Elizabeth Murray
Newry,Down
Summary
A lecturer of over 20 years experience who is committed to fostering inclusive and stimulating learning through Universal Design for learning (UDL).
Committed to fostering academic edxcellence and inspiring students to reach their full potential
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
6022
6022
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Assistant Lecturer
Dundalk Institute of Technology
01.2004 - 08.2025
- Served as Programme Director for BA in Hospitality Management from 2014 to 2024.
- Lectured on subjects including Nutrition, Food Safety, and Culinary Science, kitchen design and sustainability.
- Advisor to Louth Urban Food Sanctuary - collaboration with LUFS & DKIT C. Arts students to create recipe book and sustainable food festival.
- Facilitated courses on Communications and Personal Development for students in preparation of placement.
- Contributed to curriculum development, through new programme design and Programmatic Review.
- Participated in N. Ireland working group since 2018 to enhance student admissions from N. Ireland
- Engaged as Faculty Board Member from 2015 to 2018, influencing academic policies.
Home Economics Teacher
St Louis Grammar School, Kilkeel
Kilkeel
01.2003 - 01.2004
- Maternity Leave Cover
Personnel Manager
Tesco Ireland
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Training & Development
- New Store Openings
Secondment – Trading Law
Tesco Ireland
01.1999 - 01.2001
- Implementing HACCP throughout Tesco Ireland stores
- Upsillkng staff in Food Safety
- Store legal compliance audits
Food Advisor
Tesco Ireland
01.1996 - 01.2001
- Home Economist – PR role, cookery dems. New Product Development
Education
BA Hons (2:1) - Home Economics
Liverpool: John Moores University
Post Grad Dip - Communications
Queens University Belfast
Professional Diploma - Pastoral Youth Leadership
St. Mary’s University College
Level 3 Management of Food Safety - Distinction -
National Hygiene Partnership
Accomplishments
September 2024 - Benemerenti medal (execptional service) Pope Francis
March 2023 - National Board Safeguarding Children Audit - Exemplory practice
Publications & Conferences
(2026) Reimagining Education through Entrepreneurship: An International Showcase of Leadership and Collaboration to Educate for a Sustainable Future 'Cooking with Conscience: A Case study in Embedding Sustainability in Culinary Education' (Edward Elgar Publishing)
2025/26 Following chapter publication, Masterclass in Embedding Sustainability in Culinary Education'
Oct 25 - Jubilee on the Synod, Rome
Invited to attend as part of the Irish Synodal pathway delegation
Affiliations
- Parish Youth Leader:
Award leader Pope John Paul II Award; Summer scheme; Volunteer @ Knock Shrine, leader, faith development programmes
- Dromore Diocese Youth Commission - Governance and strategic development for Youth Ministry in Dromore Diocese.
- Member Irish Bishop's Drug Initiative - national pastoral programmes for young people, including producing a podcast series
Member of two award winning choirs.
Timeline
Assistant Lecturer
Dundalk Institute of Technology
01.2004 - 08.2025
Home Economics Teacher
St Louis Grammar School, Kilkeel
01.2003 - 01.2004
Personnel Manager
Tesco Ireland
01.2001 - 01.2003
Secondment – Trading Law
Tesco Ireland
01.1999 - 01.2001
Food Advisor
Tesco Ireland
01.1996 - 01.2001
Post Grad Dip - Communications
Queens University Belfast
BA Hons (2:1) - Home Economics
Liverpool: John Moores University
Professional Diploma - Pastoral Youth Leadership
St. Mary’s University College
Level 3 Management of Food Safety - Distinction -
National Hygiene Partnership
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