), Human Geography, at Mary Immaculate College, University of Limerick, Ireland.
I joined the Department of Geography at UCC in 2010, moving from Sydney, Australia. I have a BSc (Applied Geography) from the University of NSW, Australia and a PhD (Urban Geography) from Western Sydney University, Australia.
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9864-7245
Research Interests
I am an urban social geographer with interests in cities and social change, the geographies of exclusion in cities as well as teaching and learning urban geography. I have a number of ongoing projects in the following research areas:Geographies of Exclusion: I am interested in the social and spatial exclusions in the city, new and emerging geographies of exclusion in the city, as well as urban planning and policy responses.
Cities of Difference: My interests here revolve around the inclusion of difference within the city, most recently centred on cities of neurodiversity.
Teaching & Learning Urban Geography: My interests in this area include learning-centred and action-oriented pedagogies for urban geography, the incorporation of spatially plural urban geographies into teaching, learning and assessment practice in urban geography and, creating inclusive teaching, learning and assessment in urban geography.
Research Grants
| Project | Funding Body | Start Date | End Date | Award | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cities of Neurodiversity | Enterprise Ireland | 22-JUN-23 | 22-JUN-25 | €15,478.00 | |
| Financing a Just Transition for Cities - Mandate, Materiality and Moxie [FJTC-4M]. UNIC4ER (UNIC for Engaged Research Seed Funding) | Other: Not Listed | 01-MAY-23 | 01-MAY-24 | €10,000.00 | |
| Advance HE Global Impact Award Grant 2023 (Innovation in Teaching and Learning): Podcasting urban geographies | Other: Not Listed | 15-MAY-23 | 01-MAY-24 | €1,000.00 | |
| From cockroaches to campaigns for acceptance - the poliical geography of forced migration and fear in the Republic of Ireland. | Irish Research Council | 01-OCT-16 | 30-SEP-19 | €68,300.00 | |
| CyberParks: Fostering knowledge about the relationship between Information and Communication Technologies and Public Spaces supported by strategies to improve their use and attractiveness | COST Actions | 01-JUN-14 | 01-JUN-17 | €600,000.00 | |
| Private Neighbourhoods in Australia | Other: Not Listed | 03-JAN-11 | 03-JAN-12 | €20,000.00 | |
| Designing Urban Landscapes for Health and Sustainability | Other: Not Listed | 03-JAN-10 | 02-JAN-12 | €30,000.00 |
Publications
Book Chapters
| Year | Publication | |
|---|---|---|
| (2020) | 'Public-Private Divide' Kenna, T. (2020) 'Public-Private Divide' In: Kobayashi, A (eds). International Encyclopedia of Human Geography. London: Elsevier. [DOI] [Details] | |
| (2019) | 'Socio-spatial practices: An introduction and overview' Kenna, Therese; Maksymiuk, Gabriela (2019) 'Socio-spatial practices: An introduction and overview' In: Smaniotto Costa, Carlos; Šuklje Erjavec, Ina; Kenna, Therese; de Lange, Michiel; Ioannidis, Konstantinos; Maksymiuk, Gabriela; de Waal, Martijn (eds). CyberParks: The Interface Between People, Places and Technology. Switzerland: Springer Nature Switzerland AG. [DOI] [Full Text] [Details] | |
| (2019) | 'People - space - technology: An ethnographic approach' Menezes, Marluci; Arvanitidis, Paschalis; Kenna, Therese; Ivanova-Radovanova, Petja (2019) 'People - space - technology: An ethnographic approach' In: Smaniotto Costa, Carlos; Šuklje Erjavec, Ina; Kenna, Therese; de Lange, Michiel; Ioannidis, Konstantinos; Maksymiuk, Gabriela; de Waal, Martijn (eds). CyberParks: The Interface Between People, Places and Technology. Switzerland: Springer. [DOI] [Full Text] [Details] | |
| (2019) | 'Public space engagement and ICT usage by university students: An exploratory study in three countries' Arvanitidis, Paschalis; Kenna, Therese; Maksymiuk, Gabriela (2019) 'Public space engagement and ICT usage by university students: An exploratory study in three countries' In: Smaniotto Costa, Carlos; Šuklje Erjavec, Ina; Kenna, Therese; de Lange, Michiel; Ioannidis, Konstantinos; Maksymiuk, Gabriela; de Waal, Martijn (eds). CyberParks: The Interface Between People, Places and Technology. Switzerland: Springer. [DOI] [Full Text] [Details] | |
| (2019) | 'Social implications of new mediated spaces: The need for a rethought design approach' Zammit, Antoine; Kenna, Therese; Maksymiuk, Gabriela (2019) 'Social implications of new mediated spaces: The need for a rethought design approach' In: Smaniotto Costa, Carlos; Šuklje Erjavec, Ina; Kenna, Therese; de Lange, Michiel; Ioannidis, Konstantinos; Maksymiuk, Gabriela; de Waal, Martijn (eds). CyberParks: The Interface Between People, Places and Technology. Switzerland: Springer. [DOI] [Full Text] [Details] | |
| (2019) | 'Towards a Framework for Understanding the Synergies between Public Spaces, People and Technologies' Smaniotto Costa, C., Menezes, M., Kenna, T. and Álvares Franco, F. (2019) 'Towards a Framework for Understanding the Synergies between Public Spaces, People and Technologies' In: Lazarevic, E.V., Vukmirovic, M., Krstic-Furundzic, A. and Dukic, A (eds). Keeping up with technologies to create the cognitive city. Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom: Cambridge Scholars Publishing. [Details] | |
| (2017) | 'Enhancing Places through Technology' Zammit, A. and Kenna, T. (2017) 'Enhancing Places through Technology' In: Zammit, A. and Kenna, T (eds). ICiTy: Enhancing Places through Technology. Lisbon, Portugal: University of Lusofona Press. [Details] | |
| (2015) | 'Gating in Urban Ireland' Kenna, T., Linehan, D., Brady, W. and Hall, J. (2015) 'Gating in Urban Ireland' In: Beyond Gated Communities: Urban Gating and Soft Boundaries. London: Routledge. [Details] | |
| (2015) | 'Technological Innovations and European Cities' Kenna, T. (2015) 'Technological Innovations and European Cities' In: Cities of Tomorrow. Brussels: EU. [Details] |
Edited Books
| Year | Publication | |
|---|---|---|
| (2019) | CyberParks: The Interface Between People, Places and Technology Smaniotto Costa, C.; Šuklje Erjavec, I.; Kenna, T.; de Lange, M.; Ioannidis, K.; Maksymiuk, G.; de Waal, M (Ed.). (2019) CyberParks: The Interface Between People, Places and Technology Switzerland: Springer. [DOI] [Full Text] [Details] | |
| (2017) | ICiTy: Enhancing Places through Technology Zammit, A. and Kenna, T (Ed.). (2017) ICiTy: Enhancing Places through Technology Lisbon, Portugal: University of Lusofona Press. [Details] |
Peer Reviewed Journals
| Year | Publication | |
|---|---|---|
| (2023) | 'Neurodiversity in the city: Exploring the complex geographies of belonging and exclusion in urban space' Kenna, T. (2023) 'Neurodiversity in the city: Exploring the complex geographies of belonging and exclusion in urban space'. The Geographical Journal, [DOI] [Details] | |
| (2022) | 'Cities of neurodiversity: New directions for an urban geography of neurodiversity' Kenna, T (2022) 'Cities of neurodiversity: New directions for an urban geography of neurodiversity'. Area, 54 :646-654 [DOI] [Details] | |
| (2020) | 'Active learning using a smartphone app: analysing land use patterns in Cork City, Ireland' Holloway, P;Kenna, T;Linehan, D;O'Connor, R;Bradley, H;O'Mahony, B;Pinkham, R (2020) 'Active learning using a smartphone app: analysing land use patterns in Cork City, Ireland'. Journal of Geography In Higher Education, [DOI] [Details] | |
| (2017) | 'Teaching and learning global urban geography: an international learning-centred approach' Kenna, T (2017) 'Teaching and learning global urban geography: an international learning-centred approach'. Journal of Geography In Higher Education, 41 :39-55 [DOI] [Details] | |
| (2017) | 'Privatising the suburbs: examining the trends and implications of 20years of private residential development in Sydney, Australia' Kenna, T;Goodman, R;Stevenson, D (2017) 'Privatising the suburbs: examining the trends and implications of 20years of private residential development in Sydney, Australia'. Geographical Research, 55 :269-282 [DOI] [Details] | |
| (2014) | 'Imposing Tenure Mix on Residential Neighbourhoods: A Review of Actions to Address Unfinished Housing Estates in the Republic of Ireland' Kenna, T. and O'Sullivan, M. (2014) 'Imposing Tenure Mix on Residential Neighbourhoods: A Review of Actions to Address Unfinished Housing Estates in the Republic of Ireland'. Critical Housing Analysis, 1 (2):53-62 [Details] | |
| (2013) | 'The City: Complex, Material, Imagined, Lived' Kenna, T. (2013) 'The City: Complex, Material, Imagined, Lived'. City: analysis of urban trends, culture, theory, policy, action, 17 (5) [Details] | |
| (2013) | 'Experiences of 'community' in a gated residential estate' Kenna, T. and Stevenson, D. (2013) 'Experiences of 'community' in a gated residential estate'. Geographical Research, [Details] | |
| (2011) | 'Studentification in Ireland? Analysing the impacts of students and student accommodation on Cork City' Kenna T. (2011) 'Studentification in Ireland? Analysing the impacts of students and student accommodation on Cork City'. Irish Geography, 44 (2-3):191-213 [DOI] [Details] | |
| (2010) | 'Fortress Australia? (In)security and private governance in a gated residential estate' Kenna, T (2010) 'Fortress Australia? (In)security and private governance in a gated residential estate'. Australian Geographer, 41 :431-446 [DOI] [Details] | |
| (2010) | 'Negotiating Community Title: Residents' Lived Experiences of Private Governance Arrangements in a Master Planned Estate' Kenna, T;Stevenson, D (2010) 'Negotiating Community Title: Residents' Lived Experiences of Private Governance Arrangements in a Master Planned Estate'. Urban Policy and Research, 28 :435-449 [DOI] [Details] | |
| (2009) | 'The Virtuous Discourses of Private Communities' Kenna, T.E. and Dunn, K.M.; (2009) 'The Virtuous Discourses of Private Communities'. Geography Compass, 3 (4):797-816 [Details] | |
| (2007) | 'Consciously constructing exclusivity in the suburbs? Unpacking a master planned estate development in western Sydney' Kenna, T.E.; (2007) 'Consciously constructing exclusivity in the suburbs? Unpacking a master planned estate development in western Sydney'. Geographical Research, 45 (3):300-313 [Details] |
Other Journals
| Year | Publication | |
|---|---|---|
| (2017) | 'Editorial: 50th Anniversary Edition' Foley, R., Kenna, T., & Potito, A. (2017) 'Editorial: 50th Anniversary Edition' Irish Geography, 50 (1) . [Details] | |
| (2017) | 'Suburban Divides: The Physical and Symbolic Segregation of Suburban Space' Kenna, T. (2017) 'Suburban Divides: The Physical and Symbolic Segregation of Suburban Space' 2ha – Architecture and Suburbia, 13 . [Details] |
Conference Publications
| Year | Publication | |
|---|---|---|
| (2019) | Learning Connections 2019: Spaces, People, Practice, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland, 5-6 December, pp. 155-160 Holloway, P., O’Connor, R., Linehan, D., & Kenna, T (2019) Digital (Urban) Geography: Student-Led Research Methodology Training using Smartphone Apps . In: Supple, Briony and Tom Delahunty eds. Learning Connections 2019: Spaces, People, Practice, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland, 5-6 December, pp. 155-160 , pp.155-160 [DOI] [Details] | |
| (2015) | 15th International Scientific Conference VSU Ivanova-Radovanova, P. and Kenna, T. (2015) ICT and the social life of public spaces: An investigation into the relationship between Information and Communication Technologies and Public Spaces, and strategies for improved urban sustainability and attractiveness 15th International Scientific Conference VSU Sofia, Bulgaria, , 04-JUN-15 - 05-JUN-15 [Details] | |
| (2009) | State of Australian Cities Conference Kenna, T.; (2009) Community in Private Residential Estates State of Australian Cities Conference [Details] | |
| (2007) | State of Australian Cities Conference Dunn, K., Kenna, T. and Burnley, I.; (2007) A holistic approach to studying social segregation in Australian cities State of Australian Cities Conference [Details] | |
| (2005) | State of Australian Cities Conference Kenna, T.; (2005) Exclusive suburban 'villages': Master planned estate development and socio-spatial polarisation in western Sydney State of Australian Cities Conference [Details] |
Book Reviews
| Year | Publication | |
|---|---|---|
| (2016) | Neoliberal Urban Policy and the Transformation of the City: Reshaping Dublin. Kenna, T (2016) Neoliberal Urban Policy and the Transformation of the City: Reshaping Dublin. Book Reviews [DOI] [Details] |
Unpublished Reports
| Year | Publication | |
|---|---|---|
| (2013) | Ard Sionnach Survey: Report to Residents. O'Sullivan, M. and Kenna, T (2013) Ard Sionnach Survey: Report to Residents. Unpublished Reports [Details] |
Professional Activities
Honours and Awards
| Year | Title | Awarding Body | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | UCC Staff Recognition Award (Team; id+ Project Fellows) - The Frank McGrath Perpetual Award for Wellbeing and Welfare | UCC | |
| 2023 | Nomination for THE Awards 'Most Innovative Teacher' 2023 | Times Higher Education | |
| 2023 | AdvanceHE Global Impact Award (Innovations in Teaching and Learning) | AdvanceHE | |
| 2023 | Wiley 'Top Cited Author' (for Kenna and Murphy, 2021) | Wiley | |
| 2019 | President’s Award for Excellence in Teaching 2018/19 (Team Award) | UCC | |
| 2017 | 2017 Wiley Award for Best Paper in 'Geographical Research' (Highly Commended) | Institute of Australian Geographers | |
| 2013 | 'Geographical Research' Award (Best Paper) | Institute of Australian Geographers |
Professional Associations
| Association | Function | From / To | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geographical Society of Ireland | Member | 01-JAN-10 / | |
| Association of American Geographers | Member | 01-JAN-07 / 01-JAN-08 | |
| Institute of Australia Geographers | Member | 03-JAN-05 / 02-JAN-13 | |
| Geographical Society of NSW, Australia | Member and Vice President | 03-JAN-05 / 04-JAN-10 | |
| International Geographical Union | Commission member | 03-JAN-22 / |
Committees
| Committee | Function | From / To | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CACSSS Teaching and Learning Committee | Member | 2022 / | |
| Co-Chair, Athena Swan Steering Committee (School of the Human Environment) | Co-Chair | 2022 / | |
| Future Humanities Institute | Board member | 2022 / | |
| UCC Academic Strategy (SDG Champion) | SDG champion | 2022 / 2022 | |
| CACSSS Academic Development Committee | Committee member | 2014 / | |
| Geographical Society of Ireland | UCC area representative | 2011 / | |
| Urban Geography Study Group, Institute of Australian Geographers | Co-Convenor (with Donald McNeill) | 2007 / 2010 | |
| Geographical Society of New South Wales, Australia | Postgraduate Representative | 2006 / 2008 | |
| Geographical Society of New South Wales, Australia | Vice President | 2008 / 2010 |
Conference Contributions
| Year | Publication | |
|---|---|---|
| (2023) | Neurodiversity, Architecture and Cities, Kenna, T (2023) Cities of Neurodiversity. [Invited Seminars/Guest Lectures], Neurodiversity, Architecture and Cities, University of Westminster , 17-APR-23 - 17-APR-23. [Details] | |
| (2023) | PDST Geography Conference, Kenna, T (2023) New directions for teaching and learning geography. [Keynote Speaker], PDST Geography Conference, Portlaoise , 04-MAR-23 - 04-MAR-23. [Details] | |
| (2021) | RGS-IBG Annual International Conference, Kenna, T. and Murphy, A. (2021) The rise of exclusive and exclusionary student accommodation. [Oral Presentation], RGS-IBG Annual International Conference, Online/London , 31-AUG-21 - 03-SEP-21. [Details] | |
| (2021) | Creating Thriving High Streets after Covid-19 Event, Kenna, T., Holloway, P., Linehan, D., O'Connor, R. (2021) Mapping vacancy and dereliction in the city centre. [Oral Presentation], Creating Thriving High Streets after Covid-19 Event, Online , 13-MAY-21 - 13-MAY-21. [Details] | |
| (2019) | Learning Connections 2019: Spaces, People, Practice, Holloway, P., O’Connor, R., Linehan D. and Kenna, T. (2019) Digital (Urban) Geography: Student-Led Research Methodology Training using Smartphone Apps. [Invited Lectures (Conference)], Learning Connections 2019: Spaces, People, Practice, UCC , 05-DEC-19 - 06-DEC-29. [Details] | |
| (2017) | Conference of Irish Geographers, Howlett-Southgate, R. and Kenna, T. (2017) Innovating and Disrupting Geographical Research Methods. [Chair Sessions at Symposia], Conference of Irish Geographers, Cork, Ireland , 04-MAY-17 - 06-MAY-17. [Details] | |
| (2015) | Conference of Irish Geographers, Kenna, T. and Vassi, A. (2015) Social Interactions and Encounters in Wireless Urban Public Spaces. [Oral Presentation], Conference of Irish Geographers, Belfast , 21-MAY-15 - 23-MAY-15. [Details] | |
| (2014) | Cities of Tomorrow: COST Strategic Conference, Kenna, T. (2014) Cities of Tomorrow. [Oral Presentation], Cities of Tomorrow: COST Strategic Conference, Turin, Italy , 17-SEP-14 - 19-OCT-14. [Details] | |
| (2013) | Conference of Irish Geographers, Kenna, T., Linehan, D., Brady, W., Hall, J. and Williams, M. (2013) Transforming the city: the extinguishment of public rights of way in urban Ireland. [Oral Presentation], Conference of Irish Geographers, NUI Galway , 16-MAY-13 - 18-MAY-13. [Details] | |
| (2013) | 7th International Conference on Gated Communities and Private Urban Governance, Kenna, T., Linehan, D., Brady, W. and Hall, J. (2013) Gated Communities and Private Urban Governance. [Oral Presentation], 7th International Conference on Gated Communities and Private Urban Governance, University of Brighton, UK , 26-JUN-13 - 28-JUN-13. [Details] | |
| (2011) | Conference of Irish Geographers, Kenna, T.; (2011) Students and the City. [Oral Presentation], Conference of Irish Geographers, Limerick, Ireland , 06-MAY-11 - 08-MAY-11. [Details] | |
| (2010) | Royal Geographical Society / Institute of British Geographers Conference, Kenna, T.; (2010) Protecting Privilege in Gated Residential Estates. [Oral Presentation], Royal Geographical Society / Institute of British Geographers Conference, London , 01-SEP-10 - 03-SEP-10. [Details] | |
| (2010) | New Zealand Geographical Society Conference, Kenna, T.; (2010) Unlocking gated communities through qualitative research. [Oral Presentation], New Zealand Geographical Society Conference, Christchurch , 05-JUL-10 - 08-JUL-10. [Details] | |
| (2008) | Institute of Australian Geographers Conference, Kenna, T.; (2008) Private Communities in Australian Cities: Exploring the Trend Towards Privately Governed Urban Residential Environments. [Oral Presentation], Institute of Australian Geographers Conference, Hobart , 30-JUN-08 - 04-JUL-08. [Details] | |
| (2008) | Institute of Australian Geographers Conference, Dunn, K. and Kenna, T.; (2008) Selling Private Communities: understanding the desires for privatised urban residential environments. [Oral Presentation], Institute of Australian Geographers Conference, Hobart , 30-JUN-08 - 04-JUL-08. [Details] | |
| (2008) | Shrinking Sydney's McMansion Diet, Australian Institute of Urban Studies, Kenna, T.; (2008) Unpacking McMansions. [Invited Seminars/Guest Lectures], Shrinking Sydney's McMansion Diet, Australian Institute of Urban Studies, Sydney , 02-APR-08 - 02-APR-08. [Details] | |
| (2007) | State of Australian Cities Conference, Kenna, T.; (2007) Macquarie Links Estate: a gated residential suburb in Sydney. [Oral Presentation], State of Australian Cities Conference, Adelaide , 28-NOV-07 - 30-NOV-07. [Details] | |
| (2007) | Institute of Australian Geographers Conference, Kenna, T.; (2007) Panel Address: Issues for teaching and learning in secondary and tertiary geography. [Invited Oral Presentation], Institute of Australian Geographers Conference, Melbourne , 02-JUL-07 - 06-JUL-07. [Details] | |
| (2007) | Institute of Australian Geographers Conference, Kenna, T.; (2007) We're not refuges from the real world!: residents motivations for and experiences within a gated community in Sydney. [Oral Presentation], Institute of Australian Geographers Conference, Melbourne , 02-JUL-07 - 05-JUL-07. [Details] | |
| (2007) | The Association of American Geographers (AAG) Conference, Kenna, T.E., Dunn, K.M. and Burnley, I.H.; (2007) Expanding the methods and extending the 'measures' for research on residential segregation. [Oral Presentation], The Association of American Geographers (AAG) Conference, San Francisco , 17-APR-07 - 21-APR-07. [Details] | |
| (2007) | Research Directions in Housing Symposium, Kenna, T.; (2007) Gated Communities. [Oral Presentation], Research Directions in Housing Symposium, Urban Research Centre, University of Western Sydney, Australia , 17-AUG-07 - 17-AUG-07. [Details] | |
| (2005) | Institute of Australian Geographers Conference, Kenna, T.; (2005) Desperately seeking exclusion: Testing the hypothesis that master planned estates exacerbate socio-spatial exclusivity. [Oral Presentation], Institute of Australian Geographers Conference, Armidale , 04-JUL-05 - 08-JUL-05. [Details] | |
| (2004) | The Geographical Society of New South Wales 8th Annual Honours Conference, Kenna, T.; (2004) Desperately Seeking Exclusion: The intentions, imagery and socio-spatial outcomes of a master planned estate (Glenmore Park). [Oral Presentation], The Geographical Society of New South Wales 8th Annual Honours Conference, Wollongong , 26-NOV-04 - 26-NOV-04. [Details] |
Employment
| Employer | Position | From / To | |
|---|---|---|---|
| University College Cork, Ireland | Lecturer (Urban Geography) | 13-SEP-10 / | |
| University of Sydney, Australia | Lecturer (Urban Planning) | 01-SEP-09 / 01-SEP-10 | |
| University of Sydney, Australia | Deputy Director, Planning Research Centre | 01-SEP-09 / 01-SEP-10 |
Education
| Year | Institution | Qualification | Subject | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | University of Western Sydney, Australia | PhD | Geography | |
| 2005 | University of New South Wales, Australia | BSc Hons | Applied Geography |
Consultancy
| Client | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| University of Limerick |
Journal Activities
| Journal | Role | To / From | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Policy And Research | Referee | 01-MAY-22 - | |
| Emotions And Society | Referee | 02-MAY-22 - | |
| Irish Geography | Editor | 01-JUL-16 - | |
| Urban Geography | Referee | 01-MAR-13 - | |
| Landscape Research | Referee | 13-JUN-16 - | |
| Australian Geographer | Referee | 26-SEP-16 - | |
| Housing Studies | Referee | 17-JUN-13 - 17-JUN-13 | |
| Australian Geographer | Referee | 01-JAN-12 - 01-JAN-12 | |
| Australian Social Policy Association | Referee | 01-JAN-10 - 01-JAN-10 | |
| Geographical Research | Referee | 17-FEB-14 - 17-FEB-14 | |
| Australian Planner | Referee | 19-MAY-14 - 19-MAY-14 |
Other Activities
| Description | |
|---|---|
Human Geography Programme, Mary Immaculate College, University of Limerick, Ireland (2019-2023). | |
Expert reviewer for Routledge book proposal (October 2014). |
Teaching Activities
Teaching Interests
I am a lecturer in human geography with expertise in urban social geography. I contribute to the following modules in a range of ways, including coordination, lectures, small-group learning and fieldwork:GG1014: Geographies of global social and environmental challenges
GG1015: Applied Geography
GG2010: Cities of Diversity
GG2022/GG3054: Fieldwork
GG2038: Geographical Research Methods
GG3001: Geographical Ideas (Feminist geographies)
GG3010: Sustainable cities and communities
GG3006: Dissertation (Urban Geographies)
SC1021: Co-learning and co-creating in inclusive contexts
Recent Postgraduates
| Graduation Year | Student Name | Institution | Degree Type | Thesis Title | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Dr Sinead O'Connor | University College Cork | PHD | The geographies of encounter: investigating the spatiality and construction of 'meaningful' encounters with difference through the experiences of international students at University College Cork, Ireland | |
| 2018 | Anthony O'Reilly | University College Cork | Master of Philosophy | Assembling 'The City After Terrorism': Urban Infrastructural Transformation in London, 1970-2013 | |
| 2017 | Dr Sander van Lanen | University College Cork | PHD | Youth and austerity in the city: geographies of precarity in disadvantaged urban areas in Ireland | |
| 2021 | Dr Rosie Howlett Southgate | University College Cork | PHD | Life After Asylum: Investigating the precarious geographies of home with refugees leaving Direct Provision in Cork, Ireland |
Contact details
- Therese Kenna
Associate Professor (Senior Lecturer) - t.kenna@ucc.ie
- University College Cork
Ireland - +353-21-490-2326